Various Worksheets based on specific Extracts/Scenes within the play. Particular focus on Act 1, scene 1, Act 2, scenes 1 and 2, Act 3, scenes 1 and 2 and Act 5, scene 1. Includes the EXPLORATION of the MAIN CHARACTERS, THEMES and the ANALYSIS of Shakespeare’s LANGUAGE and STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES. Useful to check and develop students’ understanding of the PLOT and the MAIN EVENTS of the play.

Various resources with particular focus on the question: ‘How does Dahl show his FEELINGS in the chapter ‘Mrs Pratchett’s Revenge’? Includes the chapter ‘Mrs Pratchett’s Revenge’ together with COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS, selected QUOTES, useful VOCABULARY, a MODEL PEELE Paragraph and a DIFFERENTIATED resource to aid students’ responses in a FINAL READING ASSESSMENT based on Dahl’s feelings. Suitable for KS3 students (high ability Year 7 and low ability Year 8 groups).

An entire SOW which consists of 20 PPT LESSONS, RESOURCES, a MEDIUM-TERM PLAN and a KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER based on VILLAINS in SHAKESPEARE. Lessons include: Context, Society, Women, Religion and Beliefs, Theatre, Shakespearian Language (Cliches, Insults), Genres, Themes, ‘The Seven Ages of Man’, Protagonist, Antagonist, Tragic Hero which leads into some of Shakespeare’s well-known plays and their VILLAINS: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (Tybalt), ‘Macbeth’ (Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, The Witches), ‘Hamlet’ (Claudius), ‘The Tempest’ (Caliban) leading up to a Reading Assessment based on an Evaluation of Lady Macbeth (Model PEEZA Paragraph, New Vocabulary, Sentence Starters, Planning Sheet etc). A fantastic SOW for Year 7’s and lower-ability Year 8’s and Year 9’s.

Particular focus on the question: ‘How does Morpurgo reveal the theme of WAR in the novel?’ Includes an EXTRACT taken from the chapter ‘Nearly 4 O’Clock’, a detailed POWERPOINT including a model PEEZER Paragraph, useful VOCABULARY, ACTIVITIES based on UNDERSTANDING and IDENTIFYING relevant LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES (Zoom), a PLANNING SHEET, useful QUOTES, ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES and a FINAL ESSAY PLAN. Suitable for all KS3 Students.

Detailed PowerPoints based on the extract ‘Boat Stealing’ taken from ‘The Prelude’ offering various ACTIVITIES and KNOWLEDGE CHECKS. Particular focus on CONTEXT, ROMANTICISM, LANGUAGE, IMAGERY, STRUCTURE and FORM. Great REVISION resources in preparation for the AQA GCSE LITERATURE - PAPER 2.

Two worksheets: A Reading Assessment on how the author reveals thoughts and feelings (an essay structure, a quote bank, useful vocabulary and an example of a PEE Paragraph) and prompt questions to create a Monologue from the daughter to her mother (suitable for both Writing and Speaking and Listening Assessments).

Based on Section A of the AQA iGCSE Higher Tier Examination. A handy revision aid with particular focus on the Assessment Objectives of the exam, Poetic Techniques, the Effects of Structure and how to plan and structure a response to a given question.

Easy-to-follow STRUCTURED, STEP-BY STEP ways of approaching AO2 and A03 questions in the NEW Eduqas GCSE English Language Examination - Component 2, Section A. FANTASTIC resources, particularly for LOWER ABILITY sets. Includes a list of PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES, specific LANGUAGE to DESCRIBE the writer’s TONE OF VOICE, the EFFECT of particular LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES on the reader together with COMPARATIVE LANGUAGE and EXAMPLE RESPONSES for questions 2, 4, 5 and 6. This covers all the Marking Assessment Objectives and Criteria needed to produce successful A01, A02 and A03 responses.

An excellent resource based on Component 1, Section B of the Eduqas GCSE English Language Examination. Particular focus on: Example Examination Questions, Assessment Criteria, Narrative Structures, Sentence Structures and Sentence Starters, Using more SOPHISTICATED Punctuation, Pathetic Fallacy, The 5 Senses, Figurative Language (Similes, Metaphors and Personification), useful NOUNS, ADJECTIVES, VERBS and ADVERBS and a final TICK BOX ASSESSMENT sheet for students to use for their own writing and PEER ANALYSIS. Includes various TASKS and CHALLENGES for students to practise using all these ESSENTIAL CREATIVE WRITING TECHNIQUES and produce successful response to Component 1, Section B of the Eduqas GCSE English Language Examination.

