Unit of work for the novel “Once” by Morris Gleitzman. Due to the nature of the book and the short chapters the unit is designed for the chapters to be read in class. There are guides for each chapter to help the pupils focus on what is happening. Each Powerpoint focuses on a different chapter and task. Tasks include: Storyboarding Understanding and Inference Questions Studying character Studying theme Descriptive Writing Creating tension There are also resources on pupils doing a group task on the chapters and resources to help write a critical essay on the main character, Felix.

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the National Five Scottish Text. These resources focus on the poem Visiting Hour. It includes a copy of the poem Resources included: PPT to take them through annotation Annotated poem Revision Tasks Scottish Text Practice including PPT MS for peer/self-assessment

Passage and questions based on an article on the rise of driverless cars and reflection on the joy of driving. Pupils can practice IYOW, Analysis and Evaluation questions. The marks are out of 30. Resources include: • Passage and questions • Marking Scheme • Marking Scheme on PPT for peer/self assessment

Stand alone lesson to let pupils develop their poetry analysis skills. Resources include: - Group Discussion Cards - PPT to explore poem - Homework to develop their skills further

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the National Five Scottish Text. These resources focus on the poem Hotel Room, 12th Floor. It includes a copy of the poem Resources included: PPT to take them through annotation Annotated poem Revision Tasks Scottish Text Practice including PPT MS for peer/self-assessment

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the National Five Scottish Text. These resources focus on the poem Brooklyn Cop. It includes a copy of the poem Resources included: PPT to take them through annotation Annotated poem Revision Tasks Scottish Text Practice including PPT MS for peer/self-assessment

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the Higher Scottish Text. These resources focus on the poem In Mrs Tilscher’s Class. It includes a copy of the poem Resources included: PPT to take them through annotation Annotated poem Revision Tasks Scottish Text Practice including PPT MS for peer/self-assessment

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the National Five Scottish Text. These resources focus on the poem Winter by Edwin Morgan. It includes a copy of the poem Resources included: PPT to take them through annotation Annotated poem Revision Tasks Scottish Text Practice including PPT MS for peer/self-assessment

Resources to enable pupils to analyse, annotate and write essays on the poem Shooting Stars for Carol Anne Duffy. Resources are tailored for Nat5/Higher class but could be adapted for other curriculum. Rescources include - Annotation PPT - Sample Essay and Plans - Breakdown of analysing quotes

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the National Five Scottish Text. These resources focus on the poem Basking Shark. It includes a copy of the poem Resources included: PPT to take them through annotation Annotated poem Revision Tasks Scottish Text Practice including PPT MS for peer/self-assessment

Resources include: - Background and introduction to the text - Analysis of Quotes - Critical Essay Skills - Revision Materials

Resources designed to introduce Higher pupils to the key Reading of UAE skills. The resources are based on the writing of Caitlin Moran. Resources include: Reading The Passage and identifying techniques Understanding Skills - with understanding skills booklet Analysis Skills - with analysis skills booklet Final Question Practice RUAE skills poster

Unit of Work based on The Enemy by Charlie Higson. Unit leads up to a critical essay on the novel. Pupils do a variety of activites including: - Inference Skills - Individual and Paired Reading - Creative Writing - Writing a Letter - Storyboards and Timelines - Group Talks

Selection of resources to help pupils write a persuasive essay. Tailored to the National 5 Folio but could be adapted.

Resources include: - Spirtual Damage Text - PPT on inital reading of the text - Reading for UAE skills walkthrough looking at analysis skills - Key Quotes and Essay Plans

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the Higher Scottish Text. These resources focus on the poem The Way My Mother Speaks. It includes a copy of the poem Resources included: PPT to take them through annotation Annotated poem Revision Tasks Scottish Text Practice including PPT MS for peer/self-assessment

Worksheet for pupils to design their own character based on the characters from the film "Inside Out". Useful for pupils to think about their emotions and how emotions can be viewed.

A unit to help pupil develop personal writing skills based on The Scottish Book Trust Days Like This project - encouraging people to write about a significant day in their life. Includes the poem Days by Brian Moses, the prose text The Day the World Failed to End by Mark Palmer and advice from Irvine Welsh.

Worksheet that will let pupils demonstrate their knowledge on a character in a novel or short story. Pupils: - Draw a picture - Identify character type - Identify words to describe them - List things they say and do - List key events