A set of 15 lessons exploring Boy for KS3 classes. Lesson 15 is a writing assessment (book review). Each power point is fully editable to adapt for your classes. Designed for Year 7 middle ability but easily adapted for Year 6/8 classes.

A comprehensive KS4 resource exploring meaning behind Wilfred Owen’s famous anti-war poem. This resource begins with background to Wilfred Owen’s military career and the propaganda posters that were used in the era. The resource moves on to explore Owen’s use of imagery and how he uses language for effect. A full annotation of the poem is also included as is a true or false revision activity. Everything you need to prepare your students for this EDUQAS poem in one resource.

A full lesson analysing how meaning is created in poetry. Looking for better value for money? This resource is just one of the poems featured in the poetry about poverty pack priced at just £6

A compilation of ten poetry lessons united by the theme of nature. Copies of all the poems are included (either as word documents or within the powerpoints) and feature guided analysis as well as creative writing stimuli. This resource focuses on classic poems (there is a modern selection available separately) including Evening by Percy Shelley, To Autumn by John Keats, The Badger by John Clare and Daffodils by William Wordsworth. A focused unit of work ideal for bridging KS3/4.

A full analysis of Carol Rumen's poem about a woman who has fled her homeland but can only remember the positives of growing up there. This resource has everything you need to prepare your students for their AQA exam including a full annotation and a guided marketplace lesson exploring structure, meaning, imagery, language and the effect on the reader.

A complete scheme of fully resourced lessons for this heart warming novel about a young boy forced to give away his beloved pet fox. Focusing on language analysis, this resource has everything you need to teach Pax as a class reader. Tracking the novel chapter by chapter, the scheme covers language analysis, structural features and character development with a selection of activities for your pupils. The scheme has been designed for Year 7 classes and includes multiple options for reading journal entries to accompany the more skills-based lessons. A summative assessment is also included with this resource.

14 lessons making a full scheme of learning around key scenes from Shakespeare’s comedy. Designed for Year 7 mixed ability classes, but easily adapted for years 6 or 8, this unit tracks key scenes in the relationship between Hermia and Lysander. An assessment, writing a letter in character from Hermia to Lysander’s aunt, is included as are all of the extracts which also contain translations of key phrases. A complete scheme of work in one place!

A full scheme of work for KS4 pupils studying unseen poetry approaches. Mixing popular modern poetry and pop songs, each resource features steps to successfully breaking down poetry and answering the AQA Literature questions with main poems and comparison pieces included. A range of starter activities also give you discussion points on themes and poetic techniques. These resources can easily adapted for other exam boards.

A mini-unit comprising five poems with the theme of school: First day at school by Roger McGough Coming late by Barrie Wade Timetable by Kate Clanchy The school in August by Philip Larkin Please Mrs Butler by Allan Ahlberg Ideal for Year 7 students settling into high school or Year 6 pupils preparing to make the big leap. Copies of all poems are included.

A complete scheme of work comprising 13 lessons plus an assessment (a letter expressing views on capital punishment). Designed for Year 8, this unit covers how crime and punishment has changed in Britain over the last 500 years. Your pupils will discover how Anglo-Saxon laws developed, how peasants were maimed for minor offences and how the death violent teenagers are treated in modern day America. topical issues such as the death penalty and children's rights are explored throughout this fully resourced scheme. A drama lesson based on Of Mice and Men is included but requires previous study of the text. Everything you need for a full half-term in one resource!

A unit of work exploring the lives of a selection of young role models. two lessons on each of the following are included: Amanda Gorman Anne Frank Marcus Rashford Malala Yousafzai Greta Thunberg Emma Watson Designed for Year 7 pupils writing about role models. An optional assessment plan is included which can be done as either a written report or a class presentation.

A fun KS3 unit exploring persuasive writing skills through Dragons’ Den style pitches, topical issues speeches and chocolate bar designs. Incorporating A FOREST FIRE techniques, this pack includes 14 full lessons, a selection of starter activities and pupil support material as well as links to Karl Pilkington video clips about inventions and persusaive techniques used by auctioneers in Storage Hunters. An end of unit assessment is also included.

A huge bundle of emotive, topical ideas used as a springboard to persuasive speeches. This unit is designed as a transition unit from KS3-4 but can easily be adapted to Year 11 classes preparing for exam writing tasks. Each lesson is fully resourced with clear power points, magazine/ news articles and links to short videos online. The scheme links to A FOREST techniques and is aimed towards AQA specification but can easily be tweaked for other exam boards. The issues covered in this pack include: the horsemeat scandal, American gun control laws, euthanasia, banning of whatsapp, the death penalty and should boxing be banned. An assessment on equality in society is included. A complete half-term’s worth of lessons in one easy bundle. Print off the articles and you’re ready to deliver high quality, inspiring lessons to motivate and engage your pupils!

A complete resource with everything you need to teach this AQA poem. Beginning with background information on the poet, this resource explores the themes and messages within the poem before concluding with a full annotation and a blank SMILE analysis chart. Everything you need in one simple resource.

A pack of festive fun lessons suitable for use in English or drama lessons. Aimed at KS3 but older/ younger pupils still enjoy them! Most of the resources follow the story of evil Atnas Claws (Santa's brother who steals presents) and his dastardly schemes to ruin Christmas. These resources can easily be adapted to take place in any school/ town. In story one he steals presents before being unmasked as a teacher from your school. in the second story he escapes from prison and takes Santa hostage. In the third story he has Santa charged with numerous offences (driving a sleigh whilst drunk etc.) and the pupils can write creative stories, newspaper articles or prepare dramas/ pantomimes about the events. In Donkey's Christmas Carol, a young donkey dreams of becoming part of Santa's sleigh pulling team- will his dream come true? A quick poetry lesson using Benjamin Zephaniah's Talking Turkeys is included as are a range of festive starters and an introduction to Call My Bluff as a literacy based quiz competition. These lessons are a fun, team building alternative to watching DVDs on the last week of term!

A full lesson analysing how meaning is created in poetry. Looking for better value for money? This resource is just one of the poems featured in the poetry about poverty pack priced at just £6

An introductory lesson looking at language choices within poetry. Exploring the questions: How might this poem have been different if it was entitled Curse? and How does the poet choose language for effect. Looking for better value for money? This resource is just one of the poems featured in the poetry about poverty pack priced at just £6

A collection of quick literacy starters that can easily be dropped into the start of lessons. Averaging five minutes each, the pack includes: sentence structures, word classes, homophones, adverbs, silent letters and apostrophes.

Everything your GCSE students need to know on handy sheets. Full details of key events and quotes for the following characters: Scrooge Ghosts Bob Fred Tiny Tim Plus notes on the Fezziwigs, Belle and the charity collectors. An excellent revision resource for pupils to prepare with.

A creative writing planning mat that helps both KS3 and KS4 pupils prepare for the AQA exam question: Write a story or a description based on this picture. This resource has three versions of the same template and can be adapted in seconds by simply changing the picture and tweaking the first box. The worksheet is a planning grid to focus pupils on their structure, vocabulary, punctuation and sentence variety prior to producing their piece of extended writing.