A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘Afternoons’. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the poem and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

Particular focus on the question: ‘How does Shakespeare reveal the theme of Illusion vs Reality in Act 3, scene 2 of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’? Includes BACKGROUND DETAIL/MEANING of the theme, a selected EXTRACT with the TRANSLATION, useful VOCABULARY, EXAMPLES of relevant LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES, a PLANNING SHEET, a model PEEZA Paragraph and a FINAL ESSAY PLAN. Suitable for KS3 students (high ability Year 9 groups).

Particular focus on the question: How does the author present the THEME of BRAVERY in the novel ‘I am David’? Includes an EXTRACT taken from chapter 4, a detailed POWERPOINT including a breakdown of what is PEEZR, a model PEEZR Paragraph, useful VOCABULARY, a PLANNING SHEET, useful QUOTES, ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES and a FINAL ESSAY PLAN. Suitable for all Y7 Students or any KS3 class studying the novel and preparing for a READING ASSESSMENT.

A PPT outlining the DAYS and TIMES of the MAIN EVENTS in the play. A great REVISION resource for KS3 and KS4 students to understand the SEQUENCE of the plot in a CHRONOLOGICAL time frame.

A great revision resource based on an excerpt from ‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth in preparation for the Eduqas Literature GCSE Eduqas Poetry anthology exam. Includes background details on the Poet, Contextual/Historical detail, Meaning, Language, Structural Techniques, Themes and Comparisons with other poems in the Eduqas anthology.

A detailed PPT Presentation and Word Doc of the extract based on the question: What does the extract show about Romeo and Mercutio’s contrasting thoughts and feelings at this point in the play? Includes relevant ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES (A01 and A02) for the Eduqas iGCSE Literature Component 1, Section A, Part a, CHARACTER descriptions of both MERCUTIO and ROMEO, an ANALYSIS of the SYMBOLISM of Mercutio’s name, ANNOTATIONS and QUESTIONS based on the extract, various TASKS, useful VOCABULARY, LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES given in the extract, an EXAMPLE of a PEEZA paragraph and a STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH to the question. Great revision and practice for KS4 students in preparation for the iGCSE Shakespeare Examination.

A useful creative writing task suitable for Assignment 2, iGCSE Cambridge English Language (0500/0522) or can be adapted to suit any creative writing assignment. This is based on Simon’s death in ‘Lord of the Flies’ from the viewpoint of Piggy, Ralph or Jack. Offers an essay planning worksheet together with a detailed PowerPoint Presentation. This includes a bank of useful verbs, adverbs, adjectives and nouns plus a focus on using varied sentence structures, personification and pathetic fallacy to make students’ writing interesting, original and more imaginative.

Easy-to-follow STRUCTURED, STEP-BY STEP ways of approaching AO2 and A03 questions in the NEW Eduqas GCSE English Language Examination - Component 2, Section A. FANTASTIC resources, particularly for LOWER ABILITY sets. Includes a list of PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES, specific LANGUAGE to DESCRIBE the writer’s TONE OF VOICE, the EFFECT of particular LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES on the reader together with COMPARATIVE LANGUAGE and EXAMPLE RESPONSES for questions 2, 4, 5 and 6. This covers all the Marking Assessment Objectives and Criteria needed to produce successful A01, A02 and A03 responses.

A handy resource and lesson based on NARRATIVE VOICE (1st and 3rd Person) at KS3 Level (Year 7). Particular focus on SPAG, various differentiated tasks with reference to the poem ‘Song of the Old Mother’ by William Butler Yeats.

Another easy-to-follow, fantastic Powerpoint Presentation based on ‘Twelfth Night’ on TYPICAL FEATURES and LANGUAGE/STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES used in Diary Writing. This was created for my lower ability Year 9 class. Includes an EXAMPLE of a DIARY ENTRY written by Viola (confessing her love for Duke Orsino) and students are given the opportunity to ANALYSE, IDENTIFY and SELECT the MAIN FEATURES and LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES used in Diary Writing. Students finally create their own IMAGINATIVE diary writing imagining they are Orsino using the FEATURES and TECHNIQUES they have learnt so far.

