GCSE English - Reading Fiction This three-lesson mini-unit is designed to help GCSE students develop their reading assessment skills. It is made up of a 44-slide PowerPoint presentation, 8 worksheets and a reading assessment task using an extract from the novel Frankenstein. Contents: Lesson One An introduction to the ‘Reading Fiction’ section of the GCSE English exam How to approach the exam task Analysing an extract - first and second reading Understanding unfamiliar vocabulary, consolidation and using deduction skills How to write an extended answer about language Lesson Two How to refer to the text and use quotes effectively How to write about structure A 45-minute assessment task Lesson Three Feedback and discussion of student responses All five GCSE-type assessment questions and answers explored in detail Exemplar answers for all five questions GCSE Reading Fiction Skills has everything you need to help you develop essential exam skills.

Brothers by Andrew Forster (GCSE Contemporary Poetry - Relationships). A 33 slide Powerpoint analysis of the poem Brothers by Andrew Forster and an accompanying 8 page worksheet booklet. A 33 slide Powerpoint analysis of Brothers and accompanying worksheets. English 2010 Teaching Resources: Brothers (Andrew Forster) includes: A brief biography of Andrew Forster. Analysis of the poem Ghazal and discussion of ideas and consolidation. Storyboarding the poem Brothers activity Structure & language - Discuss how Forster creates mood/tone and how he uses structure and imagery in Brothers Style and form - Analysis of Forster’s use of poetic devices in Brothers. Language - Exploration of word choices, using P.E.E to write about the poem. Themes of Brothers explored, consolidation of Forster’s meaning and purpose. Links - Where to find further information and analysis about Andrew Forster. 33 slide PowerPoint resource for analysis and teaching the poem Brothers by Andrew Forster. 8 Worksheets to accompany the Brothers (Andrew Forster) Powerpoint.

Indefinite Articles - ‘a’ and ‘an’ - Year 3/4 (12-slide editable PowerPoint with 3 differentiated worksheets) Indefinite Articles - ‘A’ and ‘An’ explains how to choose the correct indefinite article for any given noun, i.e. ‘an alligator’ but ‘a crocodile’. When to use ‘a’ or ‘an’ is clearly explained in an engaging and interactive way and there are whole-group and individual activities with worksheets and answer keys. The activities are all differentiated - Bronze, Silver and Gold - to provide challenge for learners of all abilities.

My Polish Teacher's Tie - Unit of Work (61-slide PowerPoint, 5 worksheets and unit of work overview) English Teaching Resources: My Polish Teacher's Tie (Helen Dunmore) is a 61-slide, fully editable PowerPoint presentation designed to teach Helen Dunmore's popular short story. My Polish Teacher's Tie is included in the AQA GCSE English Anthology Sunlight on the Grass and is the first story in the collection. Resources include a variety of lessons and activities ideal for helping pupils understand the plot, characters, themes, and the author's use of language. My Polish Teacher's Tie also contains 5 worksheets that can be used alongside the PowerPoint presentation. Activities include: Group discussion work about plot, character and themes. Comprehension and consolidation - Speaking & Listening and written tasks. Exploring characters - archetypes Analyzing the changing character of Carla Carter in detail - extended writing. Exploring how characters develop. Helen Dunmore's use of symbolism in My Polish Teacher's Tie. Hot seating the main characters. Discussing themes - identity and immigration. 61-slide PowerPoint presentation. 5 worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint. Unit of work overview To preview English Teaching Resources: My Polish Teacher's Tie click on the PowerPoint lessons.

As Imperceptibly as Grief by Emily Dickinson (editable PowerPoint with worksheets) is an Eduqas GCSE English teaching resource for the poem ‘As Imperceptibly as Grief’ by Emily Dickinson - as featured in the Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology. This teaching resource includes a range of activities which explore the poem’s language, tone, form, style, poetic devices, themes and structure in depth. As Imperceptibly as Grief (Emily Dickinson) contents include: A short introduction to Emily Dickinson Consolidation and comprehension activities Analysing Dickinson’s use of imagery and language in ‘As Imperceptibly as Grief’ Examining the poem’s form, structure and Dickinson’s use of poetic devices Modelling how to use P.E.T.E.R. to write analytically about ‘As Imperceptibly as Grief’ The poem’s key themes and ideas Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE Poetry resources for Eduqas and Edexcel: The Manhunt Sonnet 43 London The Soldier Living Space Cozy Apologia A Wife in London Death of a Naturalist Hawk Roosting To Autumn Afternoons Dulce et Decorum Est Excerpt from The Prelude Mametz Wood Ozymandias La Belle Dame sans Merci A Complaint 1st Date - She and 1st Date - He Love’s Dog Nettles My Father Would Not Show Us My Last Duchess Neutral Tones

