A series of 7 homework tasks incorporating spelling and vocabulary based on the novel Oliver Twist. These homework sheets cover the entire novel and could be used weekly or bi-weekly as homework or classwork activity. They would work well for K.S.3 or those with spelling or literacy issues at K.S.4. They include key works which are lifted or inspired by the novel and follow a roughly chronological time-line of the novel. Not only do they focus on spelling and vocabulary but each sheet includes a writing task which expands students use of vocabulary in context. How I used them: As part of high performing class of Year 7 homework during a term of study of Oliver Twist. I used them bi-weekly as a stretch and challenge task to extend basic spelling homeworks. I set the homework task, took the homework sheet in after a week and the same week traditionally tested the students retention of the spelling/vocabulary included on the sheet.

Designed to get students revising aspect of the novella ‘Of Mice and Men’ in timed conditions, this PowerPoint resource contains 26 slides to keep students motivated. Students do need a whole view of the novella to complete these tasks and this would work best as exam or assessment preparation/revision. There are enough tasks included on the slides to cover a whole lesson at a fast pace (potentially more) and requires minimal ‘teacher talk’. This resource would also work well as a cover lesson to keep students engaged and active.

These spelling homework lists and worksheets are based on Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist. Originally created to support Year 7 Mastery lessons, they would be useful for KS3 or 4 as a weekly or, as I used them, bi-weekly homework. How I used it: The students would complete the sheet for homework, hand the completed sheet in the following week, then be tested traditionally in class time to assess whether they retained the spelling.

Primarily designed for Year 8 imaginative writing around a Gothic theme. Could easily be used for K.S.3 or 4 as intervention for students who need to focus more on vocabulary selection or who need to be more objective about language effects.

I made this as a companion to Edexcel Anthology - Conflict poetry section. However, it is quite universal and could work with any seen poetry. This can be used as a homework or revision tool in and outside of class.

A student facing activity sheet with supporting resources designed for close character analysis of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in Chapter 10 of The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle. Could be used for KS3 or KS4. Would work well as a cover lesson. Could be used as an unseen extract lesson, too.

A succinct overview sheet to record key information in response to Thomas Hardy’s poem, The Man He Killed. Designed as a summative activity to be completed after a close reading and analysis of the poem. This worksheet can also be used in class, as part of a review, as a revision activity or for homework.

An A4 overview of Queer Theory with some suggested questions to ask when attempting to apply this theory to textual analysis. As part of a series introducing Critical Theory, this resource was designed for years 12 and 13 English Literature students but could be used for other curriculum areas such as Media and Film, Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy amongst others.

A resource which aims to revise a variety of persuasive techniques. It uses modeling and the student’s own analysis to embed the techniques into their practice. Can be used as a teacher led series of tasks for KS3, more independently for lower KS4 in class, and as a revision activity, intervention or homework for upper KS4.

This is a workbook designed for independent work and based on short and longer answers based on the novel Great Expectations. I made this to support independent revision for Edexcel GCSE Literature Paper 2 Section A. N.B. Students self/peer assessed completed work in class using the generic descriptors from the exam board marking criteria for the unit.

Designed for students following the Edexcel GCSE Language specification (Paper 1). A selection of six reading practice questions from 19th century literature, extracts provided, and 6 corresponding imaginative writing tasks. Assessment can be self, peer or teacher led using Edexcel Language Paper 1 General marking descriptors (ref. final 2 pages). Could be used as a stand-alone revision booklet, for intervention classes, for homework, as cover or to support students who are excluded or on a reduced timetable.

A range of tasks, questions and revision activities of varying lengths. Originally designed as a homework booklet to promote independent revision, this workbook is quite comprehensive and can be used with the appropriate exam board marking criteria or self/peer assessed informally in class where feedback and interpretations can be discussed.