This is a 100 question test bank covering several different domains including: Social and historical context x 10 questions General knowledge x 30 questions Tragic drama and structure x 10 questions Language and meaning x 30 questions Characters x 10 questions Themes x 10 questions Most of the common core standards for Reading Literature have been covered here. A good proportion of the questions require a close reading of text. The majority of questions are in a multiple choice answer format; however there are a minority of questions that require students to write a response. Answers are, of course, provided. There are 23 pages of questions. Most of the most important sections of the play are covered here, as are the main characters, and key themes. If you have any questions about the resource just send me a message or leave a comment. Likewise, if you have a problem with the resource let me know and I will address as soon as I am able. Thanks and best wishes

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.

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 5. The 30 slides are interactive and include suggested execution tips and additional information in the notes section to each slide. Resource includes a 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 is a set of 20 well-researched and well-presented PowerPoint slides covering key text analysis, quotes, context, characters, themes, and linguistic features of Romeo & Juliet Act 2, scene 3. The 20 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 scene 3 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 resource has been carefully crafted with the aim of enhancing students’ descriptive writing skills through the use of vivid imagery and targeted prompts. With the use of carefully selected images, it provides students with a visual stimulus to inspire their descriptive writing. Each image is accompanied by target vocabulary, encouraging students to expand their lexicon and choose words that precisely convey their intended meaning. Learners are also prompted to incorporate a minimum of three forms of punctuation, linguistic devices and imagery (five senses) to enrich their writing and create vivid, engaging descriptions. 30 images are provided as well as one worked example. I have used this resource for years in my own classroom to help build the students confidence in creative writing. It is particularly useful for students preparing for GCSE English Language Paper 1, question 5, but can be used to help develop the creative writing skills of all students within the 11 - 15 age bracket. As always, if you have any feedback or issues with this resource just let me know and I will be glad to help.

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 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 fantastic resource for introducing verbs to students. It includes: 50 high quality PowerPoint slides with fun & attractive visuals and animations 5 verb word search exercises with 10 verbs per exercise 5 verb gap-fill exercises with 10 verbs per exercise Table of 108 strong & descriptive verbs under six categories of verb Sentence construction activity utilizing descriptive verbs from a list Bonus 20 common verbs poster Each gap-fill exercise has a corresponding word search exercise focused on the same verb set. Each exercise pair includes ten verbs, giving a total of fifty common verbs. The exercises begin at an easy level but increase in difficulty, the fifth exercise being the most difficult. Answer keys are provided. Where possible, verbs have been selected for their descriptiveness. The exercises can be teacher-led or carried out individually or in competitive pairs / groups. At the end, a verb table is provided consisting of 108 strong, descriptive verbs across six categories (speech, movement, emotions, actions, senses & thoughts). Students then have to choose a verb from each of the categories and create sentences with those verbs. Instructions contain suggested follow-up activities. PPT slides are of a high quality and well-designed with colorful, engaging visuals and fun animation. The presentation is designed to be interactive. It covers ‘doing’ verbs, ‘being’ verbs, ‘state’ verbs and ‘helping’ verbs. A wide range of examples are provided across verb tenses. A series of ‘reference’ slides are included presenting simplified rules of conjugation for tense and person. The final section of the presentation focuses on encouraging students to be creative with verb use by substituting more descriptive verbs for generic ones. 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 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 is a detailed, well-researched and carefully curated set of 31 slides to aid with the introduction to Macbeth. It covers: Themes Context (James and Jacobean England, Gunpowder Plot, witches, superstition, fate, Divine Right of Kings, Great Chain of Being) Language (blank verse, prose and rhymed verse, anastrophe, vocabulary) Setting Introduction to tragic drama (dramatic structure, Freytag’s Pyramid, Classic Greek origins, catharsis, hamartia). Slides involve transitions and some sound effects. Individual slide notes are included to offer answers to activities, suggested execution and follow ups. A bonus Opinionnaire is included to stimulate reflection and discussion around themes. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔ If you have any problems with or questions about the resource please don’t hesitate to contact me and I will endeavor to address them forthwith. Thank you for your interest in this resource.