A complete scheme of work for Divided City by Theresa Breslin comprising of reference to assessment objectives, a medium term plan, 24 lesson plans, a range of assessments including reading, writing and speaking and listening, with accompanying power points and worksheets. The main focus of the unit is RAF7: social, historical and cultural contexts.

An A5 sized booklet for easy use with planners with three homework tasks based on Stone Cold by Robert Swindells. Tasks are project-based and include research, creative making and written tasks. Booklet also contains key words for a reading unit and space for learners to record any new vocabulary they learn.

A powerpoint comparing the persuasive features used in James Corden's 'Smithy' speech and Barack Obama's 'Yes We Can' speech. Primarily devised as part of preparation for GCSE English Language exams for both reading and writing non-fiction.

Powerpoint guiding learners through the planning, writing and delivery of a speech persuading listeners to donate money to a charity of their choice.

A power point and booklet to prepare learners for their GCSE English Language Controlled assessment (WJEC). The task was to write a tourist guide for the local area. Activities include planning writing, features of tourist guides, etc.

A power point based on the poem "Flannan Isle" including activities such as describing a mysterious lighthouse, putting the events of the poem in order, producing a storyboard and writing a newspaper report. booklet contains sources related to the real-life mystery which could be used as part of the newspaper report or as a separate investigation and speaking and listening task.

A complete lesson pack developing skimming and scanning skills at KS3 using texts about World Record breakers. Pack contains engaging activities such as a 'Where's Wally?' starter and a skimming and scanning relay race, full lesson plan and power point, all resources and a new mnemonic for remembering what to look out for when scanning a text. This lesson was devised as an observation for an interview and, guess what? I got the job!

A complete lesson in which learners work in groups to investigate one of a selection of "unsellable" products using De Bono's Thinking Hats. They then work as a team to use persuasive techniques to write and present an advert for their product. This has worked very well for a lesson observation with KS4 but is easily adapted for KS3. Grade criteria included is for WJEC but, again, can be adapted to include any exam board. Lesson plan, power point and all resources are included.

A powerpoint looking at all 15 poems selected for examination in 2021 for WJEC’s GCSE English Literature Unit 3, Section B. Poems include: • Leisure by WH Davies • A Peasant by RS Thomas • Cynddylan on a Tractor by RS Thomas • Cathedral Builders by John Ormond • Some Fathers by Peter Gruffydd • Walnut Tree Forge by John Tripp • Let’s go to Barry Island by Idris Davies • In Cardigan Market by Brian Morris • Harvest at Mynachlog by Gillian Clarke • The Fisherman by Christine Evans • Callers by Christine Evans • Those who Make Paths by Catherine Fisher • Dancing Woman 1 by Pennyanne Windsor • Heroines by Pennyanne Windsor • Daedalus by Stephen Knight Powerpoint includes info about structure and form, and detailed annotations of each poem.

A group work and creative writing lesson based on the idea of investigating the paranormal activities reported at Lorraine Castle (The Red Room by H.G. Wells). Using the Mantle of the Expert, learners play the parts of paranormal investigators and work in teams to explore and report back on the different areas of the castle. This builds towards a creative writing piece where each individual is parted from their team by a complication and they retell the story of what happens next. This was developed and used as a very successful lesson observation. Pack includes lesson plan, power point and all resources. Lesson can be further supplemented by the addition of props from each area of the castle - I can't supply those though!

A scheme of work developed as part of the cross-curricular Forgotten Soldiers project looking at individuals from different cultures and religions who fought for the Allies during WW1 and 2. Two units of work are included: one looks at WW1 poetry as part of a creative writing task on the theme of 'Boots'; the other focuses on key individuals aiming to build awareness of the contributions of people from other ethnic groups towards the war effort.

A power point exploring the mythological references in the novel.

A comprehensive resource for learners taking GCSE English language with WJEC. Booklet includes a learning style quiz with suggested revision activities for each style, practice exam questions with self-assessment resources, SSPS activities and other useful hints and tips for GCSE success.

A resource for learners to translate key scenes in The Tempest from the Shakespeare to more modern language. Key scenes are: Act 1 Scene 2, lines 412 to 463 Act 3 Scene 1, lines 32 to 91

A complete lesson with power point, lesson plan and resources following the TEEP learning cycle. The lesson focuses on exploring the Seven Ages of Man/All the World's a Stage speech from As You Like It.

A hand out and power point aimed at preparing/supporting learners through planning and writing a description of a storm.

A foldable worksheet useful for revising non-fiction text types and their features. Learners fold and cut the sheet as instructed, then add the details to create a revision resource ideal for kinaesthetic learners.

A series of lessons looking at different types of poem, exploring examples and allowing learners to write their own poems which can then be presented in their own anthology.

A range of group work activities with an English/Literacy focus themed around the TV programme: The Apprentice. Learners work in groups to complete challenges over the course of a week, then meet in the board room to present their final product and discuss how well they worked together. Teams can be changed for each challenge as necessary. Firing is purely optional!!