Perfect for KS3 and KS4 this booklet contains a range of different non-fiction articles with questions related to each. The booklet contains lined paper after every article to take notes or respond to questions asked. This is a great way of promoting pleasure for reading in class or at home. These could also be used in the English classroom alongside transactional writing as examples.

A range of questions that help students unpick and understand the key message of the poem.

A slow write for students based around creating a dystopian world. Students are prompted on what to write about and embed into their stories. This is a great way of getting students excited about dystopian reading and writing.

A comprehensive booklet containing six different extracts from both fiction and non fiction texts. All have questions for students to answer alongside them. Can be used as a reading comprehension activity, homework booklet or as a reading strategy within lessons. Extracts included are below: Pole to Pole by Michael Palin The Pet The Storm Chocolate The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

This worksheet is based around the poem Dulce Et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen. It focuses on students understanding and comprehension of the poem.

A booklet filled with first chapters on amazing teen books. Aimed at KS3 to promote reading for pleasure, could be used in tutor time, English classes or for home learning.

A revision clock based around the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol.

A Monster Calls First Tale worksheet focusing on comprehension and key characters.

A grid for students to plot the main differences between Callum and Sephy in Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman.

This newspaper template can be used alongside Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman. This school newspaper template can be used for students to report on what happens to Callum on his first day of school, day to day school life etc.

A Monster Calls, worksheet for tracking the mood in the chapter End of the First Tale.

This worksheet is based around students understanding of the poem Dulce Et Decorum Est.

A lesson based on chapter ten of A Monster Calls focusing on Connors changing character throughout the book. This lesson includes a chance for students to explode quotes, zoom in to word choice and complete an essay style question.

A Christmas Carol Scrooge initial character profile and analysis.

This is a comprehensive introduction to Gender and Language focusing on the theory and knowledge required in the OCR English Language A Level.

Key quote analysis bundle for all key characters in the play An Inspector Calls. Room for key word analysis, inference and character impressions. Characters include: Mr Birling, Sybil, Sheila, Eric. Gerald and the Inspector.

Transform Your Writing: Master Punctuation with Alma as Your Guide! Ready to elevate your writing with precision and flair? Our Punctuation Mastery lesson is designed to show you how the strategic use of punctuation can add clarity, rhythm, and emotion to your prose. Inspired by the atmospheric short animation Alma, this lesson will teach you how punctuation can transform your storytelling and enhance the impact of your words. Here’s why this lesson is a game-changer for writers looking to refine their craft: Precision & Clarity: Discover how Alma uses visual cues to create tension and mood, and learn how punctuation can achieve similar effects in your writing by clarifying meaning and emphasizing important points. Building Suspense: Learn how to use punctuation marks like ellipses, dashes, and exclamation points to build suspense, create dramatic pauses, and control the pace of your narrative. Emotional Impact: Explore how different punctuation can affect the tone of your writing, from the subtlety of commas to the intensity of exclamation marks, mirroring the emotional depth seen in Alma. Interactive Worksheets: Engage with a range of detailed worksheets designed to help you practice and perfect punctuation techniques. Analyze examples from Alma, and apply what you’ve learned to your own writing. Enhanced Flow: See how punctuation can improve the rhythm and flow of your sentences, making your writing more engaging and dynamic. With comprehensive worksheets and practical exercises, this lesson will give you the skills to wield punctuation like a pro. If you’re ready to enhance your writing with precision and creativity, let Alma inspire you to perfect your punctuation and elevate your storytelling to new heights!

Analytical writing based on the character Shylock from a Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare.

A advent calendar that provides a new book recommendation everyday on the run up to Christmas! All books are based around the festive season and are aimed at KS3 to KS4 students within secondary school. A fun way to engage students in reading and promote pleasure for reading in school over December. This can be used as a whole school reading strategy and adapted to fit the reading needs of your students.

This quick and fun activity will be sure to have your students engaged! Using the worksheet students will select a word from categories A through to C in order to create a Shakespearian insult. This could be used as an icebreaker activity or as a fun way to start or end your lesson…who can come up with the best insult?