A 10 slide deck analysing and translating Sonnet 1 of Shakespeare’s Sonnets. Can be used as part of open class discussion.

A small 6 slide deck with the poem Exposure by Wilfred Owen and some questions for either written work or class discussion.

A small Powerpoint to guide class discussion around the theme of the reality of conflict in the Power & Conflict anthology. Focusing on key quotes from The Charge of the Light Brigade, Exposure, Bayonet Charge, Remains and War Photographer. A useful tool to help students start thinking about what poems work well best to compare and contrast and remembering key quotes.

A small Powerpoint to guide class discussion around the theme of the power of humans in the Power & Conflict anthology. Focusing on key quotes from Ozymandias, London, My Last Duchess, Storm on the Island, Tissue & Checking Out Me History. A useful tool to help students start thinking about what poems work well best to compare and contrast and remembering key quotes.

A small Powerpoint to guide class discussion around the theme of the power of nature in the Power & Conflict anthology. Focusing on key quotes from Ozymandias, The Prelude: Stealing the Boat, Exposure, Storm on the Island, Tissue & Kamikaze. A useful tool to help students start thinking about what poems work well best to compare and contrast and remembering key quotes. Tes paid licence

Zooming in on George The Poet’s "My City " and William Blake’s “London”. Can be a full lesson to aid class discussion with associated media links and questions that can be styled into an essay task. Attachments include handouts, prompts for teacher to discuss and relevant media links. Discussion can be adapted for varied ages, dependent upon ability.

These slides are designed for open discussion about the themes of the supernatural in Macbeth. By focusing on key quotes, this deck is intended to promote class participation and can be used for a variety of abilities when leading conversations.

These slides are designed for open discussion about the themes of ambitionl in Macbeth. By focusing on key quotes, this deck is intended to promote class participation and can be used for a variety of abilities when leading conversations.

These slides are designed for open discussion about the themes of betrayal in Macbeth. By focusing on key quotes, this deck is intended to promote class participation and can be used for a variety of abilities when leading conversations.

This presentation works well for students who have been introduced to Macbeth and understand the direction of the plot. By honing in on key quotes related to themes of fate and freewill, these slides work well to aid open classroom discussion about various elements of Macbeth where fate and freewill become key themes. By opening up the floor to discussion, this resource can be tailored to varied levels of ability.

This presentation works well for students who have been introduced to the play and understand the direction of the plot. By honing in on key quotes related to themes of loyalty, these slides work well to aid open classroom discussion about individual characters and their conflicting attitudes to loyalty. By opening up the floor to discussion, this resource can be tailored to varied levels of ability.

These slides are designed for open discussion about the themes of betrayal in Macbeth. By focusing on key quotes, this deck is intended to promote class participation and can be used for a variety of abilities when leading conversations.

This Powerpoint introduces Sonnets 27 & 130 by Shakespeare to students. I use this for Years 7-9. It is a great introduction into the language of Shakespeare. It encourages students to translate the poems into modern day English and also consider the form and style of the sonnets. It also provides an opportunity to discuss poetic techniques such as sensory language.

An analysis of Shakespeare’s Sonnets 18 & 116. These slides provide the opportunity for students to translate Shakespeare into modern day English. I use these between Years 7-9 as find them a good introduction into Shakespeare’s language. They also allow conversation for use of personification and poetic form.

These slides are designed for open discussion about the themes of kingship in Macbeth. By focusing on key quotes, this deck is intended to promote class participation and can be used for a variety of abilities when leading conversations.

These slides are designed for open discussion about the themes of reality and appearances in Macbeth. By focusing on key quotes, this deck is intended to promote class participation and can be used for a variety of abilities when leading conversations.