Exposure - AQA GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology This two-lesson mini-unit covers Owen's 'Exposure' in detail. Designed for GCSE pupils studying AQA Power and Conflict poetry, this resource explores the poem in depth and explains how to compare it to other poems from the anthology. The resource is made up of a 56-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 5 accompanying worksheets. The lessons contain the following: Lesson One Context – A brief outline of World War One, trench warfare and Wilfred Owen First Reading – A reading of ‘Exposure’ with glossary and comprehension / consolidation questions - answers included. Language and imagery – Analysing 'Exposure' in detail. Exploring language and answering questions that delve deeper. Model answers provided. Essay Writing – An essay question to assess students' initial understanding of the poem. An example response is included. Lesson Two Imagery - Analysing Owen's use of imagery in the poem. Themes – Exploring the themes of 'Exposure'. Structure and Form – How Owen uses form, structure, rhythm and rhyme. The GCSE exam – Comparing ‘Exposure’ with ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade' and explaining how to write a comparison essay. This is a comprehensive resource containing a range of activities, however it can also be edited, personalised and differentiated to suit your teaching needs. To preview a selection of slides from our 'Exposure' teaching resource, please click on the images.

History Teaching Resources: Surviving the Blitz. This History teaching resource explores the effects of the Blitz on the lives of people during World War Two. The resource provides a link to an online film about the Blitz and images and descriptions of Anderson and Morrison shelters. There are a number of consolidation activities and tasks and two sources which describe and explain the experience that children underwent during the Blitz. The resources include • a 14 slide PowerPoint • Link to online film about the Blitz • Images and descriptions of Anderson and Morrison shelters • Comprehension and understanding questions and activities • Word Document worksheet containing visual and written sources • A Diary writing task to convey understanding

Ozymandias This two-lesson mini-unit covers Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’ in detail. Designed for GCSE pupils studying AQA Power and Conflict poetry, this resource explores the poem in depth and explains how to compare it to other poems from the anthology. The resource is made up of a 47-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 3 accompanying worksheets. The two lessons contain the following: Lesson One Context – A brief outline of Shelley and Romanticism. First Reading – A reading of ‘Ozymandias’ and discussion of the poem’s inspiration by the poet Percy Shelley. Language and imagery – Analysing 'Ozymandias' in detail. Exploring key imagery and answering questions that delve deeper. Model answers provided. Essay Writing – An essay question to assess initial understanding. An example answer is included. Lesson Two Themes – Analysing the themes of 'Ozymandias' – human power, art and nature. Structure and Form – How Shelley uses form, structure, rhythm and rhyme. The GCSE Exam – Comparing ‘Ozymandias’ with ‘The Prelude’ and ‘London’. To preview 'Ozymandias' click on the images.

Nativity Clipart Nativity clipart contains a range of images to help with nativity story telling. It includes 18 cute high resolution images on one PowerPoint document. Pictures can be easily copy and pasted onto your own worksheets, PowerPoints or posters for educational, non-commercial use with your own classes. The images are: Mary Joseph Wise men (3 individual images) Shepherds (3 individual images) Sheep Donkey Camel Angels (3 individual images) Stable Manger with baby Star Nativity scene using all the above images The package also includes all of the above as graphic outlines without colour.

Rudolph Saves Christmas - KS1 ‘Rudolph Saves Christmas’ is an English KS1 teaching resource that covers many of the year 1 English curriculum objectives for comprehension and composition. This bright and engaging 77 slide PowerPoint presentation includes: Whole class telling of the story by the teacher and accompanying pictures An interactive quiz to check understanding following the reading of each part of the story A retelling of the story by volunteers with accompanying pictures to help A retelling of the story writing activity with 10 accompanying worksheets Learning about rhyming words Rhyming words activities and 3 accompanying worksheets Link to a ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’ song Exploring the meaning, message or moral behind the story Story sequencing activity with an accompanying worksheet ‘Rudolph Saves Christmas - KS1’ is completely editable so that teachers are able to adapt the resource to suit the individual needs of each class they teach.

