A straightforward resource for comparing poems. The student lists one poem in the left-side column and the other in the right, then compares. This resource includes poetry terminology in the central column and has been used in classrooms in 2016. If studying AQA or Edexcel this resource can be linked to other resources as listed.

I've used this resource in class recently with Year 9's who are studying MacBeth and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll. The resource applies to any KS4 Year Group. I've found that by delivering the classes, then relating individual classes to this workbook, it has provided them with an opportunity to 'draft' their exam-style responses, whilst drilling down to the types of response required to hit high-level GCSE. I am becoming more aware, as a teacher working between two outstanding schools, that the level of resource, matched to superb teaching, can help raise the aspirations of the students in a quite straightforward manner, i.e. pitching high from the start and working hard to maintain this level of dedication to task (for student and teacher) - Note: this is but a personal view, though the students I am working with are both responding and flying. This resource contains whole exam content (Edexcel) and can be printed as a double-sided A4 booklet of 22-pages, or in individual sections, i.e. per Play, Book or Poem. The resource combines student tasks + key information relating to the texts (Macbeth/An Inspector Calls/Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde/Poetry) + technical information relating to the Edexcel Indicative Content and Descriptors. The resource was designed in line with the Edexcel sample assessment materials (First Certification from June 2017). It comprises: COMPONENT 1/SECTION A Shakespeare Part A and B – Extract/Whole 1 hour 45 minutes 80 Marks MACBETH (Control and Conflict) SECTION B Post 1914 Play or Novel Essay question from quote AN INSPECTOR CALLS (Experiential Learning and Exploitation) COMPONENT 2/SECTION A 19th Century Novel Part 1 and Part 2 – Extract/Whole 2 hours 15 minutes 80 Marks THE STRANGE CASE OF DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE (Atmosphere and Settings) SECTION B Poetry since 1789 Part 1 – Named poem/Poem of choice Part 2 – Two unseen poems POETRY (Tension and Character Presentation) Ideas, Context, Language, Form and Structure Catrin by Gillian Clarke is used in this resource with option boxes for the additional + UNSEEN POETRY This resource fluidly combines the technical information with guidance tools and student tasks so, in theory, a student can: - Work through the entire content of all parts of a trial exam in a single day/week - Understand the Indicative Content suggestions and gain insight into Exemplar Responses - Gain insight into the Descriptor-language and comprehend the level of dedication to achieve a high grade

A resource looking at the ‘whole picture’ surrounding MacBeth including it’s Holinshed Chronicle influence; the true to life King MacBeth; the Jacobean Period and King James; Religious Belief of the era; burning of 6,000 witches; Middle Age illiteracy and Macbeth’s seemingly ‘genuine’ initial want to simply celebrate his achievements, until Lady MacBeth’s manipulative ways take control. With focus on the so important (turning point) Act I Scene 7. An eight-page resource with space for student notes and trial-exam attempts. Can link to either AQA or Edexcel.

Poster used when mentoring/working with unemployed adults who attended Gateshead College over a four-week period. They all had strengths but many had accumulated so many layers of loss of self-belief and severe barriers to learning. This poster, together with a wide-range of 'business' resources, was designed as a motivation tool, in order to explore the 'superbness' in each individual. This type of positive affirmation tool, together with some emotionally-intelligent response to viewing their situation through fresh eyes, really did assist their journey. Why shouldn't we celebrate our superbness, in a reality picture where, quite often, it is only our faults and weaknesses that are examined? If others will not, then celebrate it yourself! Or email me at eyeofthefly@hotmail.com and I'll tell you myself.

A 13-page resource. Provides - Background notes on Charles Dickens The origins of A Christmas Carol including: “Dickens dwelt on the terrible sights he had seen among the juvenile population in London's jails and doss-houses and stressed the desperate need for educating the poor. This occasion seems to have put into his mind the idea for a [Christmas Eve tale] which should help to open the hearts of the prosperous and powerful towards the poor and powerless but which should also bring centrally into play the theme of memory that, as we have seen, was always so strongly associated with Christmas for him.” Includes reading and writing exercises and full book analysis with lined tables for student notes throughout.

A read and respond resource. Whole Book Summary in a single-page. Student chooses eight items to banish from the current system/reality then narrow down to two and describe in a table the full reasons to support their choices. Then: Fourteen items to take to new planet. Then: A4 page response relating to the student thoughts on ‘whole’ book summary.

Used in June 2016 with Year 8's. Three media extracts. Students identify six key facts from each, then write a 50+ word summary of the article. Worked well in line with discussion relating to sentence-structure and connectives and by media article number three the students ability had vastly improved.

An 8-page resource where the student explores the realities of constructing a basic descriptive written piece, examining the first and third-person perspectives. The resource combines these, with the student completing, throughout 1-2 lessons, a first draft from both literary viewpoints, whilst providing valuable insight into their own lives in a piece entitled: Where I Live. The resource provides Basic, Intermediate and High-Level response to descriptive writing and can be used alongside PP entitled 'Insight' by the same author.

An interesting resource describing in a chart across two pages how the concepts within the play developed, seemingly from a true story. Masuccio Salernitano Luigi da Porto Matteo Bandello Arthur Brooke

A six-page resource used with Year 8's, 9's and 10's exploring questions the students discuss and then research in response to. Can be used alongside the Timeline resource by the same author.

Single sheet showing scene settings (can use SSSSS to reaffirm/recap on alliteration).

Identify sentence types then complete the table by creating three of your own of each type.

A pack containing combined resources to create a complete study-aid for students which includes: New Word Chart / Quotation Booklet / Timeline / Visual-Mapping / Internet-Research Booklet Can be used effectively alongside any Novel or a Play.

A six page resource. Students identify parts of language and features of language and then incorporate examples into their own sentences. Ideal for use alongside a play, novel or a poem to unpick the structure.

A seven-page resource containing media article with photographs relating to the human study and occupation of the Mars planet. The resource asks the student to read and respond to the information, creating four sentences, two paragraphs and a (thoughtful) conclusion from their own perspective. Used with KS3 and 4 with strong results. Links to additional resource by the same author, i.e. several other resources linking to read and respond.

A six-page resource containing word definitions and research prompts. This resource asks the student to define Utopia and Dystopia in their own words and then research and complete their own descriptive piece of writing, as an introduction to their own novel.

The majority of resources by this Author are created to allow for minimum ink-usage and efficient printing, providing the school and teacher with effective solutions that meet budget, time and student needs. THIS RESOURCE Students discuss: “Its population has spiked dramatically following the crisis in Syria, alongside the rise of Islamic State which has seen a mass exodus from those hoping to escape violence and begin a new life.” Students research and respond in this six-page (3-sides double-print) resource: - A paragraph (overview of their personal thoughts) - An argument in favour of the migrants - An argument in favour of the authorities or government - A concluding or summarising paragraph

A single sheet resource (can print as one sheet or double-sided to include name). Used in one to one sessions with students who are challenged with writing; or can be used within a whole class. Broken down as: - Writing single letters - Writing sentences based on the prompt: 'Ten Things That Make Me Say Wow' - Writing a paragraph based on 'My Favourite Day'

List of the characters from Macbeth, separating into Scotland, England, Supernatural, Others.

A single page resource with general description of metonymy (me-tony-my) and its uses.