The initial description of Shmuel

Using Jane Eyre as a comparison, students are asked to compare The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas to this classic novel using a comparison chart and finally the example to help support their writing.

An interesting way to consider why appearances can be deceiving

Want to start a book club with your students for Art Speigleman’s Maus? Well with these questions you can.

Complete with example and detailed outline of the task, this activity will ask students to review the novel from the perspective of the character Maria. A lovely creative task which allows students to revise key plot aspects.

A scaffold with example and task for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Here is a super resource which will enable you to explore more complicated narrative styles with your classes.

Here is a great little worksheet which ask students to explore how the writer creates foreshadowing in “Birdsong”.

Using Robert Cormier’s excellent “Heroes” this power point remind students of the components of an essay structure they require as well as three examples (grade 2/3, grade 6 and grade 9). Why waste time when it’s already been done for you.

Here is a really useful scaffold for any poetry analysis lesson

A great starter activity for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Getting bored of reminding students of the generic poetry analysis they can include in their anthology and unseen work? This helpful sheet indicates most of the form and structure analysis students will need to secure the very highest grade. It can also be edited to suit the needs of your learners. Enjoy

Here is a lesson plan and resource you will truly enjoy using. Based on Henry V as the main task (“once more…”) this lesson will help students analyse how writer’s are able to persuade their listeners. Feel free to adapt to suit the needs of your students. Enjoy

Perfect for revision, here is an AQA exam style question which can be adapted to suit any exam board. Enjoy

Save yourself time and ensure your students are prepared. Attached is not only an AQA style question to test the knowledge of your students based on the theme of wealth, but the full mark response which accompanies it will be a useful AFL . Enjoy.

Revision lessons getting formulaic and tired? Try this revision lesson to liven things up a bit. All required resources are attached with the focus being “Macbeth” and “A Christmas Carol” . With multiple rounds to test their knowledge and skills, your sure to have a lesson which you’ll all enjoy. You’re Welcome!

Looking for an interesting way to help your students revise plot, context, evidence and analysis? Well look no further! This pub quiz style activity contains the following rounds: Plot recall Complete the quotes Context recall ‘Just a Minute’ theme and character revision I’ve used this plenty of times in the past and it’s always been an enjoyable and engaging lesson. Enjoy!