A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘Living Space’. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the poem and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on ‘She Walks in Beauty’ by Lord Byron. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the excerpt and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’. Useful to check students’ understanding of the poem after annotation in class. Includes relevant questions based on HISTORICAL/CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, THEMES, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

Particular focus on the Eduqas Poetry Anthology poems: ‘The Manhunt’ by Simon Armitage and ‘Mametz Wood’ by Owen Sheers. Resources include a detailed and user-friendly step-by-step Power Point presentation and complimentary worksheets. Both are based on a SAMPLE QUESTION and an ideal STRUCTURE in response to both PARTS A and B of the examination. Includes a suggested PLAN, MODEL EXAMPLES/RESPONSES, useful COMPARATIVE/CONNECTIVE PHRASES and POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES needed for students to provide SOPHISTICATED, INSIGHTFUL and SUCCESSFUL written responses which fulfil the ASSESSMENT CRITERIA and OBJECTIVES of the EDUQAS GCSE COMPONENT 1 (Section B) LITERATURE EXAMINATION.

An entire SOW which consists of 15 PPT LESSONS, RESOURCES and a KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER based on the theme/topic of ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES in NON-FICTION READING. Lessons include: GENRE, AUDIENCE, PURPOSE, DAFORREST, INFERENCE, ZOOM, ETHOS, PATHOS, LOGOS, BIAS, STRUCTURAL FEATURES, EFFECT ON THE READER, WRITER’S INTENTIONS, A CORE KNOWLEDGE QUIZ, leading up to a FINAL READING ASSESSMENT based on a ‘HOW’ QUESTION. Resources based on Environmental issues such as: Deforestation, Rising Global Temperatures, Plastic Pollution to name just a few. Includes various NON-FICTION TEXTS (news reports, magazine articles, a blog, an advertisement etc.) and various HOMEWORK TASKS. A fantastic, thought-provoking SOW aimed at Year 9 students but could be adapted to suit all KS3 students.

Various Worksheets based on specific Extracts/Scenes within the play. Particular focus on Act 1, scene 1, Act 2, scenes 1 and 2, Act 3, scenes 1 and 2 and Act 5, scene 1. Includes the EXPLORATION of the MAIN CHARACTERS, THEMES and the ANALYSIS of Shakespeare’s LANGUAGE and STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES. Useful to check and develop students’ understanding of the PLOT and the MAIN EVENTS of the play.

Various resources with particular focus on the question: ‘How does Dahl show his FEELINGS in the chapter ‘Mrs Pratchett’s Revenge’? Includes the chapter ‘Mrs Pratchett’s Revenge’ together with COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS, selected QUOTES, useful VOCABULARY, a MODEL PEELE Paragraph and a DIFFERENTIATED resource to aid students’ responses in a FINAL READING ASSESSMENT based on Dahl’s feelings. Suitable for KS3 students (high ability Year 7 and low ability Year 8 groups).

Particular focus on the question: ‘How does Morpurgo reveal the theme of WAR in the novel?’ Includes an EXTRACT taken from the chapter ‘Nearly 4 O’Clock’, a detailed POWERPOINT including a model PEEZER Paragraph, useful VOCABULARY, ACTIVITIES based on UNDERSTANDING and IDENTIFYING relevant LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES (Zoom), a PLANNING SHEET, useful QUOTES, ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES and a FINAL ESSAY PLAN. Suitable for all KS3 Students.

A number of USEFUL, EASY-TO-FOLLOW resources based on the NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE SYLLABUS (PAPER 1, Section B and PAPER 2, Section C) ANTHOLOGY POETRY and UNSEEN POETRY). Particular focus on the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES, STEP-BY-STEP PLANNING, suggested ways to COMPARE poems, EXAMPLE RESPONSES which include identifying and analysing the EFFECT of STRUCTURAL and POETIC TECHNIQUES together with various TASKS which cater for both PEER ASSESSMENT and creating INDIVIDUAL successful and sophisticated PRACTICE responses for both SEEN and UNSEEN POETRY.

Another easy-to-follow, fantastic Powerpoint Presentation based on TYPICAL FEATURES and LANGUAGE/STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES used in Diary Writing. This was created for my lower ability Year 10 class in preparation for the GCSE Eduqas English Language Syllabus (Component 2, Section B: Writing Non-Fiction Texts) combined with their study of the play ‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell (Component 2, Section B: Post-1940 Drama). Includes an EXAMPLE of a DIARY ENTRY written by Mickey (after he discovers Linda and Edward’s affair) for students to ANALYSE, IDENTIFY and SELECT the MAIN FEATURES and LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES used in Diary Writing. Includes thoughtful TASKS and RESOURCES and possible HOMEWORK activities offering a choice of DIARY-WRITING TASKS based on other characters’ thoughts and feelings in the play. Students finally create their own IMAGINATIVE diary writing using the FEATURES and TECHNIQUES they have learnt so far.

Useful resources to help students to create a detailed FRONT PAGE NEWS REPORT based on the murder of King Duncan. Includes the main features of news reports, a detailed recommended STRUCTURE of a typical news report, a front page news report TEMPLATE (which can be used in ICT) and a WRITING ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK SHEET based on students’ final pieces. Suitable for KS3 students (high ability Year 7 and low ability Year 8 groups).

A useful revision PowerPoint presentation based on the character and symbolism of Sheila Birling. Includes focus on the Setting, Social Positions (capitalism vs socialism), Women’s Rights in 1912 and 1945, Priestley’s Intentions and the Audience’s Response to Sheila as a dynamic character.

A simple table and gap-filling exercise focusing on WORD FAMILIES and the CONVERSION of PARTS OF SPEECH (based on NOUNS, ADJECTIVES, VERBS and ADVERBS). A great resource which includes HANDY TIPS to enable students to successfully identify and convert PARTS OF SPEECH.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the well-known SCIENCE- FICTION/PARANORMAL/MYSTERY SHORT STORY: ‘Hey You Down There!’ written by Harold Rolseth in 1972. A WORKSHEET based on the short story with particular focus on the theme of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Includes a copy of the story itself. This can also be used as a COMPARISON to Roald Dahl’s famous short stories ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’ or ‘The Hitchhiker’ which share similar themes and unexpected twists in their narrative structures.

An EASY-TO-FOLLOW Power Point resource based on the Eduqas GCSE English Language - Component 3 (Spoken Language). Includes the ASSESSMENT CRITERIA, suggested TOPICS, PLANNING and PREPARATION ACTIVITIES and suitable LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES and CONNECTIVES to make students’ presentations more SOPHISTICATED and SUCCESSFUL.

An easy to use, step-by-step tutorial/introduction for KS3 students on how to produce an effective PEE Paragraph in preparation for any Reading Assessment Task. Particular focus on selected extracts from the novel ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar (students do not need to be studying the novel itself). Includes Useful Vocabulary to Explain students’ responses and a sample PEE Paragraph.

A great resource for both KS4 and KS5 students outlining various STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES in POETRY. Includes a table of 15 STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES together with easy-to-understand DEFINITIONS for each one and USEFUL LANGUAGE to describe their EFFECT.

A useful tool outlining the DIFFERENCE between STRUCTURE and FORM in Poetry together with alternative WORDS and PHRASES to EXPLAIN their EFFECT on the reader.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘London’. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the poem and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.