This pack of four activities about Capulet and Paris in Act 1.2 of Romeo and Juliet can be used individually or as a set to build understanding. Assess Capulet’s use of creative and persuasive language in Act 1.2 of the play. Consider Paris’ character and motives, and create his dating profile based on what you know. US and UK document sizes and terminology provided.

Use WW1 poetry to bring November 11th into your lessons. Includes both UK and US terminology - Remembrance Day or Veteran’s Day - and document sizes. Analyse the structure and literary devices in the poem For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon through graphic organizers, summary tables and a one-pager template. Includes: Poem handout Context handout Structural comprehension Differentiated literary device comprehension One-pager template Answer keys

No-Prep Group Work - a set of desk placemats to encourage groups to discuss and share information about quotations, themes and context linked to individual characters from JB Priestley’s 1940s play. This can either be an oracy task alone, or discussion alongside the creation of a revision map on A4 or A3 paper. Includes a double-sided ‘ThoughtPad’ sheet for students to log ideas along the way, plus a Seven Deadly Sins bonus task for those who finish early. Includes 8 characters, multiple tasks per sheet, and works well with 4-8 groups of students. Laminate for multiple use!

A winter opinion writing activity that prompts your class to determine their preference before embarking on a webquest to find evidence and information to support their argument. Do your students prefer snow or rain? No mention of Christmas, Thanksgiving, or other festivities for a fully inclusive task! ELEMENTS INCLUDE: Guided mind map Graphic organizers in favor of and arguing against rain and snow (2 differentiated levels; 1 includes suggested search terms) Themed writing paper for the final written exposition or speech US and UK document sizes and spelling Editable Google Docs version Mix and match the webquest worksheets according to the needs of your pupils!

A bright, engaging grid-style frame to guide and support pupils in planning 5 paragraphs for a well-rounded essay. This resource is easy to use in a very mixed ability class, ranging from the students needing significant support to the MAT, and all pupils in between… Each row represents a paragraph, and each column represents a layer of understanding which boosts their understanding of a quotation or point. Simply use the pre-populated guide questions, or insert your own to tailor the essay focus to your needs. Both aspirational and differentiated - make achieving easy! If you found this helpful, you might also like: Oracy Mats | Speaking and Listening | Prompts and Sentence Starters Accuracy Passport | Improve Punctuation and Grammar | Literacy Marking and Feedback Stickers | Punctuation and Grammar | 23 Common Errors Literary Symbols Mat | Motifs Cheat Sheet | GCSE Support Poetry Analysis Mat | Content and Structure Cheat Sheet | GCSE Support Literature Analysis | Sentence Starters | PEEL Structure

Aimed at Primary level, this resource includes six punctuation mats for general writing support. There are four fun color versions, one minimalist color and one black and white version. These work best stuck in exercise books or to desks as tools for improving students’ written work. Each mat covers… Full stop Commas Omissive and possessive apostrophes Question mark Exclamation mark Paragraphs If you found this helpful, you might also like: Oracy Mats | Speaking and Listening | Prompts and Sentence Starters Ambitious Sentence Structures Mat | Literacy Stretch | Challenge MAT Ambitious Punctuation Mat | Literacy Stretch | Challenge MAT Student Newsbites | Introduction Activity | Back to School Primary Persuasive Writing Bingo | Any Topic | Differentiated Layouts Primary Grammar Mat | Supporting Writing | Literacy Primary Punctuation Mat | Supporting Writing | Literacy

A fun, imaginative task for secondary level. Students use or find quotations about Atticus Finch from the early chapters of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, building a picture through the eyes of Maycombe residents. Students draw an image of the character, using the quotations, then annotate their drawings to show close attention to detail. This product includes… Sheet with 16 quotations provided Sheet with 16 quotations and space for additional ideas Sheet with empty spaces for students to find their own quotations …and each of the three sheets above come with three different centres: blank, gingerbread man outline and realistic outline. That’s nine formats for the same task! If you found this helpful, you might also like: Guided Practice | Literature Essay Frame To Kill a Mockingbird | Boo Radley Character Sketch To Kill a Mockingbird | Calpurnia Character Sketch To Kill a Mockingbird | Miss Maudie Character Sketch To Kill a Mockingbird | Atticus Finch’s Closing Speech | Analysis of Persuasive Devices Literature Analysis | Sentence Starters | PEEL Structure Marking and Feedback Stickers | Punctuation and Grammar | 23 Common Errors

