A recorded presentation for staff CPD exploring how to develop literacy and reading standards across the curriculum. The presentation includes researched resources for use in a variety of subjects.

A simple template for guided reading sessions. Enter your choice of extract.

An open booklet template for Sherlock Holmes stories to be explored in depth.

A collection of 5 fiction short stories from the AQA telling tales section followed by space for active reading activities and comprehension tasks.

Weekly reading lessons to complement an adventure non-fiction scheme of learning. 5 MA - HA non-fiction texts followed by space for comprehension activities selected by the teacher.

A collection of LA reading comprehension activities based on superhero biographies.

A range of carefully considered activities to run across a one-week Summer School. Lessons cover English, Maths, Literacy, Cooking, History, Science, Drama, Music and Art.

A reading journal for secondary school students, including space for teacher comments, target setting, and information related to Accelerated Reader.

A comprehensive overview of reading in a full academic year, including the use of Accelerated Reader. These resources have been created over the past three years. As the reading co-ordinator for the school, the following resources were submitted and received acclaim for the Renaissance Reading Awards 2019 and 2020. Any other resources you may require, please do get in touch. All proceeds to go to supporting the local food bank.

A reading/listening tracker - easily adaptable for any text.

A booklet for quick progress checks at the end of each day (designed for a 1 week summer school program, but easily adaptable).

A chronological study of 10 dystopian texts, from 1909 to 2013 (featuring classics, modern texts, and an extract from a popular video game). Each week features a short extract, followed by a task sheet to capture notes (based on research to maximise reading retention).

A single lesson introducing non-fiction, with a focus on purpose, audience, text type, and annotating any non-fiction extract. MA/HA KS3.

A single lesson introducing students to adventure fiction, featuring a highly-engaging journey through different cities in the world. KS3 MA.

An introduction to imperfect worlds through discussion of dystopian fiction (a focus on utopia and dystopia). Aimed at KS3.

An engaging lesson to plan a literary party for characters studied across the year.

An enrichment spelling bee to be used as a tutor group competition.