Secondary school English teacher with 13 years' teaching experience sharing a variety of ready-to-print posters, revision resources and activities for KS3 & KS4 in order to help you save some time!
Secondary school English teacher with 13 years' teaching experience sharing a variety of ready-to-print posters, revision resources and activities for KS3 & KS4 in order to help you save some time!
Embrace spooky season with your GCSE English Language students with this autumn!
This A4 PDF worksheet is perfect for checking in on how your students are doing in preparation for the **Edexcel English Language Paper 1 imaginative writing task.
Clear focus on the task, written like an imaginative writing exam task,
Fun task for GCSE students,
Simply print and it’s ready to go, making it a great option for a cover lesson!
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Eye-catching poetry posters for the 16 poems from the Edexcel IGCSE English Literature poetry anthology
What’s included:
1 PDF file
16 posters - one for each poem in the anthology
A short quotation, the poem’s title and the poet’s name
A contemporary corresponding image
The perfect ready-to-print posters that can also be used as part of the IGCSE Edexcel English Literature course for poetry analysis activities.
Looking for IGCSE Language displays? Check these IGCSE English Language posters out!
Poems included:
‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling
‘Prayer Before Birth’ by Louis MacNeice
‘Blessing’ by Imtiaz Dharker
‘Search For My Tongue’ by Sujata Bhatt
‘Half-past Two’ by U.A. Fanthorpe
‘Piano’ by D.H. Lawrence
‘Hide and Seek’ by Vernon Scannell
‘Sonnet 116’ by William Shakespeare
‘La Belle Dame sans Merci’ by John Keats
‘Poem at Thirty-Nine’ by Alice Walker
‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy
‘The Tyger’ by William Blake
‘My Last Duchess’ by Robert Browning
‘Half-Caste’ by John Agard
‘Do not go gentle into that good night’ by Dylan Thomas
‘Remember’ by Christina Rossetti
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Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Part 1 Poetry Display Posters
Embrace spooky season with your GCSE English Language students with this autumn!
This A4 PDF worksheet is perfect for checking in on how your students are doing in preparation for the **Edexcel English Language Paper 1 imaginative writing task.
Clear focus on the task, written like an imaginative writing exam task,
Fun task for GCSE students,
Simply print and it’s ready to go, making it a great option for a cover lesson!
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Pre-reading task for a low/mid ability Year 9 class before reading Stone Cold.
Pupils carefully plan out the features of an article, whilst considering their views on homelessness.
**There, their, or they’re? **
This is one of my favourite KS3 homophone starter activities to encourage students to consider the differences between the three words and their uses.
For the best impact, read the text to the class whilst students copy and consider which homophone goes where - appealing to their competitive side as they try to figure it out!
What’s included?
This is a PDF resource with instructions and student page included. The student page includes a challenge task, which is great for mixed ability Key Stage Three English classes.
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Engage your students’ minds and enhance their poetic prowess with this captivating Poetic Features Word Search worksheet. This resource is designed to make learning about poetic devices and literary elements an exciting and interactive experience.
Unleash your students’ creativity as they embark on a word search adventure, discovering and identifying key poetic features hidden within a grid of letters. From alliteration to metaphor, personification to onomatopoeia, this word search covers a wide range of essential poetic techniques. Each term has been carefully selected to ensure students gain a deep understanding of these artistic tools!
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Why choose this Poetic Features Word Search?
Engaging and Educational: Say goodbye to mundane worksheets! This word search will captivate your students’ attention and make learning about poetic features an enjoyable journey.
Reinforce Knowledge: Consolidate your students’ understanding of poetic devices and their definitions through active participation. They’ll strengthen their vocabulary and comprehension skills while having a blast.
Easy to Use: This ready-to-print worksheet can be effortlessly integrated into your poetry unit, literature circle, or as an independent activity. No need for hours of preparation – simply download and distribute!
Differentiation Made Simple: Suitable for various grade levels, this Poetic Features Word Search offers options for both novice and advanced learners. Tailor the activity to meet the specific needs of your students with ease.