A fun, imaginative task for secondary level. Students use or find quotations about Boo Radley from the early chapters of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, building a picture through the eyes of Maycombe residents. Students draw an image of the character, using the quotations, then annotate their drawings to show close attention to detail. This product includes… Sheet with 16 quotations provided Sheet with 16 quotations and space for additional ideas Sheet with empty spaces for students to find their own quotations …and each of the three sheets above come with three different centres: blank, gingerbread man outline and realistic outline. That’s nine formats for the same task! If you found this helpful, you might also like: Guided Practice | Literature Essay Frame To Kill a Mockingbird | Atticus Finch Character Sketch To Kill a Mockingbird | Calpurnia Character Sketch To Kill a Mockingbird | Miss Maudie Character Sketch To Kill a Mockingbird | Atticus Finch’s Closing Speech | Analysis of Persuasive Devices Literature Analysis | Sentence Starters | PEEL Structure Marking and Feedback Stickers | Punctuation and Grammar | 23 Common Errors

These printable bookmarks for secondary school students add a touch of literary humour to your awards. This pack includes 59 different awards with space for you to add the year, student name and your signature, and one blank one for you to create your own award by adding text boxes. Use them year on year! These are provided as PNG files so that you can organise them as required and to your preferred size. Character Awards: Most likely to be the action hero Most likely to be a famous activist Most likely to be an anime or manga character Most likely to be the comedy relief Most likely to be the mayor of a dystopia Most likely to know too much Most likely to be the lead character in a romance Most likely to be the terrifying leader Most likely to be the mad scientist Most likely to be the terrifying matriarch Most likely to be the terrifying patriarch Most likely to be the President Most likely to be the Prime Minister Most likely to be a private detective Most likely to save lives Most likely to be a spy Most likely to survive a horror novel Most likely to be the sheriff in a Western Most likely to quietly take over the world Plot Point Awards: Most likely to be abducted by aliens Most likely to go on the road with their band Most likely to accidentally open a black hole Most likely to run away with the circus Most likely to reintroduce dinosaurs to the earth Most likely to undergo a dramatic transformation Most likely to lead a life straight out of a Film Noir Most likely to invent life-changing technology Most likely to discover that mythical creatures are real Most likely to have a Number 1 Hit Most likely to be in a paranormal mystery Most likely to have their diaries published Most likely to be bitten by a radioactive spider Most likely to reject civilisation Most likely to accidentally release a demon Most likely to fight against a robot uprising Most likely to feature in a romcom Most likely to go into space Most likely to time travel Most likely to travel the world Most likely to discover the truth Most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse Device Awards: Most likely to be an allegory Most likely to be an example of dramatic irony Most likely to foreshadow Most likely to become a hyperbole Most likely to become a juxtaposition of their school personality Most likely to be a literary symbol Most likely to be a metaphor Most likely to be a paradox Misc Awards: Most likely to work with animals Most likely to write an autobiography Most likely to work with kids Most likely to make national news Most likely to work with plants Most likely to be a pro streamer Most likely to create a new slang word Most likely to be a stand up comedian Most likely to write a novel Most likely to write a screenplay …plus a blank version!

Explore the quotations and themes of the character Eva Smith, from JB Priestley’s play An Inspector Calls. The line art image of Eva Smith is peppered with quotations, acting as a graphic organiser as well as a fun visual activity. Choose a colour for each theme on the checklist at the bottom of the sheet, and shade the sections to link the quotations and the themes. Not only does this help understanding and revision, but you get a piece of art at the end! This resource is provided in US letter, UK A4 and large A3 size documents. Follow me to be updated as each character sheet is added for this play!

This differentiated pack of literary essay bingo sheets can be used with any text and for any essay focus or question. Each page offers individual bingo grids for an introduction, four paragraphs for close analysis, and a conclusion. Not only is there differentiation within the individual grids - with some students aiming to complete rows or columns, and others aiming for a full house - but there are three different versions of grid provided. One includes single word prompts for more able students, another features more detailed prompts, and the third uses questioning within the grids for those students in need of more support. The resource is provided with… US letter size and UK A4 size documents US and UK spellings and terminology Black and white versions Colour versions Editable Google Docs versions

Kickstart or end your lessons with some creative thinking. Use as bellringers or brain breaks - reveal comparative images for the picture in the center of the slide, and ask your students to use the comparisons to write or share interesting similes. Google Slides version included!

