This resource has been carefully crafted with the aim of enhancing students’ descriptive writing skills through the use of vivid imagery and targeted prompts. With the use of carefully selected images, it provides students with a visual stimulus to inspire their descriptive writing. Each image is accompanied by target vocabulary, encouraging students to expand their lexicon and choose words that precisely convey their intended meaning. Learners are also prompted to incorporate a minimum of three forms of punctuation, linguistic devices and imagery (five senses) to enrich their writing and create vivid, engaging descriptions. 30 images are provided as well as one worked example. I have used this resource for years in my own classroom to help build the students confidence in creative writing. It is particularly useful for students preparing for GCSE English Language Paper 1, question 5, but can be used to help develop the creative writing skills of all students within the 11 - 15 age bracket. As always, if you have any feedback or issues with this resource just let me know and I will be glad to help.

This is a 130 page book packed with everything a young learner needs to smash the 11+ creative writing section of selective entry exams. 11+ tests (and other selective entry tests, as well as GCSE English) typically require candidates either to produce a piece of descriptive writing, based on a picture or prompt, or to write a narrative. This book covers both types of writing: it contains all the key elements that the young learner needs to be able to master the 11+ creative writing component, including: basic elements of composition (sentence construction, parts of speech) clauses punctuation language devices (similes, metaphors, personification, etc.) ‘show don’t tell’ imagery plot setting narrative tension characterisation There are also annotated exemplars, descriptive writing scaffolds, exam tips and over 30 exercises to allow learners to practise their skills. Answers are provided at the back of the book. Like my 11+ poetry books, it has been written principally with 11+, 12+ and 13+ students in mind, but the book is not limited to this cohort and will be useful to all children in the 9 – 15 age bracket who need to develop their creative writing skills. The book is available on Amazon. I am able to sell it more cheaply here as a PDF due to not having to pay Amazon print fees.

This is a full-length GL-style 11+ English practice paper, testing comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar. It includes: a reading comprehension about volcanoes 16 comprehension questions (inference & retrieval) 4 language questions 14 grammar questions 11 spelling questions 11 punctuation questions Answer sheet & answers The test is specifically designed for 9 & 10 year olds who are preparing for the GL Assessment 11+ exam in the UK. However, it can also be used as a standalone resource for testing the comprehension and SPAG (spelling, punctuation & grammar) skills of any 9 & 10 year olds.

This is a full-length GL-style 11+ English practice paper, testing comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar. It includes: 2 reading comprehensions (1 fictional & 1 non-fiction) 2 x 20 comprehension questions (inference & retrieval) 10 grammar questions 10 spelling questions Answer sheet & answers The test is specifically designed for 9 & 10 year olds who are preparing for the GL Assessment 11+ exam in the UK. However, it can also be used as a standalone resource for testing the comprehension and SPAG (spelling, punctuation & grammar) skills of any 9 & 10 year olds.

This is a full-length GL-style 11+ English practice paper, testing comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar. It includes: a reading comprehension about snakes 16 comprehension questions (inference & retrieval) 4 language questions 10 grammar questions 10 spelling questions 13 punctuation questions Answer sheet & answers The test is specifically designed for 9 & 10 year olds who are preparing for the GL Assessment 11+ exam in the UK. However, it can also be used as a standalone resource for testing the comprehension and SPAG (spelling, punctuation & grammar) skills of any 9 & 10 year olds.

This is a full-length GL-style 11+ English practice paper, testing comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar. It includes: a reading comprehension about honeybees 16 comprehension questions (inference & retrieval) 4 language questions 10 grammar questions 10 spelling questions 13 punctuation questions Answer sheet & answers The test is specifically designed for 9 & 10 year olds who are preparing for the GL Assessment 11+ exam in the UK. However, it can also be used as a standalone resource for testing the comprehension and SPAG (spelling, punctuation & grammar) skills of any 9 & 10 year olds.

