A range of descriptive and narrative tasks for use with KS3 or 4. A number of pieces focus on using an image as writing stimulus (new AQA)

Story and Descriptive writing KS3 resources

An extensive Powerpoint on story writing including information on fractured fairytales, story openings and vocabulary. Suitable for KS2, or Y7.

Student must use extended metaphor to develop a piece of writing. Includes examples and materials for a class model. I used a Life of Pi clip to engage students.

A revision booklet that I made for my Y13 before a mock as it had been a while since they had looked at the first part of Paper 1. Contains reminders of terminology and a number of short tasks. Could be used as a homework booklet or in class.

Ignorance and Want- Stave 3- Practice Question.

Lesson starters. I used these after the holidays to check that students had been revising. Can be used for any exam board. Emphasis on low stakes testing.

Lesson aimed at helping LA KS3 students access Romeo and Juliet.

Looking at Shakespeare and his sonnets (an introduction). Particularly looks at Sonnet 18 and 130. Looks at iambic pentameter and pathetic fallacy. Information on Shakespearian context. Two version of PP, one for M-HA y8 the other used with LA Y8 (nurture group).

A detailed collection of resources looking at pathetic fallacy and iambic pentameter.

A collection of activities and analysis of the sonnet.

VCOP triangles wall display. Can also be laminated as placemats.

Looking at how the Inspector's speech influences other characters in An Inspector Calls

Introduction to creative and descriptive writing. Used with KS4 but could be used with ks3

Walk through Act 2:4 focusing on pathetic fallacy and questioning students. Includes starter to prompt debate and essay template. Use with an MA class. We read the whole Scene as part of this lesson but zoomed in on key areas.

Students were shown the video clip of this scene on You Tube and then asked to give their ideas to the questions listed. WIth a LA these questions helped removed the fear of looking at Shakesperian English.

Excel spreadsheet ready to use with 2018 grade boundaries. This was used throughout Year 12 as coursework module is Y13.

Lesson on using punctuation used with a LA class. Part of the PP was printed as a worksheet.

Macbeth quiz for help students remember quotes. For other quizzes see my shop.

Grids for both paper 1 and 2. Teacher highlights strengths and weaknesses to speed up marking. Used with LA and MA.