The Woman In Black. Susan Hill. Reading comprehension suitable for KS3/4 . The extract is taken from chapter 11 Whistle and I’ll Come to You as Arthur Kipps spends the night alone in Eel Marsh House. Focus is on the writer’s use of language and how this contributes to the build up of dramatic tension. Language and structural points covered include: writer’s word choices, figurative language, juxtaposition, structure, pathetic fallacy and tone. Detailed answer key included for time-saving and further teaching points.

A reading comprehension based on the classic poem The Spider and the Fly. Suitable for upper KS2 or lower ability KS3. Answer key provided for time-saving. Question types include inference, vocabulary, paraphrasing and exploring literary techniques.

A detailed set of worksheets to introduce Figurative Language. All sheets/slides have examples and tasks. Worksheet 1 - Popular animal similes Worksheet 2- Writing vivid sentences with similes Worksheet 3- Popular similes showing qualities Worksheet 4- Creating original similes Worksheet 5- Metaphors Worksheet 6- Personification Worksheet 7- Onomatopoeia Worksheet 8- Alliteration Worksheet 9- Match figurative device to correct example Worksheet 10 - Find figurative devices in a text Appendix- suggested examples of original similes and metaphors for tasks Supporting PPT slides on Animal Similes; Popular Similes; Onomatopoeia; Personification; Alliteration

Comparing two similar poems - It’s Only the Storm. David Greygoose - Windy Nights. Robert Louis Stevenson - Slide presentations of both poems Worksheets include: - Reading Comprehension on each poem - Comparison task including grid task to help pupils compare and contrast

Slides filled with examples of creating narrative tension with an exemplar writing sample on a Haunted House for analysis. Suitable for KS3 and AQA GCSE. Techniques covered include: -uplevelling vocabulary -literary devices -fronted adverbials -show don’t tell -sentence forms for effect -punctuation

Reading comprehension based on John Foster’s poem Giant Winter which presents the battle between Winter and Spring as the seasons inevitably change . Focus is on literary devices and their effects, extended imagery and inference skills. Suitable for upper KS2 /lower KS3.

Classic Poem From a Railway Carriage. Robert Louis Stevenson. Travel theme. Excellent example of rhythmic poetry. A classic poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. Worksheet with Answer Key. Ppt presentation of poem included.

LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES WORKSHEET BASED ON THE OPENING EXTRACT OF CHARLES DICKEN’S SHORT GHOST STORY THE SIGNALMAN. STUDENTS COMPLETE GRID WITH EXAMPLES OF A RANGE OF DEVICES AND THEN COMMENT ON THEIR EFFECTIVENESS. INCLUDES WORDS/PHRASES, FIGURATIVE AND RHETORICAL DEVICES. AT END OF EXTRACT THERE IS ALSO A QUESTION FOR FOLLOW-ON HOMEWORK/ASSESSMENT TASK. ALSO INCLUDED TEACHER VERSION OF GRID WITH SUGGESTED ANSWERS FOR TIME-SAVING.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore. A festive classic poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Also suitable for KS3. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. Answer key provided for time-saving. PPT presentation of poem also included.

Classic poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. PPT presentation of poem and worksheet.

The Scarecrow by Walter de la Mare. A classic poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. Worksheet with 15 questions and Answer Key.

A reading comprehension on Utterson’s thoughts and feelings following his first encounter with Mr Hyde in Chapter 2. Focus is on how Stevenson uses literary devices such as simile, metaphor, alliteration, hyperbole, antithesis and juxtaposition to convey the unnaturalness of Hyde and the change in Utterson’s state of mind.

A set of word formation & spelling/vocabulary development worksheets focusing on: prefixes- un/dis/mis prefixes- in/il/im/ir prefixes from Latin & Greek x2 suffix-tion suffix-sion suffix-ible suffix-able suffix-ship suffixes from Latin & Greek All worksheets include sentence gap-fill exercise and are suitable for KS2/KS3 and EAL/EFL.

Slide presentation taking students through a creative writing workout on an Arctic setting. Suitable for KS3/ KS4 and revising AQA Creative Writing. Slides include: up levelling vocabulary full range of literary devices -simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, alliteration, sibilance, pathetic fallacy, juxtaposition sentence variety- minor; simple; compound; complex

Extract with vocabulary and literary techniques task to develop understanding of Dicken’s use of languge for effect. Answer Key. Techniques include: • simile • metaphor • onomatopoeia • alliteration • repetition/triplet • list • hyperbole

FOUR SEASONS. MONTHS OF THE YEAR THEMED POEMS. UPPER KS2 Comparing two seasonal poems - January Cold Desolate. Christina Rossetti - The Garden Year. Sara Coleridge - Slide presentations of both poems Worksheets include: - Reading Comprehension on each poem - Comparison task to help pupils compare and contrast

Leisure by W.H. Davies. A poem comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on recognizing and understanding figurative language, vocabulary and personal responses. Answer Key provided for time-saving. Slide presentation of poem included.

A presentation on complex colour adjectives for a quick, easy way to up level pupils’ creative writing. Activity and answer key included.

Winter theme. A classic comprehension to challenge upper KS2. Focus is on understanding and finding relevant information, figurative language, juxtaposition and personal responses. 10 questions with Extension question on use of Pathetic Fallacy to create sympathy. Full text and Answer Key provided. Bonus PPT on Pathetic Fallacy.