A set of ten comprehension questions based on two paragraphs from the novel Fair’s Fair by Leon Garfield. Suitable for upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language and personal responses. Worksheet with Answer Key

Leisure by W.H. Davies. A poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on recognizing and understanding figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. Answer Key provided for time-saving. Slide presentation of poem included.

Winter theme. A classic comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, juxtaposition and personal responses. 10 questions with Extension question on use of Pathetic Fallacy to create sympathy. Full text and Answer Key provided. Bonus PPT on Pathetic Fallacy.

Slides to introduce and give examples of persuasive techniques

A ppt. to introduce Alliteration to KS2

Useful visual dictionary resource for vocabulary revision covering main vocabulary areas for KS2 and KS3 such as food, clothes, hobbies, home, character adjectives and daily routine etc. 80+pages.

A presentation on complex colour adjectives for a quick, easy way to up level pupils’ creative writing. Activity and answer key included.

3 gap-fill worksheets to practice Present Tense - Regular Verbs - Irregular Verbs - Reflexive Verbs

A fun worksheet with activities [gap-fill and vocabulary] based on Shakira's Suerte

2 separate activities suitable for Intermediate level General Course or A level cultural topic - song gap fill [full lyrics included and video link] - linked Reading Comprehension on San Remo Music Festival

Fun pre-course warm-up activities for Italian Beginners aimed at Secondary students or Adult Learners. No prior learning required. Can also be used as a TASTER activity for Languages days etc.

The Woman In Black. Susan Hill. Reading comprehension suitable for KS3/4 . The extract is taken from chapter 5 Across the Causeway as Arthur Kipps explores the grounds of Eel Marsh House. Focus is on the writer’s use of language and how this contributes to the build up of a sinister atmosphere. Language use covered includes writer’s word choices, figurative language, connotations, contrast and tone. Answer Key included for time-saving.

Poem 1 It’s Bonfire Night describes the excitement of Bonfire Night for a child, which is contrasted to the fear of his pet cat. Poem 2 Why? explores the old tradition of asking for A Penny For The Guy and explores the fear of a young child who is not quite convinced the Guy is not real. Poem 3 describes fireworks through the use of similes and metaphors Question types include literary devices, retrieval and inference . Bonus material- descriptive writing slides & word bank for Bonfire Night creative writing

A reading comprehension based on the classic poem The Spider and the Fly. Suitable for upper KS2 or lower ability KS3. Answer key provided for time-saving. Question types include inference, vocabulary, paraphrasing and exploring literary techniques.

Classic poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. PPT presentation of poem and worksheet.

Classic Poem From a Railway Carriage. Robert Louis Stevenson. Travel theme. Excellent example of rhythmic poetry. A classic poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. Worksheet with Answer Key. Ppt presentation of poem included.

Snow by Walter de la Mare. Winter themed poem. A classic poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. Worksheet with 12 questions and Answer Key. Ppt presentation of poem included.

The Woman In Black. Susan Hill. Reading comprehension suitable for KS3/4. The extract is from Chapter 2 A London Particular Focus is on how the writer uses olanguage to build up a powerful image of the London fog. Language covered includes the writer’s word choices, sensory language, figurative devices and pathetic fallacy. Answer Key included for time-saving.

Great Expectations. Charles Dickens. Reading comprehension suitable for KS3/4.The extract is taken from Chapter 8 when Pip is taken to Satis House to meet Miss Havisham. Focus is on the writer’s use of language to present Miss Havisham as a strange and mysterious figure. Answer Key included for time-saving.

The Scarecrow by Walter de la Mare. A classic poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. Worksheet with 15 questions and Answer Key.