Set of questions on Rossetti's 'From the Antique'. Questions on language, form, structure and context. Geared towards OCR AS poetry anthology, but can be used for any exam board.

Presentation with introduction to the themes and background of Williams' play Geared towards the OCR AS Level, paper two, but can be used for any exam board

A discussion of some of the main points and imagery in Dulce et Decorum est by Owen. This resource was created with Year 7 and 8 in mind and leads towards a PEE paragraph assessment and a creative writing assessment - both are based on the poem. There is also a homework task and slide to check their understanding of the homework (vocabulary task). 15 slides and a copy of the poem in cloze format. Plus two free WW1/trenches/Owen wordsearches form starter activities or library work. Also a blank storyboard for storyboarding the poem.

Witches questions and wordsearch

A fun task for students to check their level of understanding regarding a particular character's thoughts, actions and motivations, plus their relationships with other characters. An example Facebook status from Mrs Birling is here

Questions on the poem by writer Wilfred Owen. From my KS3 unit on war poetry

Geared towards a top set Year 9 group. Also suitable for KS4. Explanation of what oxymorons are and some examples. Questions on the opening section of Gormenghast with a focus on Gothic features in the text..

Extract from the Pit and the Pendulum by Poe. Discussion questions and individual questions. Plan for a three paragraph mini assessment on the extract.

A lesson based on the story 'The Selfish Giant' by Oscar Wilde. Comprehension questions and some literacy and vocabulary work. Written task is a letter to the Cornish Ogre with a coat of arms 10 slides ppt and a copy of the story

What is a subordinate clause? Activity with examples Year 5/6/7

Focus on the relationship between Rank and Nora in Act Two. Which of Ibsen’s characters best compares with the man in No Thank You John?

Whole lesson. Created for an entry level group working on the pscale, but can be used as a shorter activity in English lessons or tutor time for any KS2 or KS3 groups as basis for discussion on hobbies and pastimes. A big list of hobbies is included as a starter. Students have to put in the correct punctuation into the sentences, mind-map their own hobby and write five detailed sentences about it. There is an example of looking at street art. At the end of the lesson, there are prompts for a class discussion and debate on hobbies.

Questions on Act 1, Scene 2 Introduction to Caliban and Ariel Background to James I and witchcraft with links to BBC website Task on jobs for Caliban Extended writing task with scaffolding - letter from Ariel asking to be released from service Homework task 9 slides

Make a non fiction text more exciting.

Revision ppt used for an Easter Revision morning with Year 11. Macbeth and A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens 22 slides General hints and tips for the Eng Lit exam paper one What to look for in the extract questions for Macbeth and ACC in terms of themes, language, structure, characterisation and context. Keywords for the main characters

Suitable for Year 7 or 8. RSPCA leaflet about Billy is included with the ppt Introduction to some persuasive techniques such as emotive language. Match up the persuasive techniques with the definition and find examples in the text. Questions on the text Design your own leaflet for an animal shelter in your own town.

Much Ado About Nothing wordsearch

Starter activity KS2/3 on adjectives and nouns or lower level learners/Entry Level students

Write a newspaper report choosing one of the four pictures for inspiration and using the 5Ws. KS3 or 4

Burger Thing are opening a new restaurant. Write the words of a leaflet for the new burger restaurant, persuading people to visit the new burger bar.