Bring Storyteller to life with this visually rich, classroom-ready teaching pack designed for CIE 0475 Literature. Created to save planning time while raising the quality of discussion and written response, this premium resource combines a polished teaching deck with real worksheet pages, analytical guidance and carefully structured activities that help students move from first impressions to confident exam-style interpretation. Inside the pack, you will find an engaging visual PowerPoint, student worksheets, essay questions, HPL-linked activities, a full analysis of the poem, class activities and an exemplar essay. The materials are designed to support close reading, method analysis, thematic exploration and composition writing, making the pack suitable for both teaching the poem from scratch and revising it in a more purposeful, high-impact way. Ideal for teachers who want a professional, attractive and genuinely useful resource rather than a basic worksheet bundle. Happy teaching and learning! Smithy

I only upload resources that I have used in my own classroom. Teach Before the Sun with confidence using this premium, fully resourced teaching pack designed for Cambridge IGCSE Literature (0475). Carefully created to combine academic depth with strong classroom usability, this pack offers a rich and visually polished approach to one of the most atmospheric poems in the selection. At the heart of this resource is a clear commitment to helping students move beyond surface understanding. Through structured activities and carefully designed materials, learners are guided to explore Mungoshi’s presentation of setting, mood, imagery and human experience, while developing the close analytical skills needed for high-quality literary response. The pack supports students in recognising not only what the poem describes, but how its language, structure and tonal shifts create meaning and emotional impact. This is far more than a basic collection of worksheets. It is a cohesive teaching resource built to support lesson delivery, deepen annotation, strengthen independent interpretation and prepare students for exam-style writing. Each component has been designed to save teacher preparation time while still maintaining a thoughtful, high-standard literary focus. The result is a resource that feels both rigorous and accessible: ideal for introducing the poem, revisiting it in greater depth or using it as part of focused revision. Perfect for teachers who want their literature lessons to feel purposeful, engaging and expertly structured, this pack helps students develop a more perceptive and confident response to Before the Sun. It is particularly well suited to classrooms where close reading, discussion, personal response and examination skills all need to work together. Happy teaching and learning! Smithy

I only upload resources that I have used in my classroom! With over 20 years of experience teaching English and Literature internationally, I guarantee this is all you need to confidently drive your students towards success in their exams. This teaching pack for the poem “Lament” by Gillian Clarke contains: Class activities Contents and “at-a-glance” intro Essay questions exemplar responses full analysis suitable student worksheets aligned to the lessons editable teaching pack in ppt format This is a great poem to teach, considering the human impact and the age in which we live. Happy teaching! Smithy

A polished, classroom-ready teaching pack for Where I come from by Elizabeth Brewster, designed for Cambridge IGCSE Literature (0475) and ideal for teaching poetry from Songs of Ourselves Volume 1. The pack includes an editable teaching PowerPoint a line-by-line analysis student worksheets 8 class activities, essay questions 3 exemplar responses written in a style suitable for composition practice It also includes poet/context material, Smithy’s Hint guidance, and relevant HPL links where appropriate. This pack is ideal for teachers looking for a visually strong, well-structured and practical resource that can be used straight away in class while still being fully editable. Included in this pack: Editable teaching deck Line-by-line analysis Student worksheets 8 class activities Essay questions 3 exemplar responses Please leave comments and let me know what you thought of this pack. Happy teaching! Smithy

