AQA Paper 1, Q2: Language Analysis Uses clear teacher modelling & scaffolding. Gradual release of responsibility: I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. Tackles ‘imagery’ linking it to atmosphere. SEND / dyslexia friendly. Teacher guidance on slide 1. Offer opportunities for stretch challenges. PEER REVIEW.

3 pages of clear, summaried CPD on ‘How to motivate reluctant writers in the classroom.’ Focuses on low self-efficacy. 12 Practical solutions and tips for classroom practitioners.

Creative Writing: A fun worksheet for KS3 where they need to design their own villain/antagonist!

A fun worksheet for students to design their own monsters!

A fun and engaging lesson on sibilance! Lesson includes: A starter activity. A plenary. Analysing poetry slide activities. A Creative writing activity. An extra activity just in case!

This document contains: 4 pages of practical solutions for supporting dyslexic students in English lessons. A list of dyslexia friendly fonts. A facts page on Dyslexia.

A comprehensive list of practical solutions for English teachers with blind and visually impaired students. This resource comprises of 3 pages. Activties for creative writing. Guidance on best practice. Suggestions for school and SEND.

Creative Writing: A fun worksheet for KS3 where they need to design their own Greek hero or heroine!

This resources comprises: A list of 285 adjectives to describe a face. An example of AQA’s Paper 1 Question 5. The plenary asks students to write down their favourite words to describe each aspect of the face.

Recommended Year 7s books they’ll love by genre! 9 page document. A comprehensive set of book genres and recommendations appropriate for Year 7. KS3 Reading Suggestions. Very convenient for library lessons when students don’t know what to read and you want to give them recommendations.

Recommended Year 9s books they’ll love by genre! 8 page document. A comprehensive set of book genres and recommendations appropriate for Year 9. KS3 Reading Suggestions. Very convenient for library lessons when students don’t know what to read and you want to give them recommendations.

This is a handout for students, teachers and parents to use! It comprises a researched collection of ideas for how to improve key English skills: vocabulary, spelling, reading, reading comprehension and handwriting. I often send these out to parents on parents evenings.