Get your students in the holiday spirit with these 34 Christmas-themed writing prompts. Each prompt features a festive image, perfect for narrative or descriptive writing exercises. These prompts are an excellent way to inspire creativity and encourage independent writing in your classroom. Use these prompts for a variety of activities: one-off lessons, cover work, extension tasks, writing challenges, writing stations, homework assignments, or anytime you want to incorporate a fun and festive activity. The Polaroid-style prompts are easy to use—simply print, cut, and laminate for repeated use. Incorporate these prompts into your holiday lesson plans to help your students practice essential writing skills such as descriptive language, imaginative storytelling, and sentence structure. These prompts are suitable for all grade levels and can be easily adapted to meet the needs of your students. The download includes: 34 Polaroid-style Christmas-themed writing prompts. Get your students excited about writing this holiday season with these engaging and festive Christmas-themed prompts. Perfect for enhancing creativity and writing proficiency, these prompts will make your classroom buzz with holiday cheer.

Brighten up your classroom with the enchanting world of Harry Potter! Transform your teaching space into a captivating learning environment with this Harry Potter-themed bunting. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, or educational events, this resource allows you to incorporate the magic of Harry Potter into your teaching materials and displays. The download includes: ★All 26 letters of the alphabet (capitalized), numbers 0-9, and essential punctuation marks (. , : ; ? ! &) and a blank flag for you to write on. ★ All letters, numbers and punctuation marks come in all 4 Hogwarts house colours, so: Gryffindor (red and gold), Ravenclaw (blue and bronze), Hufflepuff (yellow and black), and Slytherin (green and silver). This bunting is ideal for bulletin boards, classroom walls, or thematic displays, adding a touch of magic to your teaching resources whether you are teaching one of the series or just love Harry Potter!

A set of 100 speaking and listening cards. Each card has a different prompt question and they have worked well with students of all abilities, but have worked particularly well with SEN and EAL pupils. I have used these for speaking and listening lessons, as a fun starter task and occasionally as writing prompt for extension tasks. Each flashcard has a fun and interesting prompts that will not only allow for students to think critically but will help them in developing their vocabulary and language skills.

Ignite your students’ imagination with our 40 Halloween picture prompts, designed to encourage independent and imaginative writing. Each prompt features a Halloween-themed image, perfect for inspiring narrative or descriptive writing. These prompts are versatile and ideal for one-off lessons, cover work, extension tasks, writing challenges, writing stations, homework, or independent writing. Conveniently formatted with two polaroid-style prompts per page, they are easy to use: simply print, cut out, and laminate to create reusable writing prompts. Elevate your classroom’s Halloween activities with these engaging and spooky prompts!

Enhance your students’ poetry analysis skills with this comprehensive set of 16 Poetry Analysis Task Cards. Designed to guide students through the analysis and annotation of any poem, these task cards are invaluable tools for deepening understanding and fostering confidence in poetry study. Perfect for class discussions, group work, literature teams, jigsaw tasks, and individual activities, these versatile task cards are suitable for KS3 and KS4 (Year 7 through Year 11) students. Simply select the cards that best fit your students’ age and stage for an engaging learning experience. Task cards included: Context Form and structure The title The speaker Paraphrasing Themes Imagery Language devices Sounds Lexical choices Shifts Tone and attitudes Setting Mood and atmosphere Questions Visualising key aspects of the poem These Poetry Analysis Task Cards are designed to make poetry accessible and engaging for all students. Ideal for English literature classrooms, they support a range of teaching strategies and activities, ensuring students develop a thorough and confident approach to poetry analysis. Unlock the full potential of your poetry lessons with these essential task cards, perfect for KS3 and KS4 students. Download now to inspire and elevate your poetry analysis sessions!

Get your students excited for Easter and enhance their writing skills with these 44 Easter-themed picture prompts. Perfect for narrative or descriptive writing exercises, these prompts feature a variety of unique Easter images, from colourful Easter eggs to adorable rabbits and exciting egg hunts. These polaroid-style prompts are versatile and can be used for one-off lessons, cover work, extension tasks, writing challenges, writing stations, homework assignments, or independent writing activities. Each prompt features: A unique Easter-themed image in a polaroid-style design Two prompts per page for easy printing, cutting, and laminating The download includes: ★ 44 polaroid-style picture prompts ★ A handout for each individual prompt on which students can plan write their creative pieces Encourage your students to unleash their creativity and imagination with these engaging prompts while improving their writing skills and descriptive language. Download these prompts today and bring the festive spirit of Easter into your classroom!