This resource includes THIRTY classical English language poems from some of the most famous and best loved poets. Each poet is profiled to add context and each poem comes with a minimum of TEN comprehension questions (answers provided). The questions are designed to capture the different ways in which poems can be analysed including (but not limited to): rhyme scheme rhythm literal and metaphorical meanings poetic devices symbolism poetic structure & form The resource has been designed primarily to cater to students who are planning to take selective entry admissions tests which include a poetry component, such as 11+ or SSAT. However, the resource is not limited to this cohort and can be used with all students in the 9 - 14 age bracket. Poems and questions have been designed to reflect differing levels of ability. There is a mix of multiple choice and written response question types. There are also some extended answer questions for the more ambitious or able students. The resource is meticulously designed and visually appealing with images. The poems can be used individually as a basis for further exploration or as part of a set. There is a glossary of poetic terms at the back. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavour to address the issue as soon as possible. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is a set of 20 well-researched and well-presented PowerPoint slides covering key text analysis, quotes, context, characters, themes, and linguistic features of Romeo & Juliet Act 2, scene 3. The 20 slides include additional detailed analysis in the notes section to each slide. Resource includes task where students have to identify themes in the scene and provide supporting textual evidence. This can be used to aid the introduction of Act 2 scene 3 or as a springboard for deeper analysis of the text, characters, themes and plot. If you have any questions or any difficulties with the resource just let me know and I will address them. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is the complete annotated text from Romeo & Juliet Act 2 scene 3. The detailed annotations are color-coded and cover themes, characters, linguistic features, context, setting, structure, and interpretation. A non-annotated version of the scene is also provided for students to then annotate themselves. The resource also includes: One page of analysis. Ten comprehension questions. Two extended-answer questions. Answer key is provided for the comprehension questions. A glossary of words. Bonus ‘moral debate’ extension activity Questions require students to engage in close analysis of the text and provide textual evidence for their answers. The resource also includes a set of 20 PowerPoint slides containing clipart characters which cover key quotes, characters, themes and textual analysis. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is a set of 40 well-researched and well-presented PowerPoint slides covering key text analysis, quotes, context, characters, themes, and linguistic features of Romeo & Juliet Act 2, scene 1 & 2. The 40 slides include additional detailed analysis in the notes section to each slide. Resource includes task where students have to identify themes in the scene and provide supporting textual evidence. This can be used to aid the introduction of Act 2 scenes 1 & 2 or as a springboard for deeper analysis of the text, characters, themes and plot. If you have any questions or any difficulties with the resource just let me know and I will address them. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is the complete annotated text from Romeo & Juliet Act 2 scenes 1 & 2. The detailed annotations are color-coded and cover themes, characters, linguistic features, context, setting, structure, and interpretation. A non-annotated version of the scene is also provided for students to then annotate themselves. A one-page guide to annotating is provided. The resource also includes: Two pages of analysis. Ten comprehension questions. Two extended-answer questions. Answer key is provided for the comprehension questions. A glossary of words. Questions require students to engage in close analysis of the text and provide textual evidence for their answers. The resource also includes a set of 40 PowerPoint slides containing clipart characters which cover key quotes, characters, themes and textual analysis. The clipart characters are my own and are subject to normal copyright. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is a set of 30 carefully and colourfully created PowerPoint slides introducing clauses. As a teacher, I have often found that students further on in their education lack a solid understanding of this basic element of English. A good understanding of how this building block of sentence formation works is essential for clear and coherent writing. The slides start with basic principles, but slowly move on to more advanced aspects of clauses. The resource covers: Subject & predicate Main & subordinate clauses Co-ordinating conjunctions Subordinating conjunctions Common errors (including punctuation, comma splicing & run on sentences) Conjunctive adverbs (however, therefore, furthermore) Relative clauses The resource comes with 5 error-correction worksheets with a total of 50 questions to test student understanding. An answer key is provided. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is a set of well-researched and well-presented PowerPoint slides with clipart characters covering key text analysis, quotes, context, characters, themes, and linguistic features of Romeo & Juliet Act 1, Scene 3. The 19 slides include suggested execution tips and additional information in the notes section to each slide. Resource includes task where students have to identify themes in the scene and provide supporting textual evidence. This can be used to aid the introduction of Act 1 Scene 3 or as a springboard for deeper analysis of the text, characters, themes and plot. If you have any questions or any difficulties with the document just let me know and I will address them. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is the complete annotated text from Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scenes 1 - 5. There are five separate workbooks for scenes 1 - 5 containing detailed annotations, color-coded and covering themes, characters, linguistic features, context, setting, structure, and interpretation. A non-annotated version of the scene is also provided for students to then annotate themselves. A one-page guide to annotating is provided. The resource also includes: One or two pages of analysis per scene. Ten comprehension questions per scene (50 in total). One or two extended-answer questions per scene. Answer key is provided for the comprehension questions. A glossary of words. Questions require students to engage in close analysis of the text and provide textual evidence for their answers. The resource also includes five PowerPoint presentations - one for each scene (average 22 slides per presentation) - containing clipart characters which cover key quotes, characters, themes and textual analysis. A bonus resource has been included which is a worksheet on Freytag’s Pyramid and dramatic plot structure. