A two-part lesson exploring ghost stories and narrative writing. In particular, sensory imagery and lingustic devices are explored.

A fully-resourced, contextual booklet compiling of DURING-READING activities building on the foundations built by the PRE-READING booklet.

A KS4 lesson focusing on conscious crafting for LP1 Q5, using a scaffolded, slow-writing border and personal checklist to ensure maximum marks.

A collection of book titles for the back of lanyards, potentially for use on the 7th March to celebrate all things reading.

A six-week weekly study of key extracts from ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Each week, students explore a different extract from the play and complete a close reading. Teachers have space to differentiate tasks and select work appropriate for their group. These booklets are used for the whole-class, but with intervention students identified for support by Accelerated Reader. Easily adapted for any age or ability.

Short sequence for LA group (KS3) building an understanding of how to build tension and why it is important in certain genres of writing. Used before an assessment to prepare students for crime fiction creative writing. Graded ‘Outstanding’ for LA Y8 Observation Lesson.

A large collection of knowledge recall starters for KS4, complete with print outs for all students if necessary.

Researched collection of reading strategies to support students in their reading development in a post-lockdown era. The strategies are aimed at secondary school ages, but can be easily adapted. Would appreciate feedback or tweaks based on effectiveness.

A guide, vocabulary tracker, CPD presentation, and strategy sheet designed to raise literacy standards.

A four-part sequence exploring reading and writing skills in crime fiction: Crafting a setting description Exploring locked room mystery Making inferences on Helen Stoner Reflecting and re-drafting

A collection of weekly grammar sessions for tutor time.

A fully-resourced sequence using the opening from Harlan Coben’s ‘Fool Me Once’ as a stimulus.

A collection of academic reading material from the first ten chapters of ‘Oliver Twist’.

A collection of material to track vocabulary across the curriculum, building up to the demands of KS4 and the GCSE examinations.

A comprehensive collection of posters to immerse students in thematic and topical extracts across non-fiction and fiction. Each month has a collection of extracts linked to the day/event. Designed to be spread across the school, especially in canteens and common areas in menu holders, hence the name of ‘Snack Bite Reading’.

A sequence of lessons testing LP2 Q3 and Q5 skills through the darts speech in Apple TV show, Ted Lasso, and building up into a methodical construction of an inspiring speech.