Unit of work for the novel Tribes by Catherine MacPhail. The unit uses class, pair and individual reading to explore the novel and has a range of activities to explore character and theme. There are revision resources as well and listening and Reading for UAE practices. There are also resources to help pupils write a critical essay.

Resources to help pupils understand and analyse the story ‘Superman and Paula Brown’s Snowsuit’ by Slyvia Plath. There are resources that can be tailored to Higher or National 5 courses. These resources will allow young people to examine: Character Turning Point Setting Themes Symbolism and prepare for a Critical Essay

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the National Five Scottish Text. These resources focus on the short story Dear Santa. It includes a copy of the short story The PPT and booklet has the following tasks; Summary of the text Study of two characters Exploring Theme Looking At Setting Inference Skills Practice Textual Analysis Finding Links PPT also includes answers for peer/self assessment Unit is designed for who may struggle with elements of the National 5 course and so takes them through the skills step by step.

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the National Five Scottish Text. These resources focus on the short story Hieroglyphics. It includes a copy of the short story The PPT and booklet has the following tasks; Summary of the text Study of two characters Exploring Theme Looking At Setting Inference Skills Practice Textual Analysis Finding Links PPT also includes answers for peer/self assessment Unit is designed for who may struggle with elements of the National 5 course and so takes them through the skills step by step.

These lessons are designed to help pupils to study the short stories of Anne Donovan. (for the National 5 Scottish Text element of the course) These lessons look at: Scots Language and how to use the context to find the meaning Inference Skills with practice worksheets Relationships - and the difficulties faced Setting (poverty and the use of light and dark) Unit is designed for who may struggle with elements of the National 5 course and so takes them through the skills step by step.

These lessons are designed to help pupils to study the short stories of Anne Donovan with a focus on the skills needed for the Scottish Text element of the National 5 course. These lessons look at: In Your Own Word Practice Analysing Language How To Answer Questions and Practice Scottish text questions Final Questions Walkthrough and Practice Key Quotes Unit is designed for who may struggle with elements of the National 5 course and so takes them through the skills step by step.

Passage and questions based on a Guardian article on the conductors in orchestras. Pupils can practice IYOW, Link, Analysis and Evaluation questions. The marks are out of 20. Resources include: • Passage and questions • Marking Scheme • Marking Scheme on PPT for peer/self assessment

Short paragraphs with practice questions mainly focusing on analysis questions. These paragraphs have been taken from a selection of writing by AA Gill. These could be used as homework or as practice work in the classroom. Resources include: • Passage and questions • Marking Scheme • Marking Scheme on PPT for peer/self assessment

Each PPT slide had a short paragraph or passage taken from a range of sources (fiction and non-fiction) Underneath each paragraph is a close reading style question. These are understanding or analysis based tasks looking at things such as word choice and sentence structure. Would be useful for a class working on Close Reading/Reading for UAE. Have been used as lesson starters of an extenstion activity for pupils.

Resources for pupils to study a non-fiction and develop their understanding and analysis skills. This is based on Caitlin Moran's article where she gives advice to her young daughter. The two PPTs are similar but the S2 one is simplified for a younger age group. There is also a worksheet where pupils can write down what advice she gives.

Resources to help pupils study the short story All That Glisters by Anne Donovan. There are various resources that could be used by class and can also be used for homework or extension tasks. Resources include - Inference Task - Assessment Booklet that demonstrates pupils understanding and analysis of the story - Storyboarding Task - Exploring the story

Unit of work looking at the play Slab Boys by John Bryne - leading to pupils being able to answer questions on The Scottish Text. Resources include: - Styles of comedy - Introduction to Text - Analysis of quotes - Links between scenes - Thinking Deeper about the text

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the National Five Scottish Text. These resources focus on the poem Glasgow 5th March 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

Stand alone lesson that allows pupils to explore the themes of the poem Phenomenal Woman. Pupils create a visualiser of the phenomenal woman and look at the main themes of the poem.

These resources are designed to help pupils study and prepare for the Higher Scottish Text. These resources focus on the poem War Photographer. 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

This resource has six challenges that can be used in a Supertato themed escape room for primary pupils. They have to find six codes to stop Evil Pea from destroying the supermarket. This resource includes a Introductory Slide Session Outline Six Challenge Answer Sheet

Resources that help pupils explore the poem Hero by William Barr Resources include: - Analysing Poetry booklet - Detailed analysis of the poem - Homework Task - Copy of the poem

Resources to help pupils study the play Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. Resources include - Storyboard - Looking at Character - Tracking Theme - Textual Analysis of a key scene

Lesson that let explores different aspects of superheroes (name/costume/power) and then lets pupils design their own superhero.

Listening Activity for Advert "Just Like A Girl" Pupils can answer understanding questions and think about the message of the advert.