Help students explore the timeless themes of justice, empathy, and morality in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. This reading and comprehension resource is tailored for KS3/KS4 students and includes guided questions, reflection prompts, and vocabulary-building exercises. Activities encourage learners to engage deeply with the text, honing their critical thinking and analysis skills. Great for literature lessons or interdisciplinary projects.

This KS3 resource builds on The Wind in the Willows to teach descriptive writing. Students analyse Grahame’s use of sensory details, focusing on how language creates atmosphere. Scaffolded exercises guide learners in crafting their own scenes using vivid imagery and sensory techniques. A fantastic tool for combining literary appreciation with hands-on writing practice

The Wind in the Willows – Sensory Writing – KS3 Writing Take your KS3 students on a sensory journey through The Wind in the Willows with this descriptive writing resource. Using the rich imagery in Kenneth Grahame’s text, this worksheet encourages students to explore sensory language and craft their own vivid scenes. Includes guided prompts, vocabulary-building activities, and peer feedback opportunities to sharpen narrative and descriptive writing skills. Ideal for lessons combining literature analysis and creative writing.

KS2 Lesson Plan and Handouts - Exploring the Life and Legacy of Muhammad Ali This engaging KS2 lesson introduces students to the inspirational life of Muhammad Ali. Packed with interactive activities, the lesson covers his early life, boxing achievements, and activism. The resource includes a detailed biography, timeline exercises, comprehension questions, and creative tasks like writing a motivational speech or poem. Accompanying handouts and extension activities make this an excellent resource for promoting discussions about perseverance, equality, and cultural impact.

Immerse your KS2 / KS3 students in the atmospheric world of Jane Eyre with this sensory writing resource. Using vivid passages from Charlotte Brontë’s novel, this worksheet challenges students to explore descriptive language, develop their creative writing, and create sensory-rich scenes. Activities are scaffolded to guide students through analysing Brontë’s techniques and applying them to their own writing. This resource is ideal for blending literary study with creative expression.

This is a definitive guide to over 100 curated ESL/EFL resources, organised into 10 key categories, including language-learning podcasts, interactive websites, YouTube channels, and TED Talks. Designed for teachers and students, the list covers topics such as vocabulary building, grammar practice, cultural immersion, and academic skills. Each resource is carefully selected for its relevance, quality, and ease of use. A must-have for enhancing English learning in both traditional and digital classrooms.

For New Teachers and TEFL/CELTA Students This dynamic and interactive lesson plan flips the classroom dynamic by putting students in the teacher’s seat! Designed for all proficiency levels, this activity boosts students’ confidence, public speaking, and presentation skills. Students prepare and deliver a 5-minute mini-lesson on a topic they’re passionate about, sharing a skill or interest with their peers. The plan includes preparation guidelines, a reflection worksheet, and a feedback checklist for teachers. It’s a fun, engaging way to foster creativity and collaboration in the ESL classroom.

ESL Lesson Plan - Writing About Modern Social Issues with Worksheets Inspire critical thinking and effective writing with this thought-provoking ESL lesson plan. Students explore contemporary social issues, from digital privacy to climate change, while learning to express opinions in structured writing tasks. This comprehensive resource includes vocabulary lists, debate questions, and writing prompts. A perfect tool for advanced ESL learners seeking to improve their academic and argumentative writing skills.

ESL_EFL_Resources_List For New Teachers and TEFL/CELTA Students This is a definitive guide to over 100 curated ESL/EFL resources, organised into 10 key categories, including language-learning podcasts, interactive websites, YouTube channels, and TED Talks. Designed for teachers and students, the list covers topics such as vocabulary building, grammar practice, cultural immersion, and academic skills. Each resource is carefully selected for its relevance, quality, and ease of use. A must-have for enhancing English learning in both traditional and digital classrooms.

