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Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 - 'Let me not to the marriage of true minds' - Comprehension Booklet
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Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 - 'Let me not to the marriage of true minds' - Comprehension Booklet

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This 16-page resource booklet contains a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of William Shakespeare’s 'Sonnet 116: Let me not to the marriage of true minds.’ The tasks draw on English Literature assessment objectives - suitable for all examining bodies - it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate. The booklet is provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers). Activities within the booklet include (amongst many others): ‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’ ‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’ ‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’ ‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
Shakespeare's Sonnet 73: 'That time of year thou mayst in me behold' - Comprehension Booklet!
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Shakespeare's Sonnet 73: 'That time of year thou mayst in me behold' - Comprehension Booklet!

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This 16-page resource booklet contains a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of William Shakespeare’s 'Sonnet 73: That time of year thou mayst in me behold.’ The tasks draw on English Literature assessment objectives - suitable for all examining bodies - it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate. The booklet is provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers). Activities within the booklet include (amongst many others): ‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’ ‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’ ‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’ ‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
Scotland - Geography Knowledge Organiser!
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Scotland - Geography Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Scotland, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with other UK Countries; Scotland Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the primary Geography National Curriculum: -‘understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and a region in a European country’ ‘physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes’ -‘human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy.’ The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Success is Counted Sweetest - Comprehension Activities Booklet!
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Success is Counted Sweetest - Comprehension Activities Booklet!

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This 16-page resource booklet contains a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of Emily Dickinson’s poem 'Success is Counted Sweetest.’ Teachers have found the activities particularly useful throughout teaching, or for revision or guided reading sessions. Students have found these resources extremely engaging, and it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate. It is provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers). Activities within the booklet include (amongst many others): ‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’ ‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’ ‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’ ‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
A Cradle Song - William Blake - Comprehension Activities Booklet!
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A Cradle Song - William Blake - Comprehension Activities Booklet!

