Face by Benjamin Zephaniah Year 8/9 Unit of Work (148-slide editable PowerPoint teaching resource with 27 worksheets) This KS3 Unit of Work explores the novel Face by Benjamin Zephaniah and is designed to help Year 8/9 learners develop key English reading skills. Contents include: Reading and comprehension activities Analysing and writing about characters in detail Developing inference and deduction skills Using and explaining quotations Quizzes to assess understanding informally – crossword, word search and pub quiz Using constructive criticism to improve Exploring and discussing the key themes in ‘Face’ Examining how the author builds tension Writing empathetically in character (diaries, school reports, letters, police report) to show understanding Improvisation and role-play activities Ideas for post-reading And lots more!

This teaching resource contains a 160 slide PowerPoint with 20 accompanying worksheets. This resource has been adapted from our GCSE English Literature resource for use with Year 9. It includes a wide range of activities for pupils of all abilities: A brief biography of J.B. Priestley and the social and historical context of pre and post war British society In depth analysis of the main characters Exploration of the key themes The literary, social and historical context of the play Developing awareness of the features of a drama text Using P.E.E. to write about the text Priestley’s political message Analysis of Priestley’s language in key scenes Priestley’s use of tension and suspense Hot seating activities Empathy question preparation Developing inference and deduction skills

Our Blood Brothers - GCSE Unit of Work is made up of an editable 238-slide PowerPoint, 71 worksheets, and a step by step 27-lesson overview. All lessons contain focused learning objectives and follow the four-part lesson structure. Blood Brothers includes a range of activities for pupils of all abilities: * a short biography of Willy Russell and the social and historical context of post war Liverpool * activities to develop plot knowledge * analysis of the characters of Mrs Johnstone, Mrs Lyons, Edward, Mickey and Linda * exploring key themes such as class, superstition, wealth, poverty, etc * understanding the features of a drama text – stage directions, etc * using PETER to write about Blood Brothers in the examination * Russell’s purpose and viewpoint * analysis of language in key scenes * the playwright’s use of tension and suspense * hot seating with speaking and listening opportunities * developing inference and deduction skills

The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross Year 6/7 Unit of Work (146-slide editable PowerPoint-based teaching resource with 28 accompanying worksheets) This unit of work explores the Gillian Cross novel The Demon Headmaster and is designed to help Year 6/7 learners develop key English reading skills. Contents include: Reading and comprehension activities (answers included) Analysing characters and writing about them in detail using quotations Developing inference and deduction skills Exploring the author’s use of language Developing descriptive writing skills Quizzes to assess understanding informally – crossword, word search and pub quiz Using constructive criticism to improve key skills Exploring and discussing the novel’s themes Examining how the author builds tension Writing empathetically in character to show understanding Post-reading review writing And lots more!

KS2 ENGLISH - Romeo and Juliet teaching resource (lesson plans, PowerPoint presentation, unit overview and worksheets) This teaching unit contains an editable 230 slide PowerPoint presentation, 30 worksheets, a unit overview and 32 lesson plans Our KS2 Romeo and Juliet resource is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare and includes a variety of activities for pupils of all abilities. It is ready to teach and can be used as it is, or it can be edited and adapted and / or dipped in and out of. Contents include: A mini Shakespeare biography and a guide to the theatre in Elizabethan England Tasks to help understand the main events Examining the characters of Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, Tybalt and more Exploring the main themes Developing understanding of Shakespeare’s stagecraft Using Evidence when writing about the play Examining Shakespeare’s use of language Shakespeare’s use of tension and suspense Empathy writing and spoken English activities

GCSE English Teaching Resources: Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam Prep - Paper 1 and Paper 2 Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Paper 1 and Paper 2 (450 slide editable PowerPoint with 65 worksheets) helps pupils get ready for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English examination. Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam Prep - Paper 1 and Paper 2 covers: Example Paper 1 and Paper 2 examination papers with example questions A ‘how-to guide’ which takes students through every question on Paper One and Paper Two. Each question is broken down and the resource explains how best to approach each one. Model mark schemes to allow students to see how exam papers are assessed by the examiner Lots, lots more! Click the images opposite to preview the whole resource. Edexcel 9-1 GCSE English Exam - Paper 1 and Paper 2 can be used at any time during the GCSE course but it is especially helpful for revision when the exams are approaching.