I never upload anything I have not used successfully in my own classroom. This is a complete, ready-to-teach teaching pack for the poem Report to Wordsworth by Boey Kim Cheng, designed for IGCSE English Literature (0475 / 0992) and similar courses. Everything is structured so you can teach the poem with minimal preparation while helping students develop strong analytical writing for exams. This poem explores humanity’s relationship with nature and echoes the ideas of the Romantic poet Wordsworth, warning about environmental destruction and the loss of respect for the natural world. What’s included: This pack contains everything needed to teach the poem confidently: • Engaging starter activity to introduce the poem • Context: poet background and links to Wordsworth’s ideas about nature • Guided first reading and discussion questions • Detailed line-by-line analysis • Exploration of themes, imagery and poetic devices • Student worksheets and structured tasks • Exam-style essay questions • Essay planning guidance and writing support • Model analytical paragraphs / responses • Plenary activities and revision tasks These types of materials are typical of comprehensive TES poetry lessons that run for multiple hours of teaching and include structured analysis and exam preparation. Why teachers like this resource ✔ Completely classroom-ready ✔ Supports IGCSE exam skills (AO1–AO4 style analysis) ✔ Encourages deep thinking about poetry ✔ Saves planning time ✔ Works well for mixed-ability classes Perfect for • IGCSE English Literature • Cambridge 0475 / 0992 Poetry • GCSE Literature poetry study • Cover lessons or revision • Teachers who want a strong, structured poetry lesson sequence Teaching time Approximately 2–4 lessons, depending on class discussion and writing tasks. If you teach the Songs of Ourselves anthology: This resource works particularly well alongside other poetry units in the anthology and helps students practise exam-style poetry analysis, which is essential for success in literature assessments. I love this poem - such a great tribute to Wordsworth, and an accurate commentary on today’s major concerns. Hope you enjoy the pack - let me know. Happy teaching and learning! Smithy

A fully classroom-tested teaching pack for Judith Wright’s powerful poem Hunting Snake. I only upload resources that I have actually used with my own students. This pack is designed to help teachers teach the poem confidently, clearly, and efficiently, while guiding students toward strong exam-style responses. HPL strategies are embedded within the resources. Perfect for IGCSE Literature (0475), GCSE poetry study, and KS3/KS4 analysis lessons. What this resource helps students do: • Understand the meaning and narrative of the poem • Explore symbolism, imagery and tension • Analyse language and structure step-by-step • Develop strong analytical paragraphs • Prepare for exam-style questions What’s included: ✔ Ready-to-teach editable lesson slides ✔ Line-by-line analysis support ✔ Student worksheets and activities ✔ Discussion and interpretation tasks ✔ Exam-style questions ✔ Model paragraph examples and exemplar essays Why teachers like this resource: • Saves hours of planning time • Clear structure that works well in real classrooms • Encourages thoughtful discussion and close reading • Works with mixed-ability groups • Easy to adapt for different lesson lengths Ideal for: IGCSE Literature (0475) GCSE Poetry Units KS3 / KS4 Literature Lessons Cover lessons or structured revision If you’re teaching this poem, this pack will allow you to walk into the classroom and teach it immediately with confidence. Hope you love this one as much as my students do! Happy teaching and learning. Smithy

This is a carefully designed teaching pack for A Different History by Sujata Bhatt, created for Cambridge IGCSE Literature (0475) and especially useful for teaching poetry from Songs of Ourselves Volume 1. I wanted this pack to be more than just a set of worksheets. It is designed to help students really get to grips with the poem’s big ideas in a manageable, engaging way — particularly identity, language, colonial influence, culture, memory and the tension between personal and inherited history. The materials aim to support both class teaching and revision, while also helping students move towards more thoughtful, developed literary essays. I have tried to make the whole resource visually clear, practical and easy to use in a real classroom — something that can save planning time while still giving students meaningful, well-structured support. Included in this pack: Editable teaching deck Line-by-line analysis Student worksheets 8 class activities Essay questions 3 exemplar responses Please let me know how this worked for you and your teaching / learning. Smithy

