Set of worksheets that focus on word games such as: - Hide and Seek - finding words in other words - Word Wizards - finding words in different carergories - Alphabet Codes - using the alphabet to solve clues

Each sheet is a poem with illustration. Was used in a library display to encourage pupils to read more poetry. Poem was changed each week.

Each sheet is a poem with illustration. Was used in a library display to encourage pupils to read more poetry. Poem was changed each week.

Each sheet is a poem with illustration. Was used in a library display to encourage pupils to read more poetry. Poem was changed each week.

Words that pupils can use in their essays to help improve their analysis and evaluation vocabulary. Can be displayed in the classroom for pupils to reference as writing an essay

Selection of quotes about the joy and value of reading and books. Each poster is A4 with a coloured quote and a picture of a teenager reading.

Resources to help support pupils developing close reading/ Reading for UAE skills Resources include: - How to Read A Passage and identify techniques - Strategies to answer questions with examples - Revision PPT These resources help pupils to develop their understanding and analysis skills and could be adapted for other curriculums.

Collection of resources that allow pupils to develop their understanding skills: In Your Own Words and Summarising. There are mini passages with questions and PPTs that take pupils through the skills and with examples and practices for the pupils.

Three passages with National 5 style RUAE questions. There are also two PPTs that help pupils to answer these questions. The passages help pupils to develop their understanding and analysis skills and could be adapted for other curriculums.

Lesson(s) to help pupils to develop their Reading for UAE skills. The PPT and Bingo card allows pupils to study and analyse the text before answering National 5 RUAE style answers Passage is adpated from an old Intermediate One paper This passage help pupils to develop their understanding and analysis skills and could be adapted for other curriculums.

Three short passages with Reading for UAE style questions.

Adapted from old Close Reading Passages Each worksheet is made up from extracts from longer articles with a selection of Reading for UAE style questions

Selection of resources to help pupils write a persuasive essay. Tailored to the National 5 Folio but could be adapted.

Resources include - Critical Essay Skills PPT - Handouts on improving vocabulary - Checklist for essay skills

Double-sided page of revision tips for English. It looks at how to study each element of the Scottish curriculum but could be adapted. It also has general tips for studying

Resources based on the theme of "heroes" Includes - In your own words - short extracts and questions - Michael Owen Blog on the Olympics and Close Reading Questions

Lesson that helps pupils to "read" and analyse graphic novels. Includes two pages from a comic book to help pupils practice analysing the text.

Lesson that let explores different aspects of superheroes (name/costume/power) and then lets pupils design their own superhero.

Unit of work that allows pupils to develop their skills in Reading, Writing, Listening and Talking. Focus of unit is on music and songs. Activities include: - Solo Talk - Personal Writing - Analysis of song lyrics - Listening Activities

Selection of resources to help pupils study the play Gregory's Girl. Pupils look at relationships between characters, write a critical essay and can also complete a textual analysis of a selection of text.