This bundle contains resources to help students to develop their understanding of horror conventions and their close reading of texts. These lessons are all fully differentiated, resourced and ready to teach. All teacher instructions and answers (if required) are included. 'Do it now' activities, differentiated learning outcomes and opportunities for peer assessment are all included. This bundle includes: * A lesson on the features of gothic horror description. * A lesson in which students learn how to write their own gothic horror description. *A lesson for lower ability learners to teach them how to write a point, evidence, explain answer about 'Dracula'. * A lesson in which students independently analyse the beginning of 'The Tell-Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. * An independent close reading lesson which can be used multiple times with different texts (could be used with any challenging horror text). * A horror writing knowledge organiser * A horror writing homework menu Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.

This bundle contains everything you need to introduce students to Language Paper 2 for CIE 0500 IGCSE English Language. This bundle contains: A lesson giving a detailed overview of Language Paper 2. A lesson on how to approach the directed writing question. A lesson on how to approach the descriptive writing task. Two lessons on how to approach the narrative writing task. An original practice paper 2 A scheme of work overview for teaching Language Papers 1 and 2. Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.

A collection of knowledge organisers about various topics that are commonly taught in secondary English Language and Literature. If you purchase this bundle, you will also be able to download any additional knowledge organisers that I add in the future. This bundle includes knowledge organisers on the following topics: Introduction to Poetry Macbeth Of Mice and Men The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas The Merchant of Venice Writing Skills (SPAG) World War 1 Poetry Cambridge IGCSE 0500 English Language Romeo and Juliet Horror Writing Analytical writing Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.

This bundle contains six essential revision resources for Of Mice and Men revision. It includes: An Of Mice and Men revision card game which includes key quotes A 10 page Of Mice and Men revision guide on loneliness (focused on IGCSE Pearson English Literature but relevant to a range of syllabi) A 100 question Of Mice and Men revision quiz An Of Mice and Men knowledge organiser A knowledge organiser about Curley’s Wife and an activity in which students use this as a model to create knowledge organisers for the other characters in the book. A home-learning/online resource to help students to independently learn the social context of Of Mice and Men. Thank you for supporting my small business. Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.

This unit is designed as an introduction to poetry for key stage 3 to build upon the knowledge they will have from key stage 2. It aims to challenge students to apply poetic techniques in a creative and sophisticated way and also to support them in their own poetry analysis. This bundle contains: A detailed knowledge organiser for homework and class quizzing. A 40 question quiz that covers the key knowledge on the knowledge organiser. A poetic terms match-up exercise for revision. An adaptable booklet to help students to create their own anthology of poetry. A unit overview document and end of unit assessment. An easy start-of-year activity to write an acrostic poem about yourself. This could be set as homework. Lesson 1: Poetry vs prose Lesson 2: Figurative language - write powerful similes and metaphors. Lesson 3: Personification Lesson 4: Poetry analysis for beginners - The Lesson by Roger McGough Lesson 5: Sibilance Lesson 6: Assonance Lesson 7: Annotating poetry - ‘I am Offering this Poem’ Lesson 8: Write a PEE analytical paragraph about poetry Bonus lesson: how to write a slam poem. Leave a review and get any other resource for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.

This bundle includes everything you need to start a Word Root of the Week programme in school for explicit vocabulary building. This bundle includes: An Excel yearly plan outlining which word root should be taught each week of the school year. Assembly slides or bulletin board posters for each of the 36 word roots. These are a great resource for displaying in assemblies or at the start of lessons to embed vocabulary. 36 lesson starters to explicitly teach and embed the understanding of each word root. If you would also like two full CPD sessions for staff in addition to the resources above, have a look at this Whole-School Literacy Resources Bundle. If you have any questions about how to use these, please don’t hesitate to email likeanexpertresources@gmail.com. Leave a review and choose any other resource for free, of up to the same value, from the LikeAnExpert shop.

