A ready-to-use “Whole Class Feedback” worksheet designed to help KS3 pupils improve their metaphor writing. This sheet tackles common misconceptions (e.g., using adjectives instead of nouns), provides clear models, and includes three engaging repair tasks: Task 1: Choose the best noun to form a vivid metaphor Task 2: Transform similes into expanded metaphors Task 3: Select the best metaphor for a theme and explain why Perfect for low–mid ability groups, cover lessons, intervention, and feedback lessons. Clear, accessible layout with pupil-friendly examples. Ideal for Years 7–9. What’s included: ✔ Whole-class feedback explanation ✔ 3 scaffolded repair tasks ✔ Model examples ✔ Colourful, visual layout ✔ Great for literacy, creative writing & descriptive techniques Format: PDF (A4)

This Christmas Drama activity asks pupils to design and advertise their own magical festive product. The worksheet guides them through each step of the creative process, including: Product name Advertising slogan What the product does Who it is for Special features A labelled product design illustration An example is included to model expectations and support pupils with generating detailed, imaginative ideas. This makes the task accessible for lower-ability students while still offering opportunities for more confident pupils to extend their work. This resource is suitable for use in Drama, English, Art/Design crossover lessons, form activities, enrichment sessions, or as a fully independent cover lesson. It works particularly well in the final weeks of term. What’s Included: PDF version of the worksheet (ready to print) Editable PowerPoint (.pptx) version for teachers who want to customise sections or add their own examples Suggested Uses: Christmas Drama lesson Advertising and design task Creative writing Independent cover work Group or individual design projects Recommended Age Range: Upper KS2 and KS3 (ages 9–14)

This resource provides a high-support, structured set of analysis questions for Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen. It is designed for students who need step-by-step guidance when analysing poetry, including those in lower-ability GCSE classes or upper KS3. The worksheet includes: The full poem for annotation Success criteria written in pupil-friendly statements (e.g., “I can explain the effect on the reader”) Highly structured questions on key language techniques: Metaphor Sibilance Plosive sounds Semantic field Irony Oxymoron Each question prompts students to explain: What the technique is Which specific words create it The effect on the reader How it links to conflict, fear, suffering, or war Why the poet uses the technique The resource also includes a clear Key Context section summarising essential WWI information, including trench conditions, gas attacks, propaganda, and the meaning of “Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori.” This context supports students in developing deeper, more accurate explanations. The sheet concludes with a Challenge task on imagery through adjectives, allowing more confident pupils to push their analysis further. This worksheet is suitable for: KS3 poetry units GCSE English Literature support Differentiated tasks Homework Cover lessons Targeted intervention or revision

This structured KS3 reading resource is based on Chapter 6 of Cirque du Freak and uses VIPERS question stems to build comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. Page 1 includes the full text extract from Chapter 6 with a clear layout, making it easy for pupils to annotate as they read. Page 2 contains the full task instructions and five categories of questions (Retrieval, Vocabulary, Inference, Explain, Summarise), each offering a range of difficulty levels. A chilli challenge allows pupils to self-differentiate by choosing both a comfortable question and a more challenging one. The sheet also includes a prediction question to develop forward-thinking and justification skills. CDF Chapter 6 This worksheet can be used for: KS3 English lessons Homework Reading intervention Guided reading Independent cover work Assessing comprehension using VIPERS strategies The questions cover: Retrieval of key events Word meaning (e.g., urge, bummed out, magical, context clues) Inference about characters’ feelings (e.g., Alan, Darren, Tommy) Explanation of tension and techniques used by the writer Summarising key moments Predicting next events based on evidence The resource provides substantial support for emerging or reluctant readers while still offering challenge for more confident pupils.

This resource contains a set of 16 printable Drama prompt cards using the repeated stem “Let’s…”, ideal for movement work, improvisation starters, drama games, or fast-paced warm-ups. Each card provides a simple action that pupils can interpret physically, verbally, or creatively. Prompts include a mix of everyday actions (e.g., “Let’s… bake a cake!”), imaginative tasks (e.g., “Let’s… run from a dinosaur!”), seasonal moments (e.g., “Let’s… build a snowman!”), and expressive physical challenges (e.g., “Let’s… walk a tightrope!”). All cards are clearly presented over two printable A4 pages. Let’s… Drama Cards (2) These cards can be used for: Drama starters and warm-ups Transition tasks Pair or group improvisation Physical theatre activities Pantomime-style actions Cover lessons Quick, engaging tasks for KS2–KS3 You can print, cut out, and laminate the cards for long-term classroom use.

