This is an eclectic resource bundle (a mixture of PowerPoints and Word documents) aimed at developing public speaking skills in lower secondary. There is information, guidance and examples relating to both personal and persuasive talks.

This bundle contains 12 resources including: 126-slide PP presentation Critical essay guidance Context PP Activity booklets Worksheets All of the resources have been used - and well-received - in the classroom.

This is a comprehensive resource (135 slides) which covers a breadth of understanding and analysis question-types such as imagery, sentence structure, word choice etc. There is clear guidance, worked examples and a chance for pupils to put their new-found skills to the test. The resource is fit to be worked through as a class or autonomously.

There are four attachments: A Powerpoint with structural help, scaffolded activities and examples An information sheet which gives a clear picture of Rat’s character A sheet with illustrative quotes and prompt questions A differentiated essay plan (cloze-passage style)

A collection of five close reading passages which become progressively more difficult. Answers are provided to make life that little bit easier for the teacher!

Covers the breadth of the play including plot, characters, themes etc. Extended pieces of work for students include a debate/trial and a critical essay.

A comprehensive range of resources (14 in total) which include a 55-slide PP presentation, cloze passages, homework tasks, character and theme activities, an essay plan etc. This pack offers both variety and challenge for pupils whilst easing the workload of the teacher.

A range of creative writing prompts which focus on plot, character, setting, word choice and POV.

This is a comprehensive unit which includes a variety of activities involving research, listening, discussion and report writing.

This bundle includes 10 resources - a mixture of PowerPoints and Word documents - offering context information, lessons on propaganda, example essay questions and plans, and more.

This bundle contains eight detailed resources including: Chapter questions Tasks relating to characters and themes Revision tasks Essay questions Key quotes

Running to 108 slides, this presentation offers a comprehsive guidance on a breadth of close reading questions; from sentence stucture and word choice to imagery and tone.

This is a particularly pertinent poem which examines which serves as an extended metaphor for the Black Communit in America and, too, the rest of the world. This bundle includes: A comprehensive PowerPoint Detailed poem annotations Example essay questions Guided essay writing A variety of extended tasks/ worksheets

A resource designed to help pupils respond to the following task: ‘Choose a poem that contains a strong message, or messages. By referring to poetic techniques, show how the author conveys his strong message to the reader.’

A simple resource which can be used and reused due to the open-ended nature of the questions.

Lesson 1 contains activities and questions which look at the first chapter, ‘The Boy Who Lived’ (the differences between the Muggle world and the wizarding world, meeting Dumbledore etc.) Lesson 2 contains activities and questions which look at the second chapter, ‘The Vanishing Glass’ (introudction to Harry, questions on the visit to the zoo, creative writing prompts). There is also a separate worksheet with an image of Harry and space to copy quotes which relate to his appearance.

A range of quote with accompanying analysis.