Devices grid with pupil-friendly definitions. There are seperate grids for Poetry and general Literary devices, though some devices appear on both grids. Suitable for KS2/KS3 use.

Resource contains the poem Still I Rise by Maya Angelou and nine comprehension questions that encourage pupils to pick apart the language of the poem. Suitable for KS3/KS4 Perfect as a cover lesson, homework or introduction to the poem.

Resource contains the poem Island Man, to be given as an unseen poem. There are 14 questions that encourage pupils to pick apart the language and structure of the poem. There is a 15th question that requires a longer written response (journal entry based on the poem). Perfect as a homework, cover lesson or for unseen poetry practise.

The resource contains the poem Nothing’s Changed by Tatamkhulu Afrika. At the bottom of the poem are five comprehension questions that encourage pupils to use evidence and explain their ideas in their responses. There is also a descriptive writing task based on the poem. Perfect as a homework, cover lesson or introduction to the poem.

A two-lesson activity taking your class through a mock court trial. Pupils will determine whether Macbeth is guilty of murder, manslaughter or whether he is innocent. Resources include powerpoint, script for court, character cards, instructions for the defense/prosecution and practice questions for pupils playing characters. Suitable for KS3/KS4 - I have also done a version of this with a Year 6 class (an extra prep lesson/practice lesson was required but the same resources were used).

A short scheme of work for KS2/KS3 to accompany A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This scheme will work alongside the full novel or an abridged version. Includes printable resources within the PPT. Additional links to useful documentaries, videos and soundbites also included. This PowerPoint covers: Writing a non-chronological report on Charles Dickens Interpreting Dickens’ description of Scrooge Beginning to write analytical paragraphs Symbolism in the story Writing using a symbol Developing evidence-finding skills Using ambitious vocabulary to write a festive narrative A Christmas Carol: The Big Quiz (with answers) I used this PowerPoint with a middle-ability Year 6 class, but it could be easily adapted to suit KS3. It is recommended that pupils watch Disney’s 2009 version of A Christmas Carol before completing the quiz, as images reference that particular movie (but could be easily changed to reference an alternative version without having to change the questions).

A PowerPoint that teaches pupils how to use subordinate clauses successfully. Includes: Subordinating conjunctions Fronted adverbials Examples Timed tasks Extended writing task with image prompt Link back to lesson objectives to consolidate learning

A menu of homework to be used when studying Macbeth. Tasks are split into three categories (hard, harder, hardest) and each category has a points value. Pupils can choose which task to complete when throughout the topic. Menu is easily adaptable and suitable for KS3/KS4.

A scheme of work originally created for KS3 covering WW1 poetry. Includes printable resources within the PPT and differentiated word banks. Additional links to useful documentaries, videos and soundbites included. SoW covers: WW1 propaganda and persuasive devices Writing an informal, persuasive letter Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen Use of imagery in poetry Writing an emotive diary entry Everyone Sang by Siegfried Sassoon Recognising and creating lexical fields Producing the front page of a WW1 newspaper In Flanders Fields by John McCrae Writing PEEL paragraphs When you see millions of the mouthless dead by Charles Sorley How to write a comparative essay The Christmas Day Truce Writing an effective narrative I used this with two higher ability Year 8 classes but the scheme is easily adaptable for lower ability groups or alternative year groups.

5 - 6 week fantasy creative writing unit, suitable for KS3. Fully resourced with clearly labelled and ordered powerpoints, extracts and worksheets* Full scheme of work included; SoW has lesson by lesson breakdown of activities, links to KS3 learning objectives from the National Curriculum, indication of where British Values are met in the lessons, indication of ICT/Media opportunities in the lessons, homework suggestions and indication of assessment opportunities. Lessons are engaging, well-structured and last 50 minutes each Includes linked assessment task Lesson PowerPoints have clearly marked sections: Starter, LOs (Previous learning, what, how, why), Guided Practice, Independent Work, Plenary These lessons were used during Inspection 2023 I have used this with mixed ability Year 7 but the scheme is suitable for all KS3 and can be easily adapted for higher/lower ability as needed. Please be aware that hyperlinks to resources on the SoW will need to be relinked, as these will not go to the correct place on your own computer/shared area when initially downloaded. If there are any problems downloading the resources, please let me know and I will sort it out for you ASAP!

Written prompts for creative writing, to inspire individual pieces of work

A short, useful feedback tool for Assessment for Learning. Pupils feedback on what they are unsure of and how they think their teacher could help. Useful as evidence of meta-cognitive teaching strategies being used to influence lesson planning.

Story Mountain planning sheet for creative writing

A worksheet where pupils must put the events of the plot into the correct order.