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

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

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

A simple creative writing task that allows pupils to analyse writing skills and then create their own story based on the title 'The Accident&' (KS2/KS3/KS4).

An emotion wheel for improving the vocabulary of pupils and helping them to explore the feelings of characters in literature. Example of how I use it included.

Several lessons that explore the theme of war in Heroes by Robert Cormier. Resources on the historical context and essay advice included (KS4)

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

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

10 visual prompts for narrative/story writing. Great for a one-off lesson or cover work. (KS2/KS3/KS4)

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 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 full scheme of work and resources for Guy Williams' adaptation of Oliver Twist (KS3).

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.

A plan for a 'lively&' magazine article, focusing on the onesie fashion trend (KS3/KS4)