English Teaching Resources: Hawk Roosting (Ted Hughes). PowerPoint and worksheets. English Teaching Resources: Hawk Roosting (Ted Hughes) is a 65 slide fully editable PowerPoint presentation designed to teach Ted Hughes's poem Hawk Roosting. Hawk Roosting has been a popular text at KS4/GCSE for many years and this resource can be used with either the 9-1 or A-G English GCSE. Resources include a variety of lessons and activities ideal for helping pupils understand the imagery, structure and themes of the poem. English Teaching Resources: Hawk Roosting (Ted Hughes) also contains 12 worksheets which can be used alongside the PowerPoint presentation. Activities include: Read Hawk Roosting and discuss ideas. Students complete a written task to assess their understanding. A brief biography of Ted Hughes and a hyperlink to further information about the man and his poetry. Exploration of imagery and how to use P.E.E. to write about language. A written task with a writing frame to assess students’ understanding of how Ted Hughes uses imagery and an exemplar response. Analysis of the use and effect of various poetic techniques. Matching activity, a writing task (with framework) and an exemplar response. Structural devices that learners should look for. Key words with definitions, a writing task (with framework) and an exemplar response. The themes of the poem explored; consolidation of the poem’s meaning and purpose. A mnemonic (HIT POEM) and guidelines for writing a poetry comparison with exemplar responses. Where to find further information about Hawk Roosting and the poetry of Ted Hughes. 65 slide PowerPoint presentation. 12 worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint.

WRITING A LETTER TO FATHER CHRISTMAS This KS2 English teaching resource is designed to develop writing skills and introduces pupils to the rules and formalities of writing a formal letter. This engaging 22 slide PowerPoint presentation includes: - Whole class discussion on letter writing - Examples of different types of letters - The differences between formal and informal letters - Common words found in letters - Letter writing rules and layout format - What details to include in the main body of a letter - Letter writing top tips - 4 worksheets 'Writing a Letter to Father Christmas' is fully editable so it can be adapted to suit the needs of each class taught.

Futility (Wilfred Owen) is an English Literature teaching resource made up of a 47 slide PowerPoint presentation and 16 pages of worksheets. Resources cover a range of lessons and activities ideal for studying and teaching the poem at KS4/GCSE. The resources can be used as individual lessons on Owen’s Futility or incorporated into a wider unit of work on war poetry and conflict. Conflict/War Poetry Teaching Resources: Futility (Wilfred Owen) consists of a range of stimulating lessons and activities for students of all abilities including: - A biography of Wilfred Owen - The historical and social context of Futility - World War One, trench warfare - film footage included - An introduction to the poem including an audio reading of ‘Futility’ by Kenneth Branagh - A clean copy of ‘Futility’ for annotation - Consolidation of understanding and comprehension questions - Wilfred Owen’s use of language and imagery in Futility - Structure and poetic techniques in the poem - Modelling the use of P.E.E. when writing an analysis of the poem - The theme and message of Futility - Links to the Wilfred Owen website, more war poetry, audio video reading of Futility, BBC history WWI resources - 47 slide PowerPoint analysis of Owen’s Futility - 16 pages of worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint resource

Exposure - AQA GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology This two-lesson mini-unit covers Owen's 'Exposure' in detail. Designed for GCSE pupils studying AQA Power and Conflict poetry, this resource explores the poem in depth and explains how to compare it to other poems from the anthology. The resource is made up of a 56-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 5 accompanying worksheets. The lessons contain the following: Lesson One Context – A brief outline of World War One, trench warfare and Wilfred Owen First Reading – A reading of ‘Exposure’ with glossary and comprehension / consolidation questions - answers included. Language and imagery – Analysing 'Exposure' in detail. Exploring language and answering questions that delve deeper. Model answers provided. Essay Writing – An essay question to assess students' initial understanding of the poem. An example response is included. Lesson Two Imagery - Analysing Owen's use of imagery in the poem. Themes – Exploring the themes of 'Exposure'. Structure and Form – How Owen uses form, structure, rhythm and rhyme. The GCSE exam – Comparing ‘Exposure’ with ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade' and explaining how to write a comparison essay. This is a comprehensive resource containing a range of activities, however it can also be edited, personalised and differentiated to suit your teaching needs. To preview a selection of slides from our 'Exposure' teaching resource, please click on the images.

