A 38 slide PowerPoint analysis of the poem Nettles by Vernon Scannell and an accompanying worksheet booklet. Nettles teaching resources include: A brief biography of Vernon Scannell. Make predictions about the poem. Read the poem Nettles, discussion of ideas/first impressions, consolidation of understanding. Structure & language - Discuss the poem’s structure and explore its imagery. Style and form - Analysis of style and form and the use of poetic techniques in Nettles. Language - Exploration of word choices, using P.E.E. to write about language in Nettles. Themes of Nettles explored, consolidation of the poet’s meaning and purpose. Links - Where to find further information about Vernon Scannell author of Nettles.

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.

Word Families is a 10 slide PowerPoint presentation focusing on how many words belong to the same families. This PowerPoint lesson explores how being able to spell one word in a word family can help you spell other words in the same family. THIS RESOURCE IS AVAILABLE AS A FREE DOWNLOAD

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

Personal Pronouns teaches students how to use pronouns accurately in written work. This 9 slide editable PowerPoint resource can be used as a starter activity, incorporated into an existing lesson or developed into a wider unit of work. The resource covers: 1. What are nouns and pronouns? 2. How to use personal pronouns in a sentence. 3. Tasks designed to teach pupils how to use personal pronouns in written work. To find out more, download this resource free of charge.

Functional Skills: Writing teaching resource This teaching resource is made up of a 114 slide PowerPoint based Scheme of Work designed to teach English Functional Skills Writing and 28 worksheets. It includes 8 lessons, each structured using the 4 part lesson plan (starter , introduction, development and plenary) all of which can be edited to suit your teaching needs. It includes: A detailed lesson by lesson unit of work overview How to create a mind map How to construct a formal email How to put together a Functional Skills writing task The importance of writing and modern communication as a key life skill Understanding the importance of audience and purpose when writing Effectively taking messages Effective note taking How to turn notes into prose Using Functional Skills criteria to self and peer assess written work

English Teaching Resources: AQA GCSE English (9-1) Reading Non-fiction Texts (Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives) is a 95 slide editable PowerPoint with 9 worksheets specifically designed to teach reading non-fiction texts in preparation for the AQA GCSE English (9-1) Paper 2 exam - Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives. The lessons contain a range of activities: An Introduction to the AQA GCSE English (9-1) Paper 2 exam - Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives How do audience and purpose affect non-fiction texts? How to follow an argument in a non-fiction text. How are fact and opinion used in non-fiction texts? Analysis of language devices And lots, lots more!

This Lord of the Flies teaching resource includes a 188 slide PowerPoint, 72 worksheets and 20 step by step lessons to help teach one of English Literature’s most enduring novels. Each lesson in the unit has been planned using the 4 part lesson structure and all slides are editable. This Lord of the Flies resource contains the following: A brief William Golding biography The novel's historical and social context Activities to develop knowledge of the plot, characters and themes Golding’s message and the role of setting, symbolism and language Role playing and empathy activities And much more!

Edexcel GCSE 9-1 English Reading Nonfiction Texts is made up of a 94 slide PowerPoint presentation with 9 worksheets and 9 step by step lessons specifically designed to teach reading non-fiction texts in preparation for the Edexcel GCSE English (9-1) Paper 2 exam - Non-fiction and Transactional Writing. The lessons cover a range of tasks, skills and activities, including: An Introduction to the Edexcel GCSE English (9-1) Paper 2 exam - Non-fiction and Transactional Writing. How audience and purpose affect non-fiction texts. How to follow an argument in a non-fiction text. How are fact and opinion used in non-fiction? Analysis of language techniques used in non-fiction. And a lot more...

This Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde teaching resource contains 11 lessons designed to develop student knowledge and understanding of the plot, characters, language, themes and historical context of the novel. Contents: -A brief biography of Robert Louis Stevenson -An explanation of the context of the novel (Victorian London, gothic traditions, the Theory of Evolution, Jack the Ripper) -Activities to explore the narrative structure of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde -Analysis of the characters of Gabriel Utterson, Dr Lanyon, Henry Jekyll and Mr Hyde -Exploration of themes - the duality of human nature, the supernatural and science and the unexplained -Developing awareness of the features of a novel – character, theme, plot, style and language -Examining Stevenson's use of language - setting, description, contrast, symbolism and pathetic fallacy - And a lot more!

Collective Nouns 32 slide editable PowerPoint presentation with 1 worksheet Collective Nouns is made up of a 32 slide PowerPoint with an accompanying worksheet. Collective Nouns is a FREE resource – just click the download button below to access this free teaching resource.

Adjectives in Stories explains how to use adjectives to add description and mood to creative writing. The lesson includes: • Examples of adjectives using effective imagery • Worksheet activity to help develop the skill of using powerful adjectives • Bold fonts, clear language and bright use of colour and imagery This teaching resource focuses on language and teaches children how to use a wider and more exploratory vocabulary within the correct context.

ENGLISH TEACHING RESOURCES: ACTION WORDS - VERBS Includes: 37-slide PowerPoint presentation 4 worksheets This teaching resource has been designed to help pupils develop their knowledge and understanding of verbs. It includes an easy to understand definition of verbs and explains the importance of using powerful and effective verbs to improve writing. Tasks require children to identify verbs within a sentence and to write engaging sentences by using effective verbs.

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

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

111 slide editable PowerPoint presentation 12 worksheets AQA 9-1 GCSE English Paper 2 Section B includes: - An introduction to the examination and the requirements of Paper 2, Section B - A step by step guide to achieving the best possible marks on Paper 2, Section B - Exploring the exam questions and a model answer - Understanding the importance of audience, purpose and format - Writing to Persuade and persuasive devices - Making writing engaging to read - Writing to argue – structure, language and devices - Writing letters and articles - How to build an argument - Producing a leaflet and writing a speech - Writing to Advise

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - 83 slide PowerPoint - 8 lesson plans - 14 worksheets A Christmas Carol contains an 83 slide PowerPoint presentation with 8 detailed lesson plans, a unit overview and 14 worksheets. All lessons follow the four-part lesson structure and all PowerPoint slides can be edited and differentiated to fit into your teaching needs. A Christmas Carol is a detailed and engaging resource that includes a range of activities such as: - The context of the book - Studying structure - Developing key reading skills - Analysis of character - Dickens' use of language - Speaking and Listening activities - Using evidence when writing about a text - And more!

This A Christmas Carol for AQA 9-1 GCSE teaching resource includes an 86 slide editable PowerPoint presentation, 16 worksheets, 7 individual lesson plans and a unit of work unit overview. The resource covers: Social and historical context Narrative structure Key reading skills - inference and deduction Analysis of character and language How to write about A Christmas Carol in an exam 9-1 GCSE exam preparation And more!

This Holes by Louis Sachar teaching resource includes a 161-slide editable PowerPoint, 20 worksheets, 23 detailed lesson plans and a unit overview Holes is a very detailed resource which covers a wide range of activities for pupils of different abilities. The resource covers: The social and historical context of Holes Plot and key themes - crime and punishment, friendship, redemption Character analysis (Stanley, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, The Warden, Kate Barlow, Sam and Zero) Key features of a novel – narrative hooks, building tension, setting the scene Using Point/Evidence/Explain Language study Empathy writing And more!

Holes - a free ‘taster’ PowerPoint presentation - provides a brief introduction to our Holes teaching resource for the popular novel.