This resource provides a complete KS3 oracy skills package, perfect for English, Drama or Speaking & Listening lessons. Page 1 contains a structured ranking task in which pupils evaluate four core oracy skills — clarity, expression, confidence and eye contact — deciding which are most valuable for effective speaking. They justify their choices twice: once at the start, and again after discussion or practice, encouraging metacognition and growth. A reflection section supports self-assessment of progress and targets for future speaking tasks, such as podcasts. A clear success criteria checklist is also included. Oracy Skills KS3 Page 2 includes a curated selection of tongue-twisters such as Unique New York, The Baker’s Butter Blunder and Bobby Bippy Bought a Bat. These can be used for warm-ups, clarity practice, articulation drills, or confidence-building activities. These are ideal for group work, paired practice or whole-class starters. Oracy Skills KS3 This resource works well for: KS3 English speaking and listening Drama warm-ups Oracy-focused lessons Preparation for podcasts, presentations or debates Starter or plenary activities Cover lessons Form time literacy enrichment

Triangle lesson explaining the different types of triangles. Powerpoint included making use of Curriculum Cymraeg (for those of you in Wales!) to find different types of triangles within the pictures. Also included triangle hunt worksheet for around the classroom/school. Could hunt for triangular windows or the shape of house roofs etc.

A one-page, student-friendly word mat to help pupils improve persuasive and descriptive writing. Includes: 60+ emotive words, grouped into 5 categories (Nature, Culture, Luxury, Adventure, Relaxation) Mix of accessible and ambitious vocabulary Reminder of the Rule of Three punctuation rule at the bottom Clear, printable design for books or classroom display Perfect for: Persuasive writing (e.g. travel brochures, speeches) GCSE English Language Paper 2 Creative and descriptive writing KS3 vocabulary building and scaffolding Format: PDF (printable as A4)

A simple worksheet I gave to my kids to introduce choosing appropriate units of measure. I gave a sheet out between groups of 4 and they had to discuss and decide which unit of measure would be best for each picture. I gave my LA the second sheet and they had to cut out the pictures and stick them into the correct box that they thought they should go in with a TA. They all had to explain why they chose the units they did. I also got them to guess how far it was from Lands End to John O'Groats before showing them on google maps. Had some interesting answers!

Printable A4 calendar for teacher files or desk. Colourful chevron backgrounds and a to do list at the bottom. boxes are off centre for hole punching purposes.

A powerpoint briefly explaining who the Twelve disciples of Jesus were and what their purpose was. I had the children sing along with the song to help them remember their names. Obviously, I had to explain to the children that the song was from a Christian point of view and they did not have to sing it if it made them feel uncomfortable. They all seemed to thoroughly enjoy it though and they remembered all of the names!

3 ability worksheets I used during my Little Wolf unit to do with letter writing. Children must cut out and stick the separate parts of the letter in the correct order. The letters make use of: address, date, greeting, main body of letter, closing and the HA makes use of P.S also.

A one off dance lesson based on all things piratey! Included are the dance cards for the children to choose from. I laminated these and let them choose them from face down. In the form of a ships crew (working together, team work etc.) children to each get into the character of a pirate and make their ship, ship shape! Great fun and works even better if you can find some pirate music! Children can be as creative as they want with these things.

A fact sheet and matching powerpoint showing the different types of African masks and what their purposes and meanings are. Used with my mixed Year 3 & 4 class when desigining their own African masks during our Ghana topic.

3 differentiated worksheets to work on adjectives to describe the Big Bad Wolf. Used as a starter for a 'WANTED&' poster along with the book Little Wolf&';s Big Book of Badness.

A tutorial on when to use a or an including differentiated help sheets and worksheets. Used previously with a year 5 class but recently used with a year 4 class as it now fits with the new GPS curriculum.

A powerpoint tutorial for division with remainders. Children can move the sweets on the board to see what is left (remaining) when whole numbers don’t divide completely. 3 worksheets also included that were suitable for my Year 5 class at the time.

A powerpoint explaining how food chains work! I used this is my mixed Year 3/4 class.

A word mat with a list of words to use instead of said depending on how a character is saying their speech. Broken up into different emotions too. I use this for my Year 5’s. They keep it in their own document wallet on their desk and pull it out when they need to add a bit of variety to their vocabulary in any lesson.

I used this activity for my mixed Year 2/3/4 class and the children (all of year 2 and LA year 3) had to first sort the animals out on a large scale using hoops on the floor (big Venn diagram!). Following that, I blew up the worksheet to A3 size and the children had to cut and stick them in the right places following their practical work. Extensions were to think of any other animals!

Used with my Year 5 class for Around the World Week. Our country was Russia so we had the week to find out as much as we could. We made Fabergé Eggs, looked at the architecture of buildings, how large Russia was compared to other countries and had a go at making our own Matryoshka dolls in Maths using accurate measurements. Attached is an information powerpoint, fact cards, an information passport and a powerpoint on Matryoshka dolls. I got the children to measure their own bases for the dolls so they would fit inside one another.