The Reading Cannon is designed to be enjoyable and offers a range of independent reading, teacher modelling and small group reading opportunities in each lesson. Students should read a chapter and then answer the comprehension questions for that chapter- the questions are not analytical or evaluative they are intended to develop students AO1 abilities, predominantly the identification of information and use inference skills. The accompanying PowerPoint can be used to peer-assess and complete gap filling activities. Following each chapter’s comprehension questions there is a creative ‘love of reading activity’ which is equally as important as the comprehension questions which fosters a love of reading in our students. Opportunities to share and celebrate students’ creative responses also supports this love of reading. The Reading Cannon is designed to sit alongside the core KS3 curriculum with one lesson per week dedicated to reading. Students can either complete the questions and creative responses in the booklet provided. Students can also use the reading cannon novels as part of their accelerated reader quizzing when they have finished them.

An engaging series of lessons (2-3 lessons) to accompany the reading of Act 4 Scene 2 and scene 3 of Macbeth. Using engaging videos (included) of different adaptations of this crucial scene to ensure pupils are exposed to the wide range of interpretations whilst reading the script. Reading focusses ensure a purposeful viewing/reading which are structured in line with NEW GCSE assessment objectives and skills to ensure pupils are developing their GCSE Literature skills throughout and are able to reflect on each, AO1 -3, effectively. Following group and class discussion of each reading focus, model responses are used to clarify and extend pupils understanding of Shakespeare's ideas, methods and contextual influences. https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

GCSE English Literature Educas Anthology Poetry Display containing 20 posters displaying key quotes and evocative and memorable images from each of the Educas Anthology poems for classroom display. Don't miss out on updates and giveaways... https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

A poster displaying the political spectrum using the traditional left to right arc with all major/significant political parties (past and present) for classroom display or for teaching of concepts such as left wing/right wing, communism, capitalism, extremism etc. Both a fixed image (which can be printed as A4 or A3) for display purposes and an editable, fully animated version (for teaching purposes) are both included. Don't miss out on updates offers and giveaways... https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

GCSE English Language Component 2: Reading - Guided Exam Practice covering every question step by step AO1 - 4. Built around a mock exam focusing on an an modern article and 19th extract focused on the topic of whaling. This practice paper with question by question practice and outcome driven peer-assessment supported by indicative content and modeling will fully prepare and enable students to develop and progress towards their success in the summer examinations. Tailored to Educas exam specs however EASILY ADAPTABLE to AQA and Edexcel. Duration 2-3 lessons (depending on ability/stage in the course.)

A CONCISE INDEPENDENT STUDY or REVISION GUIDE providing an in-depth exploration of No Problem by Benjamin Zephaniah including engaging exploration of the poem's content, writer's methods and an exploration of the influence of the poet's context. Complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated and modelled), engaging video clip links, discussion points and suggested further development opportunities ensures a thorough understanding of the poem, context and the issues and ideas dealt with! *poem taken from the Edexcel Anthology for GCSE English Literature (first examination 2017.) Paper 2 Section B: Poetry since 1789 https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

GCSE English Language Component 1: Reading - Guided Exam Practice covering every question step by step AO1 - 4. Built around a mock exam focussing on an extract from Private Peaceful this practice paper with question by question practice and outcome driven peer-assessment supported by indicative content and modelling will fully prepare and enable students to develop and progress towards their success in the summer examinations. Tailored to Educas exam specs however EASILY ADAPTABLE to AQA and Edexcel. Duration 2-3 lessons (depending on ability/stage in the course.) Also available as part of a BUNDLE containing 3 additional C1 practice exams.

Containing an original mock Paper 1 and mock Paper 2 which are knitted together with this visual guide for pupils and teachers. Intended to guide pupils through the AQA GCSE English Language AO's for Reading using a visually, well organised format. Empower your pupils to understand what is expected of them and to be able to assess their own abilities against the skills required, focussing their revision around this. Also a grade converter is included for paper 1 and 2 which parallels new GCSE levels with both traditional GCSE grades and KS2/3 levels. See below for links to the complete 8 week teaching course and revision guide bundle built around this symmetry template! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matthewbentham1989 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-gcse-english-language-paper-1-paper-2-reading-and-writing-full-course-8-weeks-and-4-x-ebook-s-11224605 Get in touch... creatededucation@yahoo.com Don't miss out on updates and giveaways... https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