A Guide to the Edexcel GCSE English Literature qualification. This resource provides an outline of the Edexcel GCSE English Literature qualification. It can be used at the beginning of the course or as a revision reminder when exams are approaching. The resource is fully editable so could be adapted for use at open evenings to explain to parents and guardians how the GCSE English Literature qualification works

Dingbat Deductions Dingbats are a fun way of teaching deduction skills and language/word focus skills. This handy teaching resource includes a 25 slide PowerPoint of dingbats all of which are editable to suit your teaching needs and two accompanying worksheets.

Dictionary Skills - Year 5 and 6 This upper KS2 teaching resource explores dictionary skills as per the curriculum objective of the year 5 and 6 English programme of study (Writing - transcription). Content includes: * What is alphabetical order explanation and activity with an accompanying worksheet * Ordering words in alphabetical order explanation and activity with an accompanying worksheet * Root words activity with an accompanying worksheet * Definitions activity with an accompanying worksheet * Abbreviations activity with an accompanying worksheet * Origins of words activity with an accompanying worksheet * Placing words in alphabetical order and then finding their definitions in the dictionary activity with worksheet * 1 further worksheet 'Dictionary Skills - Year 5 and 6' is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Spring Haiku Poetry - Year 5 and 6 This 3-lesson mini-unit is designed to cover creative writing and poetry. It includes activities for pupils of all abilities. The PowerPoint uses bright colour, large and attractive fonts, vibrant imagery and easy to follow, child-friendly language. The resource is fully editable so can be adapted and used for different seasons or themes. Content includes: Discussion - what is a haiku? Exploring and discussing haiku poetry - reading, listening to and talking about haiku poems Create a class haiku activity Individual, pair and group work opportunities Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism Writing an individual haiku about spring Using colour photographs of spring scenes as writing stimulus Drafting - how and why we redraft How to plan and structure a haiku Exemplar poems Writing assessment opportunity - write a simple haiku poem about spring 38 slide PowerPoint presentation and 2 worksheets

Creating a Christmas Card - Year 3 and 4 Lower KS2 English Writing Teaching Resource ‘Creating a Christmas Card’ is a handy 20 slide PowerPoint presentation that includes: Task and lesson objectives Exploring a range of Christmas cards Discussion of purpose and audience The Christmas card ‘rules’ How to make your card Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism The drafting process - how and why we redraft and accompanying worksheet ‘Creating a Christmas Card’ is editable so teachers can adapt the resource to suit the needs of each class they teach.

KS4 English Teaching Resources: Cousin Kate (Christina Rossetti) is an English GCSE (9-1) ready 42 slide PowerPoint resource with step by step lessons designed to teach Rossetti’s poem at GCSE and a 7 page booklet of teaching worksheets. GCSE (9-1) English Ready The PowerPoint can be edited, personalised and differentiated to suit your teaching needs. English Poetry Teaching Resources: Cousin Kate (Rossetti) is designed to help students prepare for the new English/Literature GCSE. Poetry Teaching Resources: Cousin Kate (Christina Rossetti) is a comprehensive resource with 42 PowerPoint slides covering a range of activities: A brief biography of Christina Rossetti Analysis of Cousin Kate, its content and meaning Rossetti’s use of structure, language and poetic devices How to write about Cousin Kate using the P.E.E. formula Analysis of themes and links to other Rossetti resources Complete copy on the PowerPoints and worksheets of the poem Cousin Kate 42 slide PowerPoint analysis of Cousin Kate (Rossetti) 7 accompanying worksheets for Cousin Kate (Rossetti)

