This resource could be used for S1/2/3 pupils for independent study of a prose text. This collection is a variety of short stories and include stories for a range of abilities and reading interests. These include authors such as Roald Dahl and Meg Cabot. Each resource includes: Prior Knowledge Task Short Story Plot Task Understanding Questions Inference Questions Character Study Theme Design A Book Cover task Teachers notes includes answers for all questions

Advent calender style lesson starters. Pupils choose a number at random and class complete a creative language based task. Most can be done with no preparation but worksheets are attached for the tasks in which they are needed.

Close Reading/Reading for UAE resources including Passage and Questions (Looking at how people now treat their pets) Questions look at variety of skills including In Your Own Words and Word Choice Marking Scheme PPT introducing passage and hints on how to answer different questions PPT with Marking Scheme Passage and Questions Additional Work for In Your Own Words Passage is taken from The Guardian and questions could be used for a National 5 class

Unit of work for the novel “Once” by Morris Gleitzman. Due to the nature of the book and the short chapters the unit is designed for the chapters to be read in class. There are guides for each chapter to help the pupils focus on what is happening. Each Powerpoint focuses on a different chapter and task. Tasks include: Storyboarding Understanding and Inference Questions Studying character Studying theme Descriptive Writing Creating tension There are also resources on pupils doing a group task on the chapters and resources to help write a critical essay on the main character, Felix.

Close Reading/Reading for UAE resources including - Passage and Questions (Looking at Britain's inability to deal with snow) Questions look at variety of skills but there is a focus on tone. - Marking Scheme - PPT introducing passage and hints on how to answer tone - PPT with Marking Scheme Passage is taken from The Times and questions could be used for a National 5 or Higher class

Unit of work that develops pupils' skills in reading, analysis and essay writing skills. PPTs take pupils through the basics of the story, turning points and themes. There is resources to look at essays skills (for National 5 but could be developed) and key quotes.

PPT allowing pupils to explore the poem “Snow Day” by Billy Collins. Pupils read the poem and then identify and analyse techniques used by the poet. Pupils then create a piece of creative/personal writing based on their own experience of a snow day.

Close Reading/Reading for UAE resources including Passage and Questions (Looking at what kind of behaviour can be defined as bullying) Questions look at variety of skills. Marking Scheme PPT introducing passage and hints on how to answer In Your Own Word questions PPT with Marking Scheme Passage is taken from The Times and questions could be used for a National 5 class

Resources to help pupils develop their Reading for UAE/Close Reading Skills. The article focuses on the positives (or not!) of supporting a football team - which appeals to a lot of boys. The resources include; - Copy of the article - Article with techniques identified and accompaying worksheet that lets pupils analyse technqiues - PPT to help pupils create their own CR/RUAE questions - PPT with help to answer specific RUAE style questions (focus on National 5) - Resources to help pupils break down and read the passage in more detail

Looking at a key Reading for UAE skills/Close Reading skill - word choice Resources include: - Looking at Nail Varnish names to analyse word choice - Looking at car names to analyse word choice - Connotations and shades of meaning - Analysing words used in passages

Resources to help pupils study and develop their analysis skills of the play "Tally's Blood" This is aimed for National 5 pupils but could be adapted to suit other curriculum. Resources include: - Quote analysis and essay skills - Exploring relationships - Key scene

Resources to help pupils study and write essays on the short story A Time To Dance. Pupils explore the character, theme and setting of the story and work on quotes suitable for critical essays

Project based on A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury. Pupils research and create a brochure/booklet on a particular moment on history. The booklet is for time travel tourists who want to blend in into a historic moment. Resources include: - Research sheet - Specifications - Letter and background information on key area

Pupil Voice Conference that allowed pupils to develop key skills for working in school council. Pupils are also given the opporunity to discuss the issues affecting their school. The key skills are: - Interview Skills (for focus groups) - Teambuilding Skills

Resources to deliever a pupil voice conference around the theme of the "Looking Forward, Backward, Inward and Outward" - pupils evaluate their council and develop forward plans for an issue that they wish to look at. They can also evaluate their skills and what they need to work on to be a successful member of the pupil council. There is also a pupil and staff charter to sign in order to be part of the school council.

Rescources to help pupils study the play Demon Headmaster Pupils explore the main characters and work leads up to a critical essay on the text. Pupils also explore the differences between drama and prose.

Resources to help pupils study, annotate and write essays on the non-fiction article "Letter to Daniel" by journalist Fergal Keane. Resources help pupils to analyse the text and understand the themes of the text and write critically on the article. There are also additional resources on another article written "My Father, My Son" which could be used as homework or extension work.

Resources to help pupils study the short story All That Glisters by Anne Donovan. There are various resources that could be used by class and can also be used for homework or extension tasks. Resources include - Inference Task - Assessment Booklet that demonstrates pupils understanding and analysis of the story - Storyboarding Task - Exploring the story

Resources to enable pupils to analyse, annotate and write essays on the poem Shooting Stars for Carol Anne Duffy. Resources are tailored for Nat5/Higher class but could be adapted for other curriculum. Rescources include - Annotation PPT - Sample Essay and Plans - Breakdown of analysing quotes

Useful couple of lessons to use with pupils either just before or after Christmas. Pupils read and study the poem Christmas Thank Yous and identify the different ways in which the poet has managed to find the positive in some terrible Christmas presents. Pupils then use those skills to use to write their own thank you for a terrible present. This can take the form of a letter or text message.