A sequence of activities that can be spread over 3-5 lessons, which are perfect for a fun end of term Christmas treat! The first 1-2 lessons focus on analysing the John Lewis Monty the Penguin Christmas advert, focusing on tone, message and mis-en-scene. Students then have the chance to design their own Christmas advert which can then be presented or performed on your last lesson. Resources are fully adaptable and can be used for both key stage 3 and 4 students. Builds analytical skills, includes some media terminology, facilitates oracy and group work and builds to a creative project.

A comprehensive grammar booklet for students studying English Language or English Language and Literature A Level, this resource can be used as a series of starter activities in class or for weekly homeworks and independent study. This 34 page booklet has a series of explanations and activities covering both open and closed class words, clause elements and sentence structures and functions, plus a glossary of useful terms. Even once activities are all completed, it serves as an excellent reference for students to use in class when tackling grammatical analysis. Suitable for A Level English Language, Language and Literature and even some elements of GCSE. Additionally, this would also support a new teacher or non-specialist in their learning.

This booklet is aimed for the Edexcel English Language Paper 1 A - 19th Unseen Fiction. The booklet includes the Edexcel sample paper on The Tell Tale Heart with full model answers and tips for each question. It then follows with 8 extracts and exam questions from the following texts: Sense and Sensibility Dracula Great Expectations Pride and Prejudice The Man with the Twisted Lip Frankenstein Includes a PDF version to ensure the line numbering is accurate and a word doc for you to amend where necessary. Suitable for classroom use or as a homework booklet. Appropriate for KS4 students of all ability or high ability Year 9.

Easter Resource - Write our own Easter themed children’s book! Looking for something to keep your students engaged in the last week of the Easter term? This resource, appropriate for KS3 students encourages creativity, research and team work. Including a planning document and guided powerpoint (with useful teacher support in the notes), this resource can be used over three lessons. Create a competition for the finished books, take down to local primary schools for a reading project or just take home at the end of term!

A fully resourced lesson on Romeo and Juliet, Act 1 Scene 4, with detailed focus on the Queen Mab speech. This includes a powerpoint with instructions and students worksheet. It offers a range of activities: quote analysis, paragraphs, character sketch and labeling, speech annotation. Perfect for any GCSE Literature specification or a high ability Year 9. I have also included a link to a youtube tutorial which would be great as a revision aid for students later on.

Christmas in Literature! A fun sequence of activities based around three extracts: A Christmas Carol The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Tasks include analysis, annotation and comparisons and build to a creative writing task. It should cover two lessons so perfect for the last week of term! Mostly suitable for KS3 but could be adapted to KS4.

A useful work sheet encouraging character analysis in Romeo and Juliet Act One Scene Three. Focusing on the characters of Juliet, the nurse and Lady Capulet, this resource also encourages discussion and analysis of major themes like family and patriarchal influence, marriage and love. Suitable for all GCSE Literature specifications or high ability Year 9.

A handy sheet for students preparing for any creative writing task, encouraging careful and deliberate crafting of language and structural features. Useful for both GCSE and KS3 writing tasks.

Useful resources for Act 1 Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet, including Powerpoint and annotation sheets. This resource helps student summarise the scene, understand the first impressions of Lord Capulet and has an analysis task on the irony of Romeo’s love for Rosaline. Perfect for all GCSE Literature specifications or high ability Year 9.

Romeo and Juliet Prologue Lesson including Powerpoint and accompanying worksheet for students. Prologue takes students through the function of the prologue, form and purpose and guided annotation. Suitable for all GCSE specifications and high ability Year 9.

A two round end of term quiz on Macbeth. Round 1 asks students to identify quotations, who says them and their contexts and round 2 includes more open questions. Great for testing both general content and quotations. Perfect for revision, a homework or an end of term quiz. Includes an answer sheet to keep it easy as possible for you! Suitable for all GCSE Literature specifications.

A copy of the soliloquy from Act 1 Scene 7 and a set of 10 questions to help students’ understanding. Can be used as annotation prompts or for extended writing. Suitable for all GCSE Literature specifications or high ability Year 9.

A fully resourced lesson exploring the dynamic between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and her influence over his decisions. The lesson has a group work option with it set up as either a carousel or jig saw task. There is also a straight forward worksheet version as well. This is perfect preparation for an assessment or essay practice. Full marks model essay also included. Resource includes Powerpoint with instructions and suggested answers for all task Worksheet with assorted tasks Carousel / jig saw version ready stations Model essay Suitable for all GCSE Literature specification or high ability Year 9.

A powerpoint focusing on Macbeth 1.6, including summary notes and an activity identifying the function of the scene with a focus on dramatic irony and its effect. Suggested answers provided. Suitable for all GCSE Literature specifications or high ability Year 9.

A fully resourced lesson on Macbeth’s Act 1 Scene 5 where we meet Lady Macbeth for the first time. The lesson encourages discussion on the early relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and focuses on characterisation. This resource pack includes: Powerpoint with notes on the letter and a profile task Worksheet tracking the extract with guided questions Detailed answer sheet to support new teachers or non-specialists. Suitable for all GCSE Literature specifications.

Fully resourced exploration of Macbeth Act One, Scene Four where we begin to see Macbeth plotting against the king (and Malcolm). This resource includes: Student worksheet with key quotations Summary task Powerpoint with suggested teacher responses Suitable for all GCSE Literature specification or high ability Year 9.

A fully resources lesson on Act 1 Scene 3, covering the witches motivations and the interactions between Macbeth, Banquo and the witches. Worksheet encourages close analysis whilst consolidating details of plot, character and theme. This resources includes: worksheet with detailed questions on entire scene answer sheet with suggested responses - useful resource for new teachers or no specialist accompanying powerpoint, with a particular focus on the opening scene with the witches. Extract practice question. Suitable for all GCSE Literature specifications or high ability Year 9.