Pupils must write a letter to the head teacher to persuade them to change the school bell to a music system. An example, article, checklist and persuasive devices worksheet attached (KS3/KS4)

A workbook for Romeo & Juliet (KS3). A series of extracts and reading & writing activities to complete. I watch the Baz Lurhmann version alongside this workbook and contrast it with the Zeffirelli version.

A new type of poetry that involves using newspapers to create poems. The poem is inside the text; pupils must find it. Suitable for KS2, KS3 and KS4 ***You will need newspapers and marker pens***

A speaking & listening debate (KS3/KS4)

A pair of 20 question quizzes on Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol (KS3/KS4)

A worksheet to give pupils information about the context of Shakespeare's theatre and Elizabethan times. Questions and creative writing tasks (KS3)

Introduction to Scrooge (KS3/KS4) Intro: analysis of image Development: analysis of language Plenary: PEE chain

A 20 lesson scheme on Gothic Literature with modern and classic texts. A range of reading and writing tasks. All resources and texts included. (KS3)

Narrative and descriptive writing tasks based on pictures of abandoned places. Suitable for any age/ability (KS2/KS3/KS4)

A planning sheet for story writing (KS3) or narrative GCSE (KS4). The sheet is double sided and encourages pupils to think about the two sides of successful narrative writing: being descriptive and creating an interesting plot. Stress the importance of both to your pupils for improved performance.

A lesson based on producing adverts to sell an inventor's products (KS2/KS3/KS4)

A resource designed to help Y6 pupils who are at 'expected standard' who want to move beyond to 'greater depth'. Designed for narrative writing: each slide is a prompt for a story with an example for each genre. Also useful for KS3.

A collection of resources I use for teaching A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller (KS4)

A PowerPoint that highlights the areas for focus when writing a review of any type (KS3/KS4)

Full scheme of work to complete the linked task controlled assessment, focusing on power in Macbeth and Hawk Roosting, Human Interest and Ozymandias. See the 'Macbeth Scheme of Work Note&' for an explanation of the resources (KS4)

Everything students need to achieve an A* when writing a film review - examples, the assessment criteria, a word bank and a 10 step guide (KS4)

Lesson on Ozymandias: analysing the title, text and contextual information. Used for GCSE Controlled assessment but can easily be adapted (KS3/KS4)

A word bank that can be used for both positive and negative descriptions (adjectives and nouns). These can be used in creative writing or non-fiction, such as articles, reviews, reports or letters. Useful for expressing personal opinions and encouraging clear and emotive responses. (KS3/KS4)

A full scheme of work (PowerPoint) and resources (workbook) for ‘Animal Farm’ (KS3).

A writing and reading task based on The Simpsons (you will need a copy of the 200th episode).