Spellings - Year 5 and Year 6 uses words from the statutory National Curriculum spellings for Year 5 and Year 6 as assessed in the KS2 SATs. The resource includes a fully editable 134 slide PowerPoint presentation and 23 worksheets. The teaching resource contains 10 sets of spellings. Every set uses the words from the Year 5 and Year 6 National Curriculum and each word is given within a sentence to enable children to contextualise each one. Click on the image for a preview.

War Photographer is made up of an editable 32 slide PowerPoint presentation and 4 worksheets. It contains a number of teaching activities designed to help students understand the poem. CONTENTS: Contextual information about Carol Ann Duffy Analysis of War Photographer and tasks to consolidate understanding Structure – exploring how Duffy uses structure and form in the poem Imagery – a study of the imagery used in War Photographer Poetic Techniques – how Duffy uses poetic techniques for effect Language - tasks which explore Duffy’s use of language Themes - key themes examined Links to external notes and additional teaching resources To preview War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy please click on the PowerPoint images opposite.

This Storm on the Island teaching resource includes a range lesson activities including: A brief biography of Heaney which includes a video. The context of the poem examined - The Troubles in Northern Ireland and Stormont Analysis of the poem including a video reading, discussion of ideas and consolidation of understanding. Studying the poem’s structure and imagery. Analysing the poet’s use of language including poetic techniques Themes of Storm on the Island explored and links to additional exteral resources

Kamikaze is a 38 slide PowerPoint presentation with 4 accompanying worksheets. It has produced for the 9-1 GCSE English anthology and contains a variety of teaching activities. Contents include: Analysis of Kamikaze and tasks to consolidate understanding Exploring how Garland uses structure and form Analysis of the imagery used in the poem How Garland uses poetic techniques for effect Language tasks Themes examined

Poppies has been made for the 9-1 GCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology and contains a mix of teaching ideas and activities. The PowerPoint and worksheets cover: An introduction to the poem Analysis with links to a video reading of the poem and tasks to consolidate understanding Exploring how Weir uses structure and form Study of the imagery used in the poem How Weir uses poetic techniques for effect The key themes examined A video reading of the poem and further links to Jane Weir and her poetry

Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Paper 1 and Paper 2 Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Paper 1 and Paper 2 (450 slide editable PowerPoint with 65 worksheets) helps you to prepare students for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English exam. The teaching resource covers: Example Paper 1 and Paper 2 examination papers with example questions A ‘how-to guide’ which takes students through every question on Paper One and Paper Two. Each question is broken down and the resource explains how best to approach each one. Model mark schemes to allow students to see how exam papers are assessed by the examiner

Creating a Spring Haiku includes a range of activities for students of all abilities. Contents include: What is a haiku? Exploring and discussing haiku Create a class haiku Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism Writing an individual haiku Drafting - how and why Writing assessment opportunity

This resource has been created for the 9-1 GCSE English Literature Poetry anthology and contains a variety of lessons and activities. Contents include: - Analysis of 'the poem 'Tissue' and activities to consolidate understanding - Exploring how Dharker uses structure and form in Tissue - Studying the imagery of the poem - How Dharker uses poetic techniques in Tissue - Language tasks which explore the poem in depth and detail - Significant themes examined

This resource for teaching Exposure by Wilfred Owen covers the following: A brief biography of Owen The poem’s context - World War One, trench warfare - video clips included An audio reading of the poem by Kenneth Branagh A copy of Exposure for annotation Consolidation activities Analysis of language and imagery Structure and poetic techniques How to write about the poem effectively Owen’s message and the poem’s purpose

The Charge of the Light Brigade (Alfred Lord Tennyson) teaching resource is a GCSE English (9-1) 46 slide PowerPoint analysis of the poem The Charge of the Light Brigade with 5 accompanying worksheets. The Charge of the Light Brigade resource includes: A brief biography of Tennyson The context of the poem Discussion of how Tennyson employs structure and analysis of imagery in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Analysis of style and form and poetic devices in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Exploration of language Themes explored plus consolidation of meaning and purpose. Links - Where to find further information and analysis about the poet, the battle and film clips from the movie.

