An ideal way to introduce a class reader - by analysing its cover and blurb and evaluating how they appeal to their target readers.

A power point exploring the poem and analysing language.

A power point exploring the poem and analysing language.

Lessons focusing on the first 8 chapters of the novel including plot, character and themes.

An introduction to the theme of homelessness as preparation for reading the novel, looking at how language can affect our perceptions.

A grid to support learner in comparing Shelter's victims and how he murders them.

A lesson exploring how word choice can affect the interpretation of a text. Ideal as an introduction to the novel, analysis of its title and prediction exercise.

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.

Activities based on "These I Have Loved" poem

A writing mat to support learners in their comparison of poems

A selection of well-known song lyrics with activities which investigate them as poetry.

A power point based on the poem "Flannan Isle" including activities such as describing a mysterious lighthouse, putting the events of the poem in order, producing a storyboard and writing a newspaper report. booklet contains sources related to the real-life mystery which could be used as part of the newspaper report or as a separate investigation and speaking and listening task.

Resources to support the comparison of two poems set in the context of Victorian poverty.

Resources to support the comparison of "Futility" by Wilfred Owen and "Bayonet Charge" by Ted Hughes

A power point providing social and historical contexts for Of Mice and Men including its setting, the Great Depression, Steinbeck's inspiration and the American Dream.

A worksheet to help learners make connections between the themes and characters of the novel. Works well as a revision aid when blown up to A3.

A powerpoint looking in detail at the character of Crooks and analysing how he is presented in the novel, preparing learners to answer the essay question: How does Steinbeck present Crooks?

Power point focusing on the character of Curley's Wife and preparing learners for and essay question: How does Steinbeck create sympathy for Curley's Wife?

A range of exam questions with extracts from Of Mice and Men.

A range of resources supporting the study of Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman including comprehension tasks, studying how tension is built and preparing for an assessment essay: "Explore the ways in which opposites are presented in Noughts and Crosses through the characters of Sephy and Callum?".