A number of USEFUL, EASY-TO-FOLLOW resources based on the NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE SYLLABUS (PAPER 1, Section B and PAPER 2, Section C) ANTHOLOGY POETRY and UNSEEN POETRY). Particular focus on the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES, STEP-BY-STEP PLANNING, suggested ways to COMPARE poems, EXAMPLE RESPONSES which include identifying and analysing the EFFECT of STRUCTURAL and POETIC TECHNIQUES together with various TASKS which cater for both PEER ASSESSMENT and creating INDIVIDUAL successful and sophisticated PRACTICE responses for both SEEN and UNSEEN POETRY.

An easy-to-follow OUTINE of the EXAMINERS’ COMMENTS based on STUDENTS’ OVERALL PERFORMANCE during the 2017-18 GCSE EDUQAS LANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS (Components 1 and 2). Includes EXAMINERS’ RECOMMENDED SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS together with ways in which to STRUCTURE their RESPONSES in accordance with the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES: A01, A02, A03, and A04.

A handy resource and lesson based on NARRATIVE VOICE (1st and 3rd Person) at KS3 Level (Year 7). Particular focus on SPAG, various differentiated tasks with reference to the poem ‘Song of the Old Mother’ by William Butler Yeats.

Another useful powerpoint resource based on both DESCRIPTIVE and PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES. Includes DEFINITIONS and EXAMPLES for each one. A great aid for recognising, understanding and using DESCRIPTIVE and PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES to improve students’ Reading and Writing skills in both FICTION and NON-FICTION. Very USER-FRIENDLY and has proved to be a FANTASTIC resource for all KS3 and KS4 students preparing, analysing and revising for any READING or WRITING ASSESSMENT/EXAMINATION.

Another easy-to-follow, fantastic Powerpoint Presentation based on ‘Twelfth Night’ on TYPICAL FEATURES and LANGUAGE/STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES used in Diary Writing. This was created for my lower ability Year 9 class. Includes an EXAMPLE of a DIARY ENTRY written by Viola (confessing her love for Duke Orsino) and students are given the opportunity to ANALYSE, IDENTIFY and SELECT the MAIN FEATURES and LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES used in Diary Writing. Students finally create their own IMAGINATIVE diary writing imagining they are Orsino using the FEATURES and TECHNIQUES they have learnt so far.

A DETAILED OVERVIEW of the MAIN THEMES (e.g. Nature vs Nurture, Identity, Guilt, Lies and Secrets etc) and the various MEANINGS and ORIGINS of the SUPERSTITIONS which reoccur throughout the play (e.g. ‘Shoes on the Table’, ‘Spilt Salt’, ‘Magpies’, ‘The Bogey Man’, ‘Breaking a Mirror’, Walking on Pavements’, ‘Crossing Fingers’ etc). In addition, each slide offers relevant QUOTATIONS and THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTIONS to encourage CLASS DISCUSSION and REVISION of the play in preparation for any GCSE Literature Examination.

Another easy-to-follow, fantastic Powerpoint Presentation based on TYPICAL FEATURES and LANGUAGE/STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES used in Diary Writing. This was created for my lower ability Year 10 class in preparation for the GCSE Eduqas English Language Syllabus (Component 2, Section B: Writing Non-Fiction Texts) combined with their study of the play ‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell (Component 2, Section B: Post-1940 Drama). Includes an EXAMPLE of a DIARY ENTRY written by Mickey (after he discovers Linda and Edward’s affair) for students to ANALYSE, IDENTIFY and SELECT the MAIN FEATURES and LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES used in Diary Writing. Includes thoughtful TASKS and RESOURCES and possible HOMEWORK activities offering a choice of DIARY-WRITING TASKS based on other characters’ thoughts and feelings in the play. Students finally create their own IMAGINATIVE diary writing using the FEATURES and TECHNIQUES they have learnt so far.

Detailed resources and a SOW based on the controversial topic of the DISADVANTAGES and ADVANTAGES of SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES with particular focus on ‘How does the writer persuade the reader that social media has become a distraction for young people?’ Includes a relevant MAGAZINE ARTICLE with COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS, various activities identifying PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES, using NEW VOCABULARY, a MODEL PEEZER paragraph, DIFFERENTIATED resources and a final PEER ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY. Suitable for high ability Year 8 and 9 students.

Useful resources to help students to create a detailed FRONT PAGE NEWS REPORT based on the murder of King Duncan. Includes the main features of news reports, a detailed recommended STRUCTURE of a typical news report, a front page news report TEMPLATE (which can be used in ICT) and a WRITING ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK SHEET based on students’ final pieces. Suitable for KS3 students (high ability Year 7 and low ability Year 8 groups).