A powerpoint looking at the effect of presentational devices in media and non-fiction texts.

Developing inference and deduction skills focusing on chapter 5 of the novel.

A set of blank planning sheets to support the planning and writing of narratives including structure and vocabulary building.

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

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

Two power points aimed at developing writing to argue on the topic of "Girls Are Better Than Boys", leading to the writing and presenting of an argumentative speech on the subject.

A power point lesson looking at the techniques used in rap/speech "Education is the Key" to present viewpoints and then planning a speech/rap presenting learners' viewpoints.

Exploring the Science Fiction genre and its conventions focusing on Signs and Independence Day and leading towards a micro-analysis of an opening scene.

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.

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

An information sheet providing historical and social contexts for any of Dickens' novels

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 selection of different prompts for creative writing. Cards can be cut up and put into a box for learners to choose randomly. helps to avoid the "I don't know what to write" scenario.

A short powerpoint aimed at engaging higher ability learners into writing creatively about Halloween while avoiding clichés and using a wide range of punctuation.

A series of five information sheets about various aspects of Victorian history which are linked to elements within the gothic genre. These can used to provide some social and historical context to the study of any Victorian gothic text. Topics include Jack the Ripper, Body Snatchers and Bedlam Asylum.

A worksheet for use in the classroom when learners are watching a film as part of their studies. The sheet helps them to focus on specific aspects of the film rather then becoming immersed in the plot and supports them in the making of useful notes. This sheet was originally designed for use in GCSE Film Studies. Works well as A4 but even better when blown up to A3.

A lesson looking at the features of urban legends with a range of examples, This was used to introduce a task whereby learners wrote their own urban legend which they told to the class as part of a speaking and listening assessment.

Powerpoint looking at effective descriptions of people and places with examples, interactive "Guess Who/Where" activity and writing tasks.

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

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