A Power Point presentation introducing Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Includes a diagram of the Globe for learners to label following the information within the Power Point.

A fully adaptable action plan aimed at preparing Year 11 for their GCSE exams. Using the theme of a military operation briefing, there is space to provide details of previous assessments, group targets and individual targets as well as space for dates of mock and external exams. A useful way of focusing Y11s on what they need to do in order to succeed. Originally devised as a resource for GCSE English, but could be adapted for any subject or any year group. Resource includes a Publisher and a Powerpoint version with both a partially completed example and a completely blank one for you to personalise. I've also included a quick teachers' notes section explaining what each section refers to.

A complete scheme of work focused on The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne and its social, historical and cultural contexts. Scheme of work includes medium term plan, 17 lesson plans, several power points and worksheets, homework booklet and builds to an essay assessment task.

A complete scheme of work for Divided City by Theresa Breslin comprising of reference to assessment objectives, a medium term plan, 24 lesson plans, a range of assessments including reading, writing and speaking and listening, with accompanying power points and worksheets. The main focus of the unit is RAF7: social, historical and cultural contexts.

A worksheet designed as part of GCSE Film Studies, but useful as a starter. Learners have to identify a selection of famous actors and actresses from their pictures.

A series of five information sheets about various aspects of Victorian history which are linked to elements within the gothic genre. These can used to provide some social and historical context to the study of any Victorian gothic text. Topics include Jack the Ripper, Body Snatchers and Bedlam Asylum.

A worksheet for use in the classroom when learners are watching a film as part of their studies. The sheet helps them to focus on specific aspects of the film rather then becoming immersed in the plot and supports them in the making of useful notes. This sheet was originally designed for use in GCSE Film Studies. Works well as A4 but even better when blown up to A3.

A worksheet for use in the classroom when learners are watching a film as part of their studies. The sheet helps them to focus on specific aspects of the film rather then becoming immersed in the plot and supports them in the making of useful notes. This sheet is also very useful when it comes to the end of term and you want to show a film but don't want learners (or passing colleagues!) to think they've been given a free lesson. Works well as A4 but even better when blown up to A3.

A short power point looking at Coats of Arms and supporting learners to create one for themselves. Ideal as a "getting to know you" exercise or as part of an autobiography unit.

A range of resources for travel writing including a detailed power point exploring examples and preparing learners to write their own piece, a lesson using ICT, research record grid and several engaging starters.