GCSE English Teaching Resources: Macbeth - Context and Tension (16-slide PowerPoint with 1 worksheet) This differentiated teaching resource introduces the historical context to Macbeth in an engaging physical activity before reinforcing how the context impacts on the characters through a game of ‘Grandmother Knock’. Once understanding is established, the resource then links this knowledge to the text in a quote search and final ‘game’ to ensure all students have made progress. This resource makes studying Shakespeare memorable and enjoyable and as such helps students retain knowledge and quotations more readily than might be done through just pen and paper exercises.

Rebecca - Maxim de Winter - PowerPoint based A Level teaching resource This AS/A Level English Literature teaching resource deals with the the character of the enigmatic Maxim de Winter. The resource contains numerous questions and talking points, designed to stimulate independent thinking for examination and to encourage critical thinking skills. It explores the AQA Assessment Objectives, using questions and prompts to engage the learner and facilitate quality answers.

g, o, c, k - Letters and Sounds - Phonics Phase 2, Set 3 This EYFS/KS1 phonics teaching resource introduces the phase 2, set 3 letters and sounds g, o, c, k from the DfES phonics teaching programme. Before a new letter and sound is introduced all previous taught letters are revisited in the form of an interactive activity. Each new letter and sound is introduced via a link to an explanatory video and the resource uses animation and interactive activities to engage the learner. Once a letter and sound has been covered there are two worksheets that give children practise in writing the letter and recognising the sound in everyday objects and words. Each lesson ends with an activity that gives children the opportunity to blend and segment the decodable words from the letters taught so far. Content includes: 14 worksheets 4 links to introductory videos interactive activities flashcards for the decodable words for set 3 'g, o, c, k - Letters and Sounds - Phonics Phase 2, Set 3’ is completely editable so that teachers have the freedom to adapt each slide to suit teaching needs.

ck, e, u, r - Letters and Sounds - Phonics Phase 2, Set 4 This EYFS/KS1 phonics teaching resource introduces the phase 2, set 4 letters and sounds ck, e, u, r from the DfES phonics teaching programme. Before a new letter and sound is introduced all previous taught letters are revisited in the form of an interactive activity. Each new letter and sound is introduced via a link to an explanatory video and the resource uses animation and interactive activities to engage the learner. Once a letter and sound has been covered there are two worksheets that give children practise in writing the letter and recognising the sound in everyday objects and words. Each lesson ends with an activity that gives children the opportunity to blend and segment the decodable words from the letters taught so far. Content includes: 12 worksheets 4 links to introductory videos interactive activities flashcards for the decodable words for set 4 'ck, e, u, r - Letters and Sounds - Phonics Phase 2, Set 4’ is completely editable so that teachers have the freedom to adapt each slide to suit teaching needs.

h, b, f, ff, l, ll, ss - Letters and Sounds - Phonics Phase 2, Set 5 This EYFS/KS1 phonics teaching resource introduces the phase 2, set 5 letters and sounds h, b, f, ff, l, ll, ss from the DfES phonics teaching programme. Before a new letter and sound is introduced all previous taught letters are revisited in the form of an interactive activity. Each new letter and sound is introduced via a link to an explanatory video and the resource uses animation and interactive activities to engage the learner. Once a letter and sound has been covered there are worksheets that give children practise in writing the letter and recognising the sound in everyday objects and words. Each lesson ends with an activity that gives children the opportunity to blend and segment the decodable words from the letters taught so far. Content includes: 17 worksheets 7 links to introductory videos interactive activities flashcards for the decodable words for set 4 'h, b, f, ff, l, ll, ss - Letters and Sounds - Phonics Phase 2, Set 5’ is completely editable so that teachers have the freedom to adapt each slide to suit teaching needs.

Phonics Phase 2 Captions - EYFS ‘Phonics - Reading Captions - Phase 2’ is an EYFS/KS1 English phonics teaching resource that uses the suggested captions for words in sets 1-5 of the DfES ‘Letters and Sounds’ phonics teaching programme. Children move on from reading single words to reading captions. They use and apply their decoding skills on simple material appropriate for their word-reading level. All 35 captions are illustrated with a cute and colourful picture to engage the learner. This PowerPoint teaching resource includes activities aimed at giving children practise in decoding captions, 4 accompanying worksheets and flashcards that can be printed off and laminated to use for learning activities such as matching games, whats in the box? and pictures and captions snap. ‘Phonics Phase 2 Captions - EYFS’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to meet the needs of each class taught.

