This unit of work has been created to cover the narrative writing element of the GCSE English exam. Materials can be used to prepare students for either the AQA (Paper 1), WJEC Eduqas (Paper 1), Edexcel (Paper 1) or OCR (Paper 2) GCSE English exam. Narrative Writing is a detailed and progressive lesson by lesson unit of work which includes activities for pupils of all abilities: An introduction to narrative writing Exemplar GCSE exam question Exemplar story Planning and structuring Establishing setting and creating imagery How to use devices to improve writing How to write using metaphors, adjectives, similes, sentence variety, imagery, vocabulary, effective verbs and adverbs Using the 5 point plan - gripping opening, back-story, problem & complication, crisis and resolution Drafting and redrafting

Skellig Free Lesson - Year 6 and 7 This FREE Year 6/7 teaching resource for Skellig by David Almond contains one fully editable PowerPoint lesson with one accompanying worksheet. It provides a sample of the complete unit of work which can be viewed here: Skellig Unit of Work - Year 6 and 7

Holes Free Lessons - KS3 This FREE English reading resource includes two lessons from our full 23 lesson Holes unit of work. To view the full unit of work please click here.

The Letter ‘a’ - EYFS In this EYFS teaching resource pupils are introduced to the letter ‘a’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: A letter ‘a’ introduction A letter ‘a’ activity with an accompanying worksheet A link to a letter ‘a’ song 1 further worksheet 1 alphabet colouring page 'The Letter ‘a’ ’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

The Letter ‘c’ - EYFS In this EYFS teaching resource pupils are introduced to the letter 'c’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: A letter ‘c’ introduction A letter ‘c’ activity with an accompanying worksheet A link to a letter ‘c’ song 1 further worksheet 1 alphabet colouring page 'The Letter ‘c’ - EYFS ’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

The Letter ‘h’ - EYFS In this EYFS teaching resource pupils are introduced to the letter 'h’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: A letter ‘h’ introduction A letter ‘h’ activity with an accompanying worksheet A link to a letter ‘h’ song 1 further worksheet 1 alphabet colouring page 'The Letter ‘h’ - EYFS ’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

The Letter ‘i’ - EYFS In this EYFS teaching resource pupils are introduced to the letter 'i’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: A letter ‘i’ introduction A letter ‘i’ activity with an accompanying worksheet A link to a letter ‘i’ song 1 further worksheet 1 alphabet colouring page 'The Letter ‘i’ - EYFS ’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

The Letter ‘b’ - EYFS In this EYFS teaching resource pupils are introduced to the letter 'b’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: A letter ‘b’ introduction A letter ‘b’ activity with an accompanying worksheet A link to a letter ‘b’ song 1 further worksheet 1 alphabet colouring page 'The Letter ‘b’ - EYFS ’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

English Teaching Resources: Christmas Word Search ‘Christmas Word Search’ is an animated activity that can be used individually using the accompanying worksheet or as a whole class activity using the animated PowerPoint slide. It also comes with 2 additional Christmas themed colouring pages. ‘Christmas Word Search’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource, if required, to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 2 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 2 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 2, Term 1. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 2’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Opposites and Antonyms (KS2 English - Writing - Grammar) Opposites and Antonyms is a 9 slide PowerPoint presentation focusing on how to use antonyms to create better sentences and improve writing. This PowerPoint lesson explores how the use of antonyms can help to develop word and sentence level skills and widen pupils’ vocabulary. Teaching Resources: Opposites and Antonyms includes the following tasks and activities: Definition of antonyms with examples. Matching antonyms task. How to use antonyms to create better sentences activity. Consolidation of understanding. Antonyms interactive game link. Opposites and Antonyms is a fully editable resource so you could use it as a quick starter activity to a lesson, incorporate it into an existing resource, lesson or scheme of work or develop it into a wider language study unit.

Holes Free Lessons - Year 6 This free Year 6 teaching resource for Holes by Louis Sachar contains two fully editable PowerPoint lessons with two accompanying worksheets. It provides a sample of the complete unit of work which can be viewed here: Holes - Year 6.

