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Display posters adjectives to describe settings with definitions and images
A set of 8 A5 posters with adjectives and their definitions and images of different settings to inspire and support creative writing as well as decorating the classroom.
Improving writing skills - adding detail - ideal for cover
A set of worksheets aimed at improving the quality of writing by adding detail through close inspection of images. Includes self and peer assessment criteria, differentiated objectives and three tasks of increasing difficulty. There is space for students to write so nothing else is needed and therefore this would be ideal for cover and, with very little adapting, for homework too.
Describing character for descriptive and creative writing
A set of worksheets aimed at improving the quality of writing by learning to describe character effectively. Includes, differentiated objectives, three tasks of increasing difficulty, a character profile page with a step by step guide to describing a character with a wide range of useful vocabulary and sentence starters. There is space for students to write so nothing else is needed and therefore this would be ideal for cover and, with very little adapting, for homework too.
Developing vocabulary in creative and descriptive writing
A set of worksheets aimed at improving the quality of writing by learning to use vocabulary effectively. Includes assessment grids, differentiated objectives, three tasks of increasing difficulty and an extension. There is space for students to write so nothing else is needed and therefore this would be ideal for cover and, with very little adapting, for homework too.
Describing weather effectively in descriptive and creative writing
A set of worksheets aimed at improving the quality of writing by learning to describe weather effectively. Includes assessment grids, differentiated objectives and three tasks of increasing difficulty. There is space for students to write so nothing else is needed and therefore this would be ideal for cover and, with very little adapting, for homework too.
Adjectives lesson
A set of worksheets aimed at improving the quality of writing by learning to use adjectives effectively. Includes an explanation and example of adjectives and their use, peer assessment, differentiated objectives, three tasks of increasing difficulty and an extension. There is space for students to write so nothing else is needed and therefore this would be ideal for cover and, with very little adapting, for homework too.
Adverbs lesson
A set of worksheets aimed at improving the quality of writing by learning to use adverbs effectively. Includes an explanation and example of adverbs and their use, peer assessment, differentiated objectives, three tasks of increasing difficulty and an extension. There is space for students to write so nothing else is needed and therefore this would be ideal for cover and, with very little adapting, for homework too.
Using colour to effect in descriptive and creative writing
A set of worksheets aimed at improving the quality of writing by learning to use colour effectively. Includes an explanation of how colour can bring writing to life, easy teacher assessment marking grid, differentiated objectives, three tasks of increasing difficulty and an extension. There is space for students to write so nothing else is needed and therefore this would be ideal for cover and, with very little adapting, for homework too.
Using literary devices effectively in descriptive and creative writing
A set of worksheets aimed at improving the quality of writing by learning to use literary devices effectively. Includes an explanation and example, assessment tasks, differentiated objectives, an extract to read and see how devices are used effectively, three tasks of increasing difficulty and extension tasks. There is space for students to write so nothing else is needed and therefore this would be ideal for cover and, with very little adapting, for homework too.
Openings, settings and titles in descriptive and creative writing
A set of worksheets aimed at improving the quality of writing by learning to write effective openings, titles and describe settings. Examples of openings and tasks to help students write their own. Images to aid students description of settings and a set of words to inspire titles. Aimed to encourage slow starters and prevent time wasting. Ideal for cover or homework too.
La Belle Dame Sans Merci poem and worksheets
The poem and a summary of the content are provided, as well as some brief notes on the form and structure. Teacher answers to questions are added on a separate word document to display and have students mark if required.
Tasks include an image based quotation search, questions of increasing difficulty about the content of the poem to encourage close reading and various activities related to form, structure and tone.
Learning objectives are included and there is also a glossary and extension tasks at the end.
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Characters in Frankenstein
A set of resources to study and analyse main and minor characters in the novel.
Includes grids to complete on minor characters and character quotations for students to identify the speaker. There are also two essay guides and tasks to prepare students for assessments on Victor and the creature.
Frankenstein - Minor character profiles
A grid for students to complete including most of the minor characters in the novel. Includes an example for students to follow, links to AOs and instructions.
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Character Analysis An Inspector Calls
A range of resources for analysis and revision of characters in the play.
Using show don't tell in creative and descriptive writing
A set of worksheets aimed at improving the quality of writing by learning to use 'show don't tell' effectively. Includes an explanation and example of 'show don't tell' , a self - assessment task, differentiated objectives, three tasks of increasing difficulty and extension tasks. There is space for students to write so nothing else is needed and therefore this would be ideal for cover and, with very little adapting, for homework too.
Mini poetry scheme of work - Gothic - 'The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner'
A 6 lesson scheme with each lesson's objectives, resources list and each part of the lesson detailed (starter, main etc.)
Resources for this SOW are also available along with an assessment, and Gothic homework project.
Gothic poetry assessment (essay plan)- The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner
A detailed essay plan with paragraph by paragraph bullet points of what to include. There is a sample introduction, extension paragraphs for the more able, starting sentences for the conclusion and essay writing guidelines for accuracy and clear presentation.
sentence starters and writing checklist for creative writing support. peer/self assessment
A list of useful sentence starters for creative writing and a checklist for students to assess writing.
Structure and literary devices in the poem 'The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner'
A lesson exploring the structural devices in the poem. Includes differentiated objectives and four tasks.
A lesson exploring poetic devices in the poem. Includes differentiated objectives, four tasks a wordbank and answers to main tasks.
Gothic poetry The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner Parts 1-4 activity pack
Part 1 of the poem tasks: Part one of the poem with space beneath each quatrain to write a modern translation. Questions on this part of the poem, lanmguage links to Gothic genre and mini writing task.
Part 2 PEEL practise tasks with peer assessment grid and differentiated sheet for less able and student answer sheet.
Part 3 True or false, summary of events, writing task and peer assessment
Part 4 - tone - analysis of language and tone created in the poem
Including differentiated learning objectives