Part of a series of resources available on Billy Elliot (2000) directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Lee Hall. This resource focuses on the Opening Credits and Initial scene. The ‘Deconstruction’ worksheet can be used by students to make notes on a key scene of the film. Includes stills from the film. The ‘Teaching Sides’ include stills from the film to be used for educational purposes when discussing these key scenes, as well as annotations (can be deleted) on the key shots. This is ideal for students to use while watching the film, and helps them identify key techniques such as camera distance, angle, lighting, colour etc.

Part of a series of resources available on The Godfather. This ‘Deconstruction’ worksheet can be used by students to make notes on a key scene of the Godfather. Includes stills from the film. The ‘Teaching Sides’ include stills from the film to be used when discussing these key scenes, as well as annotations (can be deleted) on the key shots. This is ideal for students to use while watching the film, and helps them identify key techniques such as camera distance, angle, lighting, colour etc.

A comprehensive guide to all the skills students need to succeed in Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation. Covers all question types, giving suggested formula for tackling questions, with examples from past-papers and elsewhere. Can be used by teachers for lessons, whether teaching or revising, for introducing the idea of close reading, or by students for revision. Handout includes a printable ‘map’ of language techniques, for printing in black and white and in colour.

Part of a series of resources available on The Godfather. This ‘Deconstruction’ worksheet can be used by students to make notes on a key scene of the Godfather. Includes stills from the film. The ‘Teaching Sides’ include stills from the film to be used when discussing these key scenes, as well as annotations (can be deleted) on the key shots. This is ideal for students to use while watching the film, and helps them identify key techniques such as camera distance, angle, lighting, colour etc.

Part of a series of resources available on Hitchcock’s Psycho. This ‘Deconstruction’ worksheet can be used by students to make notes on a key scene of the Godfather. Includes stills from the film. The ‘Teaching Sides’ include stills from the film to be used for educational purposes when discussing these key scenes, as well as annotations (can be deleted) on the key shots. This is ideal for students to use while watching the film, and helps them identify key techniques such as camera distance, angle, lighting, colour etc.

Part of a series of resources available on The Godfather. This ‘Deconstruction’ worksheet can be used by students to make notes on a key scene of the Godfather. Includes stills from the film. The ‘Teaching Sides’ include stills from the film to be used when discussing these key scenes, as well as annotations (can be deleted) on the key shots. This is ideal for students to use while watching the film, and helps them identify key techniques such as camera distance, angle, lighting, colour etc.

Part of a series of resources available on Hitchcock’s Psycho. Focuses on the Credits, Opening, and Marion’s escape This ‘Deconstruction’ worksheet can be used by students to make notes on a key scene of Psycho. Includes stills from the film. The ‘Teaching Sides’ include stills from the film to be used for educational purposes when discussing these key scenes, as well as annotations (can be deleted) on the key shots. This is ideal for students to use while watching the film, and helps them identify key techniques such as camera distance, angle, lighting, colour etc.

Part of a series of resources available on The Godfather. This ‘Deconstruction’ worksheet can be used by students to make notes on a key scene of the Godfather. Includes stills from the film. The ‘Teaching Sides’ include stills from the film to be used for educational purposes when discussing these key scenes, as well as annotations (can be deleted) on the key shots. This is ideal for students to use while watching the film, and helps them identify key techniques such as camera distance, angle, lighting, colour etc.

A selection of resources designed to teach or revise James Robertson’s The Testament of Gideon Mack. Aimed at those studying for National 5, these resources apply to both the Critical Reading and Critical Essay sections of the exam papers. Includes comprehensive teaching slides, attractively designed to cover all aspects of the text. It includes a wide range of different tasks which can be completed as you explore this interesting (and controversial!) text about religion, childhood, death and the devil! Includes some annotations, view these to see how to use the resource on a digital whiteboard, or clear these off when teaching. (Last updated Aug 2019)

A selection of resources designed to teach or revise James Robertson’s The Testament of Gideon Mack. Aimed at those studying for National 5, these resources apply to both the Critical Reading and Critical Essay sections of the exam papers. Includes comprehensive teaching slides, attractively designed to cover all aspects of the text. It includes a wide range of different tasks which can be completed as you explore this interesting (and controversial!) text about religion, childhood, death and the devil! Includes some annotations, view these to see how to use the resource on a digital whiteboard, or clear these off when teaching. Kahoot (freely) available here: https://create.kahoot.it/share/the-testament-of-gideon-mack-prologue-to-chapter-4/6d2d6da9-41fd-4117-afdc-23bc6be8b85b (Last updated Aug 2019)

A selection of resources designed to teach or revise Iain Crichton Smith’s short story ‘Home’. Includes: Teaching Slides Printable Workbook Aimed at those studying for either National 5, or Higher level, these resources apply to both the Critical Reading (Scottish Text) and Critical Essay sections of the exam papers. Includes comprehensive teaching slides, attractively designed to cover all aspects of the text. A work booklet provides students with tasks that can be undertaken independently or as a whole class process. Includes an annotated versions of the text in the slides - clear these off if you wish to use the slides yourself! (Updated Nov 2021 with corrections.)

A selection of resources designed to teach or revise Iain Crichton Smith’s short story ‘Mother and Son’. Includes: Teaching Slides Printable Workbook Aimed at those studying for either National 5, or Higher level, these resources apply to both the Critical Reading (Scottish Text) and Critical Essay sections of the exam papers. Includes comprehensive teaching slides, attractively designed to cover all aspects of the text. A work booklet provides students with tasks that can be undertaken independently or as a whole class process. Includes an annotated versions of the text in the slides - clear these off if you wish to use the slides yourself!