An A* example for each GCSE writing style (besides leaflets - I used a professional example here). Useful for annotation and revision.

A reading and writing task based on the issue of Graffiti (KS3/KS4)

A method of moving beyond PEE. Particularly useful for the Shakespeare Linked Task as it emphasises context (KS3/KS4)

A PowerPoint to help GCSE pupils write an essay on Banquo.

Story titles for narrative writing. Useful for a one-off lesson or cover work. Suitable for any age and ability (KS2/KS3/KS4)

A lesson that encourages pupils to analyse Christmas Adverts (John Lewis/Sainsbury's) and write a persuasive article about the most effective one. *** You will need videos of the four adverts***

You will need the first chapter of 'Storm Catchers&', the first two pages of &';Jaws' and the Jaws DVD. Analysing extracts and creative writing tasks included (KS3/KS4)

A lesson focused on writing from a unique point of view. Students must rewrite Cinderella (KS2/KS3)

Extracts that introduce the main characters from Of Mice and Men with questions (KS4)

A revision PowerPoint for Lady Macbeth (GCSE).

Resources for analysing the poem (KS3/KS4) Starter: comment card Main: questions/PEE chain Plenary: comment card

A PowerPoint and worksheet explaining the importance of Ignorance and Want to the story of A Christmas Carol. Pictures, questions and an annotated extract (KS3/KS4)

GCSE Speech writing questions, model answers and a peer assessment checklist

A collection of extracts from Heroes to practise the context questions. PowerPoints introducing the task and peer assessment worksheets included.

A twelve lesson scheme of work on Beowulf. The text and all resources included. Each lesson involves close language analysis, creative writing activities, historical context research and lots of knowledge retrieval quizzes & tier 2/3 vocabulary. (KS3)

Descriptive writing lesson - focused on creating a setting and atmosphere (KS3) Starter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od_XDxlOlUw play video clip and analyse how atmosphere is created. Development: Discuss haunted houses and mind map ideas. Discuss levelled examples - create success criteria. Then explain plan and worksheet. Plenary: Pupils to share opening paragraph

A spooky poem to celebrate Halloween. A reading task based on analysing 'The Vampire&' by Jack Prelutsky and a writing task (with optional acrostic for low abilities). Suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities.

A PowerPoint to explore one of the key characters in 'Heroes&'. Quotations and ideas included for discussion in preparation for an essay question.

Introduces The Tempest (KS3/KS4) Starter: exploring images Development: message in a bottle/exploring quotations Plenary: exit card

An article about young people and tattoos, a PowerPoint explaining letter structures and a peer assessment worksheet. Useful for the GCSE writing exam (KS4)