A differentiated mini unit of 3+ lessons that guides students through describing a character, starting with a button from their clothing. Includes a colourful, easy-to-follow powerpoint presentation and an accompanying student worksheet. Key terms are provided for lower attainers as well as challenges to stretch more confident learners. TIP: provide learner with actual buttons - realia is fantastic for developing sensory description!

An interactive quiz to revise features of persuasive writing using DAFOREST techniques (direct address, alliteration, facts,opinions, rhetorical question, emotive language, statistics and the rule of three). A fun starter, plenary or mini-plenary!

A differentiated two page worksheet and copy of the poem 'The Sea' by James Reeves suitable for teaching pupils how to identify, comment and explain the structure and language of poetry. Plus a little AfL for good measure.

A whole lesson exploring the opening of ‘Skellig’ by David Almond. Includes differentiated lesson objectives and a ready to use worksheet.

A series of lessons (2-3 depending upon ability), exploring the use of adjectives in chapter two of ‘Skellig’ by David Almond. Includes differentiated lesson objectives and a ready to use worksheet.

A starter and main activity based upon identifying and using comparative conjunctions accurately. Also a useful model of discursive writing for Common Entrance or GCSE pupils.

A fun lesson in which pupils follow online tutorials to learn how to draw characters from The Simpsons. This worksheet guides them through using prepositions and sequencing conjunctions in their instructional writing. Includes a peer assessment activity!

An excerpt from TIofBE which focuses on the first meeting between Cecily & 'Earnest' (Algernon) with a handy glossary of key terms for archaic/unfamiliar language.

A full lesson exploring the presentation of love and marriage in acts one and two of TIofBE, based on the iGCSE English Literature specification. Created for a lesson observation, all supporting materials and lesson plan are included. Differentiated for grades C/D or grade 3/4.

A series of questions exploring the 'tea and cake' scene with Gwendolene and Cecily, with a focus on class and gender. Includes key words.

Two excerpts from Act Two which focus on the relationship between Chasuble & Miss Prism in TIofBE. Includes key words and a series of questions to developing pupils' understanding of character, gender and the presentation of marriage.

A handy, editable, ready-to-use worksheet which guides pupils through understanding the prologue of 'Romeo and Juliet'. Includes a glossary, extension task and super extension task!

An extensive list of key terms for pupils studying towards earning a GCSE in English Language. Colour-coded for the purposes of differentiation. A great, longitudinal homework task: researching the definitions and learning them over time.

A set of six key images from Act 2 Scene 2 of the play, plus a table which guides pupils through analysing those images using the See-Think-Wonder technique. For differentiation: allocate see/think/wonder columns according to ability.

A colourful, editable Word document which guides pupils through exploring excerpts from five key scenes from Act One of the play. Could be used as a project or series of lessons for individual or group work or separated into 5 different worksheets! - Using the See, Think, Wonder technique, pupils can independently examine each scene in depth - For differentiation: 'See' is the least challenging step; 'Think' is slightly more challenging and finally 'Wonder' is the most sophisticated process - Includes an overview of the PEELER paragraph model (brilliant for scaffolding pupils in developing in-depth analysis skills) - Includes GCSE examination style questions - A great tool for encouraging independent learning

This worksheet provides pupils with a word bank of 90 sophisticated adjectives describing the characters of the play. The activities guide them through evaluating each character and the way that they evolve from on act to the next. Ideal as a whole lesson or as homework. Editable and easy-to-follow (ideal for a cover lesson - just add dictionaries!). Extension activity: ask pupils to pair up and argue for the best three adjectives to describe their allocated character at a specific point in the play. Then, each pair joins another pair to argue about the most suitable adjectives. A fantastic way of getting pupils to use new vocabulary as soon as possible.

A colourful and easy-to-follow worksheet that explains what cohesive devices are and how to use them.

A fun, editable, ready-to-use lesson which guides pupils through exploring similes and metaphors in song lyrics. Differentiated lesson and challenge objectives.Proven success in numerous Transition Days across Years 5 to 8 in my current school.

A colourful booklet which introduces pupils to: Conan-Doyle's literary career; Victorian crime fiction; Crime in Victorian London; Victorian women; the Governess; Darwin; The Andaman Islands and Queen Victoria. Suggested activity: share this booklet with pupils, divide them into groups and ask them to research their allocated topic in depth, ready to teach to the rest of the class in a 10-15 minute mini-lesson.

A two page, editable, pictorial map designed to aid pupils to explore the major themes if the novel: fear; crime & punishment; wealth & class; the British Empire; love; the exotic; women and intellect vs. emotion. A fantastic revision exercise and/or quote finding activity. For whole lesson: 1) Divide pupils into differentiated groups and allocate roles accordingly (Director, time-keeper, inclusion manager, etc.). 2) Allocate themes to individual pupils/pairs to find evidence supporting their ideas. Differentiation: guidance could be provided as to page numbers/chapters, etc. Challenge: to choose the best three quotes as evidence for the allocated theme(s). 3) Make the task a challenge, by allowing pupils to vote for the hardest worker/most valuable contribution per group. 4)Feedback to whole class or, divide groups and rotate to share their findings with classmates!