The Chimney Sweeper - William Blake (Songs of Experience) – Complete Teaching Pack | Ready-to-Teach Lesson Resource I only upload resources that have been tested and refined in my own classroom. This pack has been used successfully with real students and is designed to save teachers hours of preparation while delivering strong learning outcomes. If you are teaching “The Chimney Sweeper” (Songs of Experience) by William Blake, this resource gives you everything you need to teach the poem with confidence and clarity. This is a fully structured, ready-to-go lesson pack ideal for GCSE / IGCSE / KS3–KS4 literature classes. What’s Included ✔ Editable Teacher PowerPoint (Full Lesson Deck) Clear explanations, guided analysis, and structured discussion prompts. ✔ Engaging Class Activities Activities designed to deepen understanding of Blake’s themes, symbolism, and social criticism. ✔ Detailed Line-by-Line Analysis Helps students understand language, meaning, and writer’s methods quickly and effectively. ✔ Exam-Style Essay Questions Perfect for assessment preparation and structured literary writing practice. ✔ High-Quality Exemplar Responses Model answers that show students exactly what strong analytical writing looks like. ✔ Student Worksheets Ready to print and use immediately in class or as homework. Why Teachers Find This Pack So Useful • Saves significant planning time • Designed for clear progression through the poem • Helps students develop analytical confidence • Supports exam success • Fully editable and adaptable to your teaching style High Performance Learning Integration High Performance Learning (HPL) strategies and thinking skills are naturally embedded throughout the lessons, helping students move beyond surface understanding and engage in deeper literary thinking. Even if your school does not formally follow the HPL framework, these strategies work extremely well for: Developing higher-order thinking Improving discussion quality Strengthening written analysis Perfect For English Literature teachers GCSE / IGCSE poetry units Cover lessons or structured teaching sequences Teachers who want a ready-to-teach poetry lesson that actually works in the classroom If you like resources that are practical, classroom-tested, and immediately usable, this pack will fit straight into your scheme of work.

Song: Love Armed – Sujata Bhatt Complete Teaching Pack (Full Lesson Resources + Analysis + Activities) - from “Smithy’s Basics” Teaching Song: Love Armed can be challenging for students at first — the language, context, and satire often need careful unpacking. This complete teaching pack gives you everything you need to deliver engaging, structured lessons that help students understand both the poem and its deeper meanings. Perfect for GCSE / IGCSE Literature, KS3 extension, or introductory A-Level poetry work. Includes: Teaching deck in ppt form Suggested class activities Detailed analysis Essay-style questions Exemplar response Student worksheets Please let me know if you enjoyed this pack and please leave any suggestions you may have for future projects. Smithy

A complete teaching suite for Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, built around a 24-lesson route through the novel. Includes a visual student-facing PowerPoint, student workbook, quotation guide, essay skills companion, model essays and a brief teacher guide. What is included: • 24-lesson visual teaching deck • Teacher quick guide • Student workbook with short-answer and paragraph tasks • Quote bank with explanations • Essay skills companion • Passage-based and discursive exemplar model essays • Stunning visual images • Accurate and editable relationship map

Having taught IGCSE Literature 9695 for over 15 years, and having chosen this play as a set work since its introduction to the syllabus, I have designed this programme to assist teachers in the teaching of the play. This is a visually engaging, fully resourced teaching pack for Sweat by Lynn Nottage, designed for Cambridge International A Level Literature (9695). This ready-to-use unit guides students from context and first reading through to character study, themes, quotations and exam-style essay writing. It is ideal for teachers who want a clear, structured and visually polished route through the play. What’s included: • A 12-lesson structured unit plan • Lesson PowerPoints guiding students through key sections of the play • Close reading and annotation activities • Character analysis resources (and editable character map) • Theme exploration tasks (class, identity, economic change, community) • Discussion questions to promote deeper engagement with the text • Essay planning activities • A Level style examination questions AND exemplar responses • Structured paragraph writing support Learning focus Students will develop the ability to: • Analyse dramatic methods used by Nottage • Explore how character relationships drive the conflict of the play • Understand the social and historical context of the drama • Evaluate key themes such as economic inequality, loyalty and identity • Construct clear, well-supported A Level literary essays A final note: High Performance Learning has been integrated into these resources - particularly useful if you institute has subscribed to this.