Make library periods and reading lessons more active with this bundle of eight book-based activities for S1/S2 pupils. The resources encourage pupils to browse, explore genres, discover authors, discuss reading choices and recommend books. Use the activities individually or choose a few for a library lesson, reading-for-pleasure session, form time or cover work. They include a mix of partner challenges, games and creative tasks. Included If I Wrote a Book worksheet (PDF): a creative book-planning activity. Library Blurb Bingo (PDF): pupils find books to match the bingo squares and aim for four in a row. Library Level-Up Challenge (PDF): six library quests with XP scoring. Library Survivor Challenge (Word): pupils choose a book and explain why it deserves to stay in the library. Library Scavenger Hunt (Word): 15 book-finding clues to complete with a partner. Old Book Page Origami Bookmark (PDF): an illustrated guide to folding a bookmark from a page in a book pupils own. S1 Genre Quest Library Game (PDF): a game-style hunt across six genres, with XP and a final book recommendation. S2 Book and Author Race (Word): 25 book and author challenges for pupils to complete. The bundle contains printable PDFs and editable Word documents. Most activities use books already available in the library. The origami activity also needs a page from a book pupils own and scissors; pupils should never remove pages from library or school books. Subject English, Reading, Library Skills Age range 11–14 BGE KS3

Looking for a fun, engaging and completely ready-to-use activity for the last lesson before the October holidays? The Great Halloween Quiz is a colourful, spooky PowerPoint team quiz designed for S1–S2 and KS3 pupils. With 25 multiple-choice questions across five Halloween-themed rounds, it’s the perfect way to bring a little friendly competition into your classroom! Five spooky rounds: Scary Books Halloween Films Halloween Songs Monsters and Legends Spooky Anagrams What’s included? A Halloween-themed PowerPoint presentation 25 multiple-choice questions across five rounds Four answer options for each question Answer slides for easy marking Clear instructions for team play A tie-break question to settle close competitions Eye-catching Halloween backgrounds throughout Why teachers will love it: ✔ Ready to display and play ✔ Minimal preparation required ✔ Encourages teamwork, discussion and friendly competition ✔ Combines literature, popular culture and Halloween knowledge ✔ Ideal for end-of-term lessons, Halloween celebrations or a fun English activity Suitable for: S1–S2 (Scotland), KS3 (England and Wales) and pupils aged approximately 11–14. Format: PowerPoint (PPTX) Bring some Halloween fun into your classroom without spending hours preparing resources!

Bring some lively team competition to English with The Big Literacy Quiz. Designed for S1/S2 and suitable for KS3, this year-round quiz gives pupils a fun way to revisit key literacy skills. The 75-slide PowerPoint contains ten varied rounds of five multiple-choice questions. Pupils tackle vocabulary, spelling, figurative language, punctuation, grammar, sentence skills, wordplay, inference and storytelling. Answers appear after each round, so teams can check their scores as they go. Included Editable 75-slide PowerPoint quiz Ten round introductions and 50 multiple-choice questions Answer reveal after every round Score sheet slide, tie-breaker and tie-breaker answer Separate one-page team answer sheet in Word format Teams record A, B, C or D for each question, score each round out of five and add their total out of 50. Use it for an end-of-term lesson, form time, a cover lesson or literacy revision. The illustrated storybook library theme is not seasonal, so the quiz can be used at any time of year. The question and answer text can be edited in PowerPoint. The illustrated background is a fixed image. Subject English Age range 11–14 Level S1/S2 (Scotland) | KS3 Resource type Game/puzzle/quiz File formats PowerPoint (.pptx) and Word document (.docx) Search tags S1 English, S2 English, KS3 English, literacy quiz, English quiz, literacy revision, spelling, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary, figurative language, multiple choice, team quiz, end of term quiz, form time

A fun, engaging reading and research challenge designed for S1-S3 English classes, library lessons or cover periods. Pupils work independently or in pairs to complete a range of book and author-themed challenges using laptops, library resources or the internet. The activity encourages reading for enjoyment, develops research skills and exposes pupils to a wide range of authors, genres and texts. Tasks include finding award-winning books, Scottish authors, film adaptations, different genres and hidden literary gems. The resource includes: A colourful A3 challenge sheet 40 book and author research challenges Bonus challenge tasks Top 5 Reading List extension activity Scoring system to encourage competition and engagement Suitable for individual, paired or small-group work Ideal for: Library periods Laptop lessons Cover work World Book Day Book Week Scotland Reading for enjoyment programmes Early finishers and extension activities Suitable for ages 11-14 (S1-S3 / KS3). No preparation required – simply print on A3 or share digitally and let the race begin!

A fully resourced, detective-themed escape room for studying Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl. Perfect for S1-S3 English, cover lessons, end-of-term activities or revision lessons. Includes printable evidence cards, coded messages, clue hunts, witness statements, detective slides and final lock code challenge. This engaging and highly visual lesson transforms your classroom into a crime scene investigation where pupils work in teams to uncover the truth behind Patrick Maloney’s murder. Pupils complete a series of linked detective tasks including sequencing evidence, decoding secret messages, analysing witness statements and examining police evidence to crack the final code before time runs out. The resource is designed to feel immersive and exciting while still encouraging close reading, inference, sequencing and analytical thinking skills. Included: Teacher instruction slide Intro escape room slide Printable witness statement Evidence timeline cards Coded message task Evidence bag challenge Final clue cards “Resources to Print” slide Fully themed detective-style PowerPoint slides Printable evidence materials Final lock code challenge Perfect for: Secondary English End of unit lessons Fun Friday activities Cover lessons Reading comprehension Group work Escape room activities Roald Dahl study Lamb to the Slaughter analysis The lesson works particularly well as a high-engagement final lesson after finishing the story and requires very little preparation beyond printing and hiding clues around the classroom.

My Sister the Serial Killer Full Unit Higher English/A Level. Includes 63 slide PowerPoint on theme, character and setting and essay planning as well as three exemplar essay study guides. Such a fun and interesting novel to study if you are looking for something a bit different and modern.

Give Higher English students varied practice with this set of ten editable RUAE papers based on opinion articles by Romesh Ranganathan. Each paper includes a passage with numbered lines, questions arranged in passage order and a full marking scheme. Across the set, students practise own words, word choice, imagery, tone, sentence structure, contrast, link questions and evaluating openings or endings. Own-words schemes include “Glosses of” guidance, with phrases from the passage and examples of acceptable paraphrases. Analysis questions are marked point by point, with one mark for each complete point using relevant evidence and explaining its effect. The papers are worth 20 or 25 marks and are suitable for classwork, homework, revision or timed practice.

Give pupils focused practice in Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation with this set of five 20-mark practice papers. Each paper is provided as a separate Word document and includes the passage, ten questions, suggested answers and marking instructions. The papers follow the same clear layout, so pupils can practise a familiar range of RUAE question types. The set includes an effective opening question and an effective conclusion question, alongside Own Words, Word Choice, Imagery, Sentence Structure and Link questions. The five papers Oasis: What’s the Problem? The Repair Shop on the High Street The Community Fridge The School Uniform Debate The Last Public Pool What’s included Five separate, editable Word documents Five passages with ten questions each Suggested answers and marking instructions for every question A mark breakdown for each paper 100 marks of practice in total The four new passages were written for this resource. These papers are intended for classroom practice and revision. Subject: English Stage: Secondary Level: National 5 Resource type: Assessment / comprehension File format: Microsoft Word RUAE, National 5 English, reading comprehension, close reading, Own Words, Word Choice, Imagery, Sentence Structure, Link questions, practice papers