This is a 130 page book packed with everything a young learner needs to smash the 11+ creative writing section of selective entry exams. 11+ tests (and other selective entry tests, as well as GCSE English) typically require candidates either to produce a piece of descriptive writing, based on a picture or prompt, or to write a narrative. This book covers both types of writing: it contains all the key elements that the young learner needs to be able to master the 11+ creative writing component, including: basic elements of composition (sentence construction, parts of speech) clauses punctuation language devices (similes, metaphors, personification, etc.) ‘show don’t tell’ imagery plot setting narrative tension characterisation There are also annotated exemplars, descriptive writing scaffolds, exam tips and over 30 exercises to allow learners to practise their skills. Answers are provided at the back of the book. Like my 11+ poetry books, it has been written principally with 11+, 12+ and 13+ students in mind, but the book is not limited to this cohort and will be useful to all children in the 9 – 15 age bracket who need to develop their creative writing skills. The book is available on Amazon. I am able to sell it more cheaply here as a PDF due to not having to pay Amazon print fees.

This is a set of 40 well-researched and well-presented PowerPoint slides covering key text analysis, quotes, context, characters, themes, and linguistic features of Romeo & Juliet Act 2, scene 1 & 2. The 40 slides include additional detailed analysis in the notes section to each slide. Resource includes task where students have to identify themes in the scene and provide supporting textual evidence. This can be used to aid the introduction of Act 2 scenes 1 & 2 or as a springboard for deeper analysis of the text, characters, themes and plot. If you have any questions or any difficulties with the resource just let me know and I will address them. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is the complete annotated text from Romeo & Juliet Act 2 scenes 1 & 2. The detailed annotations are color-coded and cover themes, characters, linguistic features, context, setting, structure, and interpretation. A non-annotated version of the scene is also provided for students to then annotate themselves. A one-page guide to annotating is provided. The resource also includes: Two pages of analysis. Ten comprehension questions. Two extended-answer questions. Answer key is provided for the comprehension questions. A glossary of words. Questions require students to engage in close analysis of the text and provide textual evidence for their answers. The resource also includes a set of 40 PowerPoint slides containing clipart characters which cover key quotes, characters, themes and textual analysis. The clipart characters are my own and are subject to normal copyright. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is the complete annotated text from Romeo & Juliet Act 2 scene 3. The detailed annotations are color-coded and cover themes, characters, linguistic features, context, setting, structure, and interpretation. A non-annotated version of the scene is also provided for students to then annotate themselves. The resource also includes: One page of analysis. Ten comprehension questions. Two extended-answer questions. Answer key is provided for the comprehension questions. A glossary of words. Bonus ‘moral debate’ extension activity Questions require students to engage in close analysis of the text and provide textual evidence for their answers. The resource also includes a set of 20 PowerPoint slides containing clipart characters which cover key quotes, characters, themes and textual analysis. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is the complete annotated text from Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scene 3. The detailed annotations are color-coded and cover themes, characters, linguistic features, context, structure & audience effect and interpretation. There is also a page and a half of analysis at the end and ten comprehension questions. Some of the questions can be delivered as group discussion or pair work. Some of the questions require students to engage in close analysis of the text and provide textual evidence for their answers. There is a glossary of words at the end. The resource also includes a set of 20 PowerPoint slides containing clipart characters which cover key quotes, characters, themes and textual analysis. The clipart characters are my own and are subject to normal copyright. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is the complete annotated text from Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scene 2. The detailed annotations are color-coded and cover: themes, characters, linguistic features, context, structure & audience effect and interpretation. There is also a page of analysis of the scene at the end and ten comprehension questions. Some of the questions can be delivered as group discussion or pair work. Some of the questions require students to engage in close analysis of the text and provide textual evidence for their answers. There is a glossary of words at the end. I have also included a set of 20 PowerPoint slides which cover key quotes, characters, themes and some textual analysis. The clipart characters are my own and are subject to normal copyright. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. Thanks.

