Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Unseen Poetry is ideal for teaching approaches to the unseen poetry question on the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Literature exam. The resource is made up of a fully editable 54 slide PowerPoint and 4 worksheets. Contents include: -Example exam questions with example poems -A mnemonic designed to give students a structured approach to answering the unseen poetry part of the exam -A guide to writing about unseen poetry using the example prompts and exemplar responses How to write about an unseen poem’s content, imagery, poetic techniques, structure, mood and theme How to write a personal response How to compare one unseen poem with another unseen poem Exemplar model answer

This teaching resource focuses on how the use of conjunctions can improve sentences and develop writing skills. The resource includes the following tasks and activities: What is a conjunction? A definition and examples Spotting conjunctions in a sentence Using conjunctions to improve sentences Consolidation activity Interactive game link

‘Of and Off’ is a 10 slide PowerPoint presentation with an accompanying worksheet which focuses on spelling skills, grammar and homophones. The resource explains the difference between ‘of’ and ‘off’ and provides activities to help pupils understand how to use the words in the correct context

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier is a 28 lesson 109 slide fully editable PowerPoint teaching resources for KS5 A/AS Level English. This resource takes students through the entire novel with a focus on character. Chapter by chapter, the resource deals with the main three characters: The Narrator (the second Mrs de Winter); the enigmatic Maxim de Winter and Mrs Danvers. There are ten lessons per character with integrated questions and talking points, designed to stimulate independent thinking for examination and to encourage critical thinking skills. The resource explores the AQA Assessment Objectives, using questions and prompts to engage the learner and facilitate quality answers. For a preview of the first 9 slides of the complete 109 slide PowerPoint teaching resource, please click on the image preview.

Holes – Sam, Kate and Zero (PowerPoint, lesson plans & worksheets) This Holes KS3 English teaching resource explores the characters of Sam, Kate and Zero. It includes a 22-slide editable PowerPoint, 3 detailed lesson plans, a teaching overview and 3 worksheets. Teaching objectives: To develop knowledge and understanding of racial segregation in nineteenth century America To learn how Sachar presents the relationship between Sam and Kate to the reader To learn how Sachar uses description, dialogue and action to convey the character of Zero You can preview the first few slides of Holes – Sam, Kate and Zero by clicking on the preview image.

This unit of work is designed to help pupils with the Unseen Poetry section of the AQA GCSE Exam at KS4/GCSE. AQA Unseen Poetry includes a 43 slide PowerPoint and 8 pages of worksheets. The resource is ideal for studying and teaching approaches to the unseen poetry question on the AQA GCSE English Literature exam. The resources can be tweaked, changed and edited to suit your teaching needs and could be incorporated into a wider scheme of work on poetry and/or examination preparation. The resource covers: -An example question with poem -A HIT POEM mnemonic. Designed to give students a structured approach to answering the unseen poetry question -A guide to writing about unseen poetry using the example question and exemplar responses How to write about content, context, imagery, poetic techniques, structure, mood and theme How to write a personal response Model answer 43 slide PPT 8 worksheets

Skellig Teaching Resources (204 slide editable PowerPoint, 23 individual lesson plans, a scheme of work overview and 11 accompanying worksheets) Skellig is an extensive teaching resource which includes a range of classroom activities for pupils of all abilities. Contents include: research tasks - William Blake and Angels predictions about the text using the cover, author and blurb analysis of Michael, Mina and Skellig exploration of themes developing awareness of novel features – hooks, tension, setting using P.E.E. Almond’s message cloze and sequencing activities analysis of David Almond’s use of language in key scenes hot seating empathy question preparation - Diary writing Links to a range of Skellig games, websites and more Exploring the use of pathetic fallacy

1st Date - She and 1st Date – He by Wendy Cope 35 slide editable PowerPoint presentation 5 worksheets Our 1st Date - She and 1st Date – He teaching resource explores the Wendy Cope poem – as featured in the Edexcel Poetry Anthology (Relationships) - in detail. It includes the following activities: - Reading and understanding the poem - Exploring imagery - Discuss form and structure - Exploring language - How to write about poetry using P.E.T.E.R. - Links to additional notes and a digital copy of the anthology

My Father Would Not Show Us by Ingrid de Kok teaching resource Includes a 38 slide fully editable PowerPoint presentation and 5 worksheets and the following activities: - Guided Reading and understanding the poem - Exploring the imagery used by Ingrid de Kok - Discussion of form and structure - Analysing language and poetic techniques - Learning how to write about the poem using P.E.T.E.R. - Links to additional notes, a copy of the poem and a copy of the anthology

Macbeth – Act Two (27 slide PowerPoint and 6 worksheets) This Macbeth – Act Two teaching resource explores Act Two of the play. It covers plot, characters, language and themes. There is a focus on Macbeth’s soliloquy in Act 2, Scene 1; the use of dramatic irony and the creation of tension and the relationships between Macbeth and Baquo and Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. You can preview the first few slides of ‘Macbeth – Act Two by clicking on the preview images above.

This Romeo and Juliet teaching unit can be used at either upper KS3 or KS4 and includes a huge no prep 230 slide PowerPoint presentation, 49 worksheets and a 32 lesson plans. Romeo and Juliet covers the following: Shakespeare and the Elizabethan theatre activities to develop knowledge of the plot analysis of the characters of Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, Tybalt, Friar Lawrence, Capulet and the Nurse exploration of the themes love, hate and fate analysis of Shakespeare’s language the use of tension and suspense hot-seating and empathy writing activities sequencing activities Preview the opening slides of 'Romeo and Juliet - Act Five’ by clicking on the preview images.

