A concise printable unit of work designed to support the study of the short drama,“The Letterbox,” by Ann Marie Di Mambro. The unit includes a copy of the text, comprehension questions, PEE grid, characterisation activities, revision notes and more.

This is a PP unit with printable worksheets throughout. Contents include: Introduction Link to Band of Brothers clip (liberation of Kaufering) Understanding Questions for each Stanza Annotations of each stanza Analysis Questions for each stanza Example Analysis Answer List of poetic techniques featured in the poem with explanation Slides outlining Themes and Issues Explored to feed into Essay Writing Critical Essay Writing Support Example Paragraphs Evaluative Language Slide Slides outlining Past Paper questions from the last few years Pre-essay writing task Essay questions Designed with N6 in mind (Scottish Curriculum) but can be easily adapted for N5 or other qualifications.

This is a comprehensive unit to support pupils studying George Orwell’s “A Hanging”. The unit includes pre-reading tasks, understanding questions, analysis questions, tables, essay writing advice, and some other bits and bobs. I’ve also included an example essay which is formatted in consistence with the example paragraphs in the printable unit.

This unit introduces the pupils to the Detective Fiction/ Mystery Genre, with aim of writing their own detective Fiction story at the end. There are numerous tasks linked to Genre, Characterisation, Setting etc. There are also a variety of listening, writing and research tasks. The unit is a PP unit, orientated to portrait and designed for printing.

This is a chapter by chapter summary and analysis designed to support the studying of, “A Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde,” by Robert Louis Stevenson.

12 examples of figurative language for pupils to unpack and explain/analyse. Should be used after teaching them similes, metaphors and personification. A simple but meaningful consolidation lesson.

This is a full and detailed booklet which takes the reader through all of the various key themes, ideas and areas of interest which appear in “The Strange Case of Dr Jekykll and Mr Hyde”. I originally made this to assist pupils when revising for the 10 mark question, but this is a very useful resource for all pupils studying this text, regardless of the curriculum they are studying within. The booklet includes detailed notes on the following areas, each with examples AND analysis: The Gothic Genre Atmosphere The Victorian Gentleman Utterson as a Narrator The Role of Minor Characters Symbolism Characterisation of Dr Jekyll Characterisation of Hyde The Theme of Science and Scientific Discovery The Theme of Duality

This relatively short unit of work is designed to inspire pupils how to write their own urban legend. There are 2 PowerPoints which together takes the pupils through basic creative writing conventions: Characterisation, Setting and Plot structure, with a number of tasks to do along the way. I have also attached a compilation of some popular (but brief) urban legends for consideration - this correlates with a task within the PP, as well as a copy of the short story “Baby by the Roadside”. There is also a short RUAE passage with questions based on the topic of… you guessed it: Urban Legends. It’s a nice change from Halloween writing and the kids really buy into it! ( planning sheet included)

Included: -A copy of the poem PowerPoint introducing Duffy’s “The World’s Wife”, Characters from Greek Mythology, Medusa, Demeter the poems, ‘Medusa’ and 'Demeter", and slides explaining various poetic techniques (imagined as a carousel place mat activity to be used to help pupils annotate the poem). The PowerPoint also takes pupils through how to answer Scottish Set Text Language questions using QTAR, with examples: Quotation, Technique, Analysis, Refer to Question. 2x Understanding questions - one for each poem -2x Analysis questions in the format of the Scottish Set Text paper (can be adapted quickly and easily to suit alternative qualifications). *note: this unit has been designed for use with an S3, in order to familiarise them with the Scottish Set Text section of the National 5 exam. It can, however, be used across a multitude of qualifications.

A worksheet with questions to support the understanding of tone as created through the use of writer’s language. Examples provided.

A paragraph plan with guidance and an example paragraph created to support pupils writing a “Theme” Critical Essay in response to “Blood Brothers” by Willy Russell. I created this for an S3, but can easily adapted and then used at National 5/6 level.

This is a very useful and self explanatory resource which takes pupils through how to structure a Critical Essay including: Introductions ( with an example introduction), Topic Sentence Success Criteria, Main Body paragraph structure using an approach called “TIE” your evidence which I have created that encourages pupils to fully analyse and evaluate their quotations ( explained in PowerPoint). I have also included a detailed paragraph plan based on a “character changes” style question. This is suitable for both National 5 and 6 pupils.

This is an example essay based on a “character changes” type essay question which can easily be adjusted to fit a theme" style question, i.e the theme of Growing Up. Essay has excellent analysis with explicit links to the question made throughout. Suitable for N5/6 / GCSE. I have also included a detailed paragraph plan for a Theme style essay, focussed on the Theme of “Growing Up”.

All you need to take a BGE class through Discursive Writing. This is both a teacher and pupil friendly unit of work that is “write on” and ready to print. The support PowerPoint introduces the topic of Discursive Writing and also takes pupils through how to structure their introductions and main body paragraphs. The main unit is a Word file; below is a copy of the Contents Page of the printable unit. I’d like to add that the preview is such a way that it makes the front page look incredibly dull when it’s actually very visual - strange. Page 1: Front Cover Page 2: Contents Page Page 3&4: Example “Animal Testing” Essay Page 5 & 6: Discursive Writing “Main Ingredients” Task Page 7: “Be Heard” Page 8: Researching My Topic Page 9: Rate your Arguments Page 10: Useful Phrases Page 11 & 12: Discursive Essay Plan

This short unit of work is based upon the Charlie Brooker series, ‘Black Mirror,’ with a focus on the episode ‘Nosdive’. Pupils watch the episode, take notes and then engage in discussion ( which I evidenced for their N6 Spoken Language assessment). I have also made questions to accompany an article which was written in response to the episode, along with a very thorough marking scheme. Created in 2018 so up-to-date and incredibly engaging for the pupils.

2 assessments based on the non-fiction passage “Urban Fox” and the short story “The Lighthouse” by Agnes Owens. These can only be used once the teacher has taught Active Literacy strategies to the class. A basic Active Literacy PowerPoint, which takes you through the strategies, has also been provided and can be adapted to suit multiple texts. Both texts have been included.

A short but useful PowerPoint which looks at the use of colour and lighting in Home Alone, with a focus on the abundance of red and green and the purpose of this. The PP takes pupils through a few frames with guided questions and then asks them to write a detailed paragraph explaining their understanding of colour and lighting as used in the movie.

This unit, designed for BGE pupils, contains the following: a copy of the poem, a support PowerPoint; a table to record annotations; a list of tricky vocabulary from the poem; parody questions based on The Simpsons Halloween episode and placemats in PP format which are designed to be printed and used for station work.

This basic but easy to use flow chart will help younger pupils to decipher which figurative language technique the writer has used ( limited to Simile, Metaphor, Personification and Onomatopoeia).

National 5 English Past Paper Prose Fiction Questions from the last few years in one easy to use PP.