Selection of quotes about the joy and value of reading and books. Each poster is A4 with a coloured quote and a picture of a teenager reading.

Resources based on the theme of "heroes" Includes - In your own words - short extracts and questions - Michael Owen Blog on the Olympics and Close Reading Questions

Worksheet/poster that lets pupil write about character They write a statement about the character and back it up with evidence. There is also a space to draw a picture

These are the resources needed to adapt a Play Your Cards Right Game so that when pupils play it they can talk about their books and reading habits. This resources includes: Play Your Cards Right Instructions Play Your Cards Right Questions - these are glued onto the cards You will need a physical copy of a Play Your Cards Right or large playing cards to make this game up.

Listening Activity for Advert "Just Like A Girl" Pupils can answer understanding questions and think about the message of the advert.

Set of five setting word banks look at five settings: - Calm - Celebration - Scary - School - Water

Double-sided page of revision tips for English. It looks at how to study each element of the Scottish curriculum but could be adapted. It also has general tips for studying

Short worksheet looking at two poems by Ian McMillian that look at ten things you could find in different people's pockets. Pupils answer questions on one poem and then have a writing prompt to write their own.

Co-operative Learning or Group Work Resource Appointment card to help pupils pair up when working together. Pupils write down a partner for each time on the clock (four partners in total) and the teacher can use this to assign partners.

These are the resources needed to adapt a Blockbuster Game so that when pupils play it they can talk about their books and reading habits. This resources includes: Blockbuster instructions Blockbuster A-Z cards (you will need two copies) - the front of the question cards Blockbuster Question Cards - these are the back of the question cards Dice colours - these can be stuck onto a wooden dice. You will need a physical copy of the Blockbuster game to make this game up.

These are the resources needed to adapt a Connect 4 Game so that when pupils play it they can talk about their books and reading habits. This resources includes: Connect 4 instructions Connect 4 Number Cards A-Z cards (two sets of numbers for each set of counters) - the front of the question cards Connect 4 Question Cards - these are the back of the question cards Counter Numbers - these should be stuck on the Connect 4 Counters You will need a physical copy of a Connect 4 game to make this game up.

These are the resources needed to adapt a Race To Base or Ludo Game so that when pupils play it they can talk about their books and reading habits. This resources includes: Race To Base Instructions Race To Base Question Cards - Front Race To Base Question Cards - Back You write the alphabet on the board for the cards to make sense You will need a physical copy of Race To Base or Ludo Game to use these resources

These are the resources needed to adapt a Draughts Board Game so that when pupils play it they can talk about their books and reading habits. This resources includes: Draughts instructions Draughts Coloured and NUmbered Cards - the front of the question cards Draughts Question Cards - these are the back of the question cards Draught Numbers - these can be stuck onto the board You will need a physical copy of a Draughts Game to make this game up.

Passage and questions based on an article on the rise of driverless cars and reflection on the joy of driving. Pupils can practice IYOW, Analysis and Evaluation questions. The marks are out of 30. Resources include: • Passage and questions • Marking Scheme • Marking Scheme on PPT for peer/self assessment

These resources were made to help pupils develop one key skill in RUAE - analysing imagery. The resources include a short how to PPT A worksheet with 8 practice questions Answer sheet and answer PPT 5 Lesson Starters plus answers These extracts are taken from newspapers and fiction books. These have been designed for Nat 5 pupils but could be adapted from Higher pupils.

Passage and questions based on a Guardian article on the refugee crisis facing migrants into Europe Pupils can practice IYOW, Link, Analysis and Evaluation questions. The marks are out of 25, based on the first passage and questions in the Higher paper. Resources include: • Passage and questions • Marking Scheme • Marking Scheme on PPT for peer/self assessment

Passage and questions based on a Guardian article on the conductors in orchestras. Pupils can practice IYOW, Link, Analysis and Evaluation questions. The marks are out of 20. Resources include: • Passage and questions • Marking Scheme • Marking Scheme on PPT for peer/self assessment

Short paragraphs with practice questions mainly focusing on analysis questions. These paragraphs have been taken from a selection of writing by AA Gill. These could be used as homework or as practice work in the classroom. Resources include: • Passage and questions • Marking Scheme • Marking Scheme on PPT for peer/self assessment

Passage and questions based on a New York Time article on Smartphone use and how it has evolved. Pupils can practice IYOW, Link, Analysis and Tone questions. Resources include: Passage and questions Marking Scheme Marking Scheme on PPT for peer/self assessment Article take from @Read4English fantastic Twitter feed recommending articles.

These passages have been adapted from Old Higher papers, taking out questions that are relevant to the New Higher. The format is small extracts (usually 1-2 paragraphs) with questions underneath. These allow the pupils to practice their RUAE skills without working on a full passage.