This is an essential resource for any teacher who is looking for an easy-to-use unit which covers the first Harry Potter novel in detail. There are a total of 130 slides broken down into 23 chapter-by-chapter lessons. The unit culminates in an essay (‘How does J.K. Rowling create a sense of excitement and wonder in the novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone?’). There are also additional attachments which can be used in the classroom or given as homework. This is a tried and tested resource which has garnered much positive feedback from pupils.

Grouped with similar tasks, there are over 100 lesson starters across 8 PowerPoints. They are designed as short activites to help settle your class e.g. unscrambling words/sentences, vocabulary work, cloze passages, proof-reading etc.

This is an excellent resource which encompasses a variety of persuasive technqiues on one page. The table includes the technqiues listed below, covering the possible effect(s) of each technique with advice on how to analyse. I have also included two edited versions: one of which is simplified and another which is essentially a template which gives pupils the opportunity to fill in the effect column on their own. P-ersonal pronouns E-motive language R-hetorical question S-tatistics and facts U-sing authority figures A-lliteration D-etail E-xaggeration/hyperbole R-epetition/ rule of 3

This is a comprehensive resource (108 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.

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)

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

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