A short 5 lesson unit on Imaginative/Creative writing, created for the new GCSE English Language 9-1 spec. Contains lessons on describing setting and character, effective story openings, narrative structure (using The Simpsons) and the importance of planning. Clear assessment and success criteria checklists, which could be used for self/peer assessment. Some differentiation/challenge activities, but may need more to adapt to your group.

This is an end of term quiz for lessons in the run-down to the summer holidays. Includes 2016-related picture rounds, film round, music round and English round (which can be removed if not relevant!). Some rounds have been adapted from other shared resources. Music round links to a Spotify playlist, or you can simply Youtube the tracks/tracks of your choice. Please use, adapt and review!

A takeaway homework menu, created for high ability Year 10 students. 3 options for each level of challenge, covering tasks from tweets, summaries, context research, character essays etc...

Part 1 of 2. Series of lessons to follow with class reading of Face by Benjamin Zephaniah. Lessons may last more than one lesson, but follow in order of the chapters in the book. Includes opportunity for writing assessment (newspaper article or persuasive speech writing). Extension/challenge tasks included. Taught to high and middle ability Year 8 students.

A worksheet to structure student research on Charles Dickens and 'A Christmas Carol'. I have slightly adapted the worksheet for different year groups: Year 7, Year 8 and Year 10 (just titled Charles Dickens research). A range of multiple choice and written answer sections. Great for lower ability but also a success with high ability pupils!

A revision booklet pack for Edexcel English - The Writer's Craft Foundation Paper. This is based on extracts taken from Act 3 of the play (the chosen focus act for June 2016 exams). Includes brief summary of how to answer parts a, b and c with sentence starters to support low-ability students, then a selection of extracts from Act 3, with example exam questions. Could be used in revision or intervention sessions, or set for homework.

A takeaway homework menu for KS3 students studying Romeo and Juliet. I have used with high and middle ability Year 8 students. You could set one task to be completed weekly, or ask that 2/3/4 be handed in by a certain due date. I have had some amazing 3D Globe Theatre models created by students! Hope you find it helpful!

Part 2 of 2. Series of lessons to follow class reading of Face by Benjamin Zephaniah. Lesson powerpoints probably run over two or more lessons, but follow the chapters of the book with various activities, questions etc. Taught to high and middle ability Year 8s. Opportunities for writing assessment in Part 1 of SoW (newspaper article or persuasive speech writing). Extension/challenge options included. Body Image lesson relies on students bringing in magazines to analyse - we created posters in pairs/3s labelling how body image was represented in the media, then spent a lesson linking this learning to the novel.

A short three/four lesson unit on The Red Room by H.G.Wells, exploring the ghost story/mystery genre, how an author builds suspense and tension, building towards an essay question response or creative writing task.\n\nUsed with top set Year 9, and a middle ability set.\n\nSplit the story into 3 sections. Three PowerPoints. Quote analysis activities on worksheets for group work.

A recently observed lesson which was graded 'Outstanding&'. Taught to high ability Year 9 group. Would also work as exam skills refresher for KS4 pupils.

Starter, main course and dessert homework choices to run alongside a Year 8 poetry unit. Challenge/bonus activities included.

Four posters with information and facts about Shakespeare, his work, Elizabethan theatre and Romeo & Juliet. Worksheet with 22 questions to find answers for. I pin up the posters around the room and students go around with their worksheets to find the answers - a lot of fun and a lot of learning!Introductory context lesson for KS3 SoW.

An effective lesson on AQA Moon on the Tides, Relationship cluster poem 'Quickdraw&'. Year 10, A*-C. I taught this lesson for a job interview, in which I was successful. It allows students to demonstrate very quick progress whilst looking closely at Duffy&';s meaning and language choices. Ends with students writing a paragraph response.

Two lessons looking at the poem 'Hitcher&'. Exploring the poem, justifying opinions and building to PEE paragraphs.

Series of lessons on The Hunger Games, taught to high ability Year 9 students. Includes some edited parts of resources found on TES. Covers key themes as well as reading and writing skills.

A lesson exploring the genre of science fiction through clips from the film I, Robot. Includes a number of activities and discussion points.\n\nUsed with a mixed ability Year 8 class.

A two week SOW for KS3 (used with middle ability Year 8 classes). Tasks mainly focussed on developing descriptive writing skills. Includes challenge tasks throughout.Includes story creator where students lucky dip a story title, setting etc to stimulate writing. Ended unit with the challenges lesson, allowing students to play with creative writing techniques and styles, choosing which activities to complete during the lesson.

This is a short SoW planned in preparation for iGCSE English Literature coursework. Includes many activities and character analysis, and essay preparation exercises. Lacks some detail due to teaching time restraints, but provides a good basis for developing.

First lesson on short story 'On The Sidewalk Bleeding&'. Explores issues of identity and character development and Americanisms. Taught to middle set Year 9s.

A series of activities to explore the poem Macavity (poetic devices, creating a 'Wanted&' poster for Macavity). \n\nUsed with a mixed ability Year 7 class.