Each PPT slide had a short paragraph or passage taken from a range of sources (fiction and non-fiction) Underneath each paragraph is a close reading style question. These are understanding or analysis based tasks looking at things such as word choice and sentence structure. Would be useful for a class working on Close Reading/Reading for UAE. Have been used as lesson starters of an extenstion activity for pupils.

Looking at a key Reading for UAE skills/Close Reading skill - word choice Resources include: - Looking at Nail Varnish names to analyse word choice - Looking at car names to analyse word choice - Connotations and shades of meaning - Analysing words used in passages

Unit of work that develops pupils' skills in reading, analysis and essay writing skills. PPTs take pupils through the basics of the story, turning points and themes. There is resources to look at essays skills (for National 5 but could be developed) and key quotes.

Resources to enable pupils to analyse, annotate and write essays on the poem Shooting Stars for Carol Anne Duffy. Resources are tailored for Nat5/Higher class but could be adapted for other curriculum. Rescources include - Annotation PPT - Sample Essay and Plans - Breakdown of analysing quotes

Bank of resources and Powerpoints for Clare Bevan's poem "He and She" Can be used for an S1/2 class Resources include: - Copy of poem - Annotation guide - Critical Essay - Textual Analysis/Close Reading Questions - Diary Writing Task

Four passages based on the adventures of four of the doctors (Ninth to Twelfth) Each passage has a set of questions and get progessively more difficult with the Ninth Doctor being the easiest and Twelfth being the hardest.

The unit was developed for a National 5 Literacy class but could be adapted for other uses. Resources include: - Group Talk on what items to take in Zombie Apocolypse - Reading for Information Tasks - Various Fiction Texts and Reading Tasks - Listening Tasks (based on Walking Dead) - Persuasive Writing - item to survive zombie apocolypse - Talk on life in 2015

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the National Five Scottish Text. These resources focus on the short story All That Glisters. It includes a copy of the short story The PPT and booklet has the following tasks; Summary of the text Study of two characters Exploring Theme Symbolism Inference Skills Practice Textual Analysis Finding Links PPT also includes answers for peer/self assessment Unit is designed for who may struggle with elements of the National 5 course and so takes them through the skills step by step.

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the National Five Scottish Text. These resources focus on the poem Hotel Room, 12th Floor. It includes a copy of the poem Resources included: PPT to take them through annotation Annotated poem Revision Tasks Scottish Text Practice including PPT MS for peer/self-assessment

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the Higher Scottish Text. These resources focus on the poem Valentine. It includes a copy of the poem Resources included: PPT to take them through annotation Annotated poem Revision Tasks Scottish Text Practice including PPT MS for peer/self-assessment

These lessons are designed to help pupils to study the poetry of Norman MacCaig. (for the National 5 Scottish Text element of the course) These lessons look at: Intro Lesson looking at techniques used by Norman MacCaig How To Answer Scottish Text Questions Looking at Commonality Revision Booklet - create your own Copy of all poems

Resources to help pupils study and develop their analysis skills of the play "Tally's Blood" This is aimed for National 5 pupils but could be adapted to suit other curriculum. Resources include: - Quote analysis and essay skills - Exploring relationships - Key scene

Each PPT slide had a short paragraph or passage taken from a range of sources (fiction and non-fiction) Underneath each paragraph is a close reading style question. These are understanding or analysis based tasks looking at things such as word choice and sentence structure. Would be useful for a class working on Close Reading/Reading for UAE. Have been used as lesson starters of an extenstion activity for pupils.

Resources for pupils to study a non-fiction and develop their understanding and analysis skills. This is based on Caitlin Moran's article where she gives advice to her young daughter. The two PPTs are similar but the S2 one is simplified for a younger age group. There is also a worksheet where pupils can write down what advice she gives.

Resources to help pupils study the short story All That Glisters by Anne Donovan. There are various resources that could be used by class and can also be used for homework or extension tasks. Resources include - Inference Task - Assessment Booklet that demonstrates pupils understanding and analysis of the story - Storyboarding Task - Exploring the story

Koyasan is a lovely short book based on Koyasan and how she learns to control her fears and worries. This unit of work helps pupils explore the character, theme and plot of the story. The workbooklet allows pupils to work at their own pace and allows the teacher to support any pupils that may need some extra support.

These are the resources needed to adapt a Play Your Cards Right Game so that when pupils play it they can talk about their books and reading habits. This resources includes: Play Your Cards Right Instructions Play Your Cards Right Questions - these are glued onto the cards You will need a physical copy of a Play Your Cards Right or large playing cards to make this game up.

These are the resources needed to adapt a Connect 4 Game so that when pupils play it they can talk about their books and reading habits. This resources includes: Connect 4 instructions Connect 4 Number Cards A-Z cards (two sets of numbers for each set of counters) - the front of the question cards Connect 4 Question Cards - these are the back of the question cards Counter Numbers - these should be stuck on the Connect 4 Counters You will need a physical copy of a Connect 4 game to make this game up.

These are the resources needed to adapt a Race To Base or Ludo Game so that when pupils play it they can talk about their books and reading habits. This resources includes: Race To Base Instructions Race To Base Question Cards - Front Race To Base Question Cards - Back You write the alphabet on the board for the cards to make sense You will need a physical copy of Race To Base or Ludo Game to use these resources