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).

A comprehension activity based on the short story by Isaac Asimov ‘The Fun They Had’. Includes a copy of the text followed by comprehension questions to test and extend students’ overall understanding. Suitable for KS3 classes and students who are focused on the theme ‘Schools in Literature’ or the genre ‘Science Fiction’.

A handy resource and presentation based on the themes of Honour and Betrayal in ‘A View From a Bridge’. Includes a focus on Eddie's change in character based on the above themes, creating well-structured PEELE Paragraphs (model examples) and a bank of useful vocabulary in preparation for the AQA iGCSE Literature (8710) Section B (Foundation and Higher Tiers) component of the examination.

A thought-provoking PowerPoint presentation based on the poem ‘Blessing’ by Imtiaz Dharker. Particular focus on how Third World Cultures suffer as a result of lack of water, the poet’s life experience, her intentions and inspirations when she wrote the poem and various appropriate and meaningful quotes and questions relating to the poem itself. This has proven to be a very successful introductory lesson to Different Cultures Poetry at both Key Stage 3 and 4 levels.

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.

A detailed Powerpoint Presentation based on the FUNCTIONS of the CHORUS, (ALFIERI’S role), the main THEMES of the play (including a table on different types of ‘LOVE’) and a table outlining how the main CHARACTERS change throughout the play (STRUCTURE). A useful revision aid which focuses on Assessment Objective 2 for the AQA iGCSE Literature (Set Texts) Examination.

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).

A valuable PowerPoint tutorial based on how to approach Question 2 of the iGCSE Cambridge English Language Paper 2 (Extended Tier). Includes Examiners’ Comments, the Marking Criteria, suggested Planning Techniques, a Writing Frame, Useful Phrases and Vocabulary to describe the EFFECT of Language, Sentence Starters and a final Example Response to a Past Paper Question.

A handy powerpoint containing useful vocabulary (both ABSTRACT NOUNS and ADJECTIVES) which describes a writer’s TONE OF VOICE. This could also be used to describe the EFFECTS of LANGUAGE on the READER. A great resource to develop students’ vocabulary in a more SOPHISTICATED way.

NEW - A WRITING ASSESSMENT based on writing an INFORMAL LETTER from Matilda to a relative or close friend. Includes a suggested STRUCTURE of an INFORMAL LETTER, an OUTLINE of the TASK based on the character of Matilda and a related SPAG ACTIVITY based on using COMMAS, SEMI-COLONS, COLONS and DASHES correctly.

An easy to use, step-by-step tutorial/introduction for KS3 students on how to produce an effective PEE Paragraph in preparation for any Reading Assessment Task. Particular focus on selected extracts from the novel ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar (students do not need to be studying the novel itself). Includes Useful Vocabulary to Explain students’ responses and a sample PEE Paragraph.

Focus on all the questions in Sections A and B for both Higher and Foundation Tiers. A handy revision guide including Assessment Objectives, past examiners’ reports, structuring answers, language techniques, useful connectives and phrases and comparative language.

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.

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.

Based on the play ‘A View From a Bridge’, Section B of the AQA iGCSE Foundation Tier Examination. A handy REVISION AID with particular focus on the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES, what the EXAMINERS say, LANGUAGE and STRUCTURAL techniques, creating PEELE paragraphs, an EXAMPLE and how to PLAN and STRUCTURE a successful response to any given question.

A great revision resource based on an excerpt from ‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth in preparation for the Eduqas Literature GCSE Eduqas Poetry anthology exam. Includes background details on the Poet, Contextual/Historical detail, Meaning, Language, Structural Techniques, Themes and Comparisons with other poems in the Eduqas anthology.

A detailed PPT Presentation and Word Doc of the extract based on the question: What does the extract show about Romeo and Mercutio’s contrasting thoughts and feelings at this point in the play? Includes relevant ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES (A01 and A02) for the Eduqas iGCSE Literature Component 1, Section A, Part a, CHARACTER descriptions of both MERCUTIO and ROMEO, an ANALYSIS of the SYMBOLISM of Mercutio’s name, ANNOTATIONS and QUESTIONS based on the extract, various TASKS, useful VOCABULARY, LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES given in the extract, an EXAMPLE of a PEEZA paragraph and a STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH to the question. Great revision and practice for KS4 students in preparation for the iGCSE Shakespeare Examination.

Various teaching resources focusing on recognising and using both POETIC and LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES in preparation for all Reading and Writing Tasks at both KS3 and KS4 LEVELS. USER-FRIENDLY POWERPOINTS focusing on DESCRIBING the MEANINGS and DEFINITIONS of both POETIC and PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES. Includes detailed EXAMPLES for each technique. A great aid in understanding and analysing all READING TEXTS and developing students’ responses in a more SOPHISTICATED, THOUGHT-PROVOKING and CREATIVE way.

An easy-to-follow OUTINE of the EXAMINERS’ COMMENTS based on STUDENTS’ OVERALL PERFORMANCE during the 2017-18 GCSE EDUQAS LITERATURE EXAMINATIONS (Components 1 and 2). Includes STUDENTS’ SUCCESSFUL RESPONSES and EXAMINERS’ RECOMMENDED SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS in their RESPONSE to SET NOVELS/PLAYS, ANTHOLOGY POETRY and UNSEEN POETRY. Can be tweaked according to particular SET TEXTS studied.

Based on Section A of the AQA iGCSE Foundation Tier Examination. Includes Assessment Objectives, what the examiners say, poetry, language and structural techniques, using PEEPE Paragraphing and ways to plan and approach both a) and b) of the question together with examples.