This persuasive techniques / devices poster (PERSUADERR) presents a range of persuasive terms regularly used in an English classroom, with simplified definitions. English students are expected to be familiar with all of these persuasive devices and this makes their task easier. The persuasive techniques poster has been created in high resolution – A0 size (841mm x 1189mm) – so that you can use it as a classroom display. However, it will print perfectly well in other paper sizes, such as A4.

Annotation prompts for Wilfred Owen’s ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’. Wilfred Owen’s ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’ is an elegy – it mourns death like a funeral song. The annotation prompts are a supportive tool, intended to encourage further poetry analysis and interpretation. Resources included: an editable PowerPoint presentation on Wilfred Owen’s ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’; a poetry planning table; 20 poetry analysis questions; and a booklet containing the poetry questions, with space to respond. This poetry resource complements the video annotation of Wilfred Owen’s ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’, on Poetry Essay’s YouTube channel.

20 Section A exam-style reading questions, created in a similar format to AQA’s English Language Paper 1. The extracts have been carefully selected from 20 popular and accessible novels (see below). Included is a pdf document with Section A (Paper 1) exam-style reading tasks, in conjunction with an accompanying PowerPoint which can be adapted. The PowerPoint includes a brief synopsis of each text, questions and a link to a film trailer. You can print the pdf document as a booklet, or individual pages when necessary. These exam-style questions, for Section A (Paper 1) can be used for mock examinations / pre-public examinations (PPEs) or revision. Extracts come from the following novels: The BFG; The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; Skellig; Charlotte’s Web; Goodnight Mister Tom; Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone; The Jungle Book; Jurassic Park; Of Mice and Men; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; Prince Caspian; The Hunger Games; The Hobbit; The Fellowship of the Ring; Lord of the Flies; Me Before You; The Railway Children; Watership Down; The Secret Garden; and Treasure Island. For more learning resources, please visit Poetry Essay’s website.

Annotation prompts for Katherine Philips’ ‘Orinda to Lucasia’. ‘Orinda to Lucasia’ is poem that explores the bond between Orinda and Lucasia. The annotation prompts are a supportive tool, intended to encourage further poetry analysis and interpretation. Resources included: an editable PowerPoint presentation on Katherine Philips’ ‘Orinda to Lucasia’; a poetry planning table; 20 poetry analysis questions; and a booklet containing the poetry questions, with space to respond. This poetry resource complements the video annotation of Katherine Philips’ ‘Orinda to Lucasia’, on Poetry Essay’s YouTube channel.

This model essay is based on Owen Sheers’ ‘Skirrid Hill’ collection of poetry. It would be helpful to A Level students studying Owen Sheers’ ‘Skirrid Hill’. It is approximately 1,778 words long and 3 pages in length. The essay answers the following question: How far do you agree with the view that ‘Border Country’ is the key to the collection? For more learning resources, please visit Poetry Essay’s website.

This poster contains a range of important quotations that are associated with Romeo in William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet. The Romeo key quotes poster has been created in high resolution – up to A0 size (841mm x 1189mm) – so that you can use it as a classroom display. However, it will print perfectly well in other paper sizes, such as A4. Two copies of the Romeo poster have been included, with different backgrounds: white and a black chalkboard one. For more learning resources, please visit Poetry Essay’s website.

This poster contains a range of important quotations that are associated with the Prince in William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet. The Prince key quotes poster has been created in high resolution – up to A0 size (841mm x 1189mm) – so that you can use it as a classroom display. However, it will print perfectly well in other paper sizes, such as A4. Two copies of the Prince poster have been included, with different backgrounds: white and a black chalkboard one. For more learning resources, please visit Poetry Essay’s website.

This poster contains a range of important quotations that are associated with the Nurse in William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet. The Nurse key quotes poster has been created in high resolution – up to A0 size (841mm x 1189mm) – so that you can use it as a classroom display. However, it will print perfectly well in other paper sizes, such as A4. Two copies of the Nurse poster have been included, with different backgrounds: white and a black chalkboard one. For more learning resources, please visit Poetry Essay’s website.

