The Woman In Black. Susan Hill. Reading comprehension suitable for KS3/4 . The extract is taken from chapter 1 Christmas Eve as Arthur Kipps is feeling a sense of well-being he prepares for Christmas with his family. However, there are hints of dreadful unhappiness from the past and Arthur is determined not to let these memories reawaken and mar his contentment. Focus is on vocabulary; the use of explicit and implicit information and the writer’s use of language and how this contributes to the overall mood of the narrator. Language use covered includes writer’s word choices, figurative language, connotations and tone. Answer Key included for time-saving.

The Woman In Black. Susan Hill. Reading comprehension suitable for KS3/4 . The extract is taken from chapter 5 Across the Causeway when Arthur Kipps comes face to face with the Woman in Black in the grounds of Eel Marsh House. Focus is on the writer’s use of language and how this contributes to the build up an atmosphere of fear and tension. Language use covered includes writer’s word choices, figurative language and inference. Answer Key included for time-saving.

Engaging worksheets to consolidate/assess first four QCA Primary French units with new vocabulary for extension. Topics include: -family -age -hobbies -physical description -where you live -weather nouns numbers reading comprehension

A detailed set of worksheets to introduce Figurative Language. All sheets/slides have examples and tasks. Worksheet 1 - Popular animal similes Worksheet 2- Writing vivid sentences with similes Worksheet 3- Popular similes showing qualities Worksheet 4- Creating original similes Worksheet 5- Metaphors Worksheet 6- Personification Worksheet 7- Onomatopoeia Worksheet 8- Alliteration Worksheet 9- Match figurative device to correct example Worksheet 10 - Find figurative devices in a text Appendix- suggested examples of original similes and metaphors for tasks Supporting PPT slides on Animal Similes; Popular Similes; Onomatopoeia; Personification; Alliteration

Comparing two similar poems - It’s Only the Storm. David Greygoose - Windy Nights. Robert Louis Stevenson - Slide presentations of both poems Worksheets include: - Reading Comprehension on each poem - Comparison task including grid task to help pupils compare and contrast

Two worksheets with Advanced Level phrases to help students achieve complex sentences donner son avis faire des concessions

Language Techniques. Worksheets with a two step activity to check understanding of Figurative & Language Devices. Students match device to definition and then device to an example sentence.

A slide presentation on the Passive including explanation of active vs. passive voice tenses of the passive avoidance of passive sentence translation task

PPT. designed to help G.C.S.E students to boost their grade with more complex structure. Negative forms are fully explored and there are a variety of sentence level practice activities.

A reading comprehension to explore Steinbeck’s use of setting and descriptive language in the opening paragraphs of Of Mice and Men. Includes questions on tone, figurative language, juxtaposition, connotations and inference. This comprehension is a stand-alone activity but also serves as an introduction to Steinbeck’s language and the novella itself. Detailed suggested answers with wider analysis and possible discussion points.

SPANISH IMPERFECT TENSE Resources slides on formation including irregular forms slides on usage and translation tips reading comprehension text on childhood including tense focus; Verdad/Mentira/No Mencionado question set Answer key for time-saving

Two Spanish reading comprehensions on Daily Routine with True, False, Not Mentioned questions. Further activities on grammar etc.

FOUR SEASONS. MONTHS OF THE YEAR THEMED POEMS. UPPER KS2 Comparing two seasonal poems - January Cold Desolate. Christina Rossetti - The Garden Year. Sara Coleridge - Slide presentations of both poems Worksheets include: - Reading Comprehension on each poem - Comparison task to help pupils compare and contrast

A task for students to analyse the rhetorical and language devices employed by Churchill in his Beaches speech. Full answer key provided for time-saving.

Harry Potter’s daily routine for a higher ability KS3 or KS4 Ppt. presentation and a follow-up worksheet version plus a TRUE FALSE comprehension. Suitable for activities such as reading comprehension, sequencing, card sort, translation etc.

UNIT OF WORK [QCA FRENCH UNIT 14 JE SUIS LE MUSICIEN] including ppt, for several lessons and various worksheets and activities to go with the slides

A poem comprehension about Jack Frost for upper KS2. Testing a range of skills such as understanding figurative language; finding relevant information; inference and reasoning skills etc.

Reading comprehension based on John Foster’s poem Giant Winter which presents the battle between Winter and Spring as the seasons inevitably change . Focus is on literary devices and their effects, extended imagery and inference skills. Suitable for upper KS2 /lower KS3.

40+ slides on Francophone festivals and customs including reading, tense practice, translation, complex structures + infinitive and photo card model answers

The Roman Road. Thomas Hardy. A classic poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Also suitable for KS3. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. Potential cross-curricular links with history. Worksheet with Answer Key. Slide presentation of poem included.