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***

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

A breakdown of the WJEC narrative writing mark scheme for teachers and pupils (KS3/KS4)

A full scheme of work with resources on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. 15 lessons. Text included. KS3.

A festive lesson that teaches pupils to review the classic Christmas film, 'The Snowman&'. *** you will need a copy of the DVD*** (KS2/KS3)

Two lessons on a popular Simon Armitage poem. Explore the poem with creative writing (KS3) Lesson 1: Starter: play youtube clip of London Riots Development: read poem and explore language and Armitage comments Plenary: link poetry to imagery Lesson 2: Starter: play youtube clip of Prometheus Development: read poem and answer questions. Then complete creative writing task Plenary: two stars and a wish on creative writing

Writing an album review featuring Rihanna and Justin Timberlake. Analysis of two recent albums and a checklist for writing your own (KS3/KS4)

A worksheet that explores the motif of fire in A Christmas Carol (KS3/KS4)

A narrative task based on the mystery of the Mary Celeste. Video: http://www.scaryforkids.com/mary-celeste/

A collection of resources for teaching Hobson's Choice by Harold Brighouse (KS4)

Writing a negative review of music, fashion, books or films. Examples of plans, a full review and success criteria (KS3/KS4)

Reading and writing tasks based on reviews of Catching Fire (KS3/KS4)

A collection of my favourite BBC 500 word short stories. Brilliant for analysis and inspiring pupils. Suitable for any age/ability (KS2/KS3/KS4)

A full scheme of work and resources for Macbeth (KS4).

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 speaking & listening debate (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)

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 festive Christmas lesson that is based on writing a letter from santa to a younger family member (KS2/KS3)

A newspaper article about a mysterious Egyptian statue that is supposedly cursed and moves on its own in a museum! Comprehension and language analysis questions, plus personal response and creative writing tasks ***as a starter, Google the video to engage your pupils*** (KS3/KS4)