This PEEL (Point Evidence Explain Link) paragraphs poster presents a simplified way for students to understand analytical writing. English students are expected to be familiar with this technique and this bold display makes their task easier. This compliments the PEEL Paragraphs Sentence Starters Poster, which is also available to download. The PEEL paragraphs poster has been created in high resolution – A0 size (841mm x 1189mm) – so that you can use it as a classroom display. However, it will print perfectly well in other paper sizes, such as A4.

Annotation prompts for Clement Clarke Moore’s ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’. ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’, also known as ‘The Night Before Christmas’ and ‘'Twas the Night Before Christmas’. It is largely responsible for some of the ways we perceive Father Christmas or Santa Claus. The annotation prompts are a supportive tool, intended to encourage further poetry analysis and interpretation. Resources included: an editable PowerPoint presentation on Clement Clarke Moore’s ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’; a poetry planning table; 20 poetry analysis questions; and a booklet containing the poetry questions, with space to respond. This poetry resource can also be found, in video format, on Poetry Essay’s YouTube channel.

Annotation prompts for Katherine Philips’ 'A Dialogue of Friendship Multiplied’. 'A Dialogue of Friendship Multiplied’ is poem that explores whether friendship is exclusive to two people or if it can admit more. The annotation prompts are a supportive tool, intended to encourage further poetry analysis and interpretation. Resources included: an editable PowerPoint presentation on Katherine Philips’ 'A Dialogue of Friendship Multiplied’; a poetry planning table; 20 poetry analysis questions; and a booklet containing the poetry questions, with space to respond. This poetry resource can also be found, in video format, on Poetry Essay’s YouTube channel.

Annotation prompts for Wilfred Owen’s ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’. Wilfred Owen’s ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’ concentrates on the suffering of those who fought during World War 1, on the battlefield. The annotation prompts are a supportive tool, intended to encourage further poetry analysis and interpretation. Resources included: an editable PowerPoint presentation on Wilfred Owen’s ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’; a poetry planning table; 20 poetry analysis questions; and a booklet containing the poetry questions, with space to respond. This poetry resource complements the video annotation of Wilfred Owen’s ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’, on Poetry Essay’s YouTube channel.

This literary devices / figurartive langauge poster presents a range of terms regularly used in an English classroom, with simplified definitions. English students are expected to be familiar with all of these literary devices / figurartive langauge and this makes their task easier. The literary devices / figurartive langauge poster has been created in high resolution – A0 size (841mm x 1189mm) – so that you can use it as a classroom display. However, it will print perfectly well in other paper sizes, such as A4.

This poster contains a range of important quotations that are associated with Mercutio in William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet. The Mercutio key quotes poster has been created in high resolution – up to A0 size (841mm x 1189mm) – so that you can use it as a classroom display. However, it will print perfectly well in other paper sizes, such as A4. Two copies of the Mercutio poster have been included, with different backgrounds: white and a black chalkboard one. For more learning resources, please visit Poetry Essay’s website.

