A Powerpoint resource that explores William Blake’s poem ‘A Poison Tree’. This lesson explores the theme of the consequences of resentment and repressing anger. Powerpoint includes images, poem, comprehension questions and the definition of an extended metaphor. The poem is also provided to print out in the form of a Word Document.

A Powerpoint resource that explores John Agard’s poem ‘A Date with Spring’. This lesson explores the literacy devices extended metaphor and personification. Powerpoint includes images, poem, comprehension questions and the definition of an extended metaphor and personification. The poem is also provided to print out in the form of a Word Document.

Booklet based off CCEA GCSE LLW Second Edition by Hodder Education. Some images are from their book.

This resource includes 3 authentic texts and comprehension questions. The extracts are from the following texts, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde and Alex Rider Never Say Die by Anthony Horowitz. Students’ understanding of literary terms such as simile, metaphor and personification are assessed as well as students’ reading and understanding.

17 A4 Simple pages of definitions and examples of Literary Terms for English class posters. Alliteration / Repetition / Characterisation / Hyperbole / Imagery / Irony / Juxtaposition / Long sentences / Metaphor / Onomatopoeia / Oxymoron / Personification / Repