The Silver Sword is a complete 17 lesson teaching unit with a 161 slide editable PowerPoint presentation, 30 worksheets and a lesson by lesson overview. It contains a range of lessons, tasks and activities designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the historical context, plot, characters, language and themes of Ian Serraillier’s The Silver Sword. Resources include: Analysis of the main characters Challenging extension activities for G and T pupils A range of engaging starter and plenary activities Historical context research activity Discussion of key themes Developing inference and deduction skills Empathetic writing – Ruth’s diary Speaking and Listening task - Hotseating to develop character knowledge and understanding Analysing Ian Serraillier’s use of language, symbolism and structure Writing a book review

This resource has been adapted from the existing GCSE resource and can be taught in Year 9 to cover KS3 Reading World Literature. It includes a scheme of work overview, a 244 slide PowerPoint presentation and 58 worksheets. It has a range of activities for students of all abilities and includes the following: A brief biography of Steinbeck and the social and historical context In depth analysis of the main characters Exploration of key themes The social and historical context of the novel Developing awareness of the features of a novel Steinbeck’s message and the role of each main character Cloze passages to consolidate understanding of the plot Analysis of Steinbeck’s language in key scenes Steinbeck’s creation of tension and suspense Empathy question preparation Developing inference and deduction skills

In this teaching pack children are introduced to the letters of the alphabet. Each PowerPoint includes colorful and engaging images to develop familiarity and knowledge of each letter. Each PowerPoint includes animations and an interactive quiz to engage children in the classroom. The accompanying worksheets allow children to practise writing each letter and include a coloring activity to consolidate understanding.

This teaching resource includes a 204 slide PowerPoint, 27 printable worksheets and 21 step by step lessons to help teach one of English Literature’s most popular and enduring novels. Every lesson in the unit of work is planned using the four part lesson format and all slides are fully editable. This Lord of the Flies teaching resource contains the following activities: 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! Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE English Literature Prose resources: A Christmas Carol Animal Farm Anita and Me Boys Don’t Cry Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Of Mice and Men

English Functional Skills – Entry Level 3 (7 lesson unit of work which includes a 126-slide editable PowerPoint and 20 worksheets) This comprehensive teaching unit covers everything required by Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English. It includes a range of activities that help develop key communication skills. The unit covers Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Contents include the following: An introduction to Functional Skills with video Observing, speaking and listening skills – watch a video, take part in discussion and answer questions Developing communication skills for later life EL3 key words spelling tests Developing awareness of and engagement with current affairs – the environment Activities to improve writing skills– punctuation practice, writing for different purposes, using subject verb agreement accurately, how to paragraph Reading and comprehension skills – reading an article about plastics pollution and writing answers Writing an email Redrafting written work to create a good impression And more! Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more English Functional Skills resources: Functional Skills Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Level 1 Functional Skills Level 2

Romeo and Juliet - GCSE Unit of Work ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is a GCSE unit of work containing a 259-slide PowerPoint, 50 worksheets and a 32 lesson unit overview. This engaging unit explores the play act by act and scene by scene, analysing its plot, characters, themes, language and historical context through a range of learning activities. These GCSE Romeo and Juliet teaching resources include planning (a 32 lesson unit of work overview), a fully editable PowerPoint teaching resource and 50 accompanying PDF worksheets. Below are examples of the activities contained in the lessons. Historical / social / literary context - a biography of Shakespeare’s life and the Elizabethan theatre. Scene by scene activities to consolidate understanding. Comprehension questions to assess students’ knowledge of plot, character, language, context and themes. Close analysis of the characters of Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio and Tybalt. Exploration of key themes - love, hate, fate, loyalty. The social and historical context of Romeo and Juliet and the play’s representation of women. Developing key reading skills - inference and deduction. Using P.E.T.E.R. Point/Evidence/Technique/Explain/Reader to write an effective GCSE exam essay. Detailed analysis of Shakespeare’s language, key quotes and Romeo and Juliet’s soliloquies and monologues. How Shakespeare uses tension and suspense in Romeo and Juliet. Role play - hot-seating activities. Understanding key characters through empathy writing tasks. Video links to help the teaching and learning of key scene. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for more GCSE English Literature drama resources: An Inspector Calls Blood Brothers Macbeth The Merchant of Venice The History Boys The Tempest