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This 16-page resource booklet contains a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of William Blake’s poem 'A Cradle Song.’ They are perfect for aiding the progress of students learning poetry either in KS3 and KS4 in preparation for poetry/unseen poetry at GCSE, as the tasks draw on English Literature assessment objectives - suitable for all examining bodies - it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate. The booklet is provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers). Activities within the booklet include (amongst many others): ‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’ ‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’ ‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’ ‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
England - Geography Knowledge Organiser!
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England - Geography Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to England, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with other UK Countries; England Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the primary Geography National Curriculum: -‘understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and a region in a European country’ ‘physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes’ -‘human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy.’ The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Wales - Geography Knowledge Organiser!
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Wales - Geography Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Wales, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with other UK Countries; Wales Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the primary Geography National Curriculum: -‘understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and a region in a European country’ ‘physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes’ -‘human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy.’ The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Northern Ireland - Geography Knowledge Organiser!
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Northern Ireland - Geography Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Northern Ireland, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with other UK Countries; Northern Ireland Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the primary Geography National Curriculum: -‘understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and a region in a European country’ ‘physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes’ -‘human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy.’ The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Writing Historical Fiction - Upper KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
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Writing Historical Fiction - Upper KS2 Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for upper KS2 children when writing historical fiction narratives. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this writing text type. The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective historical fiction stories at upper KS2. It contains distinct sections covering: -Historical Fiction Overview; -Content: Settings, Characters, and Plot; -Language: Descriptive Devices, Dialogue, Conjunctions, Punctuation Checklist Archaic Language and Sentence Openers; -Structure - Titles, Structure Mountains and other tips; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for upper KS2 children in writing. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Writing Historical Fiction - Lower KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
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Writing Historical Fiction - Lower KS2 Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for lower KS2 children when writing historical fiction narratives. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this writing text type. The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective historical fiction stories at lower KS2. It contains distinct sections covering: -Historical Fiction Overview; -Content: Settings, Characters, and Plot; -Language: Descriptive Devices, Dialogue, Conjunctions, Punctuation Checklist and Word Mat; -Structure - Titles, Structure Mountains and other tips; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for lower KS2 children in writing. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Writing Limericks - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
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Writing Limericks - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for KS2 children when writing limericks. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this writing text type. The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective limericks at KS2. It contains distinct sections covering: -Overview: Limerick poems; -Content: What to include, tone, common features; -Language: Word choices, poetic devices, rhyme, punctuation checklist and word mat; -Structure: Syllables, rhyme scheme, top tips; -Key Vocabulary. The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for lower KS2 children in writing. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Writing War Poetry - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
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Writing War Poetry - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for KS2 children when writing war poems. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this writing text type. The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective war poetry. It contains distinct sections covering: -Overview: War Poetry; -Content: What to include, tone, common features, word mat; -Language: Vocabulary choices, poetic devices, rhyme, punctuation checklist; -Structure: Stanzas, syllables, rhythm, rhyme scheme, top tips; -Key Vocabulary. The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for upper KS2 children in writing. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Writing Narrative Poems - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
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Writing Narrative Poems - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for KS2 children when writing narrative poems. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this writing text type. The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective narrative poetry. It contains distinct sections covering: -Overview: Narrative Poetry; -Content: What to include, tone, common features, word mat; -Language: Vocabulary choices, poetic devices, rhyme, punctuation checklist; -Structure: Stanzas, syllables, rhythm, rhyme scheme, top tips; -Key Vocabulary. The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for upper KS2 children in writing. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Writing Kenning Poems - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
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Writing Kenning Poems - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for KS2 children when writing kenning poems. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this poetry form. The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective kenning poems. It contains distinct sections covering: -Overview: Kenning poems; -Content: What to include, the five senses, communicating a message, kenning examples; -Language: Word choices, word types, alliteration, hyphens, metaphors, alliteration and onomatopoeia, punctuation checklist etc. -Structure: Poem length, line lengths, stanzas; -Key Vocabulary. The resource was originally designed for KS2 children. It is designed to be printed onto A3 (however can also be printed in A4) and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).
Writing Ottava Rima - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
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Writing Ottava Rima - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for KS2 children when writing ottava rima poetry. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this poetic form. The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective ottava rima. It contains distinct sections covering: -Overview: Ottava Rima; -Content: What to include, the five senses, themes and messages, example word bank; -Language: Vocabulary choices, rhyme, alliteration, similes, metaphors, alliteration and onomatopoeia, punctuation checklist etc. -Structure: Stanzas, rhythm, metre, top tips. -Key Vocabulary. The resource was originally designed for KS2 children. It is designed to be printed onto A3 (however can also be printed in A4) and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).
Writing Clerihews - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
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Writing Clerihews - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for KS2 children when writing clerihews. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this poetic form. The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective clerihews. It contains distinct sections covering: -Overview: Clerihews; -Content: What to include, the five senses, communicating a message, content features, humour; -Language: Word choices, word types, rhyme, alliteration, similes, metaphors, alliteration and onomatopoeia, punctuation checklist etc. -Structure: Poem length, line lengths, line breaks, stanzas; -Key Vocabulary. The organiser also includes 3 original clerihews written about Harry Potter, the Queen and Andy Murray - these can serve as excellent WAGOLLs. The resource was originally designed for KS2 children. It is designed to be printed onto A3 (however can also be printed in A4) and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).
Writing Riddles - Knowledge Organiser!
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Writing Riddles - Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children when writing riddles. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this writing form. The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective riddle poems. It contains distinct sections covering: -Overview: Riddles; -Content: What to include, the five senses, Viewpoint, subject matter; -Language: Word choices, word types, poetic devices, punctuation checklist and phrase mat; -Structure: Word structure, line lengths, syllables, Top tips; -Key Vocabulary. The resource was originally designed for KS1/ lower KS2 children. It is designed to be printed onto A3 (however can also be printed in A4) and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).
Writing Free Verse Poems - Lower KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
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Writing Free Verse Poems - Lower KS2 Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for year 3 and 4 children when writing free verse poems. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this poetry form. The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective free verse poems. It contains distinct sections covering: -Overview: Free verse poems; -Content: What to include, the five senses, communicating a message, dramatic monologues and conversation poems; -Language: Word choices, word types, alliteration, similes, metaphors, alliteration and onomatopoeia, punctuation checklist etc. -Structure: Poem length, line lengths, line breaks, stanzas; -Key Vocabulary. The resource was originally designed for lower KS2 children. It is designed to be printed onto A3 (however can also be printed in A4) and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).
Writing Sonnets - Knowledge Organiser!
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Writing Sonnets - Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children when writing sonnets. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this poetic form. The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective sonnets. It contains distinct sections covering: -Overview: Sonnets; -Content: What to include, the five senses, themes and messages, example word bank; -Language: Vocabulary choices, rhyme, alliteration, similes, metaphors, alliteration and onomatopoeia, punctuation checklist etc. -Structure: Petrarchan Sonnets, Shakespearean Sonnets, iambic pentameter. -Key Vocabulary. The resource was originally designed for upper KS2/ lower KS3 children. It is designed to be printed onto A3 (however can also be printed in A4) and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).
Writing Traditional Tales - KS1 Knowledge Organiser!
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Writing Traditional Tales - KS1 Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for KS1 children when writing traditional tales. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this writing text type. The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective traditional tales at KS1. It contains distinct sections covering: -An Overview of Traditional Tales; -Content: Myths, Legends, Fairy Tales and Fables; -Language: Descriptive Devices, Sentence Openers, Dialogue, Conjunctions, Punctuation Checklist and Word Mat; -Structure - Titles, Structure Mountains and other tips; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for KS1 children in writing. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).