Aimed at KS4 More Able and Talented students, this is a full lesson guide for comparing several areas of poetry for two or more poems chosen by the teacher. Use this PowerPoint and set of modelling sentence sheets with any poems! Includes challenging concepts such as semantic fields and forms of poetry. The slideshow includes built-in discussion prompts and a quick ‘language of comparison’ starter task to draw students in. The sheets can be used as a cloze activity with students’ own ideas, or to be completed as the class discusses and shares suggestions. Includes both UK and US spellings and document sizes.

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!

Engage your students in some narrative or recount writing in the first week back at school by exploring a school day memory of their choice. This four-version differentiated graphic organiser is laid out like a lunch tray and you can either designate different prompt versions to different students, provide the blank one for class discussion and autonomy, or add your own prompts. Comes with editable Google Apps version and in both US and UK document sizes.

Encourage developed sentences in creative writing with this summer-themed worksheet. Using the prompts (what, who, where, when, how, and why) your students start with a single detail and build it into a fully developed, image-filled sentence. One sentence-building process is modelled for your students, then two prompts are provided, and finally there are two empty spaces for students to create their own ideas from scratch. This worksheet is in graphic organizer format, comes in 2 black and white styles and 2 color styles, and all of these come in both US letter and UK A4 document sizes with appropriate spellings and terminology on each.

Coach your students through the close reading and annotation of an extract about Chapter 13 from Wonder, then instruct them in the use of the differentiated essay frame to challenge and stretch pupils at all levels. What are August’s thoughts and feelings in this extract? The extract and annotation sheet includes instructions and suggested quotations underlined, and the essay frame shows a clear route of progress and has a built-in example and extension column. This resource includes US letter and UK A4 size documents, and in colour and black/white versions.

Coach your students through the close reading and annotation of an extract about Chapter 1 from Wonder, then instruct them in the use of the differentiated essay frame to challenge and stretch pupils at all levels. How does Palacio show that August does not fit in? The extract and annotation sheet includes instructions and suggested quotations underlined, and the essay frame shows a clear route of progress and has a built-in example and extension column. This resource includes US letter and UK A4 size documents, and in colour and black/white versions.

**Punctuation feedback stickers in a watercolour background design! ** 11 types of printable stickers for drawing attention to punctuation improvement areas. The larger stickers fit nicely at the bottom of pages, and the smaller stickers can be perfectly placed in the margin of an exercise book or sheet of paper. The stickers come as one sheet with all punctuation stickers in one print, or as full sheets of each individual punctuation focus for you to top up when you run out. The 11 different stickers are… Don’t forget your capital letters Don’t forget your full stops Don’t forget your commas Don’t forget your apostrophes Don’t forget your question marks Don’t forget your speech marks Don’t forget your colon for a list You could use a colon You could use an ellipsis You could use a semi colon You could use a dash If you like this, you might also like… Marking and Feedback Stickers | Punctuation and Grammar | 23 Common Errors Accuracy Passport | Improve Punctuation and Grammar | Literacy Question Cards | Promote Independence and Problem Solving Secondary Grammar Mat | Supporting Writing | Literacy Secondary Punctuation Mat | Supporting Writing | Literacy

Punctuation feedback stickers in a pastel background design! 15 types of printable stickers for drawing attention to grammar improvement areas. The larger stickers fit nicely at the bottom of pages, and the smaller stickers can be perfectly placed in the margin of an exercise book or sheet of paper. The stickers come as one sheet with all grammar stickers in one print, or as full sheets of each individual punctuation focus for you to top up when you run out. The 11 different stickers are… I is your name for yourself and needs a capital letter. All sentences must start with a capital letter. All names of people, places and companies need a capital letter. Sentences must not ‘run on’ from each other. Use a full stop. Make sure you stay in the same tense when writing. Is this past, present or future tense? Stay consistent! Check you are using there, their and they’re correctly. Check you are using here and hear correctly. Check you are using your and you’re correctly. Check you are using where, were, we’re and wear correctly. Check you are using to, too, and two correctly. Plurals do not need an apostrophe. Apostrophes must be added to show possession. Use names instead of vague pronouns. could have, should have, might have …not ‘of’. If you like this, you might also like… Marking and Feedback Stickers | Punctuation and Grammar | 23 Common Errors Accuracy Passport | Improve Punctuation and Grammar | Literacy Question Cards | Promote Independence and Problem Solving Secondary Grammar Mat | Supporting Writing | Literacy Secondary Punctuation Mat | Supporting Writing | Literacy Printable Punctuation Feedback Stickers | Marking | Literacy | Wild Design