Collaborative Learning: Encourage collaboration and teamwork by dividing your class into pairs or small groups. Let them work together to solve the word search, fostering communication and cooperation among peers.
Quick Assessment: Assess your students’ understanding of poetic devices in an enjoyable and stress-free way. Use the completed word search as an informal assessment tool to gauge their progress and identify areas for further exploration.
Enhance your students’ poetic journey with this engaging Poetic Features Word Search worksheet. Prepare them for a world of expressive writing, where the beauty of language takes center stage. Download now and watch their love for poetry blossom!
Note: This resource is also suitable for homeschooling environments, poetry clubs, and anyone!
Questions used for Year 9 whilst reading chapter one of Stone Cold.
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Ten sentences that feature commonly confused homophones. I am using this activity as a starter with mid-ability KS3 and a low-ability KS4 by reading the sentences to pupils as they copy. Nothing amazing but hopefully this could save someone some time.
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Prepare your GCSE English Language students for the Paper 1 exam and develop their imaginative writing skills whilst embracing spooky season!
Structured like an imaginative writing exam task, this PDF includes one question and two images (pumpkin patch with ominous clouds and a deserted house), sure to spark students’ imaginations.
This ready-to-print resource is designed to support revision for Section B of the Edexcel English Language Paper 1 GCSE examination, but this is not explicit and can be used for AQA and other exam boards.
Perfect for:
KS4 English cover lesson tasks
Year 11 mock preparation
Tutoring activities
Developing imaginative and narrative writing skills
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Spread some festive cheer with your GCSE English Language students with this winter!
This A4 PDF worksheet is perfect for checking in on how your students are doing in preparation for the Edexcel English Language Paper 1 imaginative writing task.
Clear focus on the task, written like an imaginative writing exam task,
Fun task for GCSE students,
Simply print and it’s ready to go, making it a great option for a cover lesson!
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Spread some festive cheer with your GCSE English Language students this winter!
This double-sided A4 PDF worksheet is perfect for checking in on how your students are doing in preparation for the Edexcel English Language Paper 1 imaginative writing task.
Clear focus on the task, written like an imaginative writing exam task,
Fun Christmas task for GCSE students,
Simply print and it’s ready to go, making it a great option for a cover lesson task!
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Bring a dash of winter to your GCSE revision displays with these eye-catching key quotations from A Christmas Carol.
This purchase includes twenty quotations from A Christmas Carol, each on a square wintery blue background and the name of the stave at the bottom. The file is a PDF and easy to print.
Please note: One quote is repeated twice, but in different lengths.
Perfect for A Christmas Carol KS3 schemes of work, or for GCSE English Literature revision.
Like this resource, but it doesn’t quite fit your colour theme? Check out the new Christmassy red version of this resources here: A Christmas Carol Revision Display Posters - Christmas Theme
Homophone Starter Activities - 10 Printable Worksheets
Starter activities that engage students as soon as they enter the classroom, whilst challenging them with commonly confused homophones.
Homophones included:
Paws, pours, pause
There, their, they’re
No, Know
You’re, your
Buy, bye, by
Here, hear
Piece, peace
It’s, its
Where, wear
Who’s, whose
This PDF file consists of 10 print and trim worksheets; each worksheet includes three copies of the activity, keeping printing levels low.
Each activity comes with an answer key sheet, as well as a set of suggested instructions at the start.
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Eye-catching display for the Edexcel IGCSE English Language Part 1 texts, Printable resource that features a key quotation from each text, as well as a corresponding image.
New for 2023: Why not have a look at these Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Poetry posters
Encourage quotation recall in your GCSE English Literature classroom with these spooky display posters for Mabeth’s three midnight hags.
These easy-to-print posters for secondary school classrooms are great for quote retrieval, as well as adding a touch of the supernatural to your classroom!
This PDF file includes 15 eye-catching square retrieval posters of key quotes by or about the witches in The Scottish Play on a mysterious backdrop.
Each quotation poster includes the name of the character who said it and when it was said.
