Short Lesson Starters that allow pupils to develop their personal/creative writing skills - looking at how people show their emotions. Each ppt has a picture of someone showing emotion and prompt questions for the pupils

Short activity task that allows pupils to explore the hooks that writer's use to draw them into their novels/short stories. Resources are: - Narrative Hook Cards - Examples of Openings - Example of how to analyse an Opening (Crossing the Line - Gillian Cross)

Each worksheet focuses on a different aspect of language work and comes with answer scheme. Used with a S1 language course.

Resource sheets that help pupils research and take notes effectively. Resources include - Information Sheets on key skills - Research Planning Sheet - Information Skills Questionairre

Lesson that helps pupils to "read" and analyse graphic novels. Includes two pages from a comic book to help pupils practice analysing the text.

Adapted from old Close Reading Passages Each worksheet is made up from extracts from longer articles with a selection of Reading for UAE style questions

Resources to help pupils study, annotate and write essays on the non-fiction article "Letter to Daniel" by journalist Fergal Keane. Resources help pupils to analyse the text and understand the themes of the text and write critically on the article. There are also additional resources on another article written "My Father, My Son" which could be used as homework or extension work.

Passage and questions based on two articles looking at British festivals. Pupils can practice IYOW, Link, Analysis and the final questions. The marks are out of 25 not 30. Resources include: • Passage and questions • Marking Scheme • Marking Scheme on PPT for peer/self assessment