An interesting and engaging revision activity for * Romeo and Juliet* by William Shakespeare. The board contains 36 different questions that cover characters, plot, themes and cause and effect. Some of the questions on the board include: Who is responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? Explain your answer. Do you think Romeo being exiled was justified? Explain your answer. Explain how the theme of love is explored throughout the play. How to use: The student rolls the dice. Using the discussion board the student finds the corresponding question. The student either answers the question or uses it as a basis for discussion. The student crosses off the question and the next student repeats the process. The download includes two PDF copies of the discussion board: One A4-sized discussion board that is perfect for partner work. One A3-sized discussion board that works for small groups. I have used for revision with GCSE students or for a fun activity with Year 9 students.

An interesting and engaging revision activity for Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. The board contains 36 different questions that cover characters, plot and themes and allows students to work in pairs or small groups while revising their knowledge of the novella. Some of the questions on the board include: With reference to the text, describe George. Explain how the theme of friendship is explored throughout the novella. With reference to the text, explain how Steinbeck uses foreshadowing throughout the novella. How to use: The student rolls the dice Using the discussion board the student finds the corresponding question. The student either answers the question or uses it as a basis for discussion. The student crosses off the question and the next student repeats the process. The download includes two PDF copies of the dicussion board: One A4 sized discussion board that is perfect for paired work. One A3 sized discussion board that works well for small groups.

An interesting and engaging revision activity for Macbeth by William Shakespeare. The board contains 36 different questions that cover characters, plot, themes and cause and effect. Some of the questions on the board include: Explain how the theme of ambition is explored throughout the play. Who is responsible for the events of the play? Explain your answer. Do you think Macbeth and Lady Macbeth have a good marriage? Explain your answer. How to use: The student rolls the dice. Using the discussion board the student finds the corresponding question. The student either answers the question or uses it as a basis for discussion. The student crosses off the question and the next student repeats the process. The download includes two PDF copies of the discussion board: One A4-sized discussion board that is perfect for partner work. One A3-sized discussion board that works for small groups. I have used for revision with GCSE students or for a fun activity with Year 9 students.

Bring festive cheer and inspire creative writing in your classroom with these Christmas First Lines Creative Writing Prompts. This resource includes 25 engaging opening lines from classic Christmas stories and poems, designed to help students craft heartwarming holiday narratives. Journey through beloved works such as A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, and many more timeless texts that capture the essence of the Christmas season. Ideal for use as writing assessments, starters, homework assignments, or cover lessons. This download includes: ★ 25 creative first-line prompts with a hyperlinked master list (see below for a complete list of texts included) ★ Individual handouts for each prompt, allowing students space to draft their narratives The first lines are drawn from: ★ Little Women by Louisa May Alcott ★ A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens ★ A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore ★ The Grinch Who Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss ★ In the Bleak Midwinter by Christina Rossetti ★ The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry ★ The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern ★ Miracle on 34th Street by Valentine Davies ★ The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum ★ Christmas Carol by Sara Teasdale ★ The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman ★ A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True by Louisa May Alcott ★ The Elves and the Shoemaker by The Brothers Grimm ★ Christmas at Red Butte by L.M. Montgomery ★ A Christmas Tree by Charles Dickens ★ A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum ★ The Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke ★ The Burglar’s Christmas by Willa Cather ★ The Tailor of Gloucester by Beatrix Potter ★ The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen ★ Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope ★ Old Christmas by Washington Irving ★ The Dead by James Joyce ★ A County Christmas by Louisa May Alcott ★ A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote Add a touch of magic to your classroom this holiday season with these inspiring prompts, perfect for bringing classic Christmas literature to life through student writing.

Enhance your students’ creative writing skills with these 30 winter-themed descriptive writing prompts. Perfect for immersing students in the beauty of the winter season, these prompts are versatile and can be used for individual lessons, starters, writing challenges, cover lessons, seasonal assignments, or independent writing activities. Each prompt presents a unique winter scene, item, or scenario designed to inspire creativity, refine descriptive language, and encourage students to consider sensory details. Examples include: ➤ Describe decorating a Christmas tree. ➤ Describe falling asleep on Christmas Eve. ➤ Describe how you feel after finishing your Christmas dinner. This download includes: ★ 30 descriptive writing prompts with a hyperlinked master list ★ Individual handouts for each prompt, giving students space to develop their descriptive pieces Help students create vivid and detailed descriptions with these engaging winter prompts, ideal for bringing the magic of the season to their writing.