Perfect for Macbeth KS3 schemes of work, or for GCSE English Literature revision.
Teaching Resources and Displays
15 eye-catching posters that encourage recall of the AQA Power & Conflict cluster of poems.
Each A4 poster includes a quotation from each of the poems, the poem’s title as well as the name of the poet. All posters feature a background image that compliments the themes and ideas for each poem.
These easy-to-print posters take the time out of making English Literature displays, as they are ready to print and go!
As well as inspiring retrieval, these posters can also be used as part of your poetry examination revision lessons and even KS3 poetry lessons.
If you liked this resource and would like to see more ready-to-print display posters, check out some of my other displays for GCSE English Literature!
Posters include quotations from:
‘Ozymandias’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley
‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage
‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir
‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth
‘Storm on the Island’ by Seamus Heaney
‘Kamikaze’ by Beatrice Garland
‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson
‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen
‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy
‘London’ by William Blake
‘My Last Duchess’ by Robert Browning
‘Bayonet Charge’ by Ted Hughes
‘Tissue’ by Imtiaz Dharker
‘The Emigree’ by Carol Rumens
‘Checking Out Me History’ by John Agard
Homework Pass perfect for the autumn term!
Reward your primary and secondary students with theses fun autumn printable homework passes. A perfect back to school incentive for students to earn prizes!
All you need to do is print the page/s you want to use, trim the passes and write on them when rewarding your students.
What’s included?: One PDF file with two pages: one in colour and one in black and white.
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Get ready for the end of the school year with this cute summer themed printable homework pass PDF file.
File includes 8 passes per page with one colour page and one black & white page for all printer options.
These end of term rewards just need printing and trimming, ready for you to write on them.
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Summer themed student homework pass reward - end of year incentive
Add a sprinkle of festive joy to your displays with these eye-catching key quotations from A Christmas Carol.
Take the time out of creating a display that encourages quotation recall with this ready-to-print resource!
This purchase includes ten quotations from A Christmas Carol, each on a square Christmassy red and holly background. The file is a PDF and easy to print.
Please note: One quote is repeated twice, but in different lengths.
Perfect for A Christmas Carol KS3 schemes of work, or for GCSE English Literature revision.
Like this resource, but it doesn’t fit your colour scheme? Check out the original icy blue winter themed posters here: A Christmas Carol Revision Display Posters
Create a visually appealing display while encouraging recall and quotation retention for the character of Macbeth!
This set of 15 eye-catching key quote posters is great for inspiring quotation retrieval whilst revising for the AQA English Literature GCSE. It’s also great for KS3 English classes reading the Scottish Play!
Each poster features a quote from the play cross referenced with the act and scene number and the character that says the line, all with a corresponding background image.
This PDF file is easy-to-print, taking the time out of creating engaging English Literature displays.
Macbeth key quotes not quite what you’re looking for? Why not check out these Macbeth Key Quotation Display Posters for Lady Macbeth
Quotes included:
“So foul and fair a day I have not seen” Act 1, Scene 3
“This supernatural soliciting Cannot be ill, cannot be good.” Act 1, Scene 3
“Come what come may, Time and the hour runs through the roughest day.” Act 1, Scene 3
“False face must hide what the false heart doth know.” Act 1, Scene 7
“If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere well It were done quickly.” Act 1, Scene 7
“To prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which o’erleaps itself and falls on th’other” Act 1, Scene 7
“Is this a dagger which I see before me,The handle toward my hand?” Act 1, Scene 7
“Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood Clean from my hand?” Act 2, Scene 2
“I’ll go no more: I am afraid to think what I have done;” Act 2, Scene 2
“Methought I heard a voice cry, ‘Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep’” Act 2 Scene 2
“Blood will have blood” Act 3, Scene 4
"Out, out, brief candle” Act 5, Scene 5
“Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage” Act 5, Scene 5
“Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day” Act 5, Scene 5
“I bear a charmed life” Act 5, Scene 8
Macbeth Posters for Display - Macbeth Key Quote Revision