Comprehension questions that relate to Act 1 of ‘Sailmaker’ by Alan Spence. A good way for N5 classes to generate detailed notes (including quotations) that relate to this Scottish text. Could be assigned as a homework or class task.

This resource includes 11 detailed understanding questions that help pupils to generate notes on ‘A Hanging’ by George Orwell.

This resource included shots of key scenes from the film and an example of how to write a PEE paragraph for a media essay.

This resource includes a step-by-step guide to writing a Critical Essay on the Dracula play. It encourages pupils to use PEER paragraphs for the first time. Ideal for use with Primary 7, S1 or S2 classes or Year 6-9.

This power point will provide a structure and example method for answering the Scottish Text ten mark question in the Scottish Higher Critical reading exam paper.

This resource includes reviews of the play taken from review sites and newspaper articles. It also includes a structured plan that will allow pupils to complete an Added Value Unit that can be used as part of their National 4 English qualification.

This resource includes lots of examples of analysis questions that can be used with National 5 or Higher English classes when working on Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluating (RUAE). The questions have been adapted from prior Intermediate 2 examinations and prelim exams. This booklet is an excellent homework/ revision tool.

This worksheet includes: *How to structure an answer on Tone *ATone bank Tone questions Ideal for practising this difficult exam question with National 5 or Higher students.

This resource includes a broadsheet newspaper article about the rise of food delivery service ‘Just Eat’ and RUAE questions based on the language techniques used in the passage. Ideal for use with a National 5 or Higher class. Could be used as a homework activity.

This resource uses six Active Literacy strategies in order to allow pupils to access the poem ‘Red Running Shoes’ by Jackie Kay. Pupils will produce meaningful analysis and will have the oportunity to complete some creative writing. Ideal for: Primary 7-S2 Year 6-9

This resource uses the six Active Literacy strategies to enable students to fully understand poem ‘The Magic Box’ by Kit Wright. Pupils will also have the opportunity to write their own Magic Box poem- ideal for use at National Poetry Day- particularly for pupils who struggle to write poetry. For use with- Year 5-8 Primary 6/7 S1 & S2

This resource offers a detailed structure/ plan for writing a critical essay on ‘The Test’ by Angelica Gibbs. The Question focuses on CHARACTERISATION.

An active Literacy Unit of work that deals with the play script “The Bully” by Jan Needle. This unit will take pupils through 6 comprehension strategies that will improve their understanding of what they read. The end project is either a personal or creative essay that deals with bullying.

This resource provides a model answer that tackles a ten mark question that deals with ‘Frustrated ambition’ in the text.

This resource illustrates how to answer the ten mark question at the end of the Scottish Texts paper. It includes a detailed example. Ideal for use with a Higher class who have studied this play in preparation for the prelim or the final exam.

This resource helps students to plan a presentation based on their work experience week.

This resource could be used in a class Critical Reading assessment.

A handy tool to ensure that students have considered their language choices in their Persuasive & Personal/ Creative folio pieces.