Part of a series of resources available on Hitchcock’s Psycho. This ‘Deconstruction’ worksheet can be used by students to make notes on a key scene of the Godfather. Includes stills from the film. The ‘Teaching Sides’ include stills from the film to be used for educational purposes when discussing these key scenes, as well as annotations (can be deleted) on the key shots. This is ideal for students to use while watching the film, and helps them identify key techniques such as camera distance, angle, lighting, colour etc.

Part of a series of resources available on The Godfather. This ‘Deconstruction’ worksheet can be used by students to make notes on a key scene of the Godfather. Includes stills from the film. The ‘Teaching Sides’ include stills from the film to be used when discussing these key scenes, as well as annotations (can be deleted) on the key shots. This is ideal for students to use while watching the film, and helps them identify key techniques such as camera distance, angle, lighting, colour etc.

A lesson on writing - students have to create their own character within the Spirited Away world, describe them and illustrate them, and then write a review of Yubaba’s Bathhouse from their perspective. A lot of fun as an in-class activity, or for homework. Includes: Presentation: outlines the process with examples of characters and process. Worksheet: a printable worksheet to guide learners. Ready to go! “…an enchanted and enchanting feature from the Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki which left me feeling lighter than air. It is a beautifully drawn and wonderfully composed work of art - really, no other description will do - which takes us on a rocket-fuelled flight of fancy, with tenderly and shrewdly conceived characters on board.” Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

Part of a series of resources available on Hitchcock’s Psycho. Focuses on the Credits, Opening, and Marion’s escape This ‘Deconstruction’ worksheet can be used by students to make notes on a key scene of Psycho. Includes stills from the film. The ‘Teaching Sides’ include stills from the film to be used for educational purposes when discussing these key scenes, as well as annotations (can be deleted) on the key shots. This is ideal for students to use while watching the film, and helps them identify key techniques such as camera distance, angle, lighting, colour etc.

An assessment for each of the MacCaig poems in the Paper 2 - Critical Reading - Scottish Text. Includes a list of which poems feature in SQA past-papers, and P&N Prelims, to help plan your revision. Suitable for National 5 and Higher. Updated with Brooklyn Cop and Hotel Room 12th Floor for the 2019 session. Each of these assessments is stand-alone. They do not include 8 mark questions. I have used these after we have studied each of the 6 poems in order to test understanding, and develop analysis skills. Excellent to show progression and keep a focus, especially for those students that need regular feedback to keep motivated!

Part of a series of resources available on Hitchcock’s Psycho. This ‘Deconstruction’ worksheet can be used by students to make notes on a key scene of the Godfather. Includes stills from the film. The ‘Teaching Sides’ include stills from the film to be used for educational purposes when discussing these key scenes, as well as annotations (can be deleted) on the key shots. This is ideal for students to use while watching the film, and helps them identify key techniques such as camera distance, angle, lighting, colour etc.

A selection of resources designed to teach or revise James Robertson’s The Testament of Gideon Mack. Aimed at those studying for National 5, these resources apply to both the Critical Reading and Critical Essay sections of the exam papers. Includes comprehensive teaching slides, attractively designed to cover all aspects of the text. It includes a wide range of different tasks which can be completed as you explore this interesting (and controversial!) text about religion, childhood, death and the devil! Includes some annotations, view these to see how to use the resource on a digital whiteboard, or clear these off when teaching. (Last updated Aug 2019)

A selection of resources designed to teach or revise James Robertson’s The Testament of Gideon Mack. Aimed at those studying for National 5, these resources apply to both the Critical Reading and Critical Essay sections of the exam papers. Includes comprehensive teaching slides, attractively designed to cover all aspects of the text. It includes a wide range of different tasks which can be completed as you explore this interesting (and controversial!) text about religion, childhood, death and the devil! Includes some annotations, view these to see how to use the resource on a digital whiteboard, or clear these off when teaching. Kahoot (freely) available here: https://create.kahoot.it/share/the-testament-of-gideon-mack-prologue-to-chapter-4/6d2d6da9-41fd-4117-afdc-23bc6be8b85b (Last updated Aug 2019)

A selection of resources designed to teach or revise Iain Crichton Smith’s short story ‘The Telegram’. Aimed at those studying for either National 5, or Higher level, these resources apply to both the Critical Reading and Critical Essay sections of the exam papers. Includes comprehensive teaching slides, attractively designed to cover all aspects of the text. A separate work booklet provides students with tasks that can be undertaken independently or as a whole class process. Includes an annotated versions of the text in the slides - clear these off if you wish to use the slides yourself!

A selection of resources designed to teach or revise Iain Crichton Smith’s short story ‘Home’. Includes: Teaching Slides Printable Workbook Aimed at those studying for either National 5, or Higher level, these resources apply to both the Critical Reading (Scottish Text) and Critical Essay sections of the exam papers. Includes comprehensive teaching slides, attractively designed to cover all aspects of the text. A work booklet provides students with tasks that can be undertaken independently or as a whole class process. Includes an annotated versions of the text in the slides - clear these off if you wish to use the slides yourself! (Updated Nov 2021 with corrections.)

A selection of resources designed to teach or revise Iain Crichton Smith’s short story ‘The Red Door’. Includes: Teaching Slides Printable Workbook 2022 SQA Extract Practice Papers (x4) Aimed at those studying for either National 5, or Higher level, these resources apply to both the Critical Reading (Scottish Text) and Critical Essay sections of the exam papers. Includes comprehensive teaching slides, attractively designed to cover all aspects of the text. A work booklet provides students with tasks that can be undertaken independently or as a whole class process. Includes an annotated versions of the text in the slides - clear these off if you wish to use the slides yourself!