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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.

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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.
Greek Gods & Symbols activity
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Greek Gods & Symbols activity

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12 colorful flashcards of the Greek Gods. 4 pages of symbols all in colour. Each God has 4 symbols traditionally attached to them - students can research what symbols belong to each God or use as a revision activity at the end of the unit. Ideal cut and paste activity into student workbooks.
Ancient Greek Theatre Flashcards
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Ancient Greek Theatre Flashcards

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27 cards designed to help students revise features of the Ancient Greek Theatre and dramatic conventions. Will need to be pre-cut. Can be used as a group revision activity or cut and paste for an individual task.
The Odyssey: Book 9 sequence activity
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The Odyssey: Book 9 sequence activity

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Classic quick revision activity of Book 9: Polyphemus’ cave. Students need to cut out the information squares (9 in total) and place them in the correct sequence. This resource has been designed to help students remember specific details of Odysseus’ escape from the cave.
Literary Terms in Epic Poetry
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Literary Terms in Epic Poetry

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20 flashcards that focus on literary terms in epic poetry. These cards are designed to complement reading Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey, helping students to revise the key terms. An independent or group mix and match activity for students if the cards are pre-cut.
The Parthenon
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The Parthenon

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14 slide power point on the Parthenon. Specific measurements; artists involved; entasis explained. This is ideal for an introduction to Greece’s most iconic temple.
The Odyssey Book 1
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The Odyssey Book 1

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20 flashcards containing questions on Book 1. Questions range from asking for specific details, identifying language techniques used by Homer and the effect on the reader. I have tried to balance one word answers with questions that require expanded answers. These bright cards are great for both recollection of information and comprehension. Other Books / Chapters have also been uploaded.
Roman Housing Match up activity
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Roman Housing Match up activity

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14 cards relating to the rooms and their function in a Roman house / domus. This is a fun revision activity when teaching aspects of domestic Roman social life. Cards need to be pre-cut but can be used as a group activity or as a cut and paste for individual student workbooks.
Literary Techniques in Satirical Writing Flashcards
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Literary Techniques in Satirical Writing Flashcards

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23 flashcards designed to help students revise the literary techniques used in satirical writing. I used this resource when teaching Juvenal’s Satires but the cards could also be used for teaching satire as part of a creative writing unit. Flashcards include (examples): Parody Invectives Sarcasm Imperatives Epigrams Apostrophe (not the punctuation mark) Circumlocution Ridicule Antithesis
Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Who's Who?
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Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Who's Who?

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6 worksheets in this PDF file. Students have to match the picture to the short description given. Sheet 2: additional Greek god match up Sheet 3: Monster / creature match up Sheet 4: Women of the Greek myths Sheets 5: Match the monster to the conquering hero Sheet 6: Roman gods. Exactly the same as the Greek one except names have been interchanged. Ideal research or revision task for students who are studying the Greek myths and legends.
Alexander the Great: event timeline activity
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Alexander the Great: event timeline activity

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16 cards noting the significant events that took place during a specific year of Alexander’s life. A separate document contains the relevant year flashcards. Students need to match the events to the year they took place. An excellent revision game for the 33 years of Alexander’s life and exploits.
The Odyssey: Aidos, Kleos, Arete and Hubris activity
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The Odyssey: Aidos, Kleos, Arete and Hubris activity

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Independent student activity on HOmer’s The Odyssey. Students need to be familiar with the story and Greek myths in general. It is designed as a revision and extension activity. Students also need to be familiar with representing their ideas through metaphors / symbolism. The static image / poster is one way of students showcasing their knowledge of the myths symbolically. This can obviously be adapted to other means of presentation. Originally designed for New Zealand Curriculum NCEA Level 2 Classical Studies.
The Odyssey: Where have you been?
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The Odyssey: Where have you been?

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A revision activity for Homer’s Odyssey. This can be used for classroom display, group or individual activity. Students have to arrange the map to reflect Odysseus’ journey. Number the places according to when they were visited (some may have two numbers) A Dear Diary template has been included for the written task where Odysseus describes the place, what happens, who was involved and how did he feel about the experience. This activity works well as a group task where each group is given 2 - 3 places to describe. Great for revision. PDF file.
Shakespeare's Literary Conventions Flashcards
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Shakespeare's Literary Conventions Flashcards

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19 flashcards that are designed to help students reinforce their knowledge of literary terms connected to Shakespeare’s plays (or plays in general.) Will need to be pre-cut to use as a revision activity. Can be used as a group activity or individual cut and paste so students are able to use for future reference.
Who's who in The Aeneid
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Who's who in The Aeneid

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22 flashcards of Virgil’s characters in The Aeneid. Can be used as a group activity mix and match or as a cut and paste activity for individual workbooks.
The Odyssey Book 5
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The Odyssey Book 5

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20 flashcards containing questions relating to the content of Book 5 of Homer’s The Odyssey. Focusing on specific details, language techniques used by Homer and the intended effect on the reader, this (along with flashcards on other chapters) is a great revision resource, assessing both recollection and comprehension.
Who's who: Alexander the Great
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Who's who: Alexander the Great

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20 flashcards to be used as a mix and match exercise to revise figures (I have included Bucephalus) involved in Alexander’s life. Can be used as a group activity or cut and paste into individual books. Ideal revision activity once events are known. Figures include (examples): Alexander Hephaestion Olympias Parmenion Callisthenes Ptolemy Nearchus Philip Darius etc.
Roman Social Life: Marriage
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Roman Social Life: Marriage

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15 slide Power Point on the aspects of marriage in Ancient Rome. Discussion questions interspersed throughout the slide show. Taught as part of Year 12 unit on Roman Social Life.
The Odyssey Book 9
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The Odyssey Book 9

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20 colourful flashcards each containing a question on Book 9 of Homer’s Odyssey. Specific details, language techniques and the effect on the reader are addressed in the question. This is a great tool for assessing both recollection of information and comprehension of the story. Other chapters have been uploaded too.