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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.

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I am an experienced English teacher of both Literature and Language, and also Classical Studies at High School level. You will find text-based resources for novels, poetry, plays and film study in my shop for Years 7 - 13. The resources are generic to the text so are suitable for any curriculum. I am also a passionate believer in effective literacy learning hence the emphasis on phonics resources in my shop.
Christmas Colour the Word Classes Pack
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Christmas Colour the Word Classes Pack

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10 Pack of worksheets that focus on word class / parts of speech revision. Students are to decide if the word in each picture matches the word class at the top of the worksheet and, if so, colour in the picture. Word classes covered: Verbs Abstract nouns Collective nouns Prepositions Conjunctions Irregular verbs Past tense verbs Adjectives Adverbs Pronouns This worksheet pack is ideal for fun, Christmas-themed literacy activities.
Animal Farm Reading Comprehension activity
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Animal Farm Reading Comprehension activity

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Using Old Major’s song ‘Beasts of England’, students are to select specific literary or language techniques to show how Old Major convinces the animals that Animalism is a worthy cause. This comes with a an exemplar or model answer with grade boundaries for New Zealand NCEA Level 1 levels, A, M and E. Students can see the cumulative effect of techniques on the animals / reader. This resource is designed to take a closer look at Orwell’s language when studying Animal Farm, but also develop general reading comprehension skills.
Christmas Worksheets: Language Techniques & Word Classes
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Christmas Worksheets: Language Techniques & Word Classes

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10 pack of worksheets that require students to highlight the word class or language technique specified. Similes Metaphors Irregular verbs Conjunctions Prepositions Onomatopoeia Interjections Abstract nouns Collective nouns Adverbs A fun, festive literacy activity for the Christmas season.
Examination Day: Worksheet Pack
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Examination Day: Worksheet Pack

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15 worksheets on Henry Slesar’s short story ‘Examination Day’. Ideal for ‘Do Now’ starter activities. PDF file Includes: Discussion questions Close language analysis Character presentations
Colour the Word Classes
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Colour the Word Classes

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A fun way for students to revise word classes. Each sheet focuses on different word classes with instructions at the top of the page. Sheet 1: Proper, Collective, Abstract and Concrete nouns Sheet 2: Adverbs, Verbs and Adjectives Sheet 3: Past, Present and Future Verb Tenses Sheet 4: Prepositions, Interjections and Conjunctions
Telling the Time
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Telling the Time

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Flashcard game for students who need to develop their understanding of a pictorial, numerical and written version of time. 12 sheets (36 cards once precut) Cards will need to be pre-cut. Students then have to match the 3 cards to make a full set.
Homophones flashcards
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Homophones flashcards

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25 pairs / 50 flashcards of homophones. This is a fun, interactive resource to develop homophone knowledge. Students have to match the picture to the correct spelling. Ideal literacy group activity.
Revision activities: Pan's Labyrinth
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Revision activities: Pan's Labyrinth

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12 revision tasks on Del Toro’s stunning film, Pan’s Labyrinth, that are ideal for students to complete independently once they are familiar with the film and film techniques.
Ancient Greek Theatre Flashcards
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Ancient Greek Theatre Flashcards

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27 cards designed to help students revise features of the Ancient Greek Theatre and dramatic conventions. Will need to be pre-cut. Can be used as a group revision activity or cut and paste for an individual task.
Greek Gods & Symbols activity
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Greek Gods & Symbols activity

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12 colorful flashcards of the Greek Gods. 4 pages of symbols all in colour. Each God has 4 symbols traditionally attached to them - students can research what symbols belong to each God or use as a revision activity at the end of the unit. Ideal cut and paste activity into student workbooks.
Count the Word Classes Worksheets
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Count the Word Classes Worksheets

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4 worksheets that allow students to revise word classes. These are excellent starter activities to revise prior knowledge. Word classes covered: Adjectives Prepositions Verbs Adverbs Singular words Plural words Interjections Present Tense Verbs Past Tense Verbs
King Lear Worksheets
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King Lear Worksheets

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Teacher notes on 'How does Shakespeare present Lear in the opening scene of the play?". This could also be used as an exemplar answer demonstrating how students should integrate literary techniques into their answers. (Not a full essay response.) Key terms match up exercise (answers included) Worksheets on Lear and Edmund comparison Worksheet on how characters handle rejection Match the image to the character / circumstance Focus on Lear’s speech in the storm; labeling of literary techniques. Match the character to the quote domino type game. Short classroom activities / do nows.
General Knowledge Quiz
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General Knowledge Quiz

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100 questions general knowledge quiz including categories such as: Sport Natural World Geography Science History Animal Kingdom Music Movies The Human Body Answers included PDF file. Aimed at Year 7 upwards.
Where in the World?
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Where in the World?

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24 pictures, 24 names and places. Students try to identify the famous landmarks around the world and match them to their name and place. Great general knowledge builder. Back of the cards is also included if you wish to laminate and use as a general knowledge game.
The Odyssey: Aidos, Kleos, Arete and Hubris activity
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The Odyssey: Aidos, Kleos, Arete and Hubris activity

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Independent student activity on HOmer’s The Odyssey. Students need to be familiar with the story and Greek myths in general. It is designed as a revision and extension activity. Students also need to be familiar with representing their ideas through metaphors / symbolism. The static image / poster is one way of students showcasing their knowledge of the myths symbolically. This can obviously be adapted to other means of presentation. Originally designed for New Zealand Curriculum NCEA Level 2 Classical Studies.