This is the complete annotated text from Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scene 1. The detailed annotations are color-coded and cover themes, characters, linguistic features, context, setting, structure, and interpretation. A non-annotated version of the scene is also provided for students to then annotate themselves. A one-page guide to annotating is provided. The resource also includes: Two pages of analysis. Ten comprehension questions. An extended-answer question. Answer key is provided for the comprehension questions. A glossary of words. Questions require students to engage in close analysis of the text and provide textual evidence for their answers. The resource also includes a set of 27 PowerPoint slides containing clipart characters which cover key quotes, characters, themes and textual analysis. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is a set of 27 PowerPoint slides covering key text analysis, quotes, characters, themes, and linguistic features of Romeo & Juliet Act 1, Scene 1. The slides incorporate activities where students have to search for themes and linguistic devices in the text, as well as discern mood and tone, supporting with textual evidence. This can be used to aid the introduction of Act 1 Scene 1. The clipart characters are my own and subject to normal copyright. If you have any questions or any difficulties with the document just let me know and I will address them. Thanks

This is the complete annotated text from Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scenes 1 - 5. There are five separate workbooks for scenes 1 - 5 containing detailed annotations, color-coded and covering themes, characters, linguistic features, context, setting, structure, and interpretation. A non-annotated version of the scene is also provided for students to then annotate themselves. A one-page guide to annotating is provided. The resource also includes: One or two pages of analysis per scene. Ten comprehension questions per scene (50 in total). One or two extended-answer questions per scene. Answer key is provided for the comprehension questions. A glossary of words. Questions require students to engage in close analysis of the text and provide textual evidence for their answers. The resource also includes five PowerPoint presentations - one for each scene (average 22 slides per presentation) - containing clipart characters which cover key quotes, characters, themes and textual analysis. A bonus resource has been included which is a worksheet on Freytag’s Pyramid and dramatic plot structure. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is a set of 17 PowerPoint slides covering key text analysis, quotes, characters, themes, and linguistic features of Romeo & Juliet Act 1, Scene 2. The slides incorporate tasks where students have to answer questions and search for themes and linguistic devices in the text, supporting with textual evidence. Teacher should refer to any notes at the bottom of the slides for added insights. This can be used to aid the introduction of Act 1 Scene 2 or as a springboard for deeper analysis of the text, characters, themes and plot. The clipart characters are my own and subject to normal copyright. If you have any questions or any difficulties with the document just let me know and I will address them. Thanks

This is a set of well-researched and well-presented PowerPoint slides with clipart characters covering key text analysis, quotes, context, characters, themes, and linguistic features of Romeo & Juliet Act 1, Scene 4. The 19 slides include suggested execution tips and additional information in the notes section to each slide. Resource includes task where students have to identify themes in the scene and provide supporting textual evidence. This can be used to aid the introduction of Act 1 Scene 4 or as a springboard for deeper analysis of the text, characters, themes and plot. The clipart characters are my own and subject to normal copyright. If you have any questions or any difficulties with the document just let me know and I will address them. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This digital resource consists of 21 interactive slides designed to introduce plot, plot sequencing and plot diagrams. Students will be presented with several versions of Freytag’s Pyramid and expected to drag and drop text boxes matching them with their appropriate place on a plot diagram. Students will also engage with five short stories, again, sequencing their plots on a plot diagram. Students are given the chance to define plot in their own words and complete two short stories. The repetitive, interactive practice helps to consolidate the concept of plot for students. The resource includes a PDF handout of a plot pyramid, a PDF worksheet for students to sequence their own plots and a handout of seven common plot types. The resource can be used as a teacher-led whole-class exercise, in small groups or individually. The resource includes both a student version and a teacher version with answers. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible.

This resource contains a well-researched and detailed annotated text from Macbeth Act 1 Scenes 1 & 2. The detailed annotations are color-coded and cover themes, characters, language, context, structure & and interpretation. There is also a page and a half of analysis covering the 2 scenes and ten comprehension questions to check understanding. Some of the questions can be delivered as group discussion or pair work. There is a glossary of unfamiliar words at the end. The resource also includes a set of 16, carefully curated PowerPoint slides which cover textual analysis, characters, themes, mood and linguistic devices. Some of the slides are interactive and require students to respond to questions, identify themes and provide evidence. Most slides contain notes providing answers to questions, suggested execution strategies, follow ups, and further explanations / contextualization. Some slides contain special effects. The clipart characters are my own and are subject to normal copyright. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔ As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. Thanks.