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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.

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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.
15 Effective Literacy classroom posters
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15 Effective Literacy classroom posters

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Brighten up your classroom with these colourful posters listing effective literacy / reading practice. 15 posters included in this pack. Posters display strategies such as: “We use ‘choral’ reading. This is when we read words or phrases together.” “We use a ruler to track words on the page.” “When we see a question mark, we ask, not say, the words.” “We pause when we see a full stop.” “When reading we change the volume of our voice when needed.”
Joe Wright's Atonement (3 scene analysis)
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Joe Wright's Atonement (3 scene analysis)

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27 slides of analysis on 3 key scenes in Joe Wright’s adaptation of Ian McEwan’s Atonement. Opening scene Robbie’s arrest Briony’s introduction at St. Thomas’ Hospital. Suitable for Year 12 / 13 film study.
Director's notes: What camera techniques should I use?
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Director's notes: What camera techniques should I use?

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16 “notecards” that help students to consider what / why a director uses particular cinematography techniques. This resource is designed to be pre-cut for students to match up the technique to the question. The director asks hypothetical questions relating to his film. The information is generic enough for students to be able to assign a specific technique to the question. Brilliant revision activity to assess student understanding of cinematography.
Alexander the Great: Key terms
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Alexander the Great: Key terms

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18 cards containing a key term relating to the reign of Alexander the Great and it’s corresponding definition. I have designed the cards so that the term can be cut from the definition and made into a group mix and match game or cut and paste into student workbooks.
Who's who in The Odyssey
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Who's who in The Odyssey

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38 bright, vibrant cards depicting a pictorial version of a character from Homer’s Odyssey. 38 colourful cards that match with a worded definition of that character. Gods / deities are given a different coloured card from mortals. Great group activity to help students revise and consolidate who’s who in the epic story.
The Odyssey Book 22
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The Odyssey Book 22

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14 colourful flashcards containing questions on Book 22 of Homer’s Odyssey. Specific, literal answers are asked for as well as questions that require students to justify their responses, providing extended answers. Great resource for both recollection of facts and comprehension. I have uploaded other chapters / books too.
The Odyssey Book 1
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The Odyssey Book 1

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20 flashcards containing questions on Book 1. Questions range from asking for specific details, identifying language techniques used by Homer and the effect on the reader. I have tried to balance one word answers with questions that require expanded answers. These bright cards are great for both recollection of information and comprehension. Other Books / Chapters have also been uploaded.
The Odyssey Book 9
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The Odyssey Book 9

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20 colourful flashcards each containing a question on Book 9 of Homer’s Odyssey. Specific details, language techniques and the effect on the reader are addressed in the question. This is a great tool for assessing both recollection of information and comprehension of the story. Other chapters have been uploaded too.
The Odyssey Book 5
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The Odyssey Book 5

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20 flashcards containing questions relating to the content of Book 5 of Homer’s The Odyssey. Focusing on specific details, language techniques used by Homer and the intended effect on the reader, this (along with flashcards on other chapters) is a great revision resource, assessing both recollection and comprehension.
Who's who in The Aeneid
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Who's who in The Aeneid

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22 flashcards of Virgil’s characters in The Aeneid. Can be used as a group activity mix and match or as a cut and paste activity for individual workbooks.
Who's who: Alexander the Great
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Who's who: Alexander the Great

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20 flashcards to be used as a mix and match exercise to revise figures (I have included Bucephalus) involved in Alexander’s life. Can be used as a group activity or cut and paste into individual books. Ideal revision activity once events are known. Figures include (examples): Alexander Hephaestion Olympias Parmenion Callisthenes Ptolemy Nearchus Philip Darius etc.
Roman Social Life: Marriage
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Roman Social Life: Marriage

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15 slide Power Point on the aspects of marriage in Ancient Rome. Discussion questions interspersed throughout the slide show. Taught as part of Year 12 unit on Roman Social Life.
Roman Housing Match up activity
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Roman Housing Match up activity

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14 cards relating to the rooms and their function in a Roman house / domus. This is a fun revision activity when teaching aspects of domestic Roman social life. Cards need to be pre-cut but can be used as a group activity or as a cut and paste for individual student workbooks.
Creating your own Ode poem
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Creating your own Ode poem

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6 slide Power Point on creating an Ode poem. This is designed to be part of a larger unit on exploring poetic forms. It is meant to be a tongue in cheek, fun activity, having previously introduced students to Ode poems. Works well as a creative writing activity.
Roman Social Life: card loop game
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Roman Social Life: card loop game

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27 cards to help your students revise key information from life in Rome. Cards will need to be laminated, cut up and divided amongst students. Card with the asterisk starts the game, a fellow student has the answer, they ask their question and so on . . . A neat game to promote listening skills amongst students!
What's the myth?
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What's the myth?

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28 colour cards depicting a scene / character from the Greek myths. This is a neat revision activity for students who are familiar with a collection of myths. The answers are on card below (I print out and laminate back to back to create class sets)
Greek Gods & Symbols activity
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Greek Gods & Symbols activity

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12 colorful flashcards of the Greek Gods. 4 pages of symbols all in colour. Each God has 4 symbols traditionally attached to them - students can research what symbols belong to each God or use as a revision activity at the end of the unit. Ideal cut and paste activity into student workbooks.