Common Exception Words - Set 4 - Year 1 ‘Common Exception Words - Set 4 - Year 1’ has been designed to help pupils practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘has’, ‘is’, ‘his’, ‘was’ and ‘were’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: activities to practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘has’, ‘is’, ‘his’, ‘was’ and ‘were’ 1 worksheet printable flashcards for the common exception words ‘has’, ‘is’, ‘his’, ‘was’ and ‘were’ ‘Common Exception Words - Set 4 - Year 1’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Common Exception Words - Set 2 - Year 1 ‘Common Exception Words - Set 2 - Year 1’ has been designed to help pupils practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘full’, ‘pull’, ‘push’, ‘says’ and ‘our’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: activities to practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘full’, ‘pull’, ‘push’, ‘says’ and ‘our’ 1 worksheet printable flashcards for the common exception words ‘full’, ‘pull’, ‘push’, ‘says’ and ‘our’ ‘Common Exception Words - Set 2 - Year 1’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Common Exception Words - Set 7 - Year 1 ‘Common Exception Words - Set 7 - Year 1’ has been designed to help pupils practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘one’, ‘once’, ‘here’, ‘where’ and ‘there’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: activities to practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘one’, ‘once’, ‘here’, ‘where’ and ‘there’ 1 worksheet printable flashcards for the common exception words ‘one’, ‘once’, ‘here’, ‘where’ and ‘there’ ‘Common Exception Words - Set 7 - Year 1’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Common Exception Words - Set 6 - Year 1 ‘Common Exception Words - Set 6 - Year 1’ has been designed to help pupils practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘no’, ‘go’, ‘so’, ‘some’ and ‘come’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: activities to practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘no’, ‘go’, ‘so’, ‘some’ and ‘come’ 1 worksheet printable flashcards for the common exception words ‘no’, ‘go’, ‘so’, ‘some’ and ‘come’ ‘Common Exception Words - Set 6 - Year 1’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Common Exception Words - Set 3 - Year 1 ‘Common Exception Words - Set 3 - Year 1’ has been designed to help pupils practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘he’, ‘she’, ‘me’, ‘we’ and ‘be’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: activities to practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘he’, ‘she’, ‘me’, ‘we’ and ‘be’ 1 worksheet printable flashcards for the common exception words ‘he’, ‘she’, ‘me’, ‘we’ and ‘be’ ‘Common Exception Words - Set 3 - Year 1’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Common Exception Words - Set 5 - Year 1 ‘Common Exception Words - Set 5 - Year 1’ has been designed to help pupils practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘do’, ‘to’, ‘today’, ‘my’ and ‘by’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: activities to practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘do’, ‘to’, ‘today’, ‘my’ and ‘by’ 1 worksheet printable flashcards for the common exception words ‘do’, ‘to’, ‘today’, ‘my’ and ‘by’ ‘Common Exception Words - Set 5 - Year 1’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Common Exception Words - Set 8 - Year 1 ‘Common Exception Words - Set 8 - Year 1’ has been designed to help pupils practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘the’, ‘they’, ‘are’, ‘friend’ and ‘house’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: activities to practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘the’, ‘they’, ‘are’, ‘friend’ and ‘house’ 1 worksheet printable flashcards for the common exception words ‘the’, ‘they’, ‘are’, ‘friend’ and ‘house’ ‘Common Exception Words - Set 8 - Year 1’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

This teaching resources is a 42 slide PowerPoint analysis of the poem The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord Tennyson and an accompanying 15 page worksheet booklet. The Charge of the Light Brigade includes: A brief biography of Alfred Lord Tennyson Social and historical context of the poem Analysis of the poem The Charge of the Light Brigade and discussion of ideas and consolidation Structure & language - Discuss how Tennyson employs structure and analysis of imagery in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Style and form - Analysis of Tennyson's style and form and the use of poetic devices in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Language - Exploration of word choices, using P.E.E. to write about Tennyson's poem. Themes of The Charge of the Light Brigade explored, consolidation of meaning and purpose.