A powerpoint covering a range of SPaG topics with appropriate activities for practice. Suitable for KS2-KS3, although I've also used them with lower ability GCSE re-sit groups as starters.

A short activity that asks students to trace the meaning of the linguistic device.

A lengthy powerpoint that covers the basics of capital letters, some key spelling rules and the concept of homophones. Suitable for middle-upper KS3.

A powerpoint that explains the principal uses of the comma, suitable for middle-upper KS2/KS3 groups. There are differentiated activities included.

A powerpoint that provides an introduction to some of the main poetic devices and introduces the concept of iambic pentameter. Suitable for middle ability KS3 groups.

An introduction to the use of similes, metaphors and personfication, suitable for upper KS2 and lower KS3 groups. **UPDATE: If you would prefer more up-to-date lessons on these descriptive techniques, please consider these alternatives: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/similes-and-metaphors-for-la-ks3-12065155 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/personification-for-la-ks3-12069267

An introduction to simple, compound and complex sentences with activities at the end. Suitable for KS2 or lower KS3 groups. Update: I have created an alternative to this lesson, found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lower-ability-ks3-sentence-types-12057647

An introduction to formal letter writing, with different coloured tasks suited to different abilities. There are three example letters accompanying this powerpoint. Suitable for use with mid-upper KS3 groups.

A powerpoint that explores in some depth the socio-historical context of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Use with middle ability groups.

A worksheet that encourages students to plan their short stories. Suitable for KS3 and KS4 groups, NB A newer version of this worksheet should be available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/short-story-planning-flow-chart-2-12001454

An extended response to the essay question, 'To what extent is 'An Inspector Calls' a product of its time?' Could be used as a teaching tool with middle-upper GCSE groups.

An exploration of social class in Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls'. Could be used as a teaching tool with middle-upper GCSE groups.

An essay on two important theories of time and their representation in Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’. Could be used as a teaching tool with middle-upper GCSE groups.

A way of teaching how to link inferences to quotations. Use in conjunction with a reading text from which quotations need to be derived. Students should write the question in the central circle and then find up to six relevant quotations.

A handy learning mat/display that reminds students how to use a colon and semi-colon.

A handy flow chart that can be used a learning mat or a display. Its aim is to remind students how to use basic sentence punctuation.

A handy summary mat that provides key points and guidance in relation to several forms of transactional writing. UPDATED to include the original PPT slide.

A learning mat that can be laminated or blown up and used for display. It demonstrates how to use some everyday connectives.

A powerpoint that teaches Duffy's 'War Photographer'. Suitable for GCSE English Literature.

This learning mat summarises key descriptive writing techniques using the acronym MRS VAN SOAP.