Now published on Amazon! ebook and hard copy texts are available: search Macbeth SikLessons A complete script for Macbeth but with a Sik twist. Every scene and every act are included in this modern script which is designed for KS3 students who “don’t get” all the old words. The key quotes and witches lines are kept as original however the majority of the text has been modernised with some humour thrown in. My bottom set Year 9 loved reading this and a group of reluctant readers began volunteering for parts! An example of the changed script: MACBETH: (Aside) Glamis, and Thane of Cawdor! Those bearded women were right! (To Ross and Angus)Thanks for telling me. (To Banquo) Well if they were right about this Cawdor thing maybe they were right about your children becoming kings! BANQUO: I dunno mate. But 'tis strange: And sometimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths, In order to trick us later on. MACBETH: (Aside) Two truths are told, what if they were right about me being King? I could have a new castle, get the best horses and I’d look dope in a crown. BANQUO: Snap out of it worthy Macbeth, let’s get to that pub. MACBETH: Sounds like a good plan. Banquo, we’ll talk more about those women we met later on.

A complete unit of work exploring the changes in crime and punishment in the UK. Aimed at KS3 classes, each lesson is fully resourced with a range of activities to engage your students. Homework tasks and an end of unit assessment are also included. A complete unit of work in one bundle! Lesson 1: Intro to crime and punishment Lesson 2: Saxon punishments Lesson 3: Medieval England Lesson 4: Tudor punishments Lesson 5: The Bloody Code Lesson 6: Victorian reforms Lesson 7: Developing the police Lesson 8: Assessment prep Lesson 9: Assessment

A full lesson analysing how meaning is created in poetry. Looking for better value for money? This resource is just one of the poems featured in the poetry about poverty pack priced at just £6

A full lesson analysing how meaning is created in poetry. Looking for better value for money? This resource is just one of the poems featured in the poetry about poverty pack priced at just £6

A collection of quick literacy starters that can easily be dropped into the start of lessons. Averaging five minutes each, the pack includes: sentence structures, word classes, homophones, adverbs, silent letters and apostrophes.

An introductory resource to use at the start of a poetry unit of work. Pupils will research the definitions of poetic techniques before showing their understanding with quick quiz questions. An ideal way to introduce the key vocabulary that pupils will need to use to discuss poetry.

A full unit of work for the new spec AQA syllabus. 16 powerpoints (one detailed analysis for each poem plus an introduction lesson) that guide your students through the poems, poets and themes. Each poem has background details, glossary of key words and annotations focusing on language and structure. Analysis uses the SMILE and PEE formats. (structure, meaning, imagery, language and effect) (point evidence explain) Everything you need to prepare your students for their exam is included!

An introduction to poetry lesson aimed at KS3 pupils. This lesson features seven poems that were created by teenagers covering a range of teen issues from fitting in to the loss of a friend. Beginning with a class discussion, this lesson focuses on allowing students to identify with poetry and to explore the reasons people read/ write poems. The perfect lesson for any class who say "poems aren't relevant to us"! The seven poems featured also make great poems for unseen poetry practice for lower ability pupils in KS4.

Everything your GCSE students need to know on handy sheets. Full details of key events and quotes for the following characters: Macbeth Lady Macbeth Witches Banquo Macduff An excellent revision resource for pupils to prepare with.

18 handouts: one of each poem in the anthology. Pupils absent when you taught one of the poems? Pupil joined from another class with gaps in learning? Need some quick revision materials? 18 handouts that can be used to deliver key quotes, contextual background and develop knowledge of each of the the poems in the GCSE anthology. I designed these resources as three classes had merged into one and they had all studied different poems in varying depth. Each sheet has three sections: Section One has the most important annotations as well as key vocabulary and contextual background where appropriate. Perfect for pupils who need to quickly catch up. Section Two has deeper questions for pupils to explore the main themes/ ideas behind the poems. Section Three is an exam style comparison question. The pupils can start on whichever task they want to whilst you’re free to circulate. This resource also makes a really good revision booklet for your pupils.

