A visual diagram for comparing two poems.

Useful as a generic starter activity or to promote discussion in the classroom.

A 5 week project to accompany the teaching of Jekyll ans Hyde.

Aimed at higher ability GCSE pupils, this comprehensive guide lists and defines both basic and more subtle poetic devices and includes some background extension reading on the craft of the poet and the process of writing poetry. Useful for revision, or pre-reading before studying a poetry topic.

Useful essay plans for pupils to scaffold responses for the 15 and 25 mark anthology poetry questions. This is based on the Educas English Literature Component 2 paper / mark scheme.

A card sort activity where pupils are asked to match the poetic term with its definition and an example. Files include correct answers and mixed up version. Works well as a paired / group activity.

D.I.R.T (Directed Improvement and Reflection Time) mat to be used when pupils have finished their work, before handing in. Can be laminated

This editable word document provides guidance and instructions for pupils to complete an in-depth project either in class or at home, based on the life and works of William Shakespeare.

A quick fire quiz testing pupils understanding of the novel Millions, by Frank Cotrell Boyce.

A handy, colourful resource providing question stems for Blooms Taxonomy style of questioning from ‘knowledge’ questions right up to ‘evaluation’ style questions. This is a handy guide for teachers but also useful for students to use to interrogate a subject.

A comprehensive 37 page revision / homework booklet containing questions on all 18 Educas anthology poems. Questions are broken down by Assessment Objectives and space is provided for pupils to record their ideas. Can be used as homework tasks or a revision booklet.