Presentation comprises of resources developed for use on any descriptive or creative writing activity / unit of work. I developed these resources as part of an outstanding teaching course I attended and have tried and tested these with students with much success. The slides contain the following: a 6x6 board-game /grid for writing / re-drafting a descriptive / creative piece - use with dice (instructions included) a descriptive writing skills grid for guidance on what should be included in description and can be used as a checklist for assessing work A series of book marks or could be used as a planning mat, focussing on vocabulary choices to create different moods as appropriate to different settings A Nando's themed vocabulary up-level grid, showing students how to move through stages in using vocabulary for effect ranging from mild to extra hot. I will be uploading more resources as I go, so please look out for them. I also have some full units of work uploaded.

This is a full unit of work developed initially to prepare students for the EDUQAS examination for Component1 Section B English Language. However, it could be used for any Key Stage where you wish to focus on writer's craft and skills associated with Creative / Narrative Writing. Unit covers every aspect of Narrative Writing, including: Story Structure Hooking the Reader Setting Characterisation Writing and developing a theme Using Vocabulary for effect Developing an atmosphere, using effective description Elements ofSPAG Many activities on analysis of the writer's craft using extracts and questions So many lessons for you to dip in and out of and can be easily adapted to other exam boards/ styles of writing which will help you to cut down on planning! Please see my other resources, which I will be adding to / developing.

A very versatile resource that can be used in a variety of ways. Tried and tested with my Y11 GCSE class, this resource has proved invaluable in: Encouraging development in AO2, helping students to better understand / analyse language & structure Helping students to contextualise key quotations and recognise relationships with other quotes / characters Helping students to navigate the play without the reliance of a copy of the play in front of them I use this activity every day, irrespective of what area of the curriculum / text we are studying and since doing so, have noticed a marked improvement in students' ability to analyse language and structure; in their understanding of the plot, themes and characters and their overall engagement with the text. I am currently developing this resource for other GCSE Literature texts - it works!