Useful list of narrative techniques (both linguistic and structural methods) to help when considering writer’s craft. The list is compiled of 22 key techniques - including a dictionary definition and an example sentence for each one. This handy A4 sheet is suitable for all Key Stages to use as a reference throughout the year.

Basic “planning to write an article” work-sheet - suitable for all Key Stages.

Basic “planning a narrative” work-sheet - suitable for all Key Stages.

Basic “planning for a speech” work-sheet - suitable for individual public speaking activities, generic speech writing, or group presentations across all Key Stages.

Basic “planning for a debate” work-sheet - suitable for individual or group work across all Key Stages.

An ideal introduction lesson to English/Secondary School/the Library/Reading. This activity aims to get students actively discussing their reading habits and favourite books whilst giving other students possible recommendations for the future! Suitable for any key stage, this pack includes: instruction sheet worksheet for students

Useful checklist for students to examine their work before/during/after longer extended writing tasks (essays/coursework/assessments etc.). This metacognitive approach has proven useful across the full range of Key Stages and results in students submitting work that they have thoroughly checked and are convinced is their best work. A valuable resource for all essay-based disciplines or subjects that require longer written answers.

A4 (double-sided) work-sheet for an exam question on “sympathy” from Paper 1: Section B: Robert Louis Stevenson’s “The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde” (AQA English Literature GCSE) - Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This work-sheet includes: • an example question to answer • a short example extract to focus on • 5 steps to guide annotations/understanding • short quotations from “the rest of the novel” • a grid that allows for further analysis of quotations • focus on techniques/effect on reader/purpose/link to Q

A4 (double-sided) work-sheet for an exam question on “masculinity” from Paper 1: Section A: William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” (AQA English Literature GCSE) - Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This work-sheet includes: an example question to answer a short example extract to focus on 5 steps to guide annotations/understanding Short quotations from “the rest of the play” a grid that allows for further analysis of quotations focus on techniques/effect on audience/purpose/link to Q

A4 (double-sided) work-sheet for an exam question on “ambition” from Paper 1: Section A: William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” (AQA English Literature GCSE) - Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This work-sheet includes: an example question to answer a short example extract to focus on 5 steps to guide annotations/understanding Short quotations from “the rest of the play” a grid that allows for further analysis of quotations focus on techniques/effect on audience/purpose/link to Q

A4 (double-sided) work-sheet for an exam question on “Lanyon” from Paper 1: Section B: Robert Louis Stevenson’s “The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde” (AQA English Literature GCSE) - Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This work-sheet includes: an example question to answer a short example extract to focus on 5 steps to guide annotations/understanding Short quotations from “the rest of the novel” a grid that allows for further analysis of quotations focus on techniques/effect on reader/purpose/link to Q two versions (easier one with quotations / one without quotations)

A4 (double-sided) work-sheet for an exam question on “guilt” from Paper 1: Section A: William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” (AQA English Literature GCSE) - Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This work-sheet includes: an example question to answer a short example extract to focus on 5 steps to guide annotations/understanding Short quotations from “the rest of the play” a grid that allows for further analysis of quotations focus on techniques/effect on audience/purpose/link to Q

A4 support sheet for an exam question on Sheila from Paper 2: Section A: Modern Texts - J.B. Priestley’s “An Inspector Calls” (AQA English Literature GCSE) - Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This help-sheet includes: an example question to annotate short quotations and page numbers sentence starters to prompt writing key subject/text specific terminology a guide on how to structure a strong paragraph synonyms to replace simple/common vocabulary step-by-step instructions on how to analyse a quotation

Short revision booklet to summarise each of the 7 “types” of non-fiction writing required for Component 2: Section B of Eduqas English Language GCSE. Ideal for Year 10s and Year 11s struggling with the basic requirements of each kind of writing. The booklet contains a short list of key persuasive techniques and, for each text “type”, briefly details the following: Text type Audience The Purpose General Tone Typical Language Features Generic Template for Structure

A4 (double-sided) work-sheet for two exam questions on “nature” and “place” from Paper 2: Section C: Unseen Poetry (AQA English Literature GCSE) - Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This work-sheet includes: "Island Man’ - Grace Nichols “Storm on the Island” - Seamus Heaney two example questions to annotate and answer two short poems linked by theme/content/approach “Storm on the Island” (Seamus Heaney) is annotated as an example Venn diagram making comparison for Q2 easier between the two texts

A4 (double-sided) work-sheet for an exam question on “mystery” and “the Door” from Paper 1: Section B: Robert Louis Stevenson’s “The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde” (AQA English Literature GCSE) - Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This work-sheet includes: an example question to answer a short example extract to focus on steps to guide annotations/understanding sentence starters to prompt writing a strong paragraph focus on techniques/effect on reader/purpose/link to Q

A4 (double-sided) work-sheet for two exam questions on “war” from Paper 2: Section C: Unseen Poetry (AQA English Literature GCSE) - Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This work-sheet includes: “Nettles” - Vernon Scannell and “Anthem for Doomed Youth” - Wilfred Owen two example questions to annotate and answer two short poems linked by theme/content/approach Venn diagram for an easy comparison across texts for Q2

58 slides (11 lessons) / Scheme of Work on David Almond’s “Skellig” suitable for Year 7 and Year 8. This unit includes: Introduction to the novel Numerous homework ideas/tasks Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Comprehension questions to aid reading Opportunities for self and peer assessment

52 slides (12 lessons) / Scheme of Work titled “Spooks and Spirits and a Touch of Magic” - focusing on various styles of “ghost writing”. The unit includes: Conventions of the genre Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Comprehension questions to aid reading Creative Writing Assessment and planning Opportunities for self and peer assessment Ideal for Year 7 or as an introductory/transition unit

65 slides (11 lessons) / Scheme of Work on Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” suitable for Year 7 and Year 8. This unit includes: Introduction to Chaucer Middle English translations Focus on several stories/“tales” Several homework ideas/tasks Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Opportunities for self and peer assessment Group Speaking and Listening Assessment and planning Creative Writing Assessment and planning (designing a tale)