A powerpoint to support the writing of an elegy poem to commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The presentation looks at what is an elegy, why they are written, an example of an elegy and how to write one. It also has a structured, step-by-step approach to enable students to write their own elegy poem about the Queen. There are links to Newsround reports to get ideas and a display sheet for students to write their elegies out for a display.

A series of lessons on analysing how a text persuades its audience. This looks at a leaflet from the animal rights charity PETA focusing on how it uses language and structure to persuade and culminating in an analytical essay.

A reading comprehension based on an extract from The Hobbit with questions which follow Bloom's Taxonomy.

A series of questions following Bloom's Taxonomy focused on Lord Capulet in Act 3, scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet.

Two A5 sized booklets for easy use with planners each with three homework tasks based on any class text. Tasks are project-based and include research, creative making and written tasks. Booklet also contains key words for studying a novel and space for learners to record any new vocabulary they learn.

A lesson pack focusing on analysing magazine adverts and the techniques they use to persuade. Pack includes lesson plan based on the TEEP planning cycle, a powerpoint and resources. You may need to add your own examples of magazine adverts

A resource of information about different historical events. Learners work in groups to summarise the key events then plan and write a creative piece based on how the world would be if that historical event had ended differently.

A planning sheet and essay plan to support learners in writing a comparison of Dickens' A Christmas Carol and any of its film adaptations.

A range of resources supporting the study of Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman including comprehension tasks, studying how tension is built and preparing for an assessment essay: "Explore the ways in which opposites are presented in Noughts and Crosses through the characters of Sephy and Callum?".

A lesson exploring how word choice can affect the interpretation of a text. Ideal as an introduction to the novel, analysis of its title and prediction exercise.

A selection of well-known song lyrics with activities which investigate them as poetry.

Resources to support the comparison of "Futility" by Wilfred Owen and "Bayonet Charge" by Ted Hughes

Two power points aimed at developing writing to argue on the topic of "Girls Are Better Than Boys", leading to the writing and presenting of an argumentative speech on the subject.

A power point lesson looking at the techniques used in rap/speech "Education is the Key" to present viewpoints and then planning a speech/rap presenting learners' viewpoints.

Exploring the Science Fiction genre and its conventions focusing on Signs and Independence Day and leading towards a micro-analysis of an opening scene.

A worksheet to help learners make connections between the themes and characters of the novel. Works well as a revision aid when blown up to A3.

An A5 sized booklet for easy use with planners with three homework tasks for a non-fiction travel writing unit. Tasks are project-based and include research, creative making and written tasks. Booklet also contains key words for a non-fiction unit and space for learners to record any new vocabulary they learn.

An information sheet providing historical and social contexts for any of Dickens' novels

A power point providing social and historical contexts for Of Mice and Men including its setting, the Great Depression, Steinbeck's inspiration and the American Dream.

A selection of different prompts for creative writing. Cards can be cut up and put into a box for learners to choose randomly. helps to avoid the "I don't know what to write" scenario.