Anita and Me - Unit of Work 'Anita and Me' is made up of a 150-slide PowerPoint presentation, an 8-page booklet of worksheets and a 21-lesson unit of work overview. Our 'Anita and Me' unit is designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the plot, characters, language, themes and the social and historical context of the novel. It contains a collection of activities for pupils of all abilities, including: - A brief biography of Meera Syal - An explanation of the social and historical context of the novel (1970s Britain, the Black Country, immigration in 70s Britain, racial tensions, the partition of India) - Plot tracking and consolidation activities - Activities to explore the narrative structure of Anita and Me - Analysis of the characters of Meena and her family as well as Anita, Tracey and Robert - Exploration of the key themes of Anita and Me - identity, racism, family, friendship, childhood, growing up, the cultural diversity of C20th Britain - Developing understanding of the features of a novel – character, theme, plot, style and language - Examining Meera Syal's use of language - setting, description, contrast, symbolism and pathetic fallacy - Exploring character development through Meena - Reading and discussion tasks and questions - Diary writing (empathetic writing) to consolidate a deeper understanding of Meena's development - A 21 lesson unit of work (following the four part lesson structure) - A 150-slide PowerPoint presentation (see preview below) - 8 worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint All PowerPoint slides are fully editable, so you can personalise and differentiate the resources as much or as little as you want. Add extra slides, delete pages, change the text and imagery and update it as is necessary to suit your teaching needs. In addition, the resource contains a unit overview and a student booklet with worksheets created to be used in conjunction with the PowerPoint. To preview a selection of slides from the unit, click on the images.

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a complete 14 lesson scheme of work with a 149 slide PowerPoint presentation and a 32-page booklet of worksheets. It includes: Analysis of the characters of Bruno, Father, Gretel and Lieutenant Kotler Extension activities for G and T pupils Starter and plenary activities Historical context understanding research activity Developing inference and deduction skills through The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Empathetic writing - a letter to Grandmother and Bruno's diary Hotseating to develop character knowledge and understanding Analysing John Boyne's use of language and contrast in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Speaking and Listening tasks - Bruno and Shmuel's conversations Writing a book review for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Boys Don’t Cry by Malorie Blackman Boys Don’t Cry is a unit of work containing a 171-slide editable PowerPoint presentation, 22 PDF worksheets and 16 one-hour lessons. This engaging scheme of work explores Malorie Blackman’s novel chapter by chapter, analysing its plot, characters, themes and language through a range of activities. The resource has been designed for GCSE but it can also be used with Year 9 depending on ability. To preview ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ click the images. When you click on an image it will expand, allowing you to view each slide in detail. You can view all 171 PowerPoint slides this way. Activities contained in the lessons include: Engaging chapter by chapter activities to consolidate understanding as learners read through the book. Reading comprehension questions (all with example answers) to assess students’ knowledge of plot, character, language, and themes. Analysis of the characters of Dante, Adam, Tyler, Josh and Aunt Jackie. Exploration of the key themes of teenage parenting, responsibility, family, prejudice, homophobia, toxic masculinity, gender, grief, bravery and growing up. Developing the key reading skills of inference and deduction. Analysing structural techniques such as the novel’s dual narrative and Blackman’s use of suspense and tension. Exploring the author’s use of language for effect. Examining the GCSE question – analysing GCSE exam questions and model answers and completing a formal assessment task Role play - hot-seating to aid understating of characters, plot and themes. Developing understanding of character through empathy writing tasks as well as character and growth arcs. Constructing a Boys Don’t Cry knowledge organiser. ‘Do Now’ activities including a Boys Don’t Cry themed crossword, word search, sequencing task, matching game, anagrams and more. Plus, lots more. To view our Boys Don’t Cry unit slide by slide, click on the images. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE English Literature Prose resources: A Christmas Carol Animal Farm Anita and Me Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Lord of the Flies Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men contains 29 lessons which explore Steinbeck’s classic novella in detail. Resources include a unit lesson overview, an editable 244 slide PowerPoint presentation and 58 worksheets. All lessons are structured using the four-part lesson format and the resource has a range of activities for students of all abilities. CONTENTS: • Background information about Steinbeck and the context of the novel • Activities to develop knowledge of the plot • Analysis of the characters of George, Lennie, Candy, Crooks, Curley’s Wife, Curley and Slim • Exploration of themes - dreams, loneliness, racism, marginalisation, friendship • Steinbeck’s viewpoint and purpose and the role of Crooks, Curley’s Wife, Candy and Lennie • Analysis of Steinbeck’s language in key scenes • Steinbeck’s use of tension and suspense • Speaking and listening activities • Empathy writing activities - diary and letter writing • Sequencing activities to consolidate plot knowledge • Developing inference and deduction skills And much more!

English Functional Skills - Level 2 A ready to teach 10 lesson unit of work which includes a 109-slide editable PowerPoint and 9 worksheets This detailed teaching unit covers everything required by Level 2 Functional Skills English. It focuses on the impact of social media on society and covers reading, debating and discursive writing. The resource includes a range of activities which develop communication skills and cover the key criteria for Functional Skills English from 2019. Contents include the following: An introduction to Functional Skills with an accompanying video Reading, discussing, comparing and contrasting articles about the negative and positive effects of social media Learning about trusted sources and the dangers of Fake News Following and understanding both sides of an argument and taking part in a class debate Activities to improve writing skills – how audience affects a text and how to write a balanced discussion text Reading and comprehension skills – studying articles and writing answers How to structure writing for impact Drafting and editing to improve written work And more! Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more English Functional Skills resources: Functional Skills Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Level 1