Ozymandias This two-lesson mini-unit covers Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’ in detail. Designed for GCSE pupils studying AQA Power and Conflict poetry, this resource explores the poem in depth and explains how to compare it to other poems from the anthology. The resource is made up of a 47-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 3 accompanying worksheets. The two lessons contain the following: Lesson One Context – A brief outline of Shelley and Romanticism. First Reading – A reading of ‘Ozymandias’ and discussion of the poem’s inspiration by the poet Percy Shelley. Language and imagery – Analysing 'Ozymandias' in detail. Exploring key imagery and answering questions that delve deeper. Model answers provided. Essay Writing – An essay question to assess initial understanding. An example answer is included. Lesson Two Themes – Analysing the themes of 'Ozymandias' – human power, art and nature. Structure and Form – How Shelley uses form, structure, rhythm and rhyme. The GCSE Exam – Comparing ‘Ozymandias’ with ‘The Prelude’ and ‘London’. To preview 'Ozymandias' click on the images.

Rudolph Saves Christmas - KS1 ‘Rudolph Saves Christmas’ is an English KS1 teaching resource that covers many of the year 1 English curriculum objectives for comprehension and composition. This bright and engaging 77 slide PowerPoint presentation includes: Whole class telling of the story by the teacher and accompanying pictures An interactive quiz to check understanding following the reading of each part of the story A retelling of the story by volunteers with accompanying pictures to help A retelling of the story writing activity with 10 accompanying worksheets Learning about rhyming words Rhyming words activities and 3 accompanying worksheets Link to a ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’ song Exploring the meaning, message or moral behind the story Story sequencing activity with an accompanying worksheet ‘Rudolph Saves Christmas - KS1’ is completely editable so that teachers are able to adapt the resource to suit the individual needs of each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more Year 1 Christmas resources: Christmas SPAG Activities 1 - KS1 Christmas SPAG Activities 2 - KS1 Christmas SPAG Activities Bundle - KS1 The Nativity Story - KS1 Seasonal Subtraction - Year 1 Seasonal Sums - Year 1 Christmas Numbers - Year 1 Christmas Crackers - More and Less KS1 Christmas Bundle

A Guide to the Edexcel GCSE English Literature qualification. This resource provides an outline of the Edexcel GCSE English Literature qualification. It can be used at the beginning of the course or as a revision reminder when exams are approaching. The resource is fully editable so could be adapted for use at open evenings to explain to parents and guardians how the GCSE English Literature qualification works. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: A Guide to the Edexcel GCSE English Language Qualification A Guide to the AQA GCSE English Language Qualification A Guide to the AQA GCSE English Literature Qualification A Guide to the Eduqas GCSE English Language Qualification A Guide to the Eduqas GCSE English Literature Qualification

Dingbat Deductions Dingbats are a fun way of teaching deduction skills and language/word focus skills. This handy teaching resource includes a 25 slide PowerPoint of dingbats all of which are editable to suit your teaching needs and two accompanying worksheets.

