A collection of fortnightly writing challenges for all of KS3. They alternate between fiction & non-fiction and follow a GCSE style.

GCSE Speech writing questions, model answers and a peer assessment checklist

A collection of extracts from Heroes to practise the context questions. PowerPoints introducing the task and peer assessment worksheets included.

A twelve lesson scheme of work on Beowulf. The text and all resources included. Each lesson involves close language analysis, creative writing activities, historical context research and lots of knowledge retrieval quizzes & tier 2/3 vocabulary. (KS3)

A method of moving beyond PEE. Particularly useful for the Shakespeare Linked Task as it emphasises context (KS3/KS4)

A full scheme of work and resources for Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz. Begin with the PowerPoint, all worksheets attached (KS3).

A collection of GCSE-style letter writing questions with model answers. I have also included checklists. Good for revision.

A full scheme of work and resources for Holes by Louis Sachar. Begin with the PowerPoint, all worksheets attached (KS3)

17 lesson scheme of work on persuasive writing: speeches, informal letters, formal letters & articles (KS3/KS4)

A full scheme of work (PowerPoint) and resources (workbook) for ‘Animal Farm’ (KS3).

A 20 lesson scheme on Gothic Literature with modern and classic texts. A range of reading and writing tasks. All resources and texts included. (KS3)

PowerPoints for revising the main characters in ‘Macbeth’ (GCSE). Not recommended if pupils haven’t already studied the plot.

A Christmas Carol: Full Scheme & Resources - aimed at GCSE, but easily adapted for KS3.

A full scheme and resources for Wonder by R. J. Palacio. Start with the PowerPoint.

A collection of my favourite BBC 500 word short stories. Brilliant for analysis and inspiring pupils. Suitable for any age/ability (KS2/KS3/KS4)

A full scheme (with resources) to introduce Year Seven pupils to Shakespeare - covers historical context, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' & 'The Tempest'

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

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