Counting Spots - EYFS Children use this colourful and animated teaching resource to practise counting up to ten by counting spots on a ladybird as per the curriculum objectives of the EYFS mathematics statutory framework. Content includes: Link to a counting to 10 song Counting ladybird spots to 10 activity Odd one out activity with an accompanying worksheet Ordering numbers to 10 activity with an accompanying worksheet 1 further worksheet 1 colouring page ‘Counting Spots - EYFS’ is completely editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

Comparing and Ordering Numbers Up to 100 - Year 2 In this teaching resource children practise comparing and ordering numbers up to 100 and use the >, < and = signs as per the Year 2 maths Programme of Study (Number and Place Value). This engaging animated PowerPoint lesson includes: 1. Interactive activities with accompanying worksheets to use during the lesson or separately. 2. 2 further differentiated worksheets with answers 'Comparing and Ordering Numbers Up to 100 - Year 2' is completely editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

This resource provides an outline of the WJEC EDUQAS GCSE English Literature qualification. It can be used at the beginning of the course or as a revision reminder when exams are approaching. The resource is fully editable so could be adapted for use at open evenings to explain to parents and guardians how the GCSE English Literature qualification works.

This resource provides an outline of the AQA GCSE English Literature qualification. It can be used at the beginning of the course or as a revision reminder when exams are approaching. The resource is fully editable so could be adapted for use at open evenings to explain to parents and guardians how the GCSE English Literature qualification works.

Writing Using Paragraphs Writing - composition In 'Writing Using Paragraphs' pupils learn about why paragraphs are needed in our writing and how to use them. Content includes: * An animated PowerPoint lesson (fully editable) * An activity to support the teaching of these objectives with an accompanying worksheet

Comparing Dulce et Decorum Est and The Charge of the Light Brigade (93-slide PowerPoint and 4 worksheets) Comparing Dulce et Decorum Est and The Charge of the Light Brigade contains a range of tasks for all abilities and a detailed analysis of both poems. Dulce et Decorum Est includes: A biography of Wilfred Owen. The historical and social context of Dulce et Decorum Est - World War One, trench warfare, propaganda posters and poetry. An introduction to the poem, including a video and audio reading of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’. A copy of ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’. Consolidation of understanding and comprehension tasks. Wilfred Owen’s use of imagery in Dulce et Decorum Est. Structure and poetic techniques in the poem. The theme and message of Dulce et Decorum Est. Links to the Wilfred Owen website, more war poetry, an audio video reading of Dulce et Decorum Est, BBC history WWI resources, Recruiting and war propaganda posters. Comparing the poems framework. The Charge of the Light Brigade includes: A brief biography of Alfred Lord Tennyson. Social and historical context of the poem. Analysis of the poem The Charge of the Light Brigade and discussion of ideas and consolidation. Structure & language - Discuss how Tennyson employs structure and analysis of imagery in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Style and form - Analysis of Tennyson’s style and form and the use of poetic devices in The Charge of the Light Brigade. Language - Exploration of word choices. Themes of The Charge of the Light Brigade explored, consolidation of meaning and purpose. Links - Where to find further information and analysis of the poet and the battle and clips from the film. A framework for comparing the poems.

Commas for Lists This resource covers how to use commas in a list as required by the year 2 English programme of study. It provides definitions, examples of how and why commas are used in lists and contains engaging consolidation activities to assess understanding. ‘Commas for Lists’ is made up of a 20 slide PowerPoint presentation (fully editable) accompanied by two worksheets.

English Teaching Resources: Christmas Word Search ‘Christmas Word Search’ is an animated activity that can be used individually using the accompanying worksheet or as a whole class activity using the animated PowerPoint slide. It also comes with 2 additional Christmas themed colouring pages. ‘Christmas Word Search’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource, if required, to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Christmas Counting - EYFS In ‘Christmas Counting - EYFS’ pupils practise counting to 10 and reading numbers to 10 in words. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective with two accompanying worksheets Two further worksheets with answers A Christmas pudding colouring page ‘Christmas Counting - EYFS’ is fully editable so teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching requirements.