This 15 page workbook introduces students to the use of PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) to write a detailed Literature Essay. Using Emily Dickinson’s “Because I Could Not Stop For Death” students first annotate and then complete a series of topic statements to create PEEL paragraphs in a scaffolded poetry analysis essay. Students then cut out and unscramble the completed paragraphs to create a coherent essay, adding in additional information where necessary and writing their own conclusion. The resource includes an additional poster-making activity and template and a suggestion on other ways that PEEL can be implemented in self- assessment activities, as well as a choice of **5 bright PEEL posters **which teachers can print for classroom display. Follow me on Instagram: teaching_underthedesk

This print-and-go Romeo and Juliet crossword puzzle asks students to fill in the missing words to complete the well-known quotations. There are 19 quotations altogether, each one important in illustrating something about a character or theme in the play. Use this handout for revision or as a quotation scavenger hunt to get students comfortable with the storyline and finding key scenes in the play. As an additional challenge ask students **who says each quote **once they have completed it. This is a more challenging activity but is suitable for any range of age groups studying the play. What’s included: A single printable worksheet for students (crossword and quotation clues). A 2 page teacher’s copy with answers. Follow me on Instagram: teaching_underthedesk

This print-and-go Romeo and Juliet crossword puzzle consists of** 18 clues** designed for both revision and adding depth to students’ knowledge of the** main characters** in the play. This is an fun **revision **activity and can be used as a tool in creating character logs. Suitable for any range of age groups studying the play. What’s included: A single printable worksheet for students (crossword and character clues). A teacher’s copy with answers. Follow me on Instagram to see my latest products: teaching_underthedesk

This single page handout is a scaffolded annotation guide to Lady Macbeth’s chilling “Raven” soliloquy from Macbeth Act 1 Scene 5. It invites you to study the speech in detail and answer a series of questions to check students’ understanding regarding symbolism, vocabulary and literary devices. This worksheet can be used in** conjunction with a reading of the play**, an introduction to the writing of Shakespeare or as a stand alone exercise, as the questions refer specifically to this speech rather than the play as a whole. The worksheet includes a follow-on exercise where students can pair up and experiment with saying the speech aloud. What’s included: A single printable worksheet for students. A teacher’s copy with answers. Teaching Macbeth this year? This worksheet is part of the Mega Macbeth Workbook - 150 pages of engaging print-and-go pages to use as read-along comprehension or revision exercies. Supplement this resource with this FREE Graph Plotting Activity on Macbeth’s Changing Character. Follow me on Instagram: @teaching_underthedesk

Use this **free worksheet as an engaging introduction **to the characters of Shakespeare’s beloved Romeo and Juliet. This download includes two variations: Level 1 is an easier wordsearch which includes a list of names for students to find, and does not include any diagonally placed clues. Level 2 is more challenging. It includes the same words as Level 1 but does not provide a list to search for and includes diagonally placed clues in the grid. What’s included: 2 single printable worksheets for students (wordsearch). Choose the difficulty level according to your students’ ability. Teacher’s copies with answers. Enjoyed this resource? Take a look at my other Romeo and Juliet and Shakespeare based resources: An Introduction to Shakespeare Agree or Disagree? Romeo and Juliet Pre-Reading Activity- FREE Romeo and Juliet Character Identification Crossword Puzzle Revision Romeo & Juliet Crossword Puzzle: Complete the Famous Quotations Romeo & Juliet Film Study WORKBOOK for Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film (LIT REVISION) Follow me on Instagram: teaching_underthedesk