A resource developed specifically to compare films and can be related to novels from the same genre. Assists the student greatly in encouraging their skill-development to critically analyse. Other resources available are similar by design and relate to the Superhero genre and the film Tsotsi.

WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS RELATING TO THE REALITY PICTURE YOU WILL INHERIT? Include comments on the political system; thoughts on war; the media; cultural boundaries; your right as an individual to stand and voice your individual thoughts and feelings. Is the war about people and beliefs or money and resources, or both?

A single sheet resource (can print as one sheet or double-sided to include name). Used in one to one sessions with students who are challenged with writing; or can be used within a whole class. Broken down as: - Writing single letters - Writing sentences based on the prompt: 'Ten Things That Make Me Say Wow' - Writing a paragraph based on 'My Favourite Day'

A six-page resource containing word definitions and research prompts. This resource asks the student to define Utopia and Dystopia in their own words and then research and complete their own descriptive piece of writing, as an introduction to their own novel.

The majority of resources by this Author are created to allow for minimum ink-usage and efficient printing, providing the school and teacher with effective solutions that meet budget, time and student needs. THIS RESOURCE Students discuss: “Its population has spiked dramatically following the crisis in Syria, alongside the rise of Islamic State which has seen a mass exodus from those hoping to escape violence and begin a new life.” Students research and respond in this six-page (3-sides double-print) resource: - A paragraph (overview of their personal thoughts) - An argument in favour of the migrants - An argument in favour of the authorities or government - A concluding or summarising paragraph

A seven-page resource containing media article with photographs relating to the human study and occupation of the Mars planet. The resource asks the student to read and respond to the information, creating four sentences, two paragraphs and a (thoughtful) conclusion from their own perspective. Used with KS3 and 4 with strong results. Links to additional resource by the same author, i.e. several other resources linking to read and respond.

Exemplar responses with Examiner commentary for: A CHRISTMAS CAROL/AN INSPECTOR CALLS/OZYMANDIAS compared to MY LAST DUCHESS.

An effective PP used within KS3 with some excellent prompts and visuals. Learning Objective: To focus on building compound and complex sentences for effect – exploring this through texts Slides contain: Compound and Complex sentences Punctuation Examples of everyday technologies first recognised in literature References to The Iron Man; Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?/Blade Runner Seven types of narrative 'openers' explained

Repeat sheet. An efficient means of allowing each student to log and monitor their SPaG progression.

A two-page resource, prints back to back as a single sheet. Can be amended similar to other resources by the same author. Excellent for reading and writing exercise for students and for general interesting classroom discussion based on up-to-date topics. The oldest known fossils – dating back 3.7 billion years to a time when the Earth was still being bombarded by asteroids – have been found in Greenland, scientists announced in a discovery that could have “staggering” implications. Rocks recently exposed after a once-permanent layer of snow melted were found to contain stromatolites, sediments the researchers said had been created by the growth of layer upon layer of micro-organisms. If confirmed as evidence of life, they are about 220 million years older than the previous record holder and the researchers said the “sophistication” of the microbes pointed to life on Earth beginning more than four billion years ago.

Single-page 'at a glance' sheet showing all novels, plays and poetry, containing blank, lined space for student notes on reverse. Ideal for use as a discussion tool relating to additional reading and home-study.

A two-page handout to introduce this subject. There are two main types of cohesion: grammatical cohesion which is based on structural content, and lexical cohesion which is based on lexical content and background knowledge. A cohesive text is created in many different ways. In Cohesion in English, M.A.K. Halliday and Ruqaiya Hasan identify five general categories of cohesive devices that create coherence in texts:  REFERENCE  ELLIPSIS  SUBSTITUTION  LEXICAL COHESION  CONJUNCTION

This resource contains a photograph of the after-events of an incident involving vehicles on a road. The student is asked to analyse, write a persuasive argument to the authorities based on the subject-matter and debate, either through conversation in class or using the resource directly. There are lined areas within the resource for student completion of tasks.

A single page resource with general description of metonymy (me-tony-my) and its uses.

A four-page resource - can be used printed or via Google Drive / IWB. The resource explores gothic/horror-style writing and guides the student through reading and analysing a passage of text by H.G. Wells and select sentences from other examples of this genre of writing. The resource asks the student to create their own: Initial idea Two sentence gothic writing Single paragraph Examine their own work and identify features within the language

A printed resource along the same lines as the PP. Provides examples of how poetry is used in Film, Music and Advertising with a visual example of each of these. The final page of the six-page resource then asks the student to create their own piece of work. Prints as 3-page double-sided. The PP is the same so could use this via Google Drive perhaps and then simply use a single-sheet of paper for the student response - save on resources.

A PP showing how poetry is used in everyday Film, Music and Advertising as a basic introduction to students, particularly those who consider it a boring or challenging or highbrow subject. This is a a succinct presentation which leads to the student then creating a piece of work containing 'poetry'.

A six-page resource, ideal to display via Google Drive, listing more than 50 types of poetry, including a final option that encourages the student to devise their own unique form.

Encouraging young minds to delve and create their own verse is an immediately effective way to connect with who they are and to allow them to see that poetry can be accessible to anybody. By providing examples of avant-garde work and discussing changes in language through time, every student will be able to create something in a style and with a rhythm of their own. Then, when they approach the clusters, they'll be able to interpret from the perspective of a writer, rather than a complete novice.

Similar resource available from same Author for AQA Love and Relationships cluster and for EDEXCEL. A robust booklet containing all poems from the Power and Conflict cluster, with individual noted sections for each poem and space for student annotation and notes after each poem's explanation. Ideal as a printed booklet (prints as a 16-page booklet, i.e. double-sided) as a resource students can continue to add to throughout their term-time and to use as a homework reference booklet for exams. TITLE AUTHOR/DATE STRUCTURE CONTEXT/DETAIL SUBJECT/NOTES POEM EXPLORES