This resource is a handy visual aid for lessons teaching war fiction and its elements, war story writing as well as analysing war fiction pieces: War fiction is a literary genre that explores the effects of armed conflict on individuals, societies, and cultures. It often delves into the experiences of soldiers on the front lines, as well as the impact of war on civilians, families, and communities. War fiction can be set in various historical periods or fictional worlds, and it may focus on specific wars or encompass broader themes of warfare and its consequences. Characterized by its exploration of themes such as heroism, sacrifice, trauma, survival, and the moral complexities of war, this genre provides insight into the human condition under extreme circumstances. Through vivid storytelling and intricate character development, war fiction offers readers a glimpse into the psychological, emotional, and physical toll of conflict, while also examining larger societal and political issues that underpin warfare. Notable examples of war fiction include “All Quiet on the Western Front” by Erich Maria Remarque, “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien, “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller, “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini, and “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut.

Following is a one-line explanation of story elements: Plot: In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of survivors embarks on a perilous journey to find sanctuary. Theme: Survival and the resilience of the human spirit. Setting: A desolate landscape ravaged by environmental disasters and societal collapse. Characters: A diverse ensemble including a resourceful leader, a skilled mechanic, and a mysterious outsider. Conflict: Internal struggles and external threats test the group’s unity and determination. Resolution: Through sacrifice and cooperation, the survivors overcome their differences to build a new community and hope for a better future.

This resource is a handy and useful visual aid for all Year Groups for lesson plans that include teaching Historical Fiction and writing or analysing Historical Genre Fiction. Historical fiction is a literary genre that blends fictional narratives with real historical events, settings, and figures. It immerses readers in a bygone era, recreating the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the past while weaving in invented characters and storylines. This genre often aims to entertain, educate, and provoke thought by offering a unique perspective on historical events and figures.

This is a handy and useful resource sample of Descriptive Writing that teachers and students can use for teaching and learning how to write a descriptive writing based on a picture prompt of a Cafe setting. Here’s the Question for it: Imagine yourself sitting in a cozy café on a rainy afternoon. Outside, the rain taps gently against the windowpanes, creating a soothing rhythm. Inside, the café is filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the soft hum of conversation. Describe the scene around you in vivid detail, capturing the sights, sounds, and sensations that make this café a haven from the storm.

This handy resource/visual aid helps with understanding, learning and teaching elements of sci-fi genre and is suitable for all curriculums and all age groups. Science fiction, often abbreviated as sci-fi, is a genre of speculative fiction that explores imaginative and futuristic concepts, settings, technologies, and ideas. It often incorporates elements of science, technology, space exploration, time travel, alternate realities, and extraterrestrial life. Sci-fi stories can be set in the future, in space, on other planets, or in parallel universes, and they frequently delve into the potential consequences of scientific advancements and societal changes.

This is a handy and useful resource/visual aid that helps teachers and students with teaching and learning the elements of war posters. This can be ideal for all Year Groups and suitable for all curricula such as IB, GCSE, War genre is an important part of all curriculums and is taught across all schools. Read the following description of war posters: War posters are visual propaganda tools used during times of conflict to convey specific messages, rally public support, and promote national unity. They typically feature bold graphics, striking imagery, and concise slogans aimed at eliciting emotional responses and motivating citizens to contribute to the war effort in various ways, such as enlisting in the military, conserving resources, buying war bonds, or supporting other home-front initiatives. These posters were widespread during World War I and World War II, although they have been utilized in other conflicts as well. War posters often depict patriotic symbols, heroic figures, enemy stereotypes, and appeals to national pride and duty. They were distributed widely in public spaces, including streets, workplaces, schools, and community centers, serving as constant reminders of the ongoing war and the sacrifices required for victory. Many war posters have become iconic symbols of their respective eras, reflecting the prevailing attitudes, values, and propaganda techniques of the time. They offer valuable insights into the social, political, and cultural dynamics of wartime societies, as well as the power of visual communication in shaping public opinion.

This handy resource is filled with three definition cards for fantasy fiction, suitable for writing fantasy fiction genre. This visual resource is helpful for all Year Groups. Fantasy fiction immerses readers in imaginary worlds brimming with magic, mythical creatures, and epic quests. It transports them beyond the confines of reality into realms where anything is possible, where dragons soar across the skies and ancient prophecies shape destinies. Heroes with extraordinary abilities embark on perilous journeys, facing daunting challenges and confronting dark forces threatening to engulf the world in shadow. Through intricate world-building and vivid storytelling, fantasy fiction explores timeless themes of courage, friendship, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. From the enchanting landscapes of high fantasy to the gritty intrigue of urban fantasy, this genre captivates audiences of all ages with its boundless creativity and ability to ignite the imagination. In the realms of fantasy fiction, readers discover not only thrilling adventures but also profound reflections on the human condition and the power of hope in the face of adversity.

This resource is helpful for IB students and GCSE English Language students who might want to analyse war fiction and non-fiction texts for Paper 1 Commentary (IB) and war texts (GCSE Paper 1 and Paper 2 Language). It has elements of War Propaganda for essay writing skills.