An editable venn diagram for comparing the key characters of any novel, play or poem. Editable Word documents and Google Docs versions are included, allowing you to add precise examples to model the task to your students. US and UK document sizes and spellings included.

A single page writing frame or scaffold to guide KS3 or KS4 pupils through writing a five-paragraph exposition piece of writing. The page features five sections for planning five paragraphs, and there are three columns for each paragraph: what to include, useful sentence starters, and space to plan or make notes for the written content. Matching writing paper included for those who like a theme! There are prompts for appropriate punctuation at the bottom of the page, and this can be used as a worksheet, handout or poster. This resource comes in both UK A4 and US letter document sizes.

Encourage students to target punctuation and grammar skills in their work with the Accuracy Passport. These can be printed as A4 or A5 booklets and glued inside folders, exercise books, or kept in a file with the teacher. When you grade work, simply sign off when the skills have been demonstrated and stamp the skill once your student shows consistency in each area. Tiny ‘growing plant’ graphics encourage your students to move along to the next stage and indicate progress.

Three sets of five eye-catching double-sided bookmarks for Romeo, Juliet, and an overview of the play. A great introduction, discussion starter and ice-breaker for the play, or even to give as rewards! Romeo and Juliet’s bookmarks feature the symbols, themes and a selection of quotations associated with each character. The overview features the themes, characters, symbols and location of the play as well as a selection of quotations. If you found this helpful, you might also like: Guided Practice | Literature Essay Frame Romeo & Juliet Essay | Guided Practice | Commitment Romeo and Juliet | The Prologue Literature Analysis | Sentence Starters | PEEL Structure Marking and Feedback Stickers | Punctuation and Grammar | 23 Common Errors

Aimed at Secondary level, this resource includes six grammar mats for general writing support. They come in both colour and black and white PDFs. Best stuck in exercise books or to desks as tools for improving students’ written work! Each mat covers… Homophones Connectives Conjunctions Capital letters Improving vocabulary

An easy cheat-sheet for 69 symbols in literature, and possibly film and TV… Ready to print in A4 or A3, you can stick these in folders and exercise books, or laminate them as reusable class handouts. Me? I laminate them and stick them to the desks, so they’re always on hand! The 69 symbols and their meaning have been split into the following categories for easy indexing… Illumination Seasons Daily Cycles Celestial Bodies Weather Landscape Animals Human Environment and Tools If you found this helpful, you might also like: Oracy Mats | Speaking and Listening | Prompts and Sentence Starters Accuracy Passport | Improve Punctuation and Grammar | Literacy Marking and Feedback Stickers | Punctuation and Grammar | 23 Common Errors Poetry Analysis Mat | Content and Structure Cheat Sheet | GCSE Support Literature Analysis | Sentence Starters | PEEL Structure Guided Practice | Literature Essay Frame

No-Prep Group Work! Just print, pass and problem-solve! A set of desk placemats to encourage groups to discuss and share information about quotations, themes and context, specifically linked to individual characters from the novel. This can either be an oracy task alone, or discussion alongside the creation of a revision map on A4 or A3 paper, or use with the included Character Thoughtpad to record the discussion. Includes eight characters, six tasks per sheet, and works well with 4-8 groups of students. Laminate for multiple use! You might like… Theme Revision Placemats | Of Mice and Men Of Mice and Men | Context Workshops | Group Work Of Mice and Men | Character Sketch Bundle | GCSE Study Of Mice and Men | Light Symbolism | Post-Reading | GCSE Close Study

No-Prep Group Work! Just print, pass and problem-solve! A set of desk placemats to encourage groups of students to discuss and share information about quotations, characters and context linked to specific m the novel. This can either be an oracy task alone, or discussion alongside the creation of a revision map on A4 or A3 paper. Includes a double-sided ‘Thoughtpad’ sheet for students to log ideas along the way. Includes five characters, six tasks per sheet, and works well with groups of 4-8 students. Laminate for multiple use!