An in-depth exploration of No Problem by Benjamin Zephaniah* including engaging teaching of content, writer's methods and exploration of the influence of the poet's context. This lesson provides group opportunities guiding pupils development of AO1, AO2 and AO3 literature, and specifically, poetry skills. Including animated, complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated), discussion points, engaging videos/songs and images with suggested further development opportunities for indepedent engagement with the poem and the issues and ideas dealt with. *poem taken from the Edexcel Anthology for GCSE English Literature (first examination 2017.) Edexcel Paper 2 Section B: Poetry since 1789 https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

Creative approach to non fiction writing. Pupils will write about their views about street art. Full coverage of AO5 and AO6 skills in preparation for English Language Paper 2 Q5 response requiring pupils to explore and argue their viewpoint in writing. Fully resourced, contained within the powerpoint which is stylish and visually stimulating. UPDATED AND IMPROVED (12.04.16)

NEW GCSE English Language SKILLS, AO's and EXAM QUESTIONS. All covered in this series of independent and/or co-operative revision sessions, using stimuli relevant to pupils such as YouTube links. This ebook will guide pupils through the AO3 skill and exam question (Paper 2, Question 4). Pupils are guided through, GCSE skill modelling, activities and the staggered completion of the each AO3 exam question. Designed around the original AO/Exam Question Symmetry Template (also included), allowing for independent reflection and self assessment of progress against the AO and exam questions. UPDATED AND IMPROVED (12.04.16) Get in touch... creatededucation@yahoo.com Don't miss out on updates and giveaways... https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

This unit (AO2 STRUCTURE) uses engaging extracts from Roald Dahl's fiction and non fiction texts, including 'James and the Giant Peach,' and 'Boy', to fully introduce, explore and assess this crucial assessment objective with pupils. This unit is suitable for pupils in years 7 or 8 and it could also be used as an introductory GSCE foundation unit for some Year 9 and 10 groups. This new series replaces the traditional KS3 assessment criteria (APP or AF's) with NEW GCSE Assessment Objectives (AO's) However, that does not mean that the creativity and imagination need to be a thing of the past! In this new series of units, Key Stage Three pupils are introduced to NEW GCSE English Language Skills in creative and imaginative ways to build foundations and continuity for pupils as they progress through the key stages. IMPORTANT NOTE: Tailored to and built around official AQA pilot material for introducing and exploring GCSE English Language Skills at Key Stage Three. However, easily adaptable to new OCR, Edexcel & WJEC specifications. AO1 - 6 and the skills are universal across all exam boards. Simply adapt the exam question tags in each unit to match the placement of each AO and skill across each exam paper/question depending on the required exam board . The units are built around the official AQA Key Stage Three PILOT ASSESSMENT Material, copies of which are included in the download. https://twitter.com/creatEDlive https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/

The second unit in the series (AO2 LANGUAGE) uses engaging extracts from Roald Dahl's fiction and non fiction texts, including 'The Witches,' 'Going Solo' and 'Boy', to fully introduce, explore and assess this crucial assessment objective with pupils. This unit is suitable for pupils in years 7 or 8 and it could also be used as an introductory GSCE foundation unit for less able Year 9 & 10 groups. This new series replaces the traditional KS3 assessment criteria (APP or AF's) with NEW GCSE Assessment Objectives (AO's) However, that does not mean that the creativity and imagination need to be a thing of the past! In this new series of units, Key Stage Three pupils are introduced to NEW GCSE English Language Skills in creative and imaginative ways to build foundations and continuity for pupils as they progress through the key stages. IMPORTANT NOTE: Tailored to and built around official AQA pilot material for introducing and exploring GCSE English Language Skills at Key Stage Three. However, easily adaptable to new OCR, Edexcel & WJEC specifications. AO1 - 6 and the skills are universal across all exam boards. Simply adapt the exam question tags in each unit to match the placement of each AO and skill across each exam paper/question depending on the required exam board . The units are built around the official AQA Key Stage Three PILOT ASSESSMENT Material, copies of which are included in the download. https://twitter.com/creatEDlive https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/

GCSE SKILLS DRILLING MINI UNIT 1: A one week (4-5 lesson) series of lessons that guide pupils through ALL SIX ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES, GCSE SKILLS and AQA EXAM QUESTIONS. In this complete and concise 1 - 2 WEEK unit of lessons engaging stimuli including video clips (included) and images/art to guide, model and practice each skill needed (AO1 - 6.) A short film and an emotive piece of art are examples of the texts used within this series of 4-5 lessons as alternative texts. Also including homework opportunities.  NOW INCLUDING FREE INDEPENDENT STUDY GUIDE (ebook) which is compatible with all smartphones, tablets and laptops for revision purposes post teaching! Making revision accessible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Tailored to AQA spec, however, easily adaptable to new OCR, Edexcel & WJEC specifications. AO1 - 6 and the skills are universal across all exam boards. Simply adapt the exam question tags with each activity to match the placement of each AO and skill across each exam paper/question depending on the required exam board (5 - 10 minutes editing time). https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

