The whole play adapted for teenagers who want a fun alternative to the original language. We keep the key quotes as they are but make the rest accessible and fun. Check out how we rewrite 1.5 when Tybalt spots Romeo eating all the Pringles: TYBALT: Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe, A villain that is here come in spite, To ruin our party and ruin this night. CAPULET: Young Romeo is it? TYBALT: 'Tis he, that villain Romeo. CAPULET: Leave him alone; I’ve heard he’s quite a nice guy really. What’s the worst that could happen? TYBALT: I’m gonna kill him, that’s what’s gonna happen When such a villain is a guest: I’ll not endure him. CAPULET: He shall be endured: Am I the master here, or you? Shut your face. You’ll not endure him? You’ll ruin my party if you fight! TYBALT: Please uncle, what if he eats all the Pringles? CAPULET: You are a saucy boy: Be quiet, or I’ll make you quiet. TYBALT: OK Uncle, I’ll leave it for now. I will withdraw: but this intrusion shall Now seeming sweet convert to bitter gall. Want to order this script as a class set of books? Search SIK Shakespeare at Amazon.

Two schemes of work on this Shakespeare classic: one for KS3 and one for GCSE . The KS3 scheme comprises 14 lessons tracking key themes and characters before concluding with assessments on how either Tybalt or Romeo’s characters are presented. The GCSE SOW is aimed at EDUQAS but can easily be tweaked for other exam boards. It has plenty of language analysis as pupils are guided in their reading/ analysis of key scenes throughout the play.

Five quote hunting comprehension exercises (one for each stave) from ACC. A great revision/ exam prep hw.

A collection of the very best persuasive speeches. Perfect for Year 9/KS4 classes studying rhetoric or Aristotle’s Triad. Includes Tilbury, Gettysburg, We shall fight on the beaches and many others. Speeches only- no lesson specific resources.

A scheme of learning (31 hour long lessons) using Animal Farm to explore social power. Following the 10 chapters of this Orwell classic, this scheme mixes close reading skills with debates and topical discussion points. In addition to the exploits of tyrannical pig Napoleon, this scheme also examines real world events in communist Russia, modern Russia and women in Afghanistan. Assessments on how Napoleon is presented and how power can corrupt world leaders are included.

A fully resourced scheme of learning to support Private Peaceful as a class reader. 15 hour long lessons are included tracking the action of Michael Morpurgo’s WWI novel. The lessons explore the themes and characters with a variety of reading, writing and discussion tasks. The scheme builds up to a reading question: Did Charlie deserve to be killed for cowardice?

An enlightening and thought-provoking story of a young boy coping with his mother’s cancer treatment. This scheme of work, designed for Year 7 classes (but easily tweaked for Years 6 or 8), supports the story with a selection of close reading analysis and creative writing tasks to enhance your pupils’ understanding of this fascinating book. Split into 13 lessons (with either 2 or 3 chapters per lesson) this resource has everything you need to accompany your delivery of this book in one place.

A classic of high schools across Britain, Buddy tells the story of a teenage boy struggling with parents, school and anxiety. This scheme of work, designed for KS3 classes, follows the novel with a selection of close reading and creative writing tasks such as character diaries, letters and concluding with a book review. Everything you need to accompany this novel in one place!

A complete scheme of work following the story of autistic Christopher as told in the charming novel by Mark Haddon. The scheme comprises 16 lessons which accompany approx 15 pages of the novel each. Following each section, pupils have a selection of close reading and creative writing tasks including diary entries, class debates and a book review. Everything you need to accompany this wonderful book is included in one resource!

A complete scheme of work to accompany John Boyne’s WWI novel. A selection of comprehension, analytical and creative writing tasks accompany each of the 14 chapters of this novel. Designed for a high flying Year 7 class, this scheme could easily be adapted for either Year 6 or 8 pupils studying this story of a young boy’s mission to rescue his shell-shocked father.

A complete scheme of work following the emotional story of Deo and Innocent. Developed for a high flying Year 7 class, but easily adapted for Year 8 and 9, this scheme has plenty of background context for both Zimbabwean and South African cultural issues that are explored in this story. The chapters have a selection of comprehension questions, discussion points and writing stimuli to support your reading of this wonderful novel. This resource was deigned with pupils reading two chapters per lesson so additional material may be added if you prefer to take it one chapter at a time (28 chapters in the book).

Three different quiz challenges for use in form times or across school. A Geography theme quiz tests pupils on all 32 qualifying flags whilst a 32 team word search gets your class familiar with the competing teams. For real football enthusiasts, a World Cup History Quiz has 30 questions which test the knowledge of previous tournaments with questions on incredible matches, legendary players and bizarre facts from 1930 to 2018. Three great resources in one bundle!

A megaquiz perfect for that end of year hour in form! Split into sections with 10 questions each relating to: Geography, History, Maths, French, ICT, English, Music, Art, Sceince and PE. Answers are included!

A 60 question quiz with a range of general knowledge and school subject based questions. Answer are included. Perfect for KS3 classes but easily adapted for Year 5/ 6 classes too.

11 fully resourced lessons guiding KS4 pupils through creative writing skills. Designed to support the AQA Language Paper 1 Q5 , each lesson offers descriptive picture prompts as well as narrative writing threads that your pupils can work through. Each lesson typically includes a range of 5+ building block tasks such as: looking at examplar materials, quick tasks on figurative writing, sentence variety and punctuation exercises that help students to plan and prepare for their extended responses. The power points can easily be adapted for other exam boards. Everything you need for a full half-term exploring creative writing skills in one bundle!

A full scheme of work for KS4 pupils studying unseen poetry approaches. Mixing popular modern poetry and pop songs, each resource features steps to successfully breaking down poetry and answering the AQA Literature questions with main poems and comparison pieces included. A range of starter activities also give you discussion points on themes and poetic techniques. These resources can easily adapted for other exam boards.

A complete scheme of work for anyone studying this fantastic John Boyne novel. 14 lessons are designed to link in with the 14 chapters of the book plus a summative assessment on language effects. The scheme focusses on Pierrot’s character as he transforms from an innocent boy into a prisoner of war. With historical context and examplar answers, this resource has everything you need to accompany this wonderful class reader.

A complete scheme of fully resourced lessons for this heart warming novel about a young boy forced to give away his beloved pet fox. Focusing on language analysis, this resource has everything you need to teach Pax as a class reader. Tracking the novel chapter by chapter, the scheme covers language analysis, structural features and character development with a selection of activities for your pupils. The scheme has been designed for Year 7 classes and includes multiple options for reading journal entries to accompany the more skills-based lessons. A summative assessment is also included with this resource.

A complete scheme of work exploring a selection of poems dealing with themes of love, loss and longing. Designed for Year 8, this unit includes 10 poems and all the resources needed to deliver them. Containing a mixture of the humour of Agard and the heartbreak of WH Auden, this unit includes a comparative essay as a reading assessment. A complete half-term of lessons ready to go!

A unit of work exploring the lives of a selection of young role models. two lessons on each of the following are included: Amanda Gorman Anne Frank Marcus Rashford Malala Yousafzai Greta Thunberg Emma Watson Designed for Year 7 pupils writing about role models. An optional assessment plan is included which can be done as either a written report or a class presentation.