Spellings - Year 5 and 6 This year 5 and 6 spelling teaching resource follows the same format as the KS2 English grammar, puncutuation and spelling Paper 2 Spelling task. The national curriculum word lists for year 5 and 6 are divided into 10 sets of 10 words. Each word has been placed in a context sentence which is read out by the teacher. Each set has a corresponding worksheet and a script for teachers to use: Give the spelling number Say: the word is … Read the context sentence Repeat: The word is… Each spelling has a corresponding PowerPoint answer slide to use with the pupils following the test. Content includes: A 111 slide PowerPoint presentation 10 teacher spelling scripts 10 worksheets Worksheets with each of the 10 spelling lists

Common Exception Words - Set 1 - Year 1 ‘Common Exception Words - Set 1 - Year 1’ is an English teaching resource designed to give pupils practise in reading and spelling the common exception words ‘a’, ‘I’, ‘put’, ‘ask’ and ‘of’. This engaging and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: activities to practise reading and spelling the common exception words ‘a’, ‘I’, ‘put’, ‘ask’ and ‘of’ an accompanying worksheet ‘a’, ‘I’, ‘put’, ‘ask’ and ‘of’ flashcards ‘Common Exception Words - Set 1 - Year 1’ can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

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.

World Cup 2018 teaching resources – The Football Fact Files (an editable 45 slide PowerPoint based teaching resource) World Cup 2018 teaching resources – The Football Fact Files includes a range of KS2 and KS3 English teaching activities and ideas for students of all abilities. Contents include: An introduction to the unit – Students will produce a fact file about a country competing in the 2018 Russia World Cup How to research a topic How to find information fast - skim, scan and highlight How to make relevant notes quickly Constructing linear and diagrammatic notes Learning a range of diverse research skills - traditional and digital texts (TV, video, DVD, websites) How to turn notes into prose How to use images and layout to make a fact file which has impact and is engaging To preview the first nine PowerPoint slides of World Cup 2018 - Football Fact Files please click on the image from the PowerPoint above.

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.

The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an 8 lesson teaching unit consisting of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a booklet of 15 worksheets. It is designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel’s plot, characters, language and themes. The Magic Finger teaching resource includes something for children of all abilities: A scheme of work overview A Roald Dahl mini biography, a video about Roald Dahl by Michael Rosen, a comprehension task and a class game Reading, writing and speaking and listening activities Developing making predictions skills Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters Writing-frame to help children write about characters Examining Roald Dahl’s use of language (using effective verbs and adjectives) Creating a comic strip version to assess understanding of the plot Tips for tackling new words

Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 3 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 3 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 3, Term 1. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 3’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 3 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 3 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 3, Term 3. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 3’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 5 This English spelling and punctuation teaching resource has been designed to assess spelling of the Year 5 and 6 statutory spellings and punctuation taught so far. Children are given simple sentences dictated by the teacher and are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and for correct punctuation. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 5’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 21 (10-slide differentiated PowerPoint teaching resource with 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3 but could be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapter 229 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. In the ‘Do Now’ activity, students reflect on the events of the previous chapter and link each character to the emotions that they are likely to be feeling. Students then read chapter 229 and complete a range of differentiated tasks to assess their understanding. The lesson concludes with a learning review that asks learners to summarise the events of Chapter 229 in no more than 20, 15 or 10 words. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 19 (10-slide differentiated PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3, but can be used with high ability Y6) covers Chapters 211 and 223 of the novel ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’ by Mark Haddon. In the ‘Do Now’ activity, pupils respond to three levelled statements that relate to the novel’s key themes and ideas. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to suggest the significance of six images in terms of what they have encountered in chapters 211 and 223. Recommended answers are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 18 (11-slide editable PowerPoint-based lesson with 2 worksheets) This lesson (aimed at KS3 but could be used with high ability Year 6) covers Chapters 197 and 199 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. In the Do Now activity, pupils respond to three levelled tasks in relation to six statements about the novel so far. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to decipher three points about what they have read using a simple numerical code. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.