This a handy quick resource that visually explores the key elements of fantasy fiction. It covers essential components such as magic systems, mythical creatures, epic quests, and world-building techniques. It is suitable for all Year Groups for exploring the genre of fantasy fiction as well as fantasy fiction descriptive writing. Fantasy fiction is a genre of literature characterized by its imaginative and speculative elements. It often takes place in worlds or settings that differ from our own reality and commonly features elements such as magic, mythical creatures, and supernatural phenomena. In fantasy fiction, authors create richly detailed worlds with their own rules and laws, often drawing inspiration from mythology, folklore, and history. The genre encompasses a wide range of subgenres, including epic fantasy, urban fantasy, high fantasy, and fairy tales, each with its own unique conventions and themes. Fantasy fiction explores universal themes such as good versus evil, heroism, the quest for identity, and the power of imagination. It provides readers with an escape from everyday life into realms of wonder and adventure, where anything is possible. Authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, George R.R. Martin, and Neil Gaiman have made significant contributions to the genre, crafting iconic worlds and characters that have captivated audiences around the world.

Fantasy fiction employs a variety of language techniques to create vivid and immersive worlds that captivate readers’ imaginations. Descriptive language is paramount, allowing authors to paint detailed pictures of fantastical landscapes, magical creatures, and otherworldly phenomena. Imagery and sensory details transport readers to these realms, engaging their senses and evoking powerful emotions. Moreover, figurative language, such as metaphors and similes, enhances the storytelling by drawing parallels between the fantastical elements and real-world experiences, adding depth and resonance to the narrative. Dialogue serves not only to advance the plot but also to develop characters and their relationships, often reflecting the unique cultures and languages of the fantasy world. Additionally, symbolism and allegory are frequently employed to convey deeper meanings and themes, enriching the story with layers of interpretation. By skillfully employing these language techniques, fantasy authors create rich and immersive narratives that transport readers to realms of endless possibility and wonder. This handy visual aid and resource will help teachers and students in the classroom and beyond as a checklist for fantasy fiction language features.

This poem essay and annotation is a helpful resource for Pearson EDEXCEL IGCSE Year 9 10 and 11 Students. It has a PEE-style essay and annotation of poetic techniques such as language, form, imagery and structure.

This Resource is really handy and helpful for teaching how to analyse movie posters when students are leaning how to evaluate cinema and movies adapted from Literarure. It is suitable for classes on English Language Learning, Linguistics, English Language Arts and Media Studies. Analyzing movie posters can be an interesting and insightful activity, offering clues about the film’s themes, genre, and target audience.

This Victorian Literature Text List is handy and helpful as a handout for students of th British Curriculum who wish to acquaint themselves of the Victorian Literature and its timeless examples. It can be used as a class resource or a visual aid or as an inspiration or starter for a Literary Project or Victorian Language Project.

This rose-illustrated version of the classic poem, ’ The Sick Rose’ by William Blake is useful for poetry lessons and to distribute as handouts to students of all Year groups. It is perfect to go along with the English Romantic Poetry Lesson Plan. Also there is plenty space to annotate the document with poetic language and structural features. Perfect document for visual learners as well across the English National Curriculum

This poem is a part of the poetry anthology for IGCSE (Pearson EDEXCEL) Will prove and excellent resource and a handy help as part of a lesson plan teaching the same poem. It has annotations of the whole poem as well as an accompaying essay worth 15 marks (taken from a past paper)

This helpful handy resource is a great visual aid to motivate students to write a persuasive speech/letter/article on the topic, ‘Should teenagers take up some sort of Arts?’ It can be used to inspire kids and help them brainstorm ideas on a persuasive writing prompt and helps them organise ideas into three to four paragraphs.

This persuasive writing mindmap is suitable for all curricula, GCSE, OCR, EDEXCEL, Cambridge, etc. It is an excellent resource to brainstorm ideas for a persuasive writing topic ‘Should teenagers take up at least one sport?’ It can prove handy for a persuasive writing lesson plan and has various persuasive writing features such as rhetorical questions, opinions, repetition, facts, statistics and anecdotes.

This handy resource is an excellent addition to a persuasive writing lesson plan and is very well-integrated and organised for all curriculms. It has exampes of alliteration, triad, rhetorical questions, facts and statistics for thr persuasive writing prompt: ‘Should Teens use social media?’ It can be used by teachers for persuasive writing lesson planning as well. Students get inspired by the colourful and illustrated version of the worksheet and this can add a visual aid for classrooms too

This resource is handy for all IGCSE and GCSE or other boards that do English Language that ahs papers like Transactional Writing, Non-ficiton Writing, Speech Writing, etc. Very helpful for pupils and students alike for lesson plans and quick revision strategies.

This handy resource is really helpful for CIE IGCSE English Language Paper 1 Journal Writing and will assist both students and teachers alike to make it a part of a lesson plan or make it a quick revision go-through. It has examples of the famous mnemonic ISHAMPOO along with attention-grabbing hooks on writing journals