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.

Silent Letters - Year 5 and 6 Upper KS2 English Teaching Resource In ‘Silent Letters - Year 5 and 6’ pupils develop their understanding and application of silent letters in both reading and writing as per the curriculum objective of the Year 5 and 6 English programme of study - Writing (transcription). This engaging and animated PowerPoint lesson includes: An introduction - what are silent letter words? A class activity - choose the correct spelling of a silent letter word A silent letter words sorting activity A link to further silent letter games and activities One further worksheet with answers As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, ‘Silent Letters - Year 5 and 6’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required.

At the border, 1979 includes a 41 slide PowerPoint presentation and 15 pages of worksheets. The resource covers a range of lesson ideas and activities ideal for teaching the poem at GCSE. CONTENTS: -A brief biography of Choman Hardi -The historical and social context of the poem -Consolidation of understanding and comprehension tasks -Hardi’s use of language -Structure and poetic techniques -The theme and message of At the border, 1979

MAKE A MOTHER’S DAY CARD English Resources: Make a Mother’s Day Card. Resources include: 20 slide PowerPoint. Make a Mother’s Day Card includes a range of activities for younger pupils. The PowerPoint uses bright colour, large and attractive fonts, vibrant imagery and easy to follow language. The resource is fully editable so can be adapted and used for different events or themes. Make a Mother’s Day Card includes: Task and lesson objectives Exploring a range of greeting cards Discussion of purpose and audience The greeting card ‘rules’ How to make your card Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism The drafting process - how and why we redraft and accompanying worksheet

Adjectives are Awesome English SPaG Teaching PowerPoint Resource with worksheets Adjectives are Awesome is a very handy animated PowerPoint teaching resource ideal for helping children develop their understanding of adjectives in both reading and writing. Content includes: Adjectives explanation Why use adjectives in our writing Activities to support the teaching of these objectives and 2 accompanying worksheets 2 further worksheets with answers English Teaching Resources: Adjectives are Awesome can be used as a starter activity, incorporated into an existing lesson or included in a scheme of work on wider reading and writing issues. ‘Adjectives are Awesome’ is fully editable so teachers are able to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Roald Dahl Day Resource - Fantastic Mr Dahl Fantastic Mr Dahl (editable PowerPoint teaching resource) is a great little resource specifically made for Roald Dahl Day. The resource provides a range of fun activities and helps to develop a variety of key reading and writing skills. Fantastic Mr Dahl contains the following: A ready to teach 4-part lesson designed for Roald Dahl day Create a Roald Dahl mind map with explanations and an exemplar mind map A film about Roald Dahl by Michael Rosen A brief biography of Roald Dahl with comprehension questions Roald Dahl fact file task with guidelines and exemplar materials Links to other great Roald Dahl resources 2 accompanying worksheets

AMAZING ADJECTIVES Amazing Adjectives is a very useful resource perfect for helping pupils develop their understanding and use of adjectives in both reading and writing. The PowerPoint presentation teaches children how to use adjectives to extend their vocabulary and improve the impact of their writing. English Teaching Resources: Amazing Adjectives includes a number of tasks for pupils of differing abilities. English Teaching Resources: Amazing Adjectives can be used as a starter activity, incorporated into an existing lesson or included in a unit of work on wider reading and writing skills.

Year 5 and Year 6 Spring Term Spellings (PowerPoint and worksheet) This resource allows teachers to assess spelling in the context of sentences using words taken from the Year5 and Year 6 list of statutory spellings – Spring Term or Term Two. It includes a dictation worksheet with a list of the Year 5/6 Term Two statutory spellings, several dictation sentences - all of which contain the statutory spellings - and an editable PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task and to help teachers assess pupils’ spelling skills. As with all our resources, the PowerPoint is fully editable, so sentences can be changed, differentiated or tweaked to suit your specific needs.

Year 3 and Year 4 Spring Term Spellings (PowerPoint and worksheet) This resource enables teachers to evaluate spelling in the context of sentences using words taken from the Year 3 and Year 4 list of statutory spellings – Term Two. The resource includes a dictation worksheet with a list of the Year 3 and Year 4 Spring Term statutory spellings, several dictation sentences - all of which contain the statutory spellings - and a fully editable PowerPoint presentation to introduce the task and help assess spelling skills.

Using Pronouns to Avoid Repetition - KS3: Essential English Skills Our ‘Year 7 Essential English Skills’ resources are designed to help Year 7 learners master key English skills which were not fully developed at KS2. ‘Using Pronouns to Avoid Repetition - KS3’ explains how to use pronouns effectively in written work. It recaps nouns and pronouns and contains whole group and individual activities designed to help children understand when and how to use pronouns to avoid repetition. The resource is differentiated (lower, middle and higher ability tasks) and fully editable giving you the freedom to use it as it is or adapt it for your needs.

The Subjunctive Form - Year 5 and 6 Upper KS2 English Teaching Resource In ‘The Subjunctive Form - Year 5 and 6’ pupils learn about subjunctive forms and how they are used in formal writing as per the objectives of the Year 5 and 6 programme of study. This engaging and animated PowerPoint lesson includes: Subjunctive forms explanation How subjunctive forms are used in writing 4 subjunctive forms activities with 2 accompanying worksheets Links to a subjunctive forms video and quiz As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, ‘The Subjunctive Form - Year 5 and 6’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required.

