A detailed presentation/tutorial and essay structure based on Pip’s feelings (Chapter 1) in preparation for a Reading Assessment. Particular focus on useful vocabulary, key quotes, a step-by-step guide to creating effective PEE paragraphs together with an example of a well-structured PEE Paragraph based on Pip’s feelings.

NEW - A WRITING ASSESSMENT based on writing an INFORMAL LETTER from Matilda to a relative or close friend. Includes a suggested STRUCTURE of an INFORMAL LETTER, an OUTLINE of the TASK based on the character of Matilda and a related SPAG ACTIVITY based on using COMMAS, SEMI-COLONS, COLONS and DASHES correctly.

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 compact, detailed and well-focused Power Point lesson together with useful resources based on the play ‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell (COMPONENT 2, SECTION A of the NEW EDUQAS iGCSE LITERATURE EXAMINATION). This includes a PEER ASSESSMENT TABLE to enable students to ANALYSE each other’s PEELE Paragraphs and to set realistic TARGETS in order to improve responses to a given question based on the theme SECRETS and LIES. Includes ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES, USEFUL VOCABULARY and a PRACTICE EXAMINATION EXTRACT question.

A detailed Powerpoint Presentation based on the FUNCTIONS of the CHORUS, (ALFIERI’S role), the main THEMES of the play (including a table on different types of ‘LOVE’) and a table outlining how the main CHARACTERS change throughout the play (STRUCTURE). A useful revision aid which focuses on Assessment Objective 2 for the AQA iGCSE Literature (Set Texts) Examination.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on an Excerpt from ‘The Prelude’ (William Wordsworth): ‘And in the frosty season…’. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the excerpt and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

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 useful Creative Writing resource suitable for Assignment 2, iGCSE Cambridge English Language (0500/0522) or can be adapted to suit any Creative Writing assignment. This is based on ‘The Hunger Games’ from the viewpoint of Katniss. Offers a detailed PowerPoint Presentation which 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.

An easy-to-follow LESSON/POWERPOINT based on the NEW GCSE Eduqas English Literature Syllabus (Poetry Anthology) Section B. Particular focus on the poem ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’ (Part A and B) and the relevant ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES. Students review their partner’s FIRST DRAFTS based on Part A using a PEER ASSESSMENT TABLE and TARGETS are set accordingly in order to IMPROVE their partner’s current response. MODEL EXAMPLE QUESTIONS and RESPONSES for PART A and PART B are included based on ‘The Manhunt’ (Simon Armitage) compared to ‘Mametz Wood’ (Owen Shears). COMPARATIVE LANGUAGE, CONNECTIVES and POETIC/ LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES are included to aid a successful response to any given question.

Great revision resources in preparation for the Eduqas GCSE English Literature (Component 2, Section B - Anthology Poetry) Examination. Particular focus on the poems: ‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth and ‘Death of a Naturalist’ by Seamus Heaney. Resources includes PPTs based on each poem and contains detail based on CONTEXT, THE POETS, MEANING, LANGUAGE and STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES used in each poem. Also includes a detailed and user-friendly step-by-step PPT presentation based on, a SAMPLE QUESTION and an ideal STRUCTURE in response to both PARTS A and B of the examination. In addition, a suggested PLAN, MODEL PARAGRAPH EXAMPLES/RESPONSES and useful COMPARATIVE PHRASES and VOCABULARY to enable students to provide SOPHISTICATED, INSIGHTFUL and SUCCESSFUL written responses which fulfil the ASSESSMENT CRITERIA and OBJECTIVES of the examination.

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 user-friendly tutorial based on Commonly Misused Words. Includes a table containing pairs of words which are often confused in meaning, model examples of sentences to show their meanings correctly and tasks to test students’ understanding. Another handy resource suited to SPAG at KS3 Level.

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.

A useful aid for students focusing on the EFFECT of particular language devices (both persuasive and descriptive) in given texts. This includes DAFOREST and other common language techniques.

Particular focus on the Eduqas Poetry Anthology poems: ‘The Manhunt’ by Simon Armitage and ‘Mametz Wood’ by Owen Sheers. Resources include a detailed and user-friendly step-by-step Power Point presentation and complimentary worksheets. Both are based on a SAMPLE QUESTION and an ideal STRUCTURE in response to both PARTS A and B of the examination. Includes a suggested PLAN, MODEL EXAMPLES/RESPONSES, useful COMPARATIVE/CONNECTIVE PHRASES and POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES needed for students to provide SOPHISTICATED, INSIGHTFUL and SUCCESSFUL written responses which fulfil the ASSESSMENT CRITERIA and OBJECTIVES of the EDUQAS GCSE COMPONENT 1 (Section B) LITERATURE EXAMINATION.

Various teaching resources focusing on recognising and using both POETIC and LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES in preparation for all Reading and Writing Tasks at both KS3 and KS4 LEVELS. USER-FRIENDLY POWERPOINTS focusing on DESCRIBING the MEANINGS and DEFINITIONS of both POETIC and PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES. Includes detailed EXAMPLES for each technique. A great aid in understanding and analysing all READING TEXTS and developing students’ responses in a more SOPHISTICATED, THOUGHT-PROVOKING and CREATIVE way.

An entire SOW which consists of 15 PPT LESSONS, RESOURCES and a KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER based on the theme/topic of ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES in NON-FICTION READING. Lessons include: GENRE, AUDIENCE, PURPOSE, DAFORREST, INFERENCE, ZOOM, ETHOS, PATHOS, LOGOS, BIAS, STRUCTURAL FEATURES, EFFECT ON THE READER, WRITER’S INTENTIONS, A CORE KNOWLEDGE QUIZ, leading up to a FINAL READING ASSESSMENT based on a ‘HOW’ QUESTION. Resources based on Environmental issues such as: Deforestation, Rising Global Temperatures, Plastic Pollution to name just a few. Includes various NON-FICTION TEXTS (news reports, magazine articles, a blog, an advertisement etc.) and various HOMEWORK TASKS. A fantastic, thought-provoking SOW aimed at Year 9 students but could be adapted to suit all KS3 students.

Various Worksheets based on specific Extracts/Scenes within the play. Particular focus on Act 1, scene 1, Act 2, scenes 1 and 2, Act 3, scenes 1 and 2 and Act 5, scene 1. Includes the EXPLORATION of the MAIN CHARACTERS, THEMES and the ANALYSIS of Shakespeare’s LANGUAGE and STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES. Useful to check and develop students’ understanding of the PLOT and the MAIN EVENTS of the play.