14 lessons making a full scheme of learning around key scenes from Shakespeare’s comedy. Designed for Year 7 mixed ability classes, but easily adapted for years 6 or 8, this unit tracks key scenes in the relationship between Hermia and Lysander. An assessment, writing a letter in character from Hermia to Lysander’s aunt, is included as are all of the extracts which also contain translations of key phrases. A complete scheme of work in one place!

18 quick starter activities to recap and recall prior learning. 18 slides; one for each poem in the anthology. each slide has five quick questions based on one of the poems. A really simple warm-up activity to help embed prior learning ahead of the exams! Example slide content for The Manhunt: The Manhunt is written from the perspective of a woman called _________ When the soldier returns, their relationship is p______ The bullet inside him is described as a _______ of metal She describes his mind as an _____ ____ At the end, she feels she comes _______to knowing him.

A complete unit of work exploring poetry from other cultures. Designed for top set Year 7s, but easily adapted for Years 6-8, this unit covers a selection of well known, modern poems including Search for my Tongue, Island Man, Limbo, Nothing’s Changed and Half-caste. Most of the poems covered have featured in past years GCSE papers (allowing you to tick the stretch and challenge sections on your lesson plans) but have been made accessible to KS3 pupils through the detailed discussion points and smaller chunked activities. 12 poems and full resources as well as an assessment is included in this resource pack.

Designed for students studying the EDUQAS/ edexcel GCSE syllabus, this resource begins with a discussion about traditional Valentine’s gifts and a debate about what love is. Moving on to the poet’s background, the resource focuses on the contrasts between the positive and negative sides of love in Duffy’s poem, a full annotation of the poem is included. Everything you need to teach this poem in one place!

A comprehensive resource covering this EDUQAS / edexcel GCSE poem. Browning’s most famous sonnet is explored in detail with a focus on structure and language. Beginning with contemporary links to Ellie Goulding’s “How long will I love you?”, this resource contains background information on the reclusive writer and a full annotation of the many ways she loves her forbidden flame. Everything you need to prepare your students for this poem in one resource!

A comprehensive scheme of work exploring the classis story of George and Lennie’s pursuit of the American Dream. Designed for KS3 students (and linked to the new EDUQAS GCSE), this scheme begins by exploring the historical context before following the adventures of the two men. The different characters and themes are all explored throughout 11 hour long lessons culminating in a book review assessment. A great unit ready to go!

A mini unit exploring the life of Jack the Ripper. Targeted at KS3 classes, each lesson is fully resourced with a range of activities to engage your students. Links to YouTube supporting material are included. Lesson 1: Intro to Jack the Ripper Lesson 2: The victims (could be a double lesson) Lesson 3: The suspects Lesson 4: Why the police failed Lesson 5: Essay planning

A fully planned marketplace lesson that’s fun and makes Victorian England interesting. Did you know that at some Victorian schools, girls were allowed to walk in twos, but not in threes? Five factsheets on schools, poverty, home life, rich children and child labour. Split your class into five groups and let them discover these shocking facts before sitting back whilst they team each other. Great as an introduction to Dickens or pre 19th C literature. Also perfect for History classes!

A set of 15 lessons exploring Boy for KS3 classes. Lesson 15 is a writing assessment (book review). Each power point is fully editable to adapt for your classes. Designed for Year 7 middle ability but easily adapted for Year 6/8 classes.

A pack of five fun quizzes linked to the FIFA World Cup in Russia 2018. These quizzes are ideal for registration (15-20 minutes) or last period on a Friday (or any lesson you’re planning to cut short in order to watch a match with your class). You don’t have to be a football statto to take part in four of these quizzes but it does help if you know your footy or your geography! Quiz 1: Anagrams- 30 capital cities turned into anagrams Quiz 2: Flag quiz - 20 flags - name the nation Quiz 3- 32 teams hidden in a word search Quiz 4- World Cup History- 25 questions covering the history of the tournament from Pele- Zidane, 1930-2014 Quiz 5- do you know your football superstars? 20 stars expected to take part are shown. Can you name the player/ nation/ club he plays for? Quizzes are easily edited (apart from word search) and all answers are included.