This bundle contains everything that you need to teach CIE 0500 IGCSE English Language for Paper 1. The bundle includes: A knowledge organiser to support students in approaching Language Paper 1. An original practice paper. Marking templates for marking practice papers for language paper 1. Six ready-to teach lessons A scheme of work overview for Language Papers 1 and 2. The lessons include: An overview lesson on what students can expect from language paper 1. A detailed lesson which gives students practice in how to approach the comprehension questions Q1(a)-(e) in language paper 1. A detailed and engaging lesson teaching students how to approach the 15 mark summary question 1(f) for paper 1. Two detailed lessons teaching students how to approach Language paper 1 Q2 (analysis questions). A detailed lesson teaching students how to approach the creative response for question 3. Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.

12 engaging and fully-resourced lessons which support students studying ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ play by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens. This is targeted towards students taking the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE 4ET1, but the resources could be easily adapted for key stage 3 or for another exam board. This bundle contains: A lesson on autism and the Edexcel Pearson assessment objectives. A lesson considering structure and how Christopher is presented at the start of the play. A lesson on the train station scene and how the writer creates empathy for Christopher. A lesson on the theme of truth and lies. A lesson on humour and dramatic irony. A lesson on how Judy is presented. A lesson on Judy’s letters. A lesson on how Judy changes throughout the play. A lesson on the relationship between Ed and Christopher. A lesson on the theme of curiosity and investigation. A lesson on how Siobhan is presented. A lesson on how to approach the IGCSE exam for Curious Incident. A detailed knowledge organiser including key vocabulary and themes (2 A3 pages) An overview scheme of work document with a suggested order for teaching these lessons. A poster displaying the Assessment Objectives for this IGCSE course. If you find these resources helpful, please leave a review and have a look at other resources available in my shop.

This bundle contains: A detailed knowledge organiser containing key quotes, facts about Shakespeare and a character summary! An engaging lesson introducing the context of Macbeth. A detailed lesson introducing the characters and themes of the play (including all teacher instructions). A detailed lesson introducing the themes in act 1 scene 1. A lesson introducing Macbeth in act 1 scene 2. A detailed lesson on act 1 scene 3 and use of iambic pentameter and rhyming couplets. A detailed lesson on act 1 scene 5 analysing Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy. A lesson examining the persuasive techniques used by Lady Macbeth in act 1 scene 7. A lesson guiding students to analysing Macbeth’s soliloquy in act 2 scene 1. A lesson on independent STEAL analysis in act 2 scene 2. A lesson on dramatic tension in act 2 scene 3. An extension task/homework sheet for further application of the skills analysed in act 1 scene 7. Detailed character profiles of the five main characters: Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, King Duncan, Banquo and the three witches. A Shakespeare pub-style quiz with 40 questions about the Bard! A homework menu to give students ownership over their extended study. Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.

This bundle contains whole-school resources to promote literacy within your school. In includes: A whole-school CPD presentation on explicit vocabulary instruction. A whole-school CPD presentation on reading strategies. An Excel yearly plan outlining which word root should be taught each week of the school year. Assembly/homeroom slides or bulletin board posters for each of the 36 word roots. These are a great resource for displaying in assemblies or at the start of lessons to embed vocabulary. 36 lesson starters to explicitly teach and embed the understanding of each word root. If you have any questions about how to use these, please don’t hesitate to email likeanexpertresources@gmail.com. Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.

20 1-hour ready-to-teach and fully resourced lessons on every chapter of 'The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas' by John Boyne. This scheme also includes two contextual lessons to introduce students to the important background knowledge for the book such as Nazi Germany, the Holocaust and Auschwitz. All lessons are easily adaptable and ready to teach with a lesson overview and printing instructions. Each lesson has a clear learning objective and differentiated learning outcomes. This resource also includes a detailed knowledge organiser and a homework menu to accompany the unit. Assessment ideas for the unit are also provided. For a detailed breakdown of the knowledge and skills covered by this unit, have a look at the scheme of work, which is available for free if you click through the resources in this bundle. This covers a range of knowledge and skills on the key stage 3 curriculum and prepares students for both Language and Literature that they will study in key stage 4. A number of the resources in this bundle are available for free - you can find them if you click through the resources in the bundle. Please leave a review as I value all the feedback I receive. Freebies in this bundle (so that you can try before you buy): 1) Two pre-reading lessons to introduce students to the context of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. 2) A lesson on chapter 1 of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. 3) A scheme of work for teaching the entire novel. If you find this bundle useful, have a look at other resources available in my shop. Leave a review and choose any other resource of up to the same value for free. Instructions of how to claim are included in the bundle.