For New Teachers and TEFL/CELTA Students This comprehensive ESL lesson plan introduces students to the fascinating world of idioms, helping them uncover the cultural significance behind commonly used English expressions. Designed for intermediate learners, the lesson begins with a reading activity from a curated article, followed by tasks that encourage creative sentence writing, interpretation, and finding equivalent idioms in their own language. Reflection questions and guided discussions deepen cultural understanding. Comes with worksheets, vocabulary lists, and extension activities. Perfect for promoting intercultural communication and enhancing fluency.

This versatile worksheet is designed to strengthen students’ grammar and punctuation skills. Suitable for learners of all ages, it includes exercises on sentence structure, verb agreement, and punctuation use, with a focus on common pitfalls. Clear examples and practice tasks make it an excellent resource for building writing accuracy and confidence in both ESL and native-speaking students.

Tissue by Imtiaz Dharker Walking Away by Cecil Day-Lewis When We Two Parted by Lord Byron Before You Were Mine by Carol Ann Duffy Follower by Seamus Heaney London by William Blake Mother, Any Distance by Simon Armitage Neutral Tones by Thomas Hardy Singh Song! by Daljit Nagra Winter Swans by Owen Sheers Each Worksheet includes: Summary of poem Exercise 1 Vocabulary list Thematic Connections Language and Structure Poetic Techniques Structure and Form Context Memorable Quotes Questions (x3) Exercise 2 The Poem This workbook emphasises key themes, language analysis, and contextual understanding to support students’ comprehension and exam preparation. It is designed to encourage critical thinking and engagement with the language techniques and poetic forms used across GCSE Poetry examinations. It can be printed or used digitally, allowing students to build their skills and confidence with unseen poetry through structured, guided practice.

Eden Rock by Charles Causley Exposure by Wilfred Owen Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland Letters from Yorkshire by Maura Dooley My Last Duchess by Robert Browning Remains by Simon Armitage Storm on the Island by Seamus Heane The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord Tennyson The Émigrée by Carol Rumens The Farmer’s Bride by Charlotte Mew GCSE Poetry Revision Bundle (10 worksheets) Each Worksheet includes: Summary of poem Exercise 1 Vocabulary list Thematic Connections Language and Structure Poetic Techniques Structure and Form Context Memorable Quotes Questions (x3) Exercise 2 The Poem This workbook emphasises key themes, language analysis, and contextual understanding to support students’ comprehension and exam preparation. It is designed to encourage critical thinking and engagement with the language techniques and poetic forms used across GCSE Poetry examinations. It can be printed or used digitally, allowing students to build their skills and confidence with unseen poetry through structured, guided practice.

Poppies by Jane Weir War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy Love’s Philosophy by Percy Bysshe Shelley Porphyria’s Lover by Robert Browning Sonnet 29 – ‘I think of thee’ by Elizabeth Barrett Browning The Prelude (Extract) by William Wordsworth Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley Bayonet Charge by Ted Hughes - to sort Checking Out Me History by John Agard Climbing My Grandfather by Andrew Waterhouse Each Worksheet includes: Summary of poem Exercise 1 Vocabulary list Thematic Connections Language and Structure Poetic Techniques Structure and Form Context Memorable Quotes Questions (x3) Exercise 2 The Poem Poppies by Jane Weir War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy Love’s Philosophy by Percy Bysshe Shelley Porphyria’s Lover by Robert Browning Sonnet 29 – ‘I think of thee’ by Elizabeth Barrett Browning The Prelude (Extract) by William Wordsworth Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley Bayonet Charge by Ted Hughes - to sort Checking Out Me History by John Agard Climbing My Grandfather by Andrew Waterhouse

This worksheet guides students through Blake’s powerful social commentary on London’s oppression. Activities cover key themes like corruption and suffering, poetic devices such as repetition and irony, and context on the Industrial Revolution and Blake’s own beliefs. This GCSE revision workbook includes Summary of poem Exercise 1 Vocabulary list Thematic Connections Language and Structure Poetic Techniques: Structure and Form: Context Memorable Quotes Questions (x3) Exercise 2: The Poem This workbook emphasises key themes, language analysis, and contextual understanding to support students’ comprehension and exam preparation. It is designed to encourage critical thinking and engagement with the language techniques and poetic forms used across GCSE Poetry examinations. It can be printed or used digitally, allowing students to build their skills and confidence with unseen poetry through structured, guided practice.