Extract from The Prelude: Stealing a Boat by William Wordsworth has been made for the AQA 9-1 GCSE English Literature exam and contains a range of teaching activities. CONTENTS: - A brief introduction to William Wordsworth - A copy of the poem and tasks to consolidate understanding - Structure – analysing how Wordsworth uses structure in the poem - Imagery - Wordsworth’s use of imagery - Poetic Techniques - Language – activities that examine Wordsworth’s language choice - Themes - key themes of Stealing a Boat explored with notes - Video – a reading of the poem and discussion

Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a 35 slide PowerPoint presentation with 5 worksheets. This resource contains an assortment of teaching ideas and activities. The PowerPoint and worksheets cover: - An introduction to Shelley - A copy of the poem and tasks to consolidate understanding - Exploring how Shelley uses structure and form for effect - Study of the imagery used in Ozymandias - How and why Shelley uses poetic techniques in Ozymandias - Language analysis - The main themes of Ozymandias examined with notes - Video – an animated reading of the poem.

A 47 slide PowerPoint analysis of the poem My Last Duchess (Robert Browning) for KS4/GCSE with 7 worksheets. Contents include: A brief biography of Robert Browning. Analysing how Browning uses structure and imagery. Analysis of style and form and the use of poetic techniques. Exploration of language Themes discussed Links - Where to find further information about Robert Browning

Romeo and Juliet - Act Five This Romeo and Juliet teaching resource explores Act Five in detail. It covers the changing character of Romeo, the use of language in the final act and the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. The resource includes a 19-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 3 accompanying worksheets and can be used at either KS3 or KS4. Preview the opening slides of 'Romeo and Juliet - Act Five’ by clicking on the preview images.

Macbeth – Act One (48 slide PowerPoint and 4 worksheets) This Macbeth – Act One teaching resource explores Act One of Shakespeare’s Scottish play. It covers plot, characters, language and themes with a focus on Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and Banquo. The resource includes a comprehensive 48-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 4 accompanying worksheets. It can be used at either upper KS3 or KS4. You can preview the first few slides of ‘Macbeth – Act One’ by clicking on the preview images.

An Introduction to 9-1 AQA GCSE English Language is an editable PowerPoint presentation which explains how the 9-1 GCSE AQA English Language course works. It includes a breakdown of the exam papers and the skills students need to do well. Useful at the start of Year 10 when outlining the demands of 9-1 GCSE English to students. Click on the image to preview the first nine slide of the resource.

Romeo and Juliet - The Prologue and Act One This Romeo and Juliet teaching resource explores The Prologue and Act One. It explores plot, characters, language and themes with focus on Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt and The Prince. The resource includes a comprehensive 92-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 18 accompanying worksheets. It can be used at either KS3 or KS4. You can preview the opening slides of 'Romeo and Juliet - The Prologue and Act One’ by clicking on the preview images.

Romeo and Juliet - Act Two This Romeo and Juliet teaching resource explores Act Two in detail. It covers the balcony scene, Friar Lawrence, the Nurse and the marriage of Romeo and Juliet. The resource includes a comprehensive 41-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 7 accompanying worksheets and can be used at either KS3 or KS4. You can preview the opening slides of 'Romeo and Juliet - Act Two’ by clicking on the preview images.

Writing to Describe is a 42 slide PowerPoint presentation with a 15 page booklet of worksheets. The PowerPoint contains stage by stage lessons specifically designed to teach descriptive writing. The resource contains a number of activities which can be tweaked, personalised and differentiated to suit your teaching needs. Descriptive Writing uses colour and imagery to create a vibrant and stimulating learning experience and is a comprehensive and detailed resource. The lessons include a range of activities for pupils of all abilities and cover: The key features of descriptive writing Using adjectives effectively to create descriptive imagery How to use powerful verb in descriptive writing Planning, structuring and organising writing Using similes to bring writing to life on the page Developing a wider vocabulary How to draft and redraft effectively