A PRE-READING TASK based on CHAPTER 13 of the novel ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar. This includes a series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS, a copy of CHAPTER 13 together with an EXAMPLE of a MODEL PEEZER Paragraph for students to follow in response to relevant questions. Aimed at HIGHER ABILITY KS3 students but can be adapted to suit LOWER ABILITY students too.

A handy Powerpoint containing various slides to explain the EFFECT of key words, quotes and evidence from given texts. Also contains a table of ABSTRACT NOUNS to add to students' vocabulary banks and ways in which to structure and develop their responses to given texts in a more sophisticated, imaginative way. Great for describing ATMOSPHERE, FEELINGS and the SENSES.

Based on Chapter 38 of the novel ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar and the question: ‘How does Stanley reveal his determination to survive in Chapter 38?’ This includes a copy of CHAPTER 38 together with an EXAMPLE of a PEELE Paragraph, useful VOCABULARY to describe CHARACTER and the EFFECT on the READER, suggested LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES and a suitable PLAN to STRUCTURE students’ responses.

Another useful PowerPoint Presentation/Lesson focusing on RECOGNISING and USING PERSONIFICATION in CREATIVE WRITING. Includes a SPAG TASK, an ACTIVITY based on creating sentences using PERSONIFICATION and finally selecting EXAMPLES and describing their EFFECT with reference to the poem ‘Cape Town Morning’ by Ingrid de Kok. Particular focus on the theme ‘Around the World’ at KS3 Level.

PRE-READING and FINAL READING ASSESSMENT TASKS based on CHAPTERS 13 and 38 of the novel ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar. This includes COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS, copies of EXTRACTS from each chapter, USEFUL VOCABULARY, suggested LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES, a suitable PLAN to STRUCTURE students’ responses together with EXAMPLES of MODEL PEEZER Paragraphs for students to follow in response to relevant questions. Aimed at HIGHER ABILITY KS3 students but can be adapted to suit LOWER ABILITY students too.

TWO MORE Eduqas GCSE English Language, Component 2 Practice Examination Papers (Non-fiction and Transactional Texts). Typical examination questions based on both Sections A and B with close focus on both the READING and WRITING requirements of this component. Questions assess A01, A02, A04, A05 and A06 in accordance with the expected Eduqas examination criteria. These can be used as MOCK papers as part of students’ revision in preparation for the examination.

A handy resource focusing on Phil's step-by-step plan to cover up the murder of Adam in the play ‘DNA’ by Dennis Kelly. This helps students to have a clearer understanding of the EVENTS leading up to the framing of the postman.

A user-friendly PowerPoint Lesson/Presentation focusing on the use of PERSONAL PRONOUNS and their EFFECT in CREATIVE WRITING. Particular reference to the poem ‘La Belle Dame Sans Merci’ (John Keats) and the theme of ‘PARANORMAL ACTIVITY(Yr 8 SOW). Includes a SPAG activity, various TASKS and CHALLENGES leading to the development of EXPLAINING the EFFECT of PERSONAL PRONOUNS in response to the poem.

A Key Stage 3 Lesson/Presentation based on DIFFERENT NARRATIVE STYLES with close focus on the theme of ‘Adventure’. Includes a related SPAG task plus an activity based on the FUNCTIONS of FIRST, SECOND and THIRD PERSON NARRATIVES. Students are introduced to the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’ (Thomas Hardy) and focus on re-writing selected stanzas using different NARRATIVE STYLES.

A Selection of FICTION and NON-FICTION TEXTS based on the THEME of ‘ADVENTURE’. Suitable for KS3 LEVEL and are geared towards preparing students for KS4 and the EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS (COMPONENTS 1 and 2). Specific focus on A01 simple comprehension questions including a SPAG focused question. Fantastic resources to set as HOMEWORK TASKS or as part of SCHEMES OF WORK based on the THEME of ‘ADVENTURE’. Texts include current ARTICLES on The South Pole and Rafting, FICTIONAL EXTRACTS on ‘A Walk in the Woods’ and Louis Sachar’s novel ‘Holes’ together with a DIARY ENTRY based on an ‘Adventure through the Rainforest’.