A Wife in London (PowerPoint and worksheets) ‘A Wife in London’ is a GCSE English teaching resource for the Thomas Hardy poem - as featured in the WJEC Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology. The resource includes a range of activities which explore in detail the poem’s context, language, tone, form, style, theme and structure. The resource is aimed at teachers of GCSE students preparing for the WJEC Eduqas GCSE English examinations. A Wife in London includes: An introduction to Thomas Hardy and the context of the poem Consolidation and understanding tasks Exploring Hardy’s use of language and imagery Analysing the poem’s form and structure and Hardy’s use of poetic techniques Modelling how to use P.E.T.E.R. to write about ‘A Wife in London’ The key themes of ‘A Wife in London’ Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE Poetry resources for Eduqas and Edexcel: The Manhunt Sonnet 43 London The Soldier Living Space As Imperceptibly as Grief Cozy Apologia Death of a Naturalist Hawk Roosting To Autumn Afternoons Dulce et Decorum Est Excerpt from The Prelude Mametz Wood Ozymandias La Belle Dame sans Merci A Complaint 1st Date - She and 1st Date - He Love’s Dog Nettles My Father Would Not Show Us My Last Duchess Neutral Tones

Cozy Apologia by Rita Dove Teaching Unit (PowerPoint presentation and worksheets) This resource is made up of activities which explore ‘Cozy Apologia’ by Rita Dove in depth and cover the poem’s language, tone, form, style, poetic devices, themes and structure in detail. The resource is ideal for first teaching the poem and revision. Contents include: A short introduction to Dove featuring interviews with the poet Consolidation activities Analysing Dove’s use of imagery and language in ‘Cozy Apologia’ Examining the poem’s form, structure and Dove’s use of poetic devices Modelling how to use P.E.T.E.R. to write analytically about ‘Cozy Apologia’ Discussing key themes Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE Poetry resources for Eduqas and Edexcel: The Manhunt Sonnet 43 London The Soldier Living Space As Imperceptibly as Grief A Wife in London Death of a Naturalist Hawk Roosting To Autumn Afternoons Dulce et Decorum Est Excerpt from The Prelude Mametz Wood Ozymandias La Belle Dame sans Merci A Complaint 1st Date - She and 1st Date - He Love’s Dog Nettles My Father Would Not Show Us My Last Duchess Neutral Tones

EDUQAS 9-1 GCSE English - Excerpt from ‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth (40-slide PowerPoint and 4 accompanying worksheets) Excerpt from ‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth is a GCSE English teaching resource for the poem ‘Excerpt from The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth - as featured in the WJEC Eduqas GCSE Poetry Anthology. The resource includes a range of activities which explore the poem and cover the its language, tone, structure, form, style, poetic devices and themes in depth. Excerpt from The Prelude (William Wordsworth) contents include: An introduction to Wordsworth Consolidation activities Analysing language and imagery Examining the poem’s form, structure and poetic devices Using P.E.T.E.R. to write about ‘Excerpt from ‘The Prelude’’ Wordsworth’s ‘message’ and the poem’s key themes and ideas Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE Poetry resources for Eduqas and Edexcel: The Manhunt Sonnet 43 London The Soldier Living Space As Imperceptibly as Grief Cozy Apologia A Wife in London Death of a Naturalist Hawk Roosting To Autumn Afternoons Dulce et Decorum Est Mametz Wood Ozymandias La Belle Dame sans Merci A Complaint 1st Date - She and 1st Date - He Love’s Dog Nettles My Father Would Not Show Us My Last Duchess Neutral Tones