Macbeth GCSE Unit of Work Macbeth is a GCSE unit of work containing a 192-slide PowerPoint, 44 worksheets and lesson plans. This engaging scheme of work explores the play act by act and scene by scene, analysing its plot, characters, themes, language and historical context through a range of stimulating activities. These GCSE Macbeth teaching resources include planning (lesson plans and a unit of work overview), a fully editable PowerPoint teaching resource and twenty accompanying PDF worksheets and are designed to teach Macbeth at GCSE. The unit can be used if you are following the AQA, Eduqas, Edexcel or OCR GCSE course. To preview our Macbeth GCSE unit of work click on the images. Clicked images will expand, allowing you to browse each PowerPoint slide in detail. Below are examples of the activities contained in the lessons. - Historical / social / literary context - a biography of Shakespeare's life and the Elizabethan theatre - Scene by scene activities to consolidate understanding - Comprehension questions to assess students’ knowledge of plot, character, language, context and themes - Analysis of the characters of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and Banquo - Exploration of the key themes (ambition, betrayal, evil, the supernatural) - The social and historical context of the play – witches, witchcraft and the play’s representation of women - Developing key reading skills - inference and deduction - Using P.E.T.E.R. Point/Evidence/Technique/Explain/Reader to write an effective GCSE exam response - Close analysis of Shakespeare’s language, key quotes and Macbeth's key soliloquies and monologues - Shakespeare's use of tension and suspense in Macbeth - Role play - hot-seating activities - Understanding key characters through empathy writing tasks – diaries and letters - Video links to help the teaching and learning of key scenes

Animal Farm is made up of a 175-slide PowerPoint presentation, a 50-page booklet of worksheets, and a 14 lesson scheme of work overview. This Animal Farm resource is designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the plot, characters, language, themes, and historical context of Orwell’s modern classic. The resource includes a collection of activities for pupils of all abilities: -A biography of George Orwell -An explanation of the historical context of Europe in the 1930s and the rise of the USSR - notes and BBC documentary -Russian Revolution research task -Activities to explore the narrative structure and develop knowledge of the plot of Animal Farm -In-depth analysis of Snowball, Napoleon, Squealer, Boxer, and Benjamin -Exploration of the key themes of Animal Farm - power, idealism, corruption, class, socialism, propaganda, social control

Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman – KS3 Unit of Work Noughts and Crosses is a unit of work containing a 161-slide PowerPoint, 28 PDF worksheets and 15 lessons. This engaging scheme of work explores Malorie Blackman’s novel chapter by chapter, analysing its plot, characters, themes and language through a range of stimulating activities. Resources can be used at KS3 with either Year 8 or Year 9 depending on the ability of the students. Our unit for Noughts and Crosses includes a fully editable PowerPoint teaching resource and 28 accompanying PDF worksheets. The resource can be used to teach a whole class text or as part of a guided reading programme. Activities contained in the lessons include: Exploring the social context of Noughts and Crosses, apartheid, civil rights, the novel’s introduction, and Malorie Blackman’s motives for writing it Engaging chapter by chapter activities to consolidate understanding as learners read through the book Reading comprehension questions to assess students’ knowledge of plot, character, language, and themes - with example answers. Analysis of the characters of Sephy, Callum, Kamal, Jasmine, Meggie, Ryan, Jude, Lynette, Minnie Exploration of the key themes of friendship, racism, growing up, prejudice, privilege, love, power and social segregation Developing the key reading skills of inference and deduction Analysis of language and techniques such as effective description, creating conflict and building tension Role play - hot-seating to aid understating of characters, plot and themes Developing understanding of key characters through empathy writing tasks Plus many more fun starter, plenary and reading and writing activities Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more resources for popular KS3 novels: Boys Don’t Cry Cirque Du Freak Face Holes Skellig Stone Cold The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night The Demon Headmaster The Silver Sword

Skellig Unit of Work - Year 6 and 7 Skellig is a unit of work containing a 212-slide PowerPoint, 26 PDF worksheets and 23 lesson plans. This engaging scheme of work explores the novel chapter by chapter, analysing the book’s plot, characters, themes and language through a range of stimulating activities. Below are examples of the activities contained in the lessons: 1. Comprehension questions 2. Chapter summary cloze and sequencing activities 3. Research (William Blake and angels) tasks 4. Making predictions about Skellig using the cover, title, author and blurb 5. Exploring and discussing themes 6. Character analysis of Michael, Mina and Skellig 7. Understanding the features of a novel – how does David Almond use hooks, tension and techniques such as pathetic fallacy in Skellig? 8. Close analysis of language in key scenes 9. Role play and hot seating activities 10. Understanding Skellig’s characters through empathetic writing ‘Skellig Unit of Work - Year 6 and 7’ can be edited, so you are able to adapt the resource to suit the individual needs of each class you teach.