This is a handy resource to assess existing knowledge at the start of a unit. The assessment grids are divided into three sections: poetic devices, structural terms and rhythm/rhyme terms. These can therefore be given individually depending on what is being taught, or all at once.

A range of vocabulary to help students express their ideas in a more sophisticated way. Words have been organised into themes commonly explored in literature. There are also general essay words e.g. other words for 'shows' and helpful phrases. The resource can be copied and glued into student books for easy reference. Alternatively they can be cut out, glued back to back and laminated to make a selection of bookmark shaped classroom tools.

Adjectives to describe the creature are listed and students match them to appropriate quotations. The following task encourages detailed analysis of selected quotes to prepare for essay writing. An essay guide is given with outline and example of how to plan along with guidance on essay structure with optional starting sentences and concluding paragraph sentences. Links to AOs also provided.

Part 1 of the poem tasks: Part one of the poem with space beneath each quatrain to write a modern translation. Questions on this part of the poem, lanmguage links to Gothic genre and mini writing task. Part 2 PEEL practise tasks with peer assessment grid and differentiated sheet for less able and student answer sheet. Part 3 True or false, summary of events, writing task and peer assessment Part 4 - tone - analysis of language and tone created in the poem Including differentiated learning objectives

Three worksheets to help students explore and analyse the poem. Includes a table to find links to other poems, in preparation for essay writing.

A set of worksheets including a range of tasks on tone, language, structure , themes and the poet to help students understand the text. Includes differentiated learning objectives, extension tasks and an exam style essay question.

Two complete lessons with a range of activities. PPT includes differentiated objectives and clear instructions. Differentiated tasks with extension activities including a multiple choice quiz and a plot summary with questions for different abilities. No planning and easy to use, just photocopy and go!

Includes a starter to improve vocabulary (AO4), an extract from chapter 5 with cut out annotation cards for the main activity and a point, quote, comment task for the developmental (AO2). There is an example of how students should write a comment and embed quotations and a word bank to encourage the use of more sophisticated essay language.

Eight worksheets to revise adjectives, verbs and adverbs and encourage students to use a wider, more ambitious range of vocabulary correctly. Worksheets include an explanation of each term with examples, differentiation by task and extension tasks. All work includes an assessment method (peer, self, class etc) for super simple in class marking. Differentiated objectives are included for each grammatical term and students tick the objective level they feel they have achieved at the end of the lesson.

A range of tasks compiled into a handy booklet to support the understanding of the play. Minimal marking is required as the majority of activities are based on research and creativity. Easy to photocopy and submit at the start of the unit. Alternatively, this can be used as an extension task booklet or for cover lessons. Tasks are varied to suit different learning styles and are designed to be engaging and therefore encourage students to complete homework.

These grids are ideal to copy and hand to students to assess an extended piece of work/essay. It gives the grades 1-8 and matching descriptors. Students tick the level they think they/peer is at and provide a quotation from the students work for evidence of that level. This is aimed at GCSE/IGCSE students and works particularly well with more able pupils.

A range of differentiated tasks to help students understand and analyse the play. Flexible enough to use in the classroom or as a revision/homework book. Includes differentiated objectives, vocabulary, quotation and thematic activities, as well as extension tasks.

A range of differentiated tasks to help students understand and analyse the play. Flexible enough to use in the classroom or as a revision/homework book. Includes differentiated objectives, vocabulary, quotation and thematic activities, as well as extension tasks.

Ready to print key quotations from all three acts of the play. These cards come with instructions on how to use for a speaking & listening activity and ideas for differentiation. Cards can also be used for display around the classroom or as revision cards to help students remember quotations in preparation for examinations.

A series of worksheets including a range of tasks, a glossary, differentiated objectives, extension tasks and an exam-style essay question. Can be used as class work, cover, homework or revision.

A set of four worksheets for students to explore and analyse the poem. Includes differentiated learning objectives, extension tasks and ideas for class discussion. The tasks vary in style (mindmapping, listing, questions on structure, tone etc. quotation grids and tables to plot links to other poems.

Tasks are designed to help students analyse the poem and prepare for a comparison essay.

A variety of tasks for students to explore and analyse the poem.

A set of three worksheets including a range of tasks on content, structure and tone, designed to aid students' analysis of the poem 'A Minor Role'.

Useful for improving writing. Looks specifically at structure of sentences and how they create impact. PPT serves as a visual aid and activities to combine with the worksheet. Clear explanations with examples. Differentiated objectives and peer assessment included.