Enhance your student’s creative writing with these 30 winter-themed descriptive writing prompts. Perfect for immersing students in the beauty of winter, these prompts are versatile and can be used for individual lessons, starters, writing challenges, cover lessons, seasonal assignments, or independent writing tasks. Each prompt presents a unique winter scene, item, or scenario designed to spark creativity, improve descriptive language, and encourage students to explore sensory imagery. Examples include: ➤ Describe the feeling of a chilly winter breeze on your face. ➤ Describe the sound of snow beneath your feet as you walk through a winter wonderland. ➤ Describe a snowflake. This download includes: ★ 30 descriptive writing prompts with a hyperlinked master list ★ Individual handouts for each prompt, allowing students space to write their descriptive pieces Encourage your students to create vivid and detailed descriptions with these inspiring winter prompts, perfect for bringing the magic of the season into their writing.

Boost student engagement and reinforce key concepts from Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol with this entertaining and educational bingo game! Specifically tailored for novel review, this resource includes 34 carefully designed bingo cards, a customizable blank template for personalised use, and a detailed call sheet with teacher instructions. Whether used as a single-use printout or laminated for repeated sessions, this bingo game provides a dynamic and effective way to solidify understanding, helping students prepare for end-of-unit assessments, tests, or exams. This download includes: ★ 34 bingo cards ★ A blank bingo card template for customisation ★ A call sheet with teacher instructions Bring a festive and engaging atmosphere to your classroom—download now and add an exciting twist to your A Christmas Carol review sessions!

Spark your students’ creativity and inspire them to write dystopian tales with our Dystopian Creative Writing Prompts. This download includes everything you need to get your students started on their dystopian writing journey. These versatile and engaging prompts can be used for writing assessments, writing challenges, homework, cover lessons, free writing, or shared writing. With a range of prompts available, students can pick their level of challenge, or you can select it for them. Included in the download: ★ 48 prompts in total, comprising: ⋆ 12 plot prompts to help students generate ideas for their dystopian stories. ⋆ 12 character prompts to inspire the creation of memorable and complex characters that fit into a dystopian world. ⋆ 12 first lines to get students started on their dystopian stories with a thought-provoking hook. ⋆ 12 setting prompts to help students craft immersive and eerie dystopian settings. ★ A PowerPoint presentation containing all 48 prompts, perfect for the whole class to work from the same prompt. ★ Two graphic organisers to help students plan and organise their dystopian stories. Challenge your students to imagine a bleak future and explore the darker side of humanity with these dystopian writing prompts. Whether they’re crafting tales of rebellion, oppression, or survival, these prompts will push their creativity and help them develop their writing skills in a thrilling and engaging way. With a range of prompts to choose from, students can tailor their writing experience to their own interests and skill levels. Download these prompts today and see what kind of chilling dystopian stories your students can create!

Immerse your students in the captivating world of Ray Bradbury’s There Will Come Soft Rains with our interactive bingo review game. Tailored to reinforce essential themes and characters from the story, this educational resource features 35 unique bingo cards, a customizable blank template, and a detailed call sheet for teachers. Whether you choose single-use printouts or durable laminated materials, this There Will Come Soft Rains bingo game offers a fun and engaging way to enhance students’ comprehension and appreciation of Bradbury’s riveting tale. Invite your students to enjoy an immersive activity as they delve into the chilling narrative of this classic science fiction story. The download includes: ★35 bingo cards ★A blank bingo card template for customization ★A call sheet with teacher instructions

Spark your students’ creativity and inspire them to write Gothic tales with our Gothic creative writing prompts. This download includes everything you need to get your students started on their Gothic writing journey. These prompts are versatile and engaging and can be used for writing assessments, writing challenges, writing centers, homework, sub lessons, free writing, or shared writing. Due to the range of prompts, students can pick their own level of challenge or you can select it for them. Help your students tap into their inner Mary Shelley and create haunting stories that will captivate and bewitch their readers by downloading these today. Included in the download is: ★48 prompts in total, made up of: ⋆12 plot prompts to help students generate ideas for their gothic stories ⋆12 character prompts to inspire the creation of memorable and haunting characters ⋆12 first lines to get students started on their gothic stories with a bang ⋆12 setting prompts to help students craft immersive and creepy settings ★A PowerPoint presentation containing all 48 prompts, perfect for the whole class to work from the same prompt ★Two graphic organizers to help students plan and organize their gothic stories

Encourage your students to reflect on their school year experiences with this comprehensive set of 30 End of Year Personal Reflective Writing Prompts. Perfect for various classroom activities like stand alone lessons, homework assignments, extension tasks, enrichment exercises, cover lessons, and free writing sessions, these prompts offer boundless opportunities for creativity and self-expression. Each prompt is designed to ignite inspiration and explore their own unique stories and emotions. Whether they’re reflecting on overcoming challenges, celebrating achievements, or bidding farewell to the school year, these prompts will empower students to share their narratives with confidence. Included with the 30 prompts is a convenient hyperlinked master list for easy navigation and individual handouts for each prompt, simplifying your lesson planning process and ensuring seamless integration into your curriculum.

