A range of questions that help students unpick and understand the key message of the poem.

A set of over 40 visual timetable cards for you to print, laminate and use in your classroom. These include the days of the week, all major subjects, important times of the day and a few key events such as parents evening. Great for special educational needs students, primary school students or anyone looking for a clear visual to use in their classroom space.

Booklets that contain seven weeks worth of extracts from both fiction and non fiction text. All have comprehension questions attached to them to check understanding. These booklets are aimed at KS3 students.

This booklet contains a range of independent activities for students to complete when reading any book. These are aimed at KS3 students and include activities such as: Chapter overview questions Analysing quotes Freytag models Book cover design Character analysis Plot development Setting And many more! Independent reading general questions.

A Christmas Carol Revision Clock 2: Spend a few minutes on each section, summarizing key points, events, and themes associated with that aspect of the novel. Use the clock as a visual aid to recall information quickly and efficiently. Practice linking different sections together to deepen your understanding of the novel as a whole. Great for GCSE revision.

A comprehensive lesson on Miranda and Ferdinands relationship in Act 1 of The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Includes formative assessment and extract/worksheet included.

A Monster Calls First Tale worksheet focusing on comprehension and key characters.

Assembly on the Common Good for primary or secondary students.

Craft Tension Like a Pro: Master Paragraphing and Structure with Jaws as Your Blueprint! Looking to inject more suspense into your writing? Our Paragraphing and Structure for Building Tension lesson is the perfect way to elevate your storytelling skills. Using the iconic film Jaws as our guide, you’ll learn how to structure your paragraphs to maximize tension and keep readers on the edge of their seats. Here’s why this lesson is a must for any writer wanting to master the art of suspense: Expert Structuring: Discover how Jaws expertly builds suspense through strategic scene transitions and pacing. Learn to apply these techniques to structure your paragraphs, creating a rhythm that heightens tension. Paragraph Dynamics: See how the length and flow of paragraphs can impact the tension in your narrative. From short, punchy paragraphs that create urgency to longer, descriptive ones that build suspense, you’ll learn to manipulate structure for maximum effect. Building Suspense: Understand how Jaws uses paragraphing to control the release of information and build anticipation. Learn to use cliffhangers, strategic pauses, and pacing to keep your readers hooked. Hands-On Practice: Engage with targeted exercises that let you rewrite scenes inspired by Jaws, focusing on paragraph structure and tension-building techniques. Our practical worksheets will guide you step-by-step to perfect your skills. Instant Application: Apply what you’ve learned directly to your own writing. With clear, actionable strategies, you’ll see how effective paragraphing and structure can transform your scenes into suspenseful, gripping narratives. With expert guidance and detailed exercises, this lesson will equip you with the skills to craft paragraphs that build suspense and captivate your readers. Ready to make your writing as thrilling as a Jaws movie? Dive into this lesson and master the art of tension through perfect paragraphing and structure!

A comprehensive worksheet that focuses on the characters of Romeo, Benvolio and Tybalt from Romeo and Juliet. Is a great resource to use when looking at Act 1.1 or exploring masculinity.

A worksheet framed around students understanding of how the poem Blessing is structured and why.

Transform Your Writing: Master Punctuation with Alma as Your Guide! Ready to elevate your writing with precision and flair? Our Punctuation Mastery lesson is designed to show you how the strategic use of punctuation can add clarity, rhythm, and emotion to your prose. Inspired by the atmospheric short animation Alma, this lesson will teach you how punctuation can transform your storytelling and enhance the impact of your words. Here’s why this lesson is a game-changer for writers looking to refine their craft: Precision & Clarity: Discover how Alma uses visual cues to create tension and mood, and learn how punctuation can achieve similar effects in your writing by clarifying meaning and emphasizing important points. Building Suspense: Learn how to use punctuation marks like ellipses, dashes, and exclamation points to build suspense, create dramatic pauses, and control the pace of your narrative. Emotional Impact: Explore how different punctuation can affect the tone of your writing, from the subtlety of commas to the intensity of exclamation marks, mirroring the emotional depth seen in Alma. Interactive Worksheets: Engage with a range of detailed worksheets designed to help you practice and perfect punctuation techniques. Analyze examples from Alma, and apply what you’ve learned to your own writing. Enhanced Flow: See how punctuation can improve the rhythm and flow of your sentences, making your writing more engaging and dynamic. With comprehensive worksheets and practical exercises, this lesson will give you the skills to wield punctuation like a pro. If you’re ready to enhance your writing with precision and creativity, let Alma inspire you to perfect your punctuation and elevate your storytelling to new heights!

A lesson on Act Three of The Tempest by William Shakespeare centred on the charcater Ariel and their monologue.

How are the horrors of war presented in Bayonet Charge and one other poem? The focus for the comparison is Exposure in the model answers used.

This lesson focuses all on delving into the mind of Macbeth through creative writing. Students use perspective to fuel their descriptive piece and add dimension to their writing. This is a lead up lesson to the murder of Banquo and can be used as a nice reflective lesson to check students understanding.

This lesson is based on students crafting a creative piece of writing based on interpretations of the three witches in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Students watch a clip of three directors take on the witches, are given guidance on what to include within their writing and a prompted on how to write their creative piece.

Supercharge Your Writing: Master Varied Sentence Starts & Structure with Alma as Inspiration! Is your writing feeling flat or repetitive? This Varied Sentence Starts & Structure lesson will teach you how to add rhythm, flow, and impact to your writing, making it more engaging and dynamic. Using the mesmerizing short animation Alma as a creative spark, you’ll explore how sentence variety can heighten suspense, set the tone, and keep readers captivated. With lots of practical worksheets and exercises, you’ll have all the tools you need to transform your sentence variety and structure. If you’re ready to make your writing flow effortlessly while building tension and excitement, this lesson is for you! Let Alma inspire you to bring your writing to life, one sentence at a time.

Elevate Your Writing: Master Linguistic Devices with Alma as Your Muse! Want to captivate your readers with more than just words? In our Linguistic Devices in Creative Writing lesson, you’ll explore how to weave powerful literary techniques into your stories to create deeper meaning, emotion, and suspense. Using the captivating short animation Alma as inspiration, we’ll break down how linguistic devices can transform your writing. This lesson includes worksheets and hands on activities to improve writing.

A worksheet that helps students with the comparison of poems.

A knowledge organiser for the play The Tempest by William Shakespeare.