Scheme of work based on Zana Fraillon’s The Bone Sparrow. Range of activities including comprehension, creative writing and language practice. Aimed at Year 7/8. No printing required - ideal for Covid-19 and remote learning.

A reading list designed for KS3 students with brief description of each text and 13+ coding.

PPt containing 100 grammar and punctuation activities with accompanying answers. Useful for starters at KS3 or for KS2 SATs SPAG practice.

KS3 scheme of work based on Shakespeare’s heroes and villains who appear in a variety of his texts. Designed to prepare students for the study of Shakespeare at KS4 by introducing them to key information about context as well as enabling them to become familiar with Shakespeare’s use of language.

PPT to display daily during form/tutor time with key notices or messages for tutees. Each slide contains a random fact of the day to spark discussion, with each week having a key theme, e.g. sport, entertainment, history, animals, science, etc. Date automatically changes on the slide to the current day. ‘Name’ can be replaced with the name of the form group. The PPT reflects a fortnight timetable (Week A and Week B), but this can be changed.

A PPT of A Christmas Carol revision tasks for KS4 students, covering the plot, characters, themes and context of the novella. Great for revision weeks or starter activities.

KS3 scheme of work focused on exploring spoken language features, rhetoric, linguistics and etymology. Combination of practical and written tasks.

KS3 scheme of work designed to introduce students to the context of Victorian Britain, studying extracts from various fiction and nonfiction texts in order to familiarise them with 19th century language. Extracts include Oliver Twist, A Study in Scarlet, Tom Brown’s School Days plus broadside ballads and penny dreadfuls.

KS3 non-fiction scheme of work focused on life writing, studying a variety of texts written by famous historical figures over the years. Scheme culminates in students creating their own life writing.

Designed for AQA English Language. Full scheme of work (one lesson per week) for use with upper KS3/early KS4. Covers all skills (reading and writing). Notes section contains teaching notes, timings, etc.

Revision word search with key words for Macbeth. Students must solve the key word using the clue before locating the word in the word search.

Quiz containing often outdated 19th century vocabulary perfect for use as a starter activity or an end-of-topic task. Great for discussion point regarding the change in use of language. Useful for allowing students to become more comfortable with unfamiliar language.

A PPT of Macbeth revision tasks for KS4 students, covering the plot, characters, themes and context of the play. Great for revision weeks or starter activities.

Word search comprised of key terminology for English Language. Great revision task/light, fun activity for end of term.

A trilogy of homework booklets designed for Key Stage 3 students in preparation for the AQA English Language examinations. One booklet is provided for each term, with enough tasks to last the academic year.

KS3 Stretch and Challenge Booklet designed to use with students for extension tasks. Extracts are accompanied with multiple-choice comprehension questions. Answer key provided.

Useful tool for developing students’ vocabulary, with definitions and examples of how to use each word in a topic sentence relevant to the text.

PowerPoint containing key information for KS3 students based on spelling, punctuation and grammar. Includes activities for each topic with accompanying answers in the notes. Designed to be saved as PDF and printed as mini booklet for students.