A CONCISE INDEPENDENT STUDY or REVISION GUIDE providing an in-depth exploration of London by William Blake. Including engaging exploration of the poem's content, writer's methods and an exploration of the influence of the poet's context. Complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated and modelled), engaging video clip links, discussion points and suggested further development opportunities ensures a thorough understanding of the poem, context and the issues and ideas dealt with! NOW INCLUDING... ADDITION WRITING EXTENSION to embed pupils understanding of the poems content whilst providing opportunities to develop their GCSE WRITING skills as well as developing vocabulary and literacy skills which will help pupils express their interpretations when writing about literature analytically.

This new series replaces the traditional KS3 assessment criteria (APP or AF's) with NEW GCSE Assessment Objectives (AOs) However, that does not mean that the creativity and imagination need to be a thing of the past! In this new series of units, Key Stage Three pupils are introduced to NEW GCSE English Language Skills in creative and imaginative ways to build foundations and continuity for pupils as they progress through the key stages. The series is designed for teaching to pupils in years 7 or 8 but could also be used as an introductory GSCE foundation unit for Year 9 & 10 groups depending on ability. The FIRST UNIT in the series(AO1,) uses engaging Roald Dahl texts, films and illustrations to fully introduce, explore and assess the first assessment objective with pupils. The SECOND UNIT in the series (AO2 LANGUAGE) uses engaging extracts from Roald Dahl's fiction and non fiction texts, including 'The Witches,' 'Going Solo' and 'Boy', to fully introduce, explore and assess this crucial assessment objective with pupils. The THIRD UNIT in the series (AO2 STRUCTURE) uses engaging extracts from Roald Dahl's fiction and non fiction texts, including 'James and the Giant Peach,' and 'Boy', to fully introduce, explore and assess this crucial assessment objective with pupils. The FOURTH UNIT in the series (AO3 COMPARE) uses engaging extracts from Roald Dahl's non fiction texts, including 'Going Solo' and 'Boy', illustrations associated with Roald Dahl's writing and engaging videos (included in the power point) to fully introduce, explore and assess this crucial GCSE skill and assessment objective with pupils. IMPORTANT NOTE: Tailored to AQA spec, however, easily adaptable to new OCR, Edexcel & WJEC specifications. AO1 - 6 and the skills are universal across all exam boards. Simply adapt the exam question tags in each unit to match the placement of each AO and skill across each exam paper/question depending on the required exam board (5 minutes editing time). The units are built around the official AQA Key Stage Three PILOT ASSESSMENT Material, copies of which are included in the download.

Inspired by the RSC's Shakespeare Live: 400th Anniversary Performance (2016) and Sir Ian Mckellen's performance of Shakespeare's Sir Thomas More Migrant Speech (free recording included). Including full exploration of the speech and Shakespeare's views/context with a focus on migration. The continued relevance of this debate throughout history and into the modern day is explored through the work of street artist Banksy as well as several thought provoking modern news clips all of which are included within the PowerPoints to generate productive classroom debate and positive messages and attitudes to both Shakespeare and Migration/Equality.

Print in A3 or A4 and use as a self help vocabulary extension resource or as a display poster. See premium uploads for more high quality, resourceful word clouds and additional self help (independent learning) resources.

CreatEd's quote, word, riddle and hero of the week all in one place to be downloaded every Sunday/Monday ready for form time! Offering a range of valuable enrichment and active learning/discussion activities, completely free! Updated weekly! Don't miss next weeks 'Like' and/or 'Follow!' https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive Thanks for downloading!

Published weekly, keep an eye out for next weeks! Like @CreatEdlive on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Also included: Independent self-differentiated question-chain activity! To be used weekly with each 'Word of the Week'. Personally, this has become Monday morning routine for my form which provides a, much needed, early morning brain gym wake-up using a range of English skills from simple literacy to more difficult GCSE skills. Also useful as either a routine starter/entry task. Also see weekly, quote of the week, riddle of the week and hero of the week and linked independent activities. https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive