Higher revision booklet for “Lord of the Flies” to be used as a critical essay text. Includes Key quotes and analysis Essay structure Past Paper Questions Breakdown of chapters, characters and themes.

Revision Booklet for National 5 poems from Jackie Kay as the Scottish Set Text element. Includes Copies of all poems. Annotations. Past papers. Understanding and analysis questions for each poem. 8 marker table prep.

Revision booklet for Carol Ann Duffy’s poetry as a Scottish Set Text for Higher. Includes Copies of all poems Annotations Understanding questions for each poem Analysis questions for each poem. 10 marker table prep. Past paper

Unit aimed at a mixed ability S2/Year 8 class for Sophie McKenzie’s novel “Sweetfreak” Includes Powerpoint Worksheets Discussion tasks

Unit includes Powerpoint talking through all chapters Chapter worksheets with understanding and analysis Essay planning templates Example essay Plan (partial)

Aimed at National 5 NEW FOR THE 25/26 SCHOOL YEAR Updated SST Gap Year Keeping Orchids Grandpa’s Soup Darling Whilst Leila Sleeps Maw Broon Visits a Therapist

Annotated Poems updated for 25/26 changes to Scottish Set Text Includes annotation slides for Originally Before You Were Mine Mrs Tilscher’s Class Medusa Havisham Mrs Midas

A unit to help scaffold and support pupils through the new standards for National 4 Added Value Unit. I gave a National 5 style essay question and then gave students a choice from the three texts we’d studied that year. Set includes: Slides taking pupils through success criteria, structure, writing/talking skills and group discussion. Group discussion checklist Scaffold for Talk and Essay Example talk slides Planning sheet (will need adapted based on what texts you’ve done)

Aimed at a S3 class looking to bank National 4. I usually complete this after doing persuasive writing and before moving onto another short text (either prior to timetable change or just after). Slides include setting on success criteria, going over the N4 standards and an opportunity for reflection.

A unit to introduce S1 classes to listening assessment and skills. Unit includes: Practice assessments Examples of questions Slides talking through pupils how to be active listeners and take notes. A final assessment

National 5 Critical Essay Unit Aimed for “Animal Farm” by George Orwell Unit includes Essay plan template Completed essay plans Worksheet for each chapter - including tasks and understanding questions. Recap plot sheet Powerpoint

Disclaimer - this unit is a mixture of my own creation and resources from my department. Unit aimed as a film study for the 1986 film directed by Rob Reiner. S3 are 13/14 Unit includes Recap of media techniques Narrative study - The Hero’s Journey Essay based on character - aimed for National 5 Characterisation, Themes and key sequences worksheets.

For the Talk Unit/Element of Higher English (SQA) I teach this as a revision tactic so each pupil chooses one of the themes and poems we’ve studied and then gives a talk. Unit includes Slides for introducing task and breaking it down for them Model presentation

Talk Unit aimed at National 3 candidates (either S2 or S3) Pupils get to be creative about what their perfect day would look like. They can also research different events and cultures. Unit includes Slides Planning sheet Discussion tasks to establish success criteria and audience rules.

Includes Explanations of the question types Formulas Examples (at least 10 for each) A glossary Revision suggestions

National 5 Critical Essay Unit “Shooting Stars” by Carol Ann Duffy Unit Includes Starter sentences Annotated poem Understanding questions Analysis table Powerpoint Unit plan

Aimed at Scottish S1/S2 or English & Welsh Year 7/8 Media/Film unit for the film ‘Maleficent’ Includes Powerpoint Different worksheets Feedback/Success Criteria form Essay guide/scaffold

Complete Unit for S1 (Scotland) or Year 8/9 (England & Wales) For a mixed ability class, creative writing task/outcome. For Ben Miller’s novel “The Boy Who Made the World Disappear” Unit includes Powerpoint Understanding worksheets Tasks for every couple of chapters Recap of writing techniques. Story planning sheet.

Aimed at S3 Scottish Curriculum/ Year 10 in England Unit includes Powerpoint Understanding questions Essay scaffold Extension Tasks Love quotes Essay based on theme of love - practice for National 5.