Presentation to encourage students to create mind-maps or spider diagrams of a major character, T. J. Avery in 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry' - Mildred G. Taylor

A colourful way to help GCSE students in the AQA GCSE English language exam with analysing the reading questions 1 - 4 . Used extensively in class to great success.

Help for those of lower ability to construct a Point, Evidence, and Explanation paragraph. Please note: requirements for the 2017 GCSE exam demand PEE+ paragraphs, so additional information, such as historical context will also be needed to achieve a satisfactory grade. Please see my PEACE paragraph presentation.

KS4 resource used effectively with a Yr.10 class. Uses a stage direction rather than a direct quote to highlight an alternative to quoting direct speech. Example exploits one of the major themes of the play; that of creating drama, or tension. Constructive criticism, suggestions always welcomed as to future improvements.

Useful to include in the last 10 minutes or so of a lesson. It helps consolidate what has been learned in the lesson for the student, serves as feedback for the teacher by providing a 'snapshot' of what students think they have learned. Other variations can include 5 sentences, 5 words, and one final word. Applicable and tested in lessons at KS3, KS4. May be suitable for other levels as well.

A presentation for KS3 students to encourage them to annotate a mind-map/spider diagram with key points and quotes about the character, Mrs. Joe Gargery.

Used to show students the criteria for successful writing - Year 9 Part of a section of language focussing on coherence. PowerPoint presentation used to help students understand the criteria necessary to produce quality writing. Students invited to think about features of successful writing first before being given a suggested list (blue text), which is by no means exclusive. So accept students' alternative suggestions as well. Best delivered over two lessons - Lesson One - coherent writing, Lesson Two - effective paragraphing. Laurence Todd

A different way to present punctuation - through the use of UK/EU road signs! Provides a colourful display for your classroom wall!

PDF worksheet with mixed up elements of 'Point', 'Evidence', and 'Explore the effect' about the poem 'Dulce Et Decorum Est'. Designed to provide additional support to students struggling with poetry and the concept of writing about it in a systematic way. First two pages = activity Last two pages = answer grid.

Year 7 literacy resource to encourage development of a range of vocabulary based on common letter combinations. Sentences to be written on a choice of four words, selected by students themselves. Additional, optional extras on second page for more confident and able students. In a follow-up class deliver a short whole class spelling quiz as a warmer activity, issuing a series of red/green cards. Whole class feedback provided by a show of cards - red for 'spelling error', green for 'correct spelling'. Provides teacher with quick idea on success of homework and accuracy of spelling.

Helping students make more use of the semi-colon by providing five clear rules of use. Aimed at encouraging students to deliver more creative writing, leading to higher assessment and exam grades. Used as a presentation tool with students copying out the 10 sentences, correctly annotated. Also, can lend itself to printing out both exercise A. and exercise B… Favourable feedback from students. Suitable for students from 11 to 14, and revision for students from 15 to 16.

A series of strategies to encourage students to answer the question 'how' do we listen, in the hope that they improve their overall comprehension to otherwise challenging, or even incomprehensible listening texts or radio/video clips. There are two 'pairs' of the same information, four pages in all. Designed to help those with only black/white photocopiers or a restriction on colour production.

A series of strategies to encourage students to answer the question 'how' do we read, in the hope that they improve their overall comprehension to otherwise challenging, or even incomprehensible reading texts. There are two 'pairs' of the same information, four pages in all. Designed to help those with only black/white photocopiers or a restriction on colour production.

Secondary KS3, KS4, KS5, learner guidance A4 sheet, for display or use as a desktop resource. This can be personalised, free of charge, with your own logo if you wish. Please contact me for further details.

PowerPoint presentation for use to set the context and structure of the novel. Aids students wanting to make sense of the plot.

A3 colour poster to inspire, remind, and refer to the most common word classes of English with examples.

Key Stage 3 Industrial Revolution Context for Year 9 English literature study of six Romantic Poets. Designed as part of a workbook for Year 9 students, that in addition features six poems, one each from Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, and Keats, short biographies of each poet, and context pieces on Romanticism and the French Revolution. This text includes a Glossary of words that may cause problems for students understanding the full text. All context pieces are original texts, as are the poet biographies. From these pieces, class presentations are created, focusing on key elements of Romantic Poetry and the Romantic Movement. Together, they contribute to a seven-week SOW aimed to: Introduce students to the concepts and ideas of the Romantic Movement, demonstrate how historical events influenced this creative expression, and explore how this is shown in English literature through the work of six key Romantic poets.

Used to provide a class wall frieze to inspire students about parts of speech. Also used to decorate staircase to an English language summer school to great effect! A group of 18 individual A4 posters to print out and display, or project and discuss/deliver! Full colour.

Key Stage 3 Romanticism Context for Year 9 English literature study of six Romantic Poets. Designed as part of a workbook for Year 9 students, that in addition features six poems, one each from Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, and Keats, short biographies of each poet, and context pieces on the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution. All context pieces are original texts, as are the poet biographies. From these pieces, class presentations are created, focusing on key elements of Romantic Poetry and the Romantic Movement. Together, they contribute to a seven-week SOW aimed to: Introduce students to the concepts and ideas of the Romantic Movement, demonstrate how historical events influenced this creative expression, and explore how this is shown in English literature through the work of six key Romantic poets.

Key Stage 3 French Revolution Context for Year 9 English literature study of six Romantic Poets. Designed as part of a workbook for Year 9 students, that in addition features six poems, one each from Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, and Keats, short biographies of each poet, and context pieces on the Industrial Revolution and Romanticism: A History of Ideas. All context pieces are original texts, as are the poet biographies. From these pieces, class presentations are created, focusing on key elements of Romantic Poetry and the Romantic Movement. Text includes a Glossary of words likely to present meaning issues to the overall understanding of the text. Together, they contribute to a seven-week SOW aimed to: Introduce students to the concepts and ideas of the Romantic Movement, demonstrate how historical events influenced this creative expression, and explore how this is shown in English literature through the work of six key Romantic poets.