A reading and writing task based on the topic of tattoos (KS3/KS4)

Lesson on Ozymandias: analysing the title, text and contextual information. Used for GCSE Controlled assessment but can easily be adapted (KS3/KS4)

A collection of worksheets pupils can use to upgrade their sentences. An example is filled out and their is a blank space on the back.

Using a Pixar short film, Alma, the pupils must first analyse the film and then write a story (KS2/KS3/KS4)****You need the short film*****Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tECaYQ1AzkM

Covers themes in A Christmas Carol for GCSE revision (KS4) Starter: theme worksheet Development: theme logs Plenary: sharing ideas Plus: revision cards

A collection of GCSE short stories written by students for their exam. All were marked between Grade 6-9. Some have strong voices, some effective description or unusual settings/situations, some are well structured, some convey intense emotion whilst others are plot-driven. A real range. They could be used to inspire other GCSE stories or as reading tasks (analysing the writer’s craft).

Introduction to Scrooge (KS3/KS4) Intro: analysis of image Development: analysis of language Plenary: PEE chain

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - A full scheme and resources (KS3)

A full scheme of work with resources on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. 15 lessons. Text included. KS3.

Everything pupils need to know about the context question for the Literature exam.

Full scheme of work to complete the linked task controlled assessment, focusing on power in Macbeth and Hawk Roosting, Human Interest and Ozymandias. See the 'Macbeth Scheme of Work Note&' for an explanation of the resources (KS4)

Film Quiz

A full fiction reading & writing GCSE paper. It's designed for the Welsh board, but I'm sure it can easily be adapted for other exams.

A revision lesson (after the play has been read) for 'Macbeth'. Pupils must link evidence in a table and explore the relationship in the imagery/explain the character development. Useful for practising the skill of synthesis. There is also a grid for a detailed, exam-style paragraph (model included). The worksheet is designed to be printed A3.

Worksheet, questions and activities for writing a review of Jessie J's &'Who You Are&';. ***You will need to download the video from Youtube**** (KS3/KS4)

The Deserted House Poem. Reading and Writing Tasks (KS4)

A festive lesson that teaches pupils to review the classic Christmas film, 'The Snowman&'. *** you will need a copy of the DVD*** (KS2/KS3)

PowerPoint and worksheet for creating a Wild West narrative (KS2/KS3/KS4). A YouTube/DVD clip of a Western would work well as a supplement.

A lesson that explores the theme of power. I use it before I teach Macbeth. Drama and English tasks (KS3/KS4)

Two lessons on a popular Simon Armitage poem. Explore the poem with creative writing (KS3) Lesson 1: Starter: play youtube clip of London Riots Development: read poem and explore language and Armitage comments Plenary: link poetry to imagery Lesson 2: Starter: play youtube clip of Prometheus Development: read poem and answer questions. Then complete creative writing task Plenary: two stars and a wish on creative writing