The Subordinate Clause Upper KS2 and Lower KS3 English Teaching Resource In ‘The Subordinate Clause’ pupils learn how to correctly use and identify subordinate clauses in sentences. This engaging and animated PowerPoint lesson includes: Definition of a clause Definition of a main clause Definition of a subordinate clause Definition of a complex sentence Examples of subordinating conjunctions and relative pronouns Adding a relevant subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun activity Identifying the subordinate clause activity with accompanying worksheet Adding a subordinate clause to a main clause activity with accompanying worksheet 1 further worksheet with answers As with all our PowerPoint teaching resources, ‘The Subordinate Clause’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required.

Contractions - Year 2 'Contractions - Year 2’ introduces pupils to apostrophes for contracted forms as per the curriculum objectives of the Year 2 English programme of study - Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation. This engaging PowerPoint lesson includes class activities with an accompanying worksheet for children to use during the lesson. It contains 3 further differentiated worksheets to reinforce and consolidate the children’s learning. Content includes: What are contractions explanation What are apostrophes explanation Class activities with an accompanying worksheet with answers 3 differentiated worksheets with answers ‘Contractions - Year 2’ can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Possessive Apostrophes Using the Apostrophe Apostrophes to Mark Plural Possession

Pronouns - Year 3 and 4 In this handy English PowerPoint lesson children practise choosing the appropriate pronoun for clarity and cohesion and to avoid repetition as per the Year 3 and 4 English programme of study (Writing - composition, Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation). 'Pronouns' explains how to use pronouns to improve written work. This animated, PowerPoint resource can be edited and differentiated to meet your teaching needs. Content includes: 1. Definition of a pronoun. 2. How to use pronouns to improve your writing. 3. Class activity with accompanying worksheet. 4. 1 further worksheet.

AQA GCSE English Literature Exam Preparation - Romeo and Juliet (38-slide PowerPoint presentation with 5 worksheets) This two-lesson teaching resource provides a step-by-step guide to the AQA GCSE English Literature exam question on Romeo and Juliet. It goes through the question paper and shows students how to produce an effective response under exam conditions. It offers guidance on approaching the question, planning and managing time effectively and structuring and writing a higher band answer. Learners are then given an exam question and extract and are required to write a response in exam conditions. To preview ‘AQA GCSE English Literature Exam Preparation - Romeo and Juliet’ in detail, please click on the images. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for more Romeo and Juliet resources: Romeo and Juliet - The Prologue Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 5 Romeo and Juliet - The Prince’s Speech Romeo and Juliet - Tybalt and Mercutio Romeo and Juliet – Women in Elizabethan England Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Romeo and Juliet - The Balcony Scene Romeo and Juliet - Friar Lawrence Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Romeo and Juliet – Act 3, Scene 1 Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Romeo and Juliet - The Deaths of Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet - GCSE Unit of Work Romeo and Juliet - AQA GCSE English Literature Exam Preparation Romeo and Juliet - KS2 Unit of Work Romeo and Juliet - House of Games

How Words Make Sentences - Year 1/2 (21-slide PowerPoint and 3 differentiated worksheets) This KS1 resource explains the structure of a sentence and what it must contain to make sense. It provides some whole-class practice and opportunities for discussion. The differentiated worksheets give every child a chance to construct and punctuate sentences, and full answer keys are included. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Simple Sentences - Year 3 Sentences and Phrases - KS2 Complex Sentences - KS2 and KS3 Compound Sentences - KS3 English Essentials Simple Sentences - KS3 English Essentials Understanding Complex Sentences

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

Free Verse Poetry – Year 5/6 English - Poetry This UKS2 English resource introduces free verse poetry to Year 5/6 children. First, it provides an example poem and explains how to identify a free verse poem before presenting a structure to enable the whole class to write a free verse poem as a group. The three differentiated worksheets (Gold, Silver and Bronze) give all learners an opportunity to write their own free verse poem independently with an appropriate level of support. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar poetry resources: Acrostic Poetry - KS2 Cinquain Poetry - KS2 Sonnets - KS2 Tanka Poetry - KS2 Haiku Poetry - KS2 Narrative Poetry - KS2

Our ‘KS3 English Essentials’ resources are designed to help KS3 learners master key English skills which were not fully developed at KS2. Inference - KS3 is the ideal resource to help students understand the importance of inference in reading. The resource explains what ’infer’ and ‘inference’ mean and enables pupils to practice making inferences from pictures and texts using evidence. Teachers should consider the example texts together and use the discussion prompts to assess understanding before assigning the appropriate level worksheet for individual pupils. There are three differentiated worksheet activities - Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each level has a different text to read and specific inference questions to answer with evidence. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Inference Skills Infer and Deduce Infer and Deduce 2 Making Inferences - Year 3 & Year 4

Apostrophes to Mark Plural Possession - Year 3 / 4 (26-slide PowerPoint and 3 differentiated worksheets) This lesson revises the use of possessive apostrophes with singular nouns, then explains how to use apostrophes with regular and irregular plurals. It contains whole-group discussion and exercises, and individually differentiated (Gold, Silver and Bronze) worksheet-based activities. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for similar resources: Possessive Apostrophes - Year 2 Using the Apostrophe