This bundle contains everything you need to introduce students to CIE 0500 IGCSE English Language for papers 1 and 2. These resources work well both to introduce students to the syllabus and also as revision material before the exams. It includes 12 lessons, 2 practice exams, marking templates, a scheme of work overview and a knowledge organiser. This bundle contains: A detailed knowledge organiser to support students in approaching language paper 1. An original practice paper 1 and 2. Marking templates for marking practice papers for language paper 1. An overview lesson on what students can expect from language paper 1. A detailed and engaging lesson teaching students how to approach the comprehension questions in language paper 1: Q1(a)-(e). A detailed and engaging lesson teaching students how to approach the 15 mark summary question for paper 1. Two detailed lessons teaching students how to approach Language paper 1 Q2 (analysis questions). A lesson to support students with Language Paper 1 Q3. A lesson giving a detailed overview of language paper 2. A lesson on how to approach the directed writing question. Two lessons on how to approach the descriptive writing task. Two lessons on how to approach the narrative writing task. A scheme of work overview for this unit with suggested teaching order. Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.

This bundle will take you through the entire play of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare. This is aimed at high-ability key stage 3, but it could be easily adapted for key stage 4. It contains a range of tasks that have been modelled on GCSE literature tasks. The bundle contains: * A detailed knowledge organiser containing key quotes, facts about Shakespeare and a character summary * Detailed character profiles of the five main characters: Antonio, Bassanio, Shylock, Jessica and Portia. * Character revision poster/study cards. * 15 engaging and ready to teach lessons Lessons: 1) A 40 question Shakespeare quiz 2) A lesson introducing the characters and themes of the play 3) A lesson introducing act 1 scene 1 of the play focusing on the relationship between Antonio and Bassanio. 4) A lesson exploring act 1 scene 2 (Portia's choice) 5) A lesson exploring anti-Semitism and Shylock's portrayal in act 1 scene 3. 6) A lesson exploring Jessica's character in act 2. 7) A lesson exploring the casket test in act 2 scene 7. 8) A lesson exploring to what extent Shakespeare was anti-Semitic focusing on act 2 scene 8 9) A lesson considering how the Prince of Arragon is presented in act 2 scene 9. 10) A lesson considering Shylock's "Hath not a Jew" speech in act 3 scene 1 11) A lesson considering how dramatic irony is used in Act 3 Scene 2 in which Bassanio chooses the lead casket. 12) A lesson to support students in independently interpreting Shakespeare using Act 3 Scenes 3-5 13) A lesson on the courtroom scene in Act 4 whereby students consider to what extent they feel sympathy for Shylock. 14) A lesson on the ending of the play where students reflect on the play as a whole. 15) A 35 question quiz with answers on the entire play. Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.

This bundle contains 20 resources that can be used and adapted for key stage 3 English lessons. It contains resources that cover reading, writing and speaking skills. All lessons are ready to download and teach immediately. This bundle contains the following: Writing Skills Lesson on colons vs semi colons Lesson on commas, dashes and brackets Lesson on complex sentences Lesson on compound sentences Writing skills (SPAG) knowledge organiser Writing skills for key stage 3 assessment with answer rubric included. Figurative language - writing similes and metaphors Lesson on punctuating dialogue Lesson on assonance Lesson on sibilance Lesson on personification Reading Skills/Poetry 12) Booklet to help students create their own poetry anthology 13) Lesson on the features of poetry and prose 14) 2 lessons on successful annotation and analysis of poetry. 15) Lesson on how to write a slam poem 16) Reusable lesson to embed close reading skills 17) Introduction to poetry knowledge organiser 18) World Book Day reading quiz 19) Poetry analysis lesson on ‘The Lesson’ by Roger McGough Speaking and listening skills 20) Introduction to group discussion lesson Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.