Spread some festive cheer with this Christmas word search. Ready to print-and-go, this word search is great for an end of term starter activity, a cover lesson activity or as part of a Christmas-themed creative writing lesson. PDF download includes an answer key.

Ten sentences that feature commonly confused homophones. I am using this activity as a starter with mid-ability KS3 and a low-ability KS4 by reading the sentences to pupils as they copy. Nothing amazing but hopefully this could save someone some time. If you liked this resource, please consider leaving a quick review as it helps this free resource reach other teachers!

Embrace spooky season with your GCSE English Language students with this autumn! This A4 PDF worksheet is perfect for checking in on how your students are doing in preparation for the **Edexcel English Language Paper 1 imaginative writing task. Clear focus on the task, written like an imaginative writing exam task, Fun task for GCSE students, Simply print and it’s ready to go, making it a great option for a cover lesson! LIKE THIS RESOURCE? Please consider leaving a review, as it helps this free resource reach even more English teachers! Why not follow my TES store for more freebies!

Pre-reading task for a low/mid ability Year 9 class before reading Stone Cold. Pupils carefully plan out the features of an article, whilst considering their views on homelessness.

Questions used for Year 9 whilst reading chapter one of Stone Cold. If you liked this resource, please consider leaving a quick review as it helps this free resource reach other teachers!

Spread some festive cheer with your GCSE English Language students with this winter! This A4 PDF worksheet is perfect for checking in on how your students are doing in preparation for the Edexcel English Language Paper 1 imaginative writing task. Clear focus on the task, written like an imaginative writing exam task, Fun task for GCSE students, Simply print and it’s ready to go, making it a great option for a cover lesson! LIKE THIS RESOURCE? Please consider leaving a review, as it helps this free resource reach even more English teachers! Why not check out my TES store for more English GCSE freebies!

Spread some festive cheer with your GCSE English Language students this winter! This double-sided A4 PDF worksheet is perfect for checking in on how your students are doing in preparation for the Edexcel English Language Paper 1 imaginative writing task. Clear focus on the task, written like an imaginative writing exam task, Fun Christmas task for GCSE students, Simply print and it’s ready to go, making it a great option for a cover lesson task! LIKE THIS RESOURCE? Please consider leaving a review, as it helps this free resource reach even more English teachers! Why not check out my TES store for more English GCSE freebies!

Prepare your GCSE English Language students for the Paper 1 exam and develop their imaginative writing skills whilst embracing spooky season! Structured like an imaginative writing exam task, this PDF includes one question and two images (pumpkin patch with ominous clouds and a deserted house), sure to spark students’ imaginations. This ready-to-print resource is designed to support revision for Section B of the Edexcel English Language Paper 1 GCSE examination, but this is not explicit and can be used for AQA and other exam boards. Perfect for: KS4 English cover lesson tasks Year 11 mock preparation Tutoring activities Developing imaginative and narrative writing skills Like this? Why not check out another spooky season imaginative writing freebie!

Embrace spooky season with your GCSE English Language students with this autumn! This A4 PDF worksheet is perfect for checking in on how your students are doing in preparation for the **Edexcel English Language Paper 1 imaginative writing task. Clear focus on the task, written like an imaginative writing exam task, Fun task for GCSE students, Simply print and it’s ready to go, making it a great option for a cover lesson! LIKE THIS RESOURCE? Please consider leaving a review, as it helps this free resource reach even more English teachers! Why not follow my TES store for more fun freebies!

Engage your students’ minds and enhance their poetic prowess with this captivating Poetic Features Word Search worksheet. This resource is designed to make learning about poetic devices and literary elements an exciting and interactive experience. Unleash your students’ creativity as they embark on a word search adventure, discovering and identifying key poetic features hidden within a grid of letters. From alliteration to metaphor, personification to onomatopoeia, this word search covers a wide range of essential poetic techniques. Each term has been carefully selected to ensure students gain a deep understanding of these artistic tools! If you liked this resource, please consider leaving a quick review as it helps this free resource reach other teachers! Why choose this Poetic Features Word Search? Engaging and Educational: Say goodbye to mundane worksheets! This word search will captivate your students’ attention and make learning about poetic features an enjoyable journey. Reinforce Knowledge: Consolidate your students’ understanding of poetic devices and their definitions through active participation. They’ll strengthen their vocabulary and comprehension skills while having a blast. Easy to Use: This ready-to-print worksheet can be effortlessly integrated into your poetry unit, literature circle, or as an independent activity. No need for hours of preparation – simply download and distribute! Differentiation Made Simple: Suitable for various grade levels, this Poetic Features Word Search offers options for both novice and advanced learners. Tailor the activity to meet the specific needs of your students with ease. Collaborative Learning: Encourage collaboration and teamwork by dividing your class into pairs or small groups. Let them work together to solve the word search, fostering communication and cooperation among peers. Quick Assessment: Assess your students’ understanding of poetic devices in an enjoyable and stress-free way. Use the completed word search as an informal assessment tool to gauge their progress and identify areas for further exploration. Enhance your students’ poetic journey with this engaging Poetic Features Word Search worksheet. Prepare them for a world of expressive writing, where the beauty of language takes center stage. Download now and watch their love for poetry blossom! Note: This resource is also suitable for homeschooling environments, poetry clubs, and anyone!