AQA 9-1 GCSE Unseen Poetry is ideal for teaching approaches to the unseen poetry question on the AQA 9-1 GCSE English Literature exam. 60 slide PowerPoint and 8 worksheets. Contents include: -Example questions with example poems -A mnemonic designed to provide a structured approach to answering the questions -A guide to writing about unseen poetry using the exemplar responses How to write about content, imagery, poetic techniques, structure, mood and theme How to write a personal response How to compare one poem with another Exemplar model answer

This teaching resource for An Inspector Calls contains a 177 slide PowerPoint presentation and 28 worksheets. Lessons are structured using the four-part format: starter , introduction, development and plenary. All slides can be tweaked, personalised and differentiated to enable you to make the resource fit your teaching needs exactly. An Inspector Calls includes a wide range of activities for pupils of all abilities: * a brief biography of Priestley and the context the play * activities to develop knowledge of the plot * analysis of the characters of Arthur, Sybil, Sheila, Gerald, Eric, and Inspector Goole * exploration of the key themes (socialism, capitalism, social responsibility) * teaching the use of P.E.T.E.R. to write about An Inspector Calls * Priestley’s political message * analysis of Priestley’s language in key scenes * Priestley’s creation of tension and suspense * hot seating tasks * empathy question preparation - Diary and letter writing * video links to help the teaching and learning of key scenes

Writing for Impact is a 79-slide PowerPoint based unit of work (with seven worksheets) which contains step by step lessons explicitly designed to teach the key skills of writing for impact as outlined in the KS4 / GCSE (9-1) English specification. The resource contains seven lessons, each structured using the 4 part lesson format (starter activity, introduction, development and plenary) all of which can be modified, personalised and differentiated to suit your teaching needs. GCSE (9-1) English Teaching Resources: Writing for Impact is a detailed and extensive resource with lessons covering a range of activities: What is ‘writing for impact’? Exploring purpose and form. How audience affects language and content in a piece of writing. Planning, structuring and organising writing. Using fact and opinion, emotive language and flattery when writing for impact. Developing use of rhetorical techniques (alliteration, rhetorical questions, rule of 3, etc). Tips for exam success.

GCSE Writing to Persuade (91-slide PowerPoint and 8 worksheets) GCSE Writing to Persuade contains a series of lessons designed to help students learn how to write a piece of effective persuasive writing. The resource includes a variety of activities suitable for 9-1 GCSE students of all abilities. ‘Writing to Persuade’ contents include Defining writing to persuade Understanding the form and purpose of a text How audience affects the composition of a text How to plan, structure and organise a piece of persuasive writing How to use fact and opinion, emotive language and flattery to persuade Developing understanding of rhetorical techniques (rhetorical questions, the rule of 3, etc) How to produce a piece of persuasive writing under exam conditions

KS2/3 PERSUASIVE WRITING (73-slide PowerPoint and 6 worksheets) Upper KS2/Lower KS3 English This ‘Persuasive Writing’ teaching resource is made up of an editable PowerPoint presentation and six worksheets. The PowerPoint contains a series of progressive lessons designed to teach pupils how to produce a piece of effective persuasive writing. The resource includes a variety of activities suitable for upper KS2 / lower KS3 pupils - take a look at the preview images and description for more information. ‘Persuasive Writing’ is a detailed and ready-to-teach resource which covers the following: What is persuasive writing? Discussing the purpose and form of a text How audience affects a piece of writing How to plan, structure and organise a piece of persuasive writing How to use fact and opinion, emotive language and flattery to persuade the reader Developing understanding of rhetorical techniques How to write an extended response to a persuasive writing task

Using the Apostrophe is a 10 slide PowerPoint presentation (with 2 accompanying worksheets) focusing on punctuation skills. It explains how to use the apostrophe for omission or to show possession. Perfect for KS2 or lower KS3. Contents include: Apostrophe for possession - definitions and examples. Apostrophe for omission - definitions and examples. Assessment task (with peer assessment opportunities)

Free Teaching Resources: The Letter ‘o’. - 18 slide PowerPoint - 1 accompanying worksheet In this teaching resource children develop their familiarity with and knowledge of the letter ‘o’. Download this resource free of charge

A Frosty Night by Robert Graves is a detailed teaching resource which consists of a 39 slide PowerPoint presentation and 10 worksheets. A Frosty Night includes activities for all abilities: 1. A brief biography of Graves with video. 2. Analysis of the poem, discussion of ideas and consolidation of understanding. 3. Structure & imagery- Discuss how Graves uses structure and explore the imagery of the poem. 4. Style and form - Analysis of style and form and the use of poetic techniques in A Frosty Night. 5. Language - this lesson explores word choices and how to write about language in Graves's poem. 6. Themes of A Frosty Night explored, consolidation of meaning and purpose. 7. Links - Where to find extra information about Robert Graves to aid additional lessons.

Presentational Devices is a free PowerPoint lesson designed to help pupils learn how presentational devices are used by writers to influence the reader. The lesson includes: • An introduction with examples of presentational devices. • A writing activity to help develop knowledge of presentational devices. • A consolidation plenary to reinforce understanding of presentational devices. • Bold clear fonts, clear language and bright use of colour and imagery