Two non-fiction texts on the subject of Halloween origins and trick or treat aimed at higher level ks3 or GCSE students. Focuses on reading comprehension, identififcation of language devices and scrutiny of technique. Differences in audience and purpose allow for comparisons between the texts.

A stand alone lesson which can easily be delivered as a cover lesson or as part of a broader study of World War One poetry. Considers the symbolism of the poppy and includes McCrae’s poem. Starter activities allow for peer sharing of ideas and questions on the poem are differentiated.

This is a self contained lesson including planning and outlining tasks for writing a letter to the Headteacher persuading them to choose your activity to raise funds for a charity event. Includes a mind map of persuasive features and a writing scaffold for structuring the letter. Space has been left on the sheets to add ideas.

A self contained lesson with differentiated questions on the poem. Useful as a last minute cover lesson or as part of a wider unit preparing for unseen poetry analysis.

A one off, self contained reading comprehension which is suitable for an end of term last minute cover lesson. The text is clear to read and print, with fully differentiated questions ranging from retrieval to inference and including stretch and challenge longer responses. Suitable for individual or group work, SEN accomodated.

Stand alone lesson for GCSE or higher level key stage 3. Supports Reading section of WJEC English Language paper 3 amongst others. Allows students to develop understanding of persuasive devices within a realistic text. Questions used to identify key features and evaluate the impact of the text.

This is the opening scene of Stave 1, annotated to show theme, structure, narrative voice, imagery and language. A brief commentary on the annotations allows students to identify techniques and analyse the effects within the passage. Key terms related to the annotations provide a platform to structure an evaluation of Dicken’s crafting of the opening section of A Christmas Carol.

Two A4 pages containing four platformed tasks including starter, development and consolidation of skills in creative writing, focusing on imagery. This is a differentiated resource aimed at stretch and challenge in creative writing. Useful as a one off lesson on theme of Hallowe’en or within wider creative writing unit. Some prior knowledge of basic literary terms (upper ks2 level ) is required. Can easily be delivered as a cover lesson in teacher absence.