I have typed the extract from the play which will feature in this year’s exam: 2022, along side some imagined questions. I have also included a table and exemplar table for pupils to fill in as they read and study the lines from the exam extract. I have included a separate typed extract with some potential 8 mark questions.

This is a detailed paragraph plan, including an example paragraph, for students to follow when writing about an “isolated character” in response to The Great Gatsby ( focus being Jay Gatsby himself). Please also see my resource: “Critical essay Guidance” which is an excellent precursor to essay writing after studying The Great Gatsby. I have also included an example of an excellent essay based on an “isolated character” style question.

This is an excellent example of writing in response to George Orwell’s, “A Hanging,” designed to be written in response to a question similar to: “deal with an issue/ theme (Capital Punishment), has a strong message” etc. below is a breakdown of what the paragraphs focus on: Setting Characterisation (prisoner and guards) Symbolism of the dog Water imagery/ turning point Ending

This colourful and engaging unit of work takes the pupils through various aspects of advertising such as: logos, the use of colour, slogans, persuasive language etc. Pupils also watch examples of Dragon’s Den pitches online ( teacher can choose these, although I used reggae Reggae sauce and I-Teddy) as a way of thinking about their own product and pitches. The overall objective of the unit is for the class to work in groups on pitching an “impossible product” to “The Dragons” demonstrating their understanding of advertising conventions learned in class. There is also a Numeracy element as, prior to their pitch, the group must plan and think of target market, number of projected sales, growth etc. This unit is lots of fun and is best suited to S2/3 ( year 9/10).

A free, double sided revision resource which talks the pupils through what makes an effective introduction and conclusion, and an appropriate way to approach these types of questions. Hope it helps.

A list of commonly encountered poetic techniques, each with a definition, example and analysis. Optional task at the end for pupils to make their own examples and analyse these acordingly. A good basic learning and revision tool.

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 is a full unit of work based around the theme of superhero origin stories. There are a number of Reading, Writing, Talk and Listening tasks, as well as a scaffolded essay plan at the end to assist pupils writing their own origin story. The pupils love this unit of work and, like my other resources, it is ready to print. As the ‘listening and note-making’ sheets are in landscape these should be printed separately and merged into the unit just after the 'Questions for The Hulk" page, before photocopying class sets of the unit. I have also included 3 word documents which have coloured images of the settings used in the booklet These may be printed in colour to assist the “Super Setting” activity, or simply projected. Enjoy :)

This is a full unit, ready to print and use, designed to take pupils through the entire novel. There is a mixture of reading and writing tasks, as well as various extension tasks. The unit also includes a Critical Essay paragraph plan. The unit was designed for BGE pupil, not senior phase, with the space to write straight onto the sheet, if preferred. The Critical Essay paragraph plan is in response to the following question: Choose a novel which deals with a significant event or experience or issue. Give a brief account of the significant event or experience or issue. By referring to appropriate techniques, explain how it is important to the text as a whole.

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 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)

This resource is based on 2 very funny, engaging and well written articles by Charlie Brooker. I have made questions for each article as a way of spicing up RUAE practice with my senior classes. My pupils have responded very well to both articles and the questions for each passage are up to date with current SQA standards. No marking scheme.

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 revision pack includes a full annotation of the poem and notes on Background, Purpose, Form and Structure and Themes. It also has detailed notes on each of the stanzas. Ready to print and distribute

Between these 2 PowerPoints you will find materials to take pupils through a trailer task, camera shots and angles and colour and lighting. Each presentation also includes stills from the movie with questions and an embedded countdown timer. Suitable for use with S1/2 ( Year 8/9). There is also a blank grid for pupils to sketch each angle and space to match and stick the purpose as well as a quiz to test pupils’ knowledge of each shot and their purpose.

This is an 8 slide PowerPoint which can be printed as a booklet to support pupils when writing their Critical Essay. PowerPoint includes: Introduction with Success Criteria (TAART) Main paragraph structure (Topic Sentence, Point, Evidence, Analysis (zoom in. zoom out) and Relate to Essay Question. Example double PEAR paragraph. Success Criteria and example Conclusion. Please see example Critical Essay for “Flowers” which marries in with this presentation.

A ready to use unit based on this year’s theme: The Environment. This unit contains activities linked to three poems which feature on the NPD official website: Daisy Chain, Litter is Rubbish and Being True to Yourself. Pupils will learn about some poetic techniques and be given chances to apply this learning to little bursts of poetry before embarking on their final piece of poetry for this year’s event.

A PowerPoint presentation which should be used to teach pupils how to structure the main body paragraphs of their Critical Essays and analyse and evaluate their quotations properly using an approach called “TIE” ( Technique, Importance and Evaluation) There are 5 example paragraphs which I have labelled, and which include full and detailed analysis. Obviously the slides are printable and I’ve found a useful task is to have the pupils annotate the paragraph once you have taught them and taken them through a couple of examples. Critical Essay Writing Help: Learn how to use “Peer” to structure your paragraphs & Learn how to use “TIE” to fully analyse and evaluate your quotations.

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.

Questions for all 9 chapters of The Great Gatsby. All questions are designed to encourage pupils to think about and understand the main themes and ideas of the text, as well as develop their understanding of Character, Symbolism, language and much more. An excellent time saver.