An introduction to word choice, connotation and word intensity. Used with middle ability S2 and supported S4 (National 3/4) and worked well.

Analysis of the poem, with annotations. Designed for S1 Textual Analysis, with build in support and teaching points.

23 pages - revision notes for Sunset Song, used to reinforced teaching of the novel. This covers key themes, key moments and important aspects of character. It also includes important quotations. Written in pupil friendly language and attractively presented to help pupils prepare for Paper 2: Textual Analysis.

Worked PPT for Vernon Scannell's 'Hide and Seek'. Focus on poetic techniques and supported analysis of main ideas in the poem. Comes with pre-made homework sheets. Designed for textual analysis S1 but can be used for upper levels in supported sets.

A way into this year's theme on LIGHT, this focuses on personification.

Activities to explore Anne Donovan's short story in detail. Designed for a middle ability S2 set but could be used as part of set text at National 5 to support learning, especially with lower ability N5 classes.

This works on short examples and language features pupils can use to improve personal writing. 33 slides leading to a piece of personal writing entitled 'I'll never forget it!' Can be used to support lower ability pupils in S2 or S3 also.

Modelled on internal assessment papers for Listening. This resource is for scene 9 of the DVD version of the play. It has a pupil sheet and full model answers for the teacher. It leads pupils into a very effective group discussion about the scene which can be assessed for talk element of the course.

Link to a very useful TED talk with a set of questions that are modelled on the internal assessment in Listening. Trialled for two years and found to be an excellent preparation for assessment. PowerPoint is a teaching resource with key skills in Purpose/Audience, Language and Main Ideas. It has model answers to go over with pupils and an extra language question. Full talk and transcript can be found on the link.

Introduction to poetry and oral traditions for S1 pupils, with built in support for less able pupils. Alliteration is the main technique.

National 4 resource, teaching skills in textual analysis. Designed for a supported National 3/4 mixed level class.

Designed for S2 middle set. Introduces emotive language and key terminology.

Middle/top set resource developing skills in personal reflective writing. Self-evaluation and tasks for writing included.

Used for S2 level - teaching skills towards an argumentative writing piece. Can be used at different levels.

Decoding context clues - National 6