Walking Away by Cecil Day-Lewis - GCSE Poetry Revision Worksheet This worksheet helps students explore the theme of parental love and letting go. Activities focus on Day-Lewis’s use of metaphor and gentle tone, capturing the bittersweet emotions of seeing a child grow up. This GCSE revision workbook includes Summary of poem Exercise 1 Vocabulary list Thematic Connections Language and Structure Poetic Techniques: Structure and Form: Context Memorable Quotes Questions (x3) Exercise 2: The Poem This workbook emphasises key themes, language analysis, and contextual understanding to support students’ comprehension and exam preparation. It is designed to encourage critical thinking and engagement with the language techniques and poetic forms used across GCSE Poetry examinations. It can be printed or used digitally, allowing students to build their skills and confidence with unseen poetry through structured, guided practice.

A lively exploration of love, culture, and humour, this worksheet examines Nagra’s playful use of language, cultural dialect, and repetition to portray a young man’s joyful, yet challenging, married life. This GCSE revision workbook includes Summary of poem Exercise 1 Vocabulary list Thematic Connections Language and Structure Poetic Techniques: Structure and Form: Context Memorable Quotes Questions (x3) Exercise 2: The Poem This workbook emphasises key themes, language analysis, and contextual understanding to support students’ comprehension and exam preparation. It is designed to encourage critical thinking and engagement with the language techniques and poetic forms used across GCSE Poetry examinations. It can be printed or used digitally, allowing students to build their skills and confidence with unseen poetry through structured, guided practice.

This worksheet explores reconciliation and unity in relationships. Activities cover Sheers’ use of natural symbolism, contrast, and tone to depict a couple finding harmony amidst conflict. This GCSE revision workbook includes Summary of poem Exercise 1 Vocabulary list Thematic Connections Language and Structure Poetic Techniques: Structure and Form: Context Memorable Quotes Questions (x3) Exercise 2: The Poem This workbook emphasises key themes, language analysis, and contextual understanding to support students’ comprehension and exam preparation. It is designed to encourage critical thinking and engagement with the language techniques and poetic forms used across GCSE Poetry examinations. It can be printed or used digitally, allowing students to build their skills and confidence with unseen poetry through structured, guided practice.

A study of Hardy’s melancholy take on love and disappointment. This worksheet includes tasks on tone, imagery, and Hardy’s use of contrasting colours to reflect the bitterness of a relationship that has gone cold. This GCSE revision workbook includes Summary of poem Exercise 1 Vocabulary list Thematic Connections Language and Structure Poetic Techniques: Structure and Form: Context Memorable Quotes Questions (x3) Exercise 2: The Poem This workbook emphasises key themes, language analysis, and contextual understanding to support students’ comprehension and exam preparation. It is designed to encourage critical thinking and engagement with the language techniques and poetic forms used across GCSE Poetry examinations. It can be printed or used digitally, allowing students to build their skills and confidence with unseen poetry through structured, guided practice.

This worksheet covers themes of independence and family ties. Students analyse Armitage’s use of metaphor and enjambment to convey the complex emotions involved in leaving home and growing up. This GCSE revision workbook includes Summary of poem Exercise 1 Vocabulary list Thematic Connections Language and Structure Poetic Techniques: Structure and Form: Context Memorable Quotes Questions (x3) Exercise 2: The Poem This workbook emphasises key themes, language analysis, and contextual understanding to support students’ comprehension and exam preparation. It is designed to encourage critical thinking and engagement with the language techniques and poetic forms used across GCSE Poetry examinations. It can be printed or used digitally, allowing students to build their skills and confidence with unseen poetry through structured, guided practice.