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is the complete annotated text from Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scene 5. The detailed annotations are colour-coded and cover themes, characters, linguistic features, context, setting, structure, and interpretation. A non-annotated version of the scene is also provided for students to then annotate themselves. A one-page guide to annotating is provided. The resource also includes: Two pages of analysis. Ten comprehension questions. Two extended-answer questions. Answer key is provided for the comprehension questions. A glossary of words. Questions require students to engage in close analysis of the text and provide textual evidence for their answers. The resource also includes a set of 30 PowerPoint slides containing clipart characters which cover key quotes, characters, themes and textual analysis. The clipart characters are my own and are subject to normal copyright. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is a set of well-researched and well-presented PowerPoint slides with clipart characters covering key text analysis, quotes, context, characters, themes, and linguistic features of Romeo & Juliet Act 1, Scene 5. The 30 slides are interactive and include suggested execution tips and additional information in the notes section to each slide. Resource includes a task where students have to identify themes in the scene and provide supporting textual evidence. This can be used to aid the introduction of Act 1 Scene 4 or as a springboard for deeper analysis of the text, characters, themes and plot. The clipart characters are my own and subject to normal copyright. If you have any questions or any difficulties with the document just let me know and I will address them. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is a fantastic resource for introducing verbs to students. It includes: 50 high quality PowerPoint slides with fun & attractive visuals and animations 5 verb word search exercises with 10 verbs per exercise 5 verb gap-fill exercises with 10 verbs per exercise Table of 108 strong & descriptive verbs under six categories of verb Sentence construction activity utilizing descriptive verbs from a list Bonus 20 common verbs poster Each gap-fill exercise has a corresponding word search exercise focused on the same verb set. Each exercise pair includes ten verbs, giving a total of fifty common verbs. The exercises begin at an easy level but increase in difficulty, the fifth exercise being the most difficult. Answer keys are provided. Where possible, verbs have been selected for their descriptiveness. The exercises can be teacher-led or carried out individually or in competitive pairs / groups. At the end, a verb table is provided consisting of 108 strong, descriptive verbs across six categories (speech, movement, emotions, actions, senses & thoughts). Students then have to choose a verb from each of the categories and create sentences with those verbs. Instructions contain suggested follow-up activities. PPT slides are of a high quality and well-designed with colorful, engaging visuals and fun animation. The presentation is designed to be interactive. It covers ‘doing’ verbs, ‘being’ verbs, ‘state’ verbs and ‘helping’ verbs. A wide range of examples are provided across verb tenses. A series of ‘reference’ slides are included presenting simplified rules of conjugation for tense and person. The final section of the presentation focuses on encouraging students to be creative with verb use by substituting more descriptive verbs for generic ones. If you have any questions or any difficulties with the document just let me know and I will address them. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is a set of well-researched and well-presented PowerPoint slides with clipart characters covering key text analysis, quotes, context, characters, themes, and linguistic features of Romeo & Juliet Act 1, Scene 4. The 19 slides include suggested execution tips and additional information in the notes section to each slide. Resource includes task where students have to identify themes in the scene and provide supporting textual evidence. This can be used to aid the introduction of Act 1 Scene 4 or as a springboard for deeper analysis of the text, characters, themes and plot. The clipart characters are my own and subject to normal copyright. If you have any questions or any difficulties with the document just let me know and I will address them. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is the complete annotated text from Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scene 4. The detailed annotations are color-coded and cover themes, characters, linguistic features, context, setting, structure, audience effects and interpretation. There is also a page of analysis at the end and ten comprehension questions. Some of the questions can be delivered as group discussion or pair work. Some of the questions require students to engage in close analysis of the text and provide textual evidence for their answers. There is a glossary of words at the end. The resource also includes a set of 19 PowerPoint slides containing clipart characters which cover key quotes, characters, themes and textual analysis. The clipart characters are my own and are subject to normal copyright. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔

This is the complete annotated text from Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Scene 3. The detailed annotations are color-coded and cover themes, characters, linguistic features, context, structure & audience effect and interpretation. There is also a page and a half of analysis at the end and ten comprehension questions. Some of the questions can be delivered as group discussion or pair work. Some of the questions require students to engage in close analysis of the text and provide textual evidence for their answers. There is a glossary of words at the end. The resource also includes a set of 20 PowerPoint slides containing clipart characters which cover key quotes, characters, themes and textual analysis. The clipart characters are my own and are subject to normal copyright. As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible. ►This resource has been classroom-tested and approved by both students and teachers! ✔ ✔ ✔