Dictionary Skills - Year 5 and 6 This upper KS2 teaching resource explores dictionary skills as per the curriculum objective of the year 5 and 6 English programme of study (Writing - transcription). Content includes: * What is alphabetical order explanation and activity with an accompanying worksheet * Ordering words in alphabetical order explanation and activity with an accompanying worksheet * Root words activity with an accompanying worksheet * Definitions activity with an accompanying worksheet * Abbreviations activity with an accompanying worksheet * Origins of words activity with an accompanying worksheet * Placing words in alphabetical order and then finding their definitions in the dictionary activity with worksheet * 1 further worksheet 'Dictionary Skills - Year 5 and 6' is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Spring Haiku Poetry - Year 5 and 6 This 3-lesson mini-unit is designed to cover creative writing and poetry. It includes activities for pupils of all abilities. The PowerPoint uses bright colour, large and attractive fonts, vibrant imagery and easy to follow, child-friendly language. The resource is fully editable so can be adapted and used for different seasons or themes. Content includes: Discussion - what is a haiku? Exploring and discussing haiku poetry - reading, listening to and talking about haiku poems Create a class haiku activity Individual, pair and group work opportunities Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism Writing an individual haiku about spring Using colour photographs of spring scenes as writing stimulus Drafting - how and why we redraft How to plan and structure a haiku Exemplar poems Writing assessment opportunity - write a simple haiku poem about spring 38 slide PowerPoint presentation and 2 worksheets Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Summer Haiku Autumn Haiku Winter Haiku Haiku Poetry - Year 3/4

Creating a Christmas Card - Year 3 and 4 Lower KS2 English Writing Teaching Resource ‘Creating a Christmas Card’ is a handy 20 slide PowerPoint presentation that includes: Task and lesson objectives Exploring a range of Christmas cards Discussion of purpose and audience The Christmas card ‘rules’ How to make your card Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism The drafting process - how and why we redraft and accompanying worksheet ‘Creating a Christmas Card’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to suit the needs of each class they teach. For more fun Christmas resources, click the titles below: The 2024 Christmas Quiz for KS2 The 2024 Christmas Quiz for KS3 and KS4 A Christmas Carol - Year 5/6 A Christmas Carol - KS3 Christmas Poetry Unit Twas the Night Before Christmas Christmas Grammar Activities Christmas Word Search A Christmas Carol - House of Games

KS4 English Teaching Resources: Cousin Kate (Christina Rossetti) is an English GCSE (9-1) ready 42 slide PowerPoint resource with step by step lessons designed to teach Rossetti’s poem at GCSE and a 7 page booklet of teaching worksheets. GCSE (9-1) English Ready The PowerPoint can be edited, personalised and differentiated to suit your teaching needs. English Poetry Teaching Resources: Cousin Kate (Rossetti) is designed to help students prepare for the new English/Literature GCSE. Poetry Teaching Resources: Cousin Kate (Christina Rossetti) is a comprehensive resource with 42 PowerPoint slides covering a range of activities: A brief biography of Christina Rossetti Analysis of Cousin Kate, its content and meaning Rossetti’s use of structure, language and poetic devices How to write about Cousin Kate using the P.E.E. formula Analysis of themes and links to other Rossetti resources Complete copy on the PowerPoints and worksheets of the poem Cousin Kate 42 slide PowerPoint analysis of Cousin Kate (Rossetti) 7 accompanying worksheets for Cousin Kate (Rossetti)

This resource provides an outline of the WJEC EDUQAS GCSE English Literature qualification. It can be used at the beginning of the course or as a revision reminder when exams are approaching. The resource is fully editable so could be adapted for use at open evenings to explain to parents and guardians how the GCSE English Literature qualification works. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: A Guide to the Eduqas GCSE English Language Qualification A Guide to the AQA GCSE English Language Qualification A Guide to the AQA GCSE English Literature Qualification A Guide to the Edexcel GCSE English Language Qualification A Guide to the Edexcel GCSE English Literature qualification

This resource provides an outline of the AQA GCSE English Literature qualification. It can be used at the beginning of the course or as a revision reminder when exams are approaching. The resource is fully editable so could be adapted for use at open evenings to explain to parents and guardians how the GCSE English Literature qualification works. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: A Guide to the AQA GCSE English Language Qualification A Guide to the Edexcel GCSE English Language Qualification A Guide to the Edexcel GCSE English Literature qualification A Guide to the Eduqas GCSE English Language Qualification A Guide to the Eduqas GCSE English Literature Qualification

