A simple activity where learners label an image of Scrooge with quotations from the novel. Aimed at lower ability learners.

An A5 sized booklet for easy use with planners with three homework tasks based on Gothic Literature. Tasks are project-based and include research, creative making and written tasks. Booklet also contains key words for a Gothic unit and space for learners to record any new vocabulary they learn.

A booklet of independent projects aimed at preparing Year 9 for the transition into Year 10 and starting their GCSEs in English. The original idea was to issue this to Year 9 learners for use in option subjects which they would not be continuing with into Year 10, therefore projects are designed to be independently completed but checked by English teachers/form tutors, etc. There are seven projects in total: Independent Reading, Narratives, Poetry, Drama, Non-Fiction, Media and Skills and each one includes both reading and writing tasks.

A hand out and power point aimed at preparing/supporting learners through planning and writing a description of a storm.

A powerpoint looking at all 15 poems selected for examination in 2021 for WJEC’s GCSE English Literature Unit 3, Section B. Poems include: • Leisure by WH Davies • A Peasant by RS Thomas • Cynddylan on a Tractor by RS Thomas • Cathedral Builders by John Ormond • Some Fathers by Peter Gruffydd • Walnut Tree Forge by John Tripp • Let’s go to Barry Island by Idris Davies • In Cardigan Market by Brian Morris • Harvest at Mynachlog by Gillian Clarke • The Fisherman by Christine Evans • Callers by Christine Evans • Those who Make Paths by Catherine Fisher • Dancing Woman 1 by Pennyanne Windsor • Heroines by Pennyanne Windsor • Daedalus by Stephen Knight Powerpoint includes info about structure and form, and detailed annotations of each poem.

An A5 sized booklet for easy use with planners with three homework tasks based on Stone Cold by Robert Swindells. Tasks are project-based and include research, creative making and written tasks. Booklet also contains key words for a reading unit and space for learners to record any new vocabulary they learn.

A powerpoint devised for low ability Y9 exploring the relationship between Caliban and Prospero in The Tempest.

A complete scheme of work for Divided City by Theresa Breslin comprising of reference to assessment objectives, a medium term plan, 24 lesson plans, a range of assessments including reading, writing and speaking and listening, with accompanying power points and worksheets. The main focus of the unit is RAF7: social, historical and cultural contexts.

A powerpoint which works through planning, writing and checking a piece of descriptive writing. Originally devised to help prepare for GCSE English language Controlled Assessments for WJEC, this could easily be adapted for any descriptive writing task. Activities include looking at vocabulary choice, structuring writing, descriptive techniques etc. Planning sheet included.

A comprehensive resource for learners taking GCSE English language with WJEC. Booklet includes a learning style quiz with suggested revision activities for each style, practice exam questions with self-assessment resources, SSPS activities and other useful hints and tips for GCSE success.

A resource for learners to translate key scenes in The Tempest from the Shakespeare to more modern language. Key scenes are: Act 1 Scene 2, lines 412 to 463 Act 3 Scene 1, lines 32 to 91

A series of lessons looking at different types of poem, exploring examples and allowing learners to write their own poems which can then be presented in their own anthology.

A group work and creative writing lesson based on the idea of investigating the paranormal activities reported at Lorraine Castle (The Red Room by H.G. Wells). Using the Mantle of the Expert, learners play the parts of paranormal investigators and work in teams to explore and report back on the different areas of the castle. This builds towards a creative writing piece where each individual is parted from their team by a complication and they retell the story of what happens next. This was developed and used as a very successful lesson observation. Pack includes lesson plan, power point and all resources. Lesson can be further supplemented by the addition of props from each area of the castle - I can't supply those though!

A complete lesson in which learners work in groups to investigate one of a selection of "unsellable" products using De Bono's Thinking Hats. They then work as a team to use persuasive techniques to write and present an advert for their product. This has worked very well for a lesson observation with KS4 but is easily adapted for KS3. Grade criteria included is for WJEC but, again, can be adapted to include any exam board. Lesson plan, power point and all resources are included.

A reading activity based on a extract from The Hobbit including GCSE-style questions (WJEC) and a power point with a mark scheme for self/peer assessment.

A power point preparing learners to plan and write a piece of transactional writing for GCSE English Language Controlled Assessments (WJEC). The task was to write a report into the facilities that are available to teenagers in the local area. Activities include planning, features of reports, punctuation, etc.

Lesson plan following TEEP cycle, with all accompanying resources including power point, jigsaw starter activity, and exit tickets. Inference and deduction skills for Key Stage 3.

A complete scheme of work focused on The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne and its social, historical and cultural contexts. Scheme of work includes medium term plan, 17 lesson plans, several power points and worksheets, homework booklet and builds to an essay assessment task.