Powerpoint quizzes, with 10 picture questions each, answers on the last slide. One is on cartoon characters. One is multiple choice on chocolate bars. I have designed these for use in form time but they could be used elsewhere.

Series of lessons looking at The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty by David Calcutt

A powerpoint lesson presentation, using readings of Sassoon's war poem Suicide in the Trenches from youtube (Pete Doherty). The resource explores rule of three, use of second person and imperative command and leads to PQE (PEE) work.

Simple book reviews written to show simple yet functional examples. One is positive, about Of Mice and Men. One is negative, about a made-up book called Piles (based loosely on Holes!).

Contains a variety of tasks, ending with a piece of extending writing (with a plan). Works well alongside viewing of 'Roots'.

Lesson which looks at the features of articles. Created for middle ability GCSE students but also suitable for KS3.

Complete lesson plan powerpoint exploring Macbeth by William Shakespeare, looking at forming PEE paragraphs, as well as focusing on soliloquys and figurative language.

Printable worksheet including information about the setting of Othello by William Shakespeare and some research-based tasks for students to find out about the historical context.

Just a simple checklist for year 11 students to mark off how confident they are with the different styles of writing needed for the WJEC exam.

This lesson introduces the poem through discussion about what makes a good gift. I wrapped up an onion for each table, with two layers of tissue paper, so the students had to guess what the gift was. The lesson leads to a piece of writing about what the poem suggests about relationships. This resource has some slides adapted from a lesson found elsewhere.

Complete Powerpoint lesson plan looking at act 2, scene 2 of Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Suitable for more able pupils, but adaptable for many abilities.

Exploring how writers create effective descriptions

A lesson introducing Growth Mindset. English based, looking at an article.

series of lessons to guide students through the reading of Cirque du Freak

Made for a low ability year seven group, this is a short reading assessment for AF2. Two short extracts about dinosaurs and six questions.

Set of 20 lessons, created for middle ability year nine students - adapt to suit your own classes.

A 'how to&' guide for KS3 students.

A series of 4 lessons. I can’t take all the credit for this - much has been adapted for elsewhere but I hope someone else can find it useful.

An introduction to the poem.

Suitable for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, the cake of assessment encourages pupils to self assess and then use peer assessment before work is handed in to the teacher to be marked.

A good starting point to 1st person narrative controlled assessment.