Stuck for an exciting English / Literacy task? These 101 English PowerPoint activities are designed to help students enjoy English. The English tasks can help boost engagement, confidence and gratification. Each of the 101 English activities can be easily navigated using the contents page and adapted according to the needs of your English or Literacy class. The 101 English tasks range from word games to extended written responses. Included in the 101 activities: 1) Conundrum 2) Synonyms 3) Join Four 4) 9 Letter Grid 5) Word Tiles 6) One Minute Recall 7) Forbidden Words 8) Busting Blocks 9) A-Z 10) Hangman 11) Anagrams 12) Spelling Test 13) Literary Devices 14) Grammar 15) Verbs, Nouns, Adjectives 16) Lang. Techniques 17) Bingo 18) Brainteasers 19) Quiz Creation 20) Crossword 21) Word Search 22) Thunks 23) What if? 24) Context 25) Fact Page 26) Research 27) Family Tree 28) Word Blanks 29) Memory Game 30) Picture Quote 31) Hot-Seating 32) Interview 33) 20 Questions 34) Character’s Mind 35) Press Conference 36) Character Analysis 37) Character Profiles 38) True or False 39) Extract Annotation 40) Spider Diagram 41) Word Exploration 42) Word Explosion 43) PEEL Paragraphing 44) Detailed PEEL Writing 45) Essay Structure 46) Memory Test 47) Quote Blanks 48) Quote Quiz 49) Quote Order 50) Character Compare 51) Similarities / Differences 52) Diary Writing 53) Empathy Writing 54) Monologue 55) Summary 56) Pride Graph 57) Tension Graph 58) Appearance / Reality 59) Responsibility 60) Recipe 61) Next Chapter 62) Prequel Episode 63) News Summary 64) News Report 65) Newspaper 66) Eight Questions 67) Layered Questions 68) Letter Writing 69) Email Writing 70) Picture Inference 71) Describe Image 72) Mystery Writing 73) Mystery Story 74) Mini Sagas 75) Radio Script 76) Play Re-write 77) Acting Scene 78) Freeze Frame 79) Book Review 80) Film Review 81) Obituary Writing 82) Speech Writing 83) Debate 84) Fight Club 85) Spoken Language 86) Poetry Annotation 87) Newspaper Poetry 88) Poetry Inspired 89) Acrostic Poem 90) Performance Poet 91) Song Techniques 92) Song Creation 93) Quote Song 94) Storyboard 95) Film Trailer 96) Film vs Text 97) Globe Theatre 98) Word Association 99) Change Words 100) Cover Re-design 101) Book Share This PowerPoint, with 101 English activities, is an ideal accompaniment for teaching students in Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-Level. The 101 English activities have been successfully tried and tested in an English classroom setting. For more learning resources, please visit Poetry Essay’s website or YouTube channel (poetryessaycouk).

Annotation prompts for Alfred Tennyson’s ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’. ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ is a poem that recalls a disastrous historical military engagement. It focuses on the initial phase of the Crimean War (between Turkey / Russia: 1853-56). The annotation prompts are a supportive tool, intended to encourage further poetry analysis and interpretation. Resources included: an editable PowerPoint presentation on Alfred Tennyson’s ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’; a poetry planning table; 20 poetry analysis questions; and a booklet containing the poetry questions, with space to respond. This poetry resource can also be found, in video format, on Poetry Essay’s YouTube channel.

Annotation prompts for Alfred Tennyson’s ‘The Kraken’. ‘The Kraken’ is about a legendary vast sea monster, that allegedly dwells off the coast of Norway and Greenland. The annotation prompts are a supportive tool, intended to encourage further poetry analysis and interpretation. Resources included: an editable PowerPoint presentation on Alfred Tennyson’s ‘The Kraken’; a poetry planning table; 20 poetry analysis questions; and a booklet containing the poetry questions, with space to respond. This poetry resource can also be found, in video format, on Poetry Essay’s YouTube channel.

Annotation prompts for Christina Rossetti’s ‘Promises Like Piecrust’. ‘Promises Like Piecrust’ is a poem about a relationship that will never blossom into anything more than friendship. The annotation prompts are a supportive tool, intended to encourage further analysis and interpretation. Resources included: an editable PowerPoint presentation on Christina Rossetti’s ‘Promises Like Piecrust’; a poetry planning table; 20 poetry analysis questions; and a booklet containing the poetry questions, with space to respond. This poetry resource can also be found, in video format, on Poetry Essay’s YouTube channel.

This poster contains a range of important quotations that are associated with Lord and Lady Montague in William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet. The Lord and Lady Montague key quotes poster has been created in high resolution – up to A0 size (841mm x 1189mm) – so that you can use it as a classroom display. However, it will print perfectly well in other paper sizes, such as A4. Two copies of the Lord and Lady Montague poster have been included, with different backgrounds: white and a black chalkboard one. For more learning resources, please visit Poetry Essay’s website.

This free alphabet poster presents all 26 letters in uppercase and lowercase form. This alphabet can be used to support students who are learning to write or say letters. The alphabet poster has been created in high resolution – A0 size (841mm x 1189mm) – so that you can use it as a classroom display. However, it will print perfectly well in other paper sizes, such as A4. Please note: this free alphabet poster has been created in two different fonts, to support students who have different learning needs. For more learning resources, please visit Poetry Essay’s TES Resources shop or website.