Explore dystopian worlds and inspire creativity with Dystopian First Lines Creative Writing Prompts. Featuring 30 evocative opening lines from iconic dystopian novels and short stories such as 1984 by George Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, these prompts immerse students in eerie landscapes and stimulate their imagination. Ideal for introducing the genre or broadening literary horizons, this versatile resource is perfect for writing assessments, starter activities, cover lessons, homework tasks, and more. The download includes: ★ 30 first-line prompts with a hyperlinked master list (see below for a full list of texts included) ★ A handout for each individual prompt on which students can plan or write their narrative pieces. The first lines come from: ★ 1984 by George Orwell ★ The Road by Cormac McCarthy ★ Delirium by Lauren Oliver ★ The 100 by Kass Morgan ★ The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins ★ The Lottery by Shirley Jackson ★ Brave New World by Aldous Huxley ★ Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi ★ Divergent by Veronica Roth ★ Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury ★ The Maze Runner by James Dashner ★ The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury ★ Lord of the Flies by William Golding ★ The Minority Report by Philip K. Dick ★ The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins ★The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau ★ The Selection by Kiera Cass ★ The Lorax by Dr Suess ★ All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury ★ The Giver by Lois Lowry ★The Iron Heel by Jack London ★ Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman ★ Uglies by Scott Westerfeld ★ Legend by Marie Lu ★ The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood ★ A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess ★The Testaments by Margaret Atwood ★ Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins ★ Pretties by Scott Westerfeld ★Frost and Fire by Ray Bradbury

Elevate your Science Fiction or Creative Writing unit with Famous First Lines - Sci-Fi Edition. Featuring 30 captivating opening lines sourced from renowned sci-fi novels and short stories, this resource offers a gateway to the rich tapestry of the genre. Immerse your students in the worlds of Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, and more. These thought-provoking prompts foster creativity and expand their literary repertoire. Whether you’re introducing students to the genre or seeking to explore a wider range of texts, this versatile resource is perfect. These prompts are ideal for writing assessments, starter activities, cover lessons, homework tasks, and more! The download includes: ★ 30 first line prompts with a hyperlinked master list (see below for a full list of texts included). ★ A handout for each individual prompt on which students can write their narrative pieces. The first lines come from: ★ Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut ★ The Time Machine by H.G. Wells ★ Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed by Ray Bradbury ★ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams ★ 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke ★ 2BR02B by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. ★ Dune by Frank Herbert ★ Uglies by Scott Westerfeld ★ The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster ★ Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes ★ A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury ★ Contagion by Katherine MacLean ★ The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells ★ Frankenstein by Mary Shelley ★ Examination Day by Henry Slesar ★ Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut ★ Cinder by Marissa Meyer ★ Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir ★ They’re Made out of Meat by Terry Bisson ★ Brave New World by Aldous Huxley ★ Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card ★ The Veldt by Ray Bradbury ★ Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton ★ Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne ★ Scythe by Neal Shusterman ★ The Forever War by Joe Haldeman ★ I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison ★ Neuromancer by William Gibson ★ Red Rising by Pierce Brown ★ There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury

Inspire your students to embark on imaginative journeys into the realm of science fiction with our Science Fiction Creative Writing Prompts. This comprehensive download provides everything you need to kickstart their sci-fi writing adventure. These versatile and engaging prompts are perfect for writing assessments, challenges, homework, cover lessons, free writing sessions, or collaborative writing projects. With a diverse range of prompts available, students can choose their challenge level or have it selected for them. Included in the download: ★ 48 prompts in total, including: ⋆ 12 plot prompts to ignite ideas for thrilling sci-fi narratives. ⋆ 12 character prompts to create vivid and multifaceted characters that fit into futuristic worlds. ⋆ 12 first lines to hook students into their sci-fi stories with captivating openings. ⋆ 12 setting prompts to help students build immersive and futuristic environments. ★ A PowerPoint presentation featuring all 48 prompts, ideal for whole-class engagement. ★ Two graphic organizers to assist students in planning and organizing their sci-fi stories effectively. Challenge your students to envision futuristic worlds, advanced technology, and explore the mysteries of the universe with these science fiction writing prompts. Whether they’re crafting tales of space exploration, futuristic societies, or encounters with extraterrestrial life, these prompts will stretch their creativity and enhance their writing skills in an exhilarating and educational manner. With a variety of prompts catering to different interests and skill levels, download these prompts today and witness the captivating sci-fi stories your students can create!