English Teaching Resources: La Belle Dame sans Merci by John Keats (PowerPoint and worksheets) La Belle Dame sans Merci has been made for the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Literature Poetry Anthology and includes an assortment of teaching activities for students of a range of abilities. The resource covers: An introduction to La Belle Dame sans Merci Analysis of the poem A copy of the text and consolidation activities Exploring how Keats uses structure and form Studying the use of imagery in the poem How and why Keats uses poetic techniques Language analysis Key themes explored Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE Poetry resources for Eduqas and Edexcel: The Manhunt Sonnet 43 London The Soldier Living Space As Imperceptibly as Grief Cozy Apologia A Wife in London Death of a Naturalist Hawk Roosting To Autumn Afternoons Dulce et Decorum Est Excerpt from The Prelude Mametz Wood Ozymandias A Complaint 1st Date - She and 1st Date - He Love’s Dog Nettles My Father Would Not Show Us My Last Duchess Neutral Tones

Romeo and Juliet – Act 1 (83-slide PowerPoint and 20 worksheets) This resource is made up of 10 lessons that cover Act One of Romeo and Juliet in detail. It explores the characters of Tybalt, Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, Nurse and Lady Capulet and the servants, the themes of love, hate and violence, Shakespeare’s language and use of imagery, the role of women in Elizabethan England, a plot summary and a range of extension tasks. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for more Romeo and Juliet resources: Romeo and Juliet - The Prologue Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 5 Romeo and Juliet - The Prince’s Speech Romeo and Juliet - Tybalt and Mercutio Romeo and Juliet – Women in Elizabethan England Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Romeo and Juliet - The Balcony Scene Romeo and Juliet - Friar Lawrence Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Romeo and Juliet – Act 3, Scene 1 Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Romeo and Juliet - The Deaths of Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet - GCSE Unit of Work Romeo and Juliet - AQA GCSE English Literature Exam Preparation Romeo and Juliet - KS2 Unit of Work Romeo and Juliet - House of Games

Stone Cold - Unit of Work (18-lesson, 203-slide PowerPoint-based unit of work with 49 worksheets) Stone Cold is an 18-lesson teaching unit made up of a 203-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and a booklet of 49 worksheets. This Year 9 unit explores every chapter of the novel in detail and covers: Exploring attitudes to homelessness Reading and comprehension questions Developing understanding of implicit and explicit meaning Developing deduction and other key reading skills Exploring themes: homelessness, crime and punishment, family breakdown, the welfare state, poverty Speaking and listening activities Robert Swindells’ use of language in Stone Cold Character profiles and analysis - Link, Shelter, Ginger, Gail, Vince Empathy and descriptive writing Non-fiction writing And lots more! Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more resources for popular KS3 novels: Boys Don’t Cry Cirque Du Freak Face Holes Noughts and Crosses Skellig The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night The Demon Headmaster The Silver Sword

Room on the Broom - Story Sequencing - KS1 In this resource children read ‘Room on the Broom’ and are then asked to retell the story orally and in their own writing. This is an engaging and fun lesson which covers a range of Year 1 English curriculum objectives. All activities are easy to follow and can be used by teachers, home schooling parents and students following distance learning. Contents include: Whole class oral retelling of the story activity. Retelling writing task (15 accompanying worksheets). Cut out pictures sequencing task. Links to ‘Room on the Broom’ additional activities. ‘Room on the Broom - Story Sequencing - KS1’ can be edited allowing teachers to adapt the resource if required to meet their individual teaching requirements. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Room on the Broom - KS1 Unit

An Inspector Calls -Plot Summaries (PowerPoint presentation and worksheets) This GCSE resource is made up of three plot summaries of the three acts in An Inspector Calls. Each plot summary contains an animated activity and an accompanying worksheet. The resource also contains a range of extension tasks perfect for further study after the play has been read. To preview ‘An Inspector Calls - Plot Summaries’ in detail click on the images from the PowerPoint presentation. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: An Inspector Calls - GCSE Unit of Work An Inspector Calls - Arthur Birling An Inspector Calls - Sybil Birling An Inspector Calls - Eric Birling An Inspector Calls - Shelia Birling An Inspector Calls - Gerald Croft An Inspector Calls - Comparing Goole and Birling An Inspector Calls - Dramatic Irony An Inspector Calls - Context (Capitalism and Socialism) An Inspector Calls - Themes An Inspector Calls - The Eduqas GCSE English Literature Exam Question An Inspector Calls - Year 9 Unit of Work

