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.

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

A timeline of key events in the Hunger Games film. Useful for navigating to important scenes for study (KS3/KS4)

A timeline of key events in Polanski's Macbeth. Useful for navigating to important scenes for study (KS3/KS4)

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

Exploring the Theme of Power in Poetry: Hawk Roosting, Ozymandias and Human Interest. Intended to link with Macbeth for the controlled assessment but could be studied separately or with another text (KS3/KS4)

A PowerPoint introduction to Macbeth, includes letters written by the main characters, quotations for analysis and a role on the wall plenary (KS3/KS4)

Using the Kickstarter website as a stimulus, pupils can analyse and create a product from a variety of categories (KS3/KS4)

A lesson that explores the theme of power. I use it before I teach Macbeth. Drama and English tasks (KS3/KS4)

A full scheme of work and resources for Holes by Louis Sachar. Begin with the PowerPoint, all worksheets attached (KS3)

A full scheme of work and resources for Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz. Begin with the PowerPoint, all worksheets attached (KS3).

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

Create your own Shakespeare insult, study the context and the language in a scene from Romeo & Juliet ***You will also need Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo é Juliet*** (KS3/KS4)

Everything a pupil could need to produce an excellent story at GCSE. Stories for analysis, skills, practice questions and the current GCSE titles (KS3/KS4)

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

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

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