Writing Using Paragraphs Writing - composition In 'Writing Using Paragraphs' pupils learn about why paragraphs are needed in our writing and how to use them. Content includes: * An animated PowerPoint lesson (fully editable) * An activity to support the teaching of these objectives with an accompanying worksheet

Comparing Dulce et Decorum Est and The Charge of the Light Brigade (93-slide PowerPoint and 4 worksheets) Comparing Dulce et Decorum Est and The Charge of the Light Brigade contains a range of tasks for all abilities and a detailed analysis of both poems. Dulce et Decorum Est includes: A biography of Wilfred Owen. The historical and social context of Dulce et Decorum Est - World War One, trench warfare, propaganda posters and poetry. An introduction to the poem, including a video and audio reading of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’. A copy of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’. Consolidation of understanding and comprehension tasks. Wilfred Owen’s use of imagery in Dulce et Decorum Est. Structure and poetic techniques in the poem. The theme and message of Dulce et Decorum Est. Links to the Wilfred Owen website, more war poetry, an audio video reading of Dulce et Decorum Est, BBC history WWI resources, Recruiting and war propaganda posters. Comparing the poems framework. The Charge of the Light Brigade includes: A brief biography of Alfred Lord Tennyson. Social and historical context of the poem. Analysis of the poem The Charge of the Light Brigade and discussion of ideas and consolidation. Structure & language - Discuss how Tennyson employs structure and analysis of imagery in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Style and form - Analysis of Tennyson’s style and form and the use of poetic devices in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Language - Exploration of word choices. Themes of The Charge of the Light Brigade explored, consolidation of meaning and purpose. Links - Where to find further information and analysis of the poet and the battle and clips from the film. A framework for comparing the poems. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Dulce et Decorum Est The Charge of the Light Brigade

Commas for Lists This resource covers how to use commas in a list as required by the year 2 English programme of study. It provides definitions, examples of how and why commas are used in lists and contains engaging consolidation activities to assess understanding. ‘Commas for Lists’ is made up of a 20 slide PowerPoint presentation (fully editable) accompanied by two worksheets.

English Teaching Resources: Christmas Word Search ‘Christmas Word Search’ is an animated activity that can be used individually using the accompanying worksheet or as a whole class activity using the animated PowerPoint slide. It also comes with 2 additional Christmas themed colouring pages. ‘Christmas Word Search’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource, if required, to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Capital Letters and Full Stops - KS1 In ‘Capital Letters and Full Stops - KS1’ pupils are taught how to use capital letters and full stops in their writing as per the curriculum requirements of the Year 1 and 2 English programmes of study (Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation). Content includes: Using a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence and a full stop at the end explanation Using capital letters and full stops in a sentence activity with an accompanying worksheet Using capital letters for proper nouns explanation Using capital letters for proper nouns activity and an accompanying worksheet 2 further worksheets with answers As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, ‘Capital Letters and Full Stops - KS1’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Full Stops and Capital Letters Capital Letters for Names Capital Letters - Year 3/4

Brothers by Andrew Forster (GCSE Contemporary Poetry - Relationships). A 33 slide Powerpoint analysis of the poem Brothers by Andrew Forster and an accompanying 8 page worksheet booklet. A 33 slide Powerpoint analysis of Brothers and accompanying worksheets. English 2010 Teaching Resources: Brothers (Andrew Forster) includes: A brief biography of Andrew Forster. Analysis of the poem Ghazal and discussion of ideas and consolidation. Storyboarding the poem Brothers activity Structure & language - Discuss how Forster creates mood/tone and how he uses structure and imagery in Brothers Style and form - Analysis of Forster’s use of poetic devices in Brothers. Language - Exploration of word choices, using P.E.E to write about the poem. Themes of Brothers explored, consolidation of Forster’s meaning and purpose. Links - Where to find further information and analysis about Andrew Forster. 33 slide PowerPoint resource for analysis and teaching the poem Brothers by Andrew Forster. 8 Worksheets to accompany the Brothers (Andrew Forster) Powerpoint.