English class project ideas

Make the most of lessons with these engaging English projects, covering a range of genres and key skills

Tes Resources Team

12th January 2026

English Secondary Class Project Books Piled On A Table to use for writing and text-based English projects

Project ideas to keep secondary English classes motivated and practising key skills

Whether you're looking for English projects to finish a unit of work or start or end the term, projects for a stand-alone lesson or covering a series of lessons offer students opportunities to work creatively and analytically, while consolidating everything they have learned so far in a clear way. They can also be a great way to encourage your learners to take part in group work, practise their speaking and listening skills and develop effective ways to research and revise.

We have selected a wide range of project-based resources from the Tes community, focusing on writing creatively and for different purposes and audiences as well as projects for structuring students’ reading of different texts and exploring a range of genres, which are sure to keep your secondary students engaged and challenged.

Looking for more secondary English resources? Take a look at our English hub.

Writing and creative projects

At the start of a term or nearing the end of one, English writing projects are a great way for students to get stuck into a more extended writing piece, explore language and techniques when writing for different purposes and audiences and enjoy taking ownership of their own ideas, as well as honing their planning, drafting and editing skills. From putting together your own magazine to writing a novella, pitching an innovative idea in a persuasive speech and creating a script for a reality TV format, we have gathered together some of our favourite writing project ideas the Tes community has to offer to give you some inspiration. So, why not take a look?

Looking for more creative writing resources? Explore this hand-picked creative and descriptive writing collection.

Planning a Magazine Project: English and Media

TesEnglish

Planning a Magazine Project: English and Media

FREE

(28)

The Island Project creative writing mini-scheme

sae5

The Island Project creative writing mini-scheme

£7.50

(5)

Creative Writing & Poetry - Homework Project

jg-wilson

Creative Writing & Poetry - Homework Project

FREE

(1)

sinead242

Writing a Novel Project

£1.00

(1)

A project for multiple lessons, cover lessons or homework where students begin/ create their own novel or graphic novel. Suitable for Years 7-10.

Bayside Teaching Resources

Create a Reality TV show literacy project

£3.00

(1)

A fun and engaging group literacy project which supports pupils in planning their own reality TV show. Designed to last 4-6 lessons. This resource can be photocopied into a 12-page A5 booklet. On completion of the booklet pupils can present and pitch their show ideas to the class. Skills practised ...

SchooledResources

Drama/English Persuasive+Creative Project/Cover Work

£3.00

(1)

Introducing the ultimate entrepreneurial activity pack: Shark Tank Worksheets! Designed to ignite creativity, hone persuasive skills, and unleash the advertising genius within students, these three worksheets are the perfect blend of fun and learning. **They can be used as part of a project or for c...

lottielizzie

KS3 Travel Writing Mini Project

£5.00

(0)

This series of fully resourced lessons asks students to utilise GCSE creative writing skills as they imagine their school as a holiday destination. This fully resourced project (minimum three lessons), allows your students to understand the relationship between text and images as they write for the...

One-off lessons and supporting resources

Have a one-off lesson to fill before the end of term or in between topics? Why not take a look at this small collection of activities to engage your students whilst sticking to the curriculum. Or, looking for resources to develop students’ reading and encourage them to explore the library? Explore this Love your library collection of hand-picked resources.