Storyboard template, useful for many things including plot summaries, media studies etc.

A PowerPoint explaining the relevance and art of Shakespearian insults. This lesson makes a good introduction lesson for either Romeo and Juliet or Macbeth.

I have used my postcard template for starters or plenaries, writing as a character or an observer. They can be used for peer-review of writing. The students could write a postcard to their favorite author or historical figure. So many uses in all different subjects, not just English.

Graphic novel template ideal for story boarding in a more fun and interesting way.

A great five minute lesson starter which you can use with any word. This really helps increase the students vocabulary.

A one hour lesson focusing on descriptive writing, suitable for a mixed ability Year 7 or 8 class. You need to print out slide 5 for students to highlight or annotate. You will also need a selection of images of people or settings/people in settings as the unseen images. My lesson also includes a glossary of the key terms for any students who may have forgotten what a simile is etc.

Macbeth revision menu suitable for years 10 and 11 studying the tragedy of Macbeth. Specific, focused and chunked revision tasks for students who may struggle with revising.

A handy, versatile jigsaw puzzle template. Great for students who need to chunk information. It can be used to make notes about characters they encounter during a class reader. Piecing plot events together and many more uses.

This power-point explores the use of allusion in the poem 'Hour' by Carol Ann Duffy.

I designed this lesson to support my students in identifying and using metaphors. William Blake's 'A Poison Tree' poem is a perfect example of an extended metaphor. I have achieved an outstanding lesson observation with my power point and resources.

An excellent worksheet outlining a number of guidelines for creative/story writing. This worksheet is chunked, has a clear layout and A4 printable.

A great worksheet for students who are learning how to write their own similes and metaphors. Their ideas can be turned into a poem called 'The Beach.'

A PowerPoint for the poem Exposure by Wilfred Owen, part of the Power and Conflict Anthology. This lesson examines the background of the poet and encourages independent analysis with detailed notes for the teacher to support students along the way.

Egeus speech worksheet, mix and match activity translating words and phrases from his speech in A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Morocco Research Activity Guided questions and images powerpoint to research travelling and staying in Morocco.