A powerpoint that works with pupils to deal with homophobic language in schools.

A unit of work comprising tasks on chapters plus on character, theme etc. for S4/5 relating to Animal Farm. I used this in a National 5 class.

A series of resources which aid the complete study of Letter to Daniel. These are supplemented by a booklet I didn’t create, but which can be found at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-letter-to-daniel-6330889.

Bits and pieces to supplement the teaching of the novel The Handmaid’s Tale. Not a full unit

Fun resources for the end of term!

A series of close reading passages to be used to develop these important skills. Can be used as a one off, to consolidate skills or as weekly homework.

A series of notes and activities on the film The Help, leading to an essay.

A very broken down, step by step approach to essay writing for those who struggle with structuring. I have included several examples here, including essay plans for Letter to Daniel and Animal Farm, which can be easily adapted.

A series of tasks and an essay plan on the poem The Horses by Edwin Muir.

Two PowerPoint presentations which guide pupils through how to answer Word Choice and Imagery questions for RUAE.

Technique Grid for Carol Ann Duffy's Shooting Stars

This is a fun resource to explore poetry and some of the techniques used in literature and encourage pupils to write their own poems and storyboard a famous Christmas poem. Use around Christmas time with classes.

Questions and activities to facilitate knowledge and understanding of Act One of Twelfth Night.

A series of fun exercises exploring love in Twelfth Night. Pupils examine relationships and create a personal ad for Orsino.

A series of close reading activities which can be used to develop these important skills. Can be given as one off lessons, consolidating exercises or homework.

As it says on the tin - a series of quick-print worksheets for when you're in a cover jam.

A series of resources for the study of 1984 by George Orwell. Includes activities, notes, revision aids etc ...

A scheme of work based on Michael Moore's documentary "Capitalism: A Love Story" leading to an essay.

Differentiated resources for writing a diary entry based on "On the Sidewalk Bleeding".

Young people are encouraged to build on previous knowledge of the civil rights movement and consider the role the media has in building racism and intolerance.