This resource includes a unit of work overview, a 243 slide PowerPoint presentation and 57 worksheets. It has a range of activities for students of all abilities and includes the following: A brief biography of Steinbeck and the social and historical context In depth analysis of the main characters Exploration of key themes The social and historical context of the novel Developing awareness of the features of a novel Steinbeck’s message and the role of each main character Cloze passages to consolidate understanding of the plot Analysis of Steinbeck’s language in key scenes Steinbeck’s creation of tension and suspense Empathy question preparation Developing inference and deduction skills

Functional Skills English - Entry Level 2 A ready to teach 10 lesson unit of work which includes a 222 slide editable PowerPoint and 35 worksheets. This detailed teaching unit covers everything required by Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English. It includes a range of engaging ‘life skills’ activities that help develop important communication skills. The unit covers Speaking, Listening, Communication, Reading and Writing in a fun and practical way. Contents include: Why does Functional Skills English matter Working with a diverse range of people Role-playing real-life situations – ‘Café Culture’ Built in spelling tests from the Functional Skills EL2 list Asking for, listening to and following directions Understanding alphabetical order Eating healthy food – reading and comprehension How to follow a recipe and make healthy choices Following a video, making notes and answering questions Purchasing presents for friends and family and writing thank you notes Improving writing skills – full stops, capital letters, plurals, writing for different audiences, using conjunctions and adjectives and improving vocabulary The emergency services – what are they, how to contact them and what to do in an emergency (includes speaking, listening, reading and writing activities) Applying for a job – filling in an application form and writing a covering letter And more!

KS4/GCSE English Teaching Resources: The History Boys by Alan Bennett (131 slide PowerPoint and 12 worksheets) This KS4/GCSE teaching resource explores Alan Bennett’s award winning play in detail and covers the following areas of study: - An introduction to Alan Bennett - The play’s context – 1980s: Educational change and attitudes to sexuality - Structure and form as used by Bennett in The History Boys - Character study – Hector, Irwin, Lintott, Dakin, Headmaster, Posner and Rudge - How to embed quotes into an answer - Key themes of The History Boys – history, education sex and sexuality - Alan Bennet’s use of language - Role play – hot seating characters - Essay questions - Links to external materials for The History Boys

The Tempest is a 192-slide PowerPoint-based unit of work with a 22-page booklet of accompanying worksheets. The resource contains a series of engaging lessons designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the play’s context, plot, characters, themes and language. The unit is designed for Year 9 but can be used at GCSE too. It covers a range of activities for pupils of all abilities, such as: How to approach Shakespeare (tips for reading Shakespeare’s language and understanding unfamiliar vocabulary) Analysing the characters Prospero, Miranda, Ariel, Caliban, Ferdinand, Antonio and Sebastian Understanding the play’s plot and subplots Examining Shakespeare’s use of language and poetic imagery Exploring the play’s themes - order and disorder, power and control, colonisation, slavery and freedom, redemption and forgiveness Getting to grips with the historical and social context of the early 1600s (attitudes to foreign countries and colonisation) Understanding Shakespeare’s creation and resolution of conflict and order Varied lessons - comprehension questions, spoken English tasks, extension activities, etc Learning how to write an essay-like answer about a Shakespeare text Use of video to help the learning of key scenes and characters

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - KS3 Unit of Work (22-lesson unit of work with 374-slide PowerPoint presentation and 53 worksheets) The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Unit of Work contains a 374-slide PowerPoint presentation, 53 PDF worksheets and 22 lessons. This scheme of work explores the novel chapter by chapter in incredible detail, analysing the book’s plot, characters, themes and language through a range of engaging activities. This unit of work’s contents include: Comprehension tasks including questions and discussion Chapter by chapter ‘Gold’, ‘Silver’ and ‘Bronze’ differentiated activities Research - learning about autism and Asperger’s Syndrome Exploring and discussing themes in detail Close character analysis of Christopher, Christopher’s father (Ed Boone), Christopher’s mother (Judy Boone), Mrs. Shears, Roger Shears Understanding and analysing how Mark Haddon uses language in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Developing inference and deduction skills Puzzles, games and quizzes based on the novel’s plot, characters and themes

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a complete 14 lesson scheme of work with a 149 slide PowerPoint presentation and a 32 page booklet of worksheets. It includes: Analysis of the characters of Bruno, Father, Gretel and Lieutenant Kotler Extension activities Starter and plenary activities Historical context understanding research activity Developing inference and deduction skills through The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Empathetic writing - a letter to Grandmother and Bruno’s diary Hotseating to develop character knowledge and understanding Analysing John Boyne’s use of language and contrast in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Speaking and Listening tasks - Bruno and Shmuel’s conversations Writing a book review for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

CHARLOTTE’S WEB ELA Teaching Resources: Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White (Unit of work, 147-slide PowerPoint and 20 worksheets) This teaching resource explores the popular children’s novel Charlotte’s Web in detail and covers the following areas of study: Developing inference and deduction skills Developing debate skills Character study and creating character profiles How to use embedded quotations in a response Exploring plot, themes and language Individual, pair and group activities Think, pair, share activities Story boards and hot seating Create a quiz and a newspaper front page story Writing a book review