A PowerPoint introducing the topic of comparison, and asking students to test different methods of comparison to decide on the method they prefer. They are then asked to compare using that method, before writing a comparison answer. This PowerPoint can be adapted for different age groups and abilities - I often add images to the slides to help prompt thinking (E.G: the flags of the UK and the USA).

A PowerPoint and text extract useful for students practising for their GCSE. The tasks test the skills of summarising, annotating/analysing, identifying language and commenting on language. Easily adaptable for different groups and abilities (shortening the task, lessening the number of questions in tasks, etc).

Two sets of two texts with questions attached, designed to be used as practice for students studying Edexcel GCSE English Language. These have also been used as initial discussion-prompting texts, and by students of all abilities. UPDATED (24.04.18): This resource now includes PowerPoints for both texts with all of the questions and ‘possible’ answers for each question. There are links on each question page to a timer set to the amount of time student should aim to complete questions in also. *Each text has the source link straight after.

A couple of activities used with GCSE English students around the topic of Remembrance. Texts sources are easily identifiable, and the activities include a couple of videos on the subject of the Tower of London Poppies and their symbolism. Easily adapted for different ages and abilities.

A set of comprehension and analysis questions based on Chapter 4 of Jane Austen’s classic story of Pride and Prejudice. Perfect for students in KS4 to help revise the story and practice answering exam-style questions. Answers for the comprehension questions are included, and all questions can be easily changed or adapted for different groups.

Two activities to support students in examining the recent Black Lives Matter protests in England. The first asks students to read and answer questions on an article (answers are included for ease of marking); the second is a writing task, requiring the students to write an informal letter. Both tasks can be utilised or adapted for different groups of students and different ability groups.

A set of comprehension questions based on an extract from Chapter 1 of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. The questions are designed to be accessible for most students, but can be easily adapted for older students by requesting that they add quotes and explanations to their answers. There is also an answer sheet to enable easy-marking, where possible.

An news article about the SpaceX Launch in May 2020, accompanied by a set of comprehension questions and a non-fiction writing task. Suitable for most ages and abilities, and easily adaptable where needed. A set of possible answers is included for reference.

These resources form Session 10 of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) 19th Century Fiction Scheme of Work. They are designed to allow students to revisit the previously studied skill of finding appropriate quotes; whilst also exploring how to adapt the language of the 19th Century into a more modern equivalent. ***All extracts are the intellectual property of their author***

A PowerPoint exploring: what travel writing is, what it involves, how to plan to write a travel guide, and a travel guide task. Can be easily adapted for all ages and abilities.

Included in this are two PowerPoints (one for HA, one for LA), both on the topic of writing a News Article. They both take students' through the information they might need for an article and give a possible structure for how to set it out. These are suitable for students in KS3 or 4, and can be easily adapted to suit your needs.

These resources form Session 11 of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) 19th Century Fiction Scheme of Work. They are designed to enable students to focus on how an author hooks, or engages, their audience; before moving on to complete a timed response - which is purposefully written in the same style as the Edexcel (9-1) SAMs. ***All extracts are the intellectual property of their author***

These resources form Session 9 of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) 19th Century Fiction Scheme of Work. They are designed to allow students to revisit using context as a method of defining difficult or unknown vocabulary, and then develop their evaluation skills by answering questions on language choice and the effect of that choice. ***All extracts are the intellectual property of their author***

These resources form Session 8 of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) 19th Century Fiction Scheme of Work. They are designed to allow students to look at the following: Ordering paragaphs, and the importance of a correct order; identifying positive and negative language and vocabulary; and, finally, analyzing the use of positive and negative language. ***All extracts are the intellectual property of their author***

These resources form Session 7 of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) 19th Century Fiction Scheme of Work. They are designed to allow students to revise the three main types of sentences, and then develop their understanding of how those sentence types are utilised in 19th Century extracts. ***All extracts are the intellectual property of their author***

A simple, but effective, puzzle on the topic of Christmas. Can be used with children of any age and ability, dependent on support and the level of understanding of the season. After all the words have been found, the letters not used on the first few lines will form a hidden message - good luck finding it!