Punctuation feedback stickers in a denim background design! 15 types of printable stickers for drawing attention to grammar improvement areas. The larger stickers fit nicely at the bottom of pages, and the smaller stickers can be perfectly placed in the margin of an exercise book or sheet of paper. The stickers come as one sheet with all grammar stickers in one print, or as full sheets of each individual punctuation focus for you to top up when you run out. The 11 different stickers are… I is your name for yourself and needs a capital letter. All sentences must start with a capital letter. All names of people, places and companies need a capital letter. Sentences must not ‘run on’ from each other. Use a full stop. Make sure you stay in the same tense when writing. Is this past, present or future tense? Stay consistent! Check you are using there, their and they’re correctly. Check you are using here and hear correctly. Check you are using your and you’re correctly. Check you are using where, were, we’re and wear correctly. Check you are using to, too, and two correctly. Plurals do not need an apostrophe. Apostrophes must be added to show possession. Use names instead of vague pronouns. could have, should have, might have …not ‘of’. This set features two sizes - a sheet of 70, and a sheet of 117 in a smaller size, both in UK A4 format. That’s 32 printable sheets. If you like this, you might also like… Marking and Feedback Stickers | Punctuation and Grammar | 23 Common Errors Accuracy Passport | Improve Punctuation and Grammar | Literacy Question Cards | Promote Independence and Problem Solving Secondary Grammar Mat | Supporting Writing | Literacy Secondary Punctuation Mat | Supporting Writing | Literacy Printable Punctuation Feedback Stickers | Marking | Literacy | Wild Design

Everything you need in a single lesson for your students to compare an extract from TS Eliot’s Preludes and Rupert Brooke’s Seaside, resulting in a final essay assignment. Student read two seemingly different poems, and consider the setting or place of the two texts before comparing details, imagery, and use of figurative language.

This differentiated set of A4 sheets asks students to create a character sketch of Link, from Robert Swindells’ Stone Cold. Includes the option to provide quotations or not, and to provide silhouettes to sketch over or not. 8 different worksheets to choose from!

Using simple countdown prompts to guide students, this resource allows your class to get on with research responsibly with clear starting and finishing points. Supplement your unit on homelessness or social issues as either a classroom or a homework task. There are three differentiated versions of this worksheet - one with suggested search terms and foci for pupils needing support, one without prompts but including writing lines, and one without prompts for more independent students. This resource includes: 3 differentiated versions of the task PDF versions for quick, no-prep printing US and UK document sizes

A fun, imaginative task for secondary level. Students use or find quotations about Calpurnia 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!

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

Take a trip to an imaginary remote island! Students start by selecting one island from four descriptions and explaining their choice before going on to select seven items to take with them. Students will have different choices and reasoning depending on their island choice… Wrap the activity up with a piece of narrative, imaginative writing for their first night on the island.

These sheets are linked to seven main writing text types. They are suitable for use from age 11-16, and include annotated models of the text, suggested usage and punctuation prompts, among other information. The seven text types are: Explain (essays and analysis) Instruct Recount Report Exposition (essays) Narrative Persuasion (reviews, letters, speeches, etc) These sheets are also suitable for use as frames, posters or handouts.

Encourage your students to write persuasively with this Easter-themed task. The writing task asks students to consider whether chocolate should be banned at Easter or not, and to express their viewpoint in the form of a speech, letter or essay. The bingo grids feature 25 prompts; from details to consider to techniques to include. Prep some rewards for full rows and columns, and let your students aim for a Full House! The shopping lists feature the same 25 prompts reformatted, with space for your class to check them off as they use them. I have also included a printable themed sheet of writing paper for extra festivity. Both the bingo grid and the shopping list come in US and UK sizes, and with dyslexia-friendly font versions. If you found this helpful, you might also like: Easter Traditions | Correct the Errors | Accuracy | SPaG Easter | Figurative Language Activity | Differentiated Go Outside | Active Learning | Description Scavenger Hunt Easter Language Scavenger Hunt | Literacy | English Language

Enjoy using these differentiated figurative language worksheets as a starter, main, fast finisher or homework task. Use the Easter theme to build your students’ understanding of alliteration, similes, personification, onomatopoeia and hyperbole. This resource includes two activities and four levels of difficulty for both, so you can mix and match as needed for your students. The three sheets at each level can be used together or separately. If you found this helpful, you might also like: Easter Traditions | Correct the Errors | Accuracy | SPaG Easter Exposition | Persuasive Writing | Should Chocolate be Banned? Go Outside | Active Learning | Description Scavenger Hunt Easter Language Scavenger Hunt | Literacy | English Language

A close-reading, creative character task for grades 9-12. Students use quotations about Carlson from the chapters of the novel Of Mice and Men, building a picture of the character with these references. This product includes… ‘Blank canvas’ sheet with 16 quotations provided ‘Gingerbread man’ sheet with 16 quotations provided Realistic man outline sheet with 16 quotations provided That’s three formats for the same task!

A close-reading, creative character task for grades 9-12. Students use quotations about Slim from the early chapters of the novel Of Mice and Men, building a picture of the character with these references. This product includes… ‘Blank canvas’ sheet with 16 quotations provided ‘Gingerbread man’ sheet with 16 quotations provided Realistic man outline sheet with 16 quotations provided That’s three formats for the same task!