**There, their, or they’re? ** This is one of my favourite KS3 homophone starter activities to encourage students to consider the differences between the three words and their uses. For the best impact, read the text to the class whilst students copy and consider which homophone goes where - appealing to their competitive side as they try to figure it out! What’s included? This is a PDF resource with instructions and student page included. The student page includes a challenge task, which is great for mixed ability Key Stage Three English classes. Liked this resource? Check out this printable homophone worksheet pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/homophone-starter-activities-10-printable-worksheets-12858497 Thanks for stopping by!

Fun end of term activity for GCSE and/or KS3 classes studying Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This ready-to-print PDF resource includes a colour version, a black & white printer-friendly version, as well as a teacher answer key. This word search activity reinforces students’ understanding of the novella by including a mix of characters’ names, snippets of quotes and key ideas. An engaging resource that would be perfect before the Christmas holidays, or as a starter activity before the GCSE English Literature exam! Looking for more things A Christmas Carol? Have a look at these A Christmas Carol key quotation retrieval posters

Fun word search activity for GCSE and/or KS3 classes studying Macbeth by William Shakespeare. This ready-to-print PDF resource includes a colour version, a black & white printer-friendly version, as well as a teacher answer key. This word search activity reinforces students’ understanding of the Scottish Play by including a mix of characters’ names and key ideas and devices. An engaging resource that would be perfect as a starter activity before the GCSE English Literature exam, or just a fun activity at the end of studying the play. Looking for more things Macbeth? Have a look at this Macbeth key quotation poster bundle

Encourage students to recall figurative language devices whilst engaging them with this maze activity worksheet PPT. What’s included? Slide 1: Perfect as a starter activity, the first slides asks students to reflect on previous learning to choose the correct maze path as they choose which device matches the definition or example. Slide 2: Looking for a longer activity? The second slide includes an additional task for students to extend their knowledge and understanding. A great part of an extended activity or cover lesson plan! Slide 3: This slide is the answer key that reveals the correct route of the maze! Devices featured: Metaphor Personification Euphemism Simile Oxymoron Irony Alliteration Synecdoche Idiom Pun Assonance This file is an easy-to-download A4 size PPT file, where the first slides are the worksheets. Perfect for consolidation and/or revision tasks for English classes! Like this resource? Check out my TES storefront for more worksheets like this!

A Christmas Carol revision worksheet, perfect for a starter activity or A Christmas Carol end-of-unit revision activity. Can be used for GCSE English Literature students, or KS3 English students who’ve studied the Dickensian novella. This PPT contains two slides: one slide is the printable A Christmas Carol revision game, where students follow the questions to move through the choices. The second slide is the answers. How to use: Students start at the start point and work their way through the questions. Each question is multiple choice, and their choice takes them to the next question. Only one route is ‘correct’ and this is shared in the second slide. Have fun! If you like the look of this GCSE English Literature resource, check out my TES storefrontfor more resources like this.

Consolidate your class’ study of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth with this mega crossword worksheet! This crossword printable features 40 clues and encourages recall of the key events, key quotes and context of The Scottish Play. This crossword should take some time to complete as students are encouraged to research the answers using their study notes and copy of the text. Answer key included so you can quickly check your students’ answers! Ready to print-and-go, this resource is great for: An end-of-unit activity English Literature cover lesson task A fun revision activity Looking for more Macbeth and/or English Literature activities? Check out my TES storefront for lots more resources and display ideas!

This An Inspector Calls Retrieval and Revision Maze Activity is perfect for a starter activity at the end of studying the play. Can be used for GCSE English Literature students, or KS3 English students who’ve studied JB Priestley’s play. This PPT contains three slides: The first slide can be used whilst students carry out the activity. The second slide is the printable An Inspector Calls revision maze, where students follow the questions to move through the choices. The final slide is the answer key with the route animated to show one arrow at a time, making it great for class feedback. How to use: Students read each box and work their way through the questions. Each question is multiple choice, and their choice takes them to the next question. Only one route is ‘correct’ and this is shared in the second slide. Have fun! If you like the look of this GCSE English Literature resource, check out my TES storefront for more resources like this.

Consolidate your class’ study of A Christmas Carol with this mega crossword worksheet! This crossword printable features almost 50 clues and encourages recall of the key events, key quotes and context. This crossword should take some time to complete and students are encouraged to research the answers using their study notes and the text. Answer key included so you can quickly check your students’ answers! Ready to print-and-go, this resource is great for: An end-of-term winter activity English Literature cover lesson task A fun revision activity Looking for more A Christmas Carol activities? Check out my TES storefront for lots more resources and display ideas!

Starry, galaxy-themed positive mindset posters. This ready-to-print PDF of 10 posters can be displayed to boost confidence, self-esteem and kindness in your classroom in the time it takes for you to press ‘print’. Each one of these motivational classroom posters includes a famous quote, making them great for growth mindset inspiration. Like what you see? Why not visit my TES storefront for more resources like this and lots of helpful freebies!

Rainforest-themed positive mindset posters, perfect for adding a bit of greenery wherever they’re displayed. This ready-to-print PDF of 10 posters can be displayed to boost confidence, self-esteem and kindness in your classroom in the time it takes for you to press ‘print’. Each one of these motivational classroom posters includes a famous quote, making them great for growth mindset inspiration. Like what you see? Why not visit my TES storefront for more resources like this and lots of helpful freebies!