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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.

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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.
Space Sight Word Bingo Game
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Space Sight Word Bingo Game

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Space themed Bingo Game Set 1 - basic sight words. 72 spaceships cards that can be used to announce the word the students have to find on their bingo cards. 6 bingo cards. Ideal group activity for early literacy learners.
Confusing Words Match Up Activity
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Confusing Words Match Up Activity

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Confusing words match up activity where students have to match the word with the correct ‘picture’ interpretation of the word. It presents an additional activity to matching homophones. Students have to decide which picture matches each word, focusing on the meaning of the homophones in order to connect the word to the picture. An easy extension activity asks students to make a sentence out of each word / picture match up they find. 68 cards. 34 words and 34 picture cards.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Worksheet Pack
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Worksheet Pack

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Note: These worksheets can apply to both the novel and the film regarding themes, character questions. Cinematography worksheets obviously apply to the film adaptation. 19 worksheets covering aspects such as: Prompts for the opening paragraphs of an essay Themes Discussion questions Symbolism Cinematography Vocabulary definitions Quotes - who said what General research on Malawi Please note, there are no answers. These are worksheet templates for different aspects of the text.
Examination Day Symbolism Match Up Activity
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Examination Day Symbolism Match Up Activity

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10 picture cards, featuring symbols from the short story ‘Examination Day’. 10 explanations of the symbols. Ideal revision activity for students on Slesar’s short story. Students have to match up the explanations to the pictures.
Black Adam Worksheet Pack
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Black Adam Worksheet Pack

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DC’s Black Adam (20 pages) Worksheet Pack. Worksheets / Discussion questions on aspects such as: Themes Characters Symbolism Challenges Cinematography Setting Character - quote mix and match Film technique scene template x 3 Close analysis questions relating to the end scene (2 pages) No answers included. PDF file.
General Knowledge Quiz
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General Knowledge Quiz

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100 questions general knowledge quiz including categories such as: Sport Natural World Geography Science History Animal Kingdom Music Movies The Human Body Answers included PDF file. Aimed at Year 7 upwards.
Dinosaur Vocabulary Flashcards
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Dinosaur Vocabulary Flashcards

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28 cards displaying words relating to dinosaurs. Perfect for those dinosaur-mad students as the cards act as a word bank encouraging students to use more sophisticated vocabulary in their writing.
A Tale of Two Brothers: King Lear
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A Tale of Two Brothers: King Lear

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10 worksheets focusing on Edmund and Edgar in King Lear. A copy of their first soliloquies, literary techniques treasure hunt, connecting the characters to themes and concepts in the play. Comparison chart of the brothers’ qualities. Ideal for ‘Do Now’ starter activities.
Examination Day: Worksheet Pack
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Examination Day: Worksheet Pack

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15 worksheets on Henry Slesar’s short story ‘Examination Day’. Ideal for ‘Do Now’ starter activities. PDF file Includes: Discussion questions Close language analysis Character presentations
King Lear Worksheets
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King Lear Worksheets

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Teacher notes on 'How does Shakespeare present Lear in the opening scene of the play?". This could also be used as an exemplar answer demonstrating how students should integrate literary techniques into their answers. (Not a full essay response.) Key terms match up exercise (answers included) Worksheets on Lear and Edmund comparison Worksheet on how characters handle rejection Match the image to the character / circumstance Focus on Lear’s speech in the storm; labeling of literary techniques. Match the character to the quote domino type game. Short classroom activities / do nows.
Beginning Blends Literacy Skills
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Beginning Blends Literacy Skills

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20 worksheets or 120 flashcards of beginning blends. Supported spelling by combining the word and a picture. Excellent for students who are struggling with beginning blends.
The Tell Tale Heart: Developing Analysis
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The Tell Tale Heart: Developing Analysis

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13 worksheets focusing on identifying and explaining literary techniques in Poe’s The Tell Tale Heart. Focus on sound devices, such as assonance and alliteration, before moving onto general techniques. Example paragraph included. This has been differentiated for lower ability and higher ability students. Cut and paste paragraph structure activity with answer sheet. ‘What not to write in your paragraphs’ worksheet. Ideal for students who need to stop using vague statements. 4 pages of Do Nows that focus on identifying word classes and explaining techniques.
Phonics Activity: 'ur' sounds
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Phonics Activity: 'ur' sounds

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36 flashcards or worksheets depending on the format you wish to use. Students are to underline / highlight the ‘ur’ sound in each of the words.
Worksheet pack: Focus on Auxiliary Verbs
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Worksheet pack: Focus on Auxiliary Verbs

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5 Worksheets predominantly focusing on Auxiliary Verbs but also includes action verbs and adverbs. Auxiliary “Helper” sheet listing auxiliary verbs. Honeycomb activity sheet (answers included) Alphabet verbs activity Variety of Verbs (answers included) Colour the verbs x 2 (answers included)
King Lear Do Now Activities
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King Lear Do Now Activities

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8 Worksheets included in this pack focusing on the opening scene. 2 quote sheets (matching the speaker with the quote (answers included) 3 sheets asking for definitions on literary techniques (this could be used anywhere in the play) ‘Wheel of Fortune’ sheet. Students have to make notes on how the characters fortunes have changed by the end of the scene. Answers included as suggestions but obviously other points can be added. Quick quiz (answers included) Literary Techniques Treasure Hunt sheet. 12 techniques. Students have to find an example from the opening scene of each technique listed.
The Tell Tale Heart: Literacy & Do Now Activities
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The Tell Tale Heart: Literacy & Do Now Activities

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4 activities on Poe’s famous short story The Tell Tale Heart. These activities are designed to be starter activities to promote literacy and analysis skills. 1 x Match the literary technique to the quote (Answers included) 1 x Match the symbol to the definition (Answers included) 3 x Analyse the quote. Example given on the first page showing students how to identify and explain the literary technique used. 1 x Identify the punctuation and find an example of its use in the text.