Spring Haiku Poetry - Year 5 and 6 This 3-lesson mini-unit is designed to cover creative writing and poetry. It includes activities for pupils of all abilities. The PowerPoint uses bright colour, large and attractive fonts, vibrant imagery and easy to follow, child-friendly language. The resource is fully editable so can be adapted and used for different seasons or themes. Content includes: Discussion - what is a haiku? Exploring and discussing haiku poetry - reading, listening to and talking about haiku poems Create a class haiku activity Individual, pair and group work opportunities Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism Writing an individual haiku about spring Using colour photographs of spring scenes as writing stimulus Drafting - how and why we redraft How to plan and structure a haiku Exemplar poems Writing assessment opportunity - write a simple haiku poem about spring 38 slide PowerPoint presentation and 2 worksheets Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Summer Haiku Autumn Haiku Winter Haiku Haiku Poetry - Year 3/4

The 'ff' Sound - EYFS The ‘ff’ Sound is an EYFS phonics teaching resource introducing children to the digraph ‘ff’. Content includes: 1. A ‘ff’ digraph explanation 2. A link to a ‘ff’ sound introductory video 3. A ‘ff’ sound activity with an accompanying worksheet 4. One further differentiated worksheet with answers 5. 12 flashcards which can also be used for a word matching game ‘The ‘ff’ Sound - EYFS’ is fully editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit the needs of each class they teach.

Writing for Different Purposes Our ‘Writing for Different Purposes’ teaching resource explains how the purpose of a text affects its composition. The resource has been made with KS3 learners in mind, but it can be easily adapted for use with KS4 students. This fully editable PowerPoint teaching resource covers the following: What do we mean by the purpose of a text? How to identify the purpose of a text. Exploring different purposes. Adapting written work to fit an explicit purpose. . Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Writing for Different Purposes Writing for Different Audiences Writing for Different Audiences and Purposes

Writing for Different Audiences ‘Writing for Different Audiences’ English teaching resource explains how the audience of a text affects its composition. The resource has been made with KS3 students in mind but it can be easily tweaked for use with upper KS2 or lower ability KS4 students. Content includes: An editable PowerPoint lesson Activities to support the teaching of this objective 1 accompanying worksheet . Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Writing for Different Purposes Writing for Different Audiences and Purposes

The Prefix ‘super-’ - Year 3 and 4 (16-slide editable PowerPoint and 3 differentiated worksheets) This differentiated teaching resource introduces Year 3/4 learners to prefixes with a focus on the prefix ‘super’. It includes a definition and explanation of the prefix, whole-class activities and three differentiated worksheets to put children’s knowledge into practice. Full answer keys are also included. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: The Prefix ‘re’ The Prefix ‘in’ The Prefix ‘mis’ The Prefix ‘inter’ The Prefix ‘sub’ The Prefix ‘auto’ The Prefix ‘anti’ The Prefix ‘dis’ The Prefix ‘un’ The Prefixes ‘il’, ‘im’ and ‘ir’ Developing Reading Skills - Prefixes

**The Prefix ‘mis-’ - Year 3 and 4 ** (16-slide editable PowerPoint and 3 differentiated worksheets) This differentiated teaching resource introduces Year 3/4 learners to prefixes with a focus on the prefix ‘mis’. It includes a definition of the prefix ‘mis’ with examples, whole-class activities and three differentiated worksheets to assess understanding. Full answer keys are included. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: The Prefix ‘re’ The Prefix ‘in’ The Prefix ‘inter’ The Prefix ‘sub’ The Prefix ‘auto’ The Prefix ‘super’ The Prefix ‘anti’ The Prefix ‘dis’ The Prefix ‘un’ The Prefixes ‘il’, ‘im’ and ‘ir’ Developing Reading Skills - Prefixes

The Prefixes ‘il-’, ‘im’ and ‘ir’ - Year 3/4 (19-slide editable PowerPoint and 3 differentiated worksheets) This differentiated teaching resource introduces Year 3/4 learners to prefixes with a focus on the prefixes ‘il-’, ‘im’ and ‘ir’. It includes a definition of the prefixes with examples, whole-class activities and three differentiated worksheets to assess understanding. Full answer keys are included. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: The Prefix ‘re’ The Prefix ‘in’ The Prefix ‘mis’ The Prefix ‘inter’ The Prefix ‘sub’ The Prefix ‘auto’ The Prefix ‘super’ The Prefix ‘anti’ The Prefix ‘dis’ The Prefix ‘un’ Developing Reading Skills - Prefixes