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!

Learn about your students by asking them to complete seven quick English Language tasks. The activities are included of a single sided sheet, and students demonstrate the use of adjectives, verbs, similes, and onomatopoeia in their self-introductions as well as sharing their strengths and weaknesses or likes and dislikes in English, their favourite slang and their favourite senses. This pack includes… US and UK document sizes US and UK spellings PDF versions

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.

Give your students time to practice using adjectives for effective description! Adjective Island allows pupils to design their own island by drawing and labelling a map with features of their choice, using adjectives to build imagery. A range of pre-populated maps are provided for differentiated support, or use the editable Google Docs version included to tailor the task to your students. A clear ‘Checklist for Success’ is featured on the sheet as well as examples, and there are two extension or ‘challenge’ tasks for more able, gifted and talented or fast finishers. US and UK document sizes provided for easy printing.

A single page writing frame or scaffold to guide KS3 or KS4 pupils through writing a five-paragraph descriptive 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.

Explore some sophisticated vocabulary with a back to school theme through these word search and definition matching tasks. Aimed at KS3, or MAT younger students, these sheets make a great starting task or brain break before moving on to an extended writing task linked to a return to school. These tasks come with full answer keys and in both US letter and UK A4 size for easy printing, as well as US and UK spellings.

A single page writing frame or scaffold to guide KS3 or KS4 pupils through writing a five-paragraph narrative 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.

A single page writing frame or scaffold to guide KS3 or KS4 pupils through writing a five-paragraph persuasive 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.

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.

A single page writing frame or scaffold to guide KS3 or KS4 pupils through writing a five-paragraph review or a product, place, or experience. 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.

A challenging but differentiated grid-style frame to guide and support pupils in planning 5 paragraphs for a sophisticated close study of any literary character. 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. Fully editable Google App included. This resource is provided in both US letter and UK A4 size documents. Students use the stages of the planning grid to analyse: Precise quotations Character impressions Impactful words Tone Sentence structure Punctuation effects Both aspirational and differentiated - make achieving easy!

A single page writing organiser, frame or scaffold to guide KS2 and KS3 pupils through planning a five-section descriptive piece of writing. The page features five sections for planning five paragraphs with written and visual prompts for using the senses. Differentiated and designed in several different ways for visual learners, this resource comes in ten different styles, including with and without writing guidelines. This resource comes in both UK A4 and US letter document sizes. That’s 20 sheets in one!

Crack some codes this Women’s History Month with a multiple-choice research project about one important figure, with added challenge! First, students use the key to decode the messages. The messages revealed are tasks and questions, which students then respond to as part of their research. For added difficulty, there are three levels of differentiation, all in booklet format. Includes a total of 25 pages of codes and activities, not including booklet covers.

Crack some codes this St David’s Day on March 1st with a multiple-choice research project about Welsh traditions, landscape and language, with added challenge! St David’s Day is celebrated in Wales in the same way that St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland. First, students use the key to decode the messages. The messages revealed are tasks and questions, which students then respond to as part of their research. For added difficulty, there are three levels of differentiation, all in booklet format. Includes a total of 25 pages of codes and activities, not including booklet covers.

Crack some codes this St Patrick’s Day with a multiple-choice research project about Irish traditional symbols and language, with added challenge! First, students use the key to decode the messages. The messages revealed are tasks and questions, which students then respond to as part of their research. For added difficulty, there are three levels of differentiation, all in booklet format. Includes a total of 25 pages of codes and activities, not including booklet covers.

Crack some codes and start a discussion about mental health and wellbeing with my set of four differentiated activity booklets, with added challenge! The 9 tasks are perfect for tutor time or PSHE activities. First, students use the key to decode the messages. The messages revealed are wellbeing-themed tasks and questions, which students then respond to - NO INTERNET REQUIRED! For added difficulty, there are four levels of differentiation, all in booklet format. Includes a total of 84 pages of codes and activities, not including booklet covers or answer keys.

Prank your students by asking them to crack an obvious seeming code! The alphabet code looks easy, but all symbols need to be shifted along one letter… who will work it out first? Includes: * How to Use instruction sheet and answer key Prank code 3x coded messages ‘Real’ code (with symbols in the correct position) First, students use the key to attempt to decode the messages. How long will it take them to realise it doesn’t make sense? The messages revealed are April themed tasks and questions, which students then respond to - NO INTERNET REQUIRED!

Crack some codes this Easter with my set of three differentiated activity booklets, with added challenge! First, students use the key to decode the messages. The messages revealed are Easter-themed tasks and questions, which students then respond to. For added difficulty, there are three levels of differentiation, all in booklet format. Task list: If Easter eggs could be made of something else, what would you suggest and why? When you think of the Easter season, which colors do you think of, and why? Everyone loves animals! Which animals are Easter animals, and what do they symbolise? Create mind maps. Ask around your class… what do your peers do around Easter time, even if they don’t celebrate it in a traditional way? Create a tally chart and a graph. What if the Easter bunny asked for an update? Design an Easter bunny for the modern world. Includes a total of 38 pages of codes and activities, not including booklet covers.

Crack some codes this Earth Day with some eco friendly activities with added challenge! First, students use the key to decode the seven messages (although you can set fewer messages to differentiate). The messages revealed are Earth Day themed creative thinking tasks and questions, which students then respond to in the spaces given. For added difficulty, there is a version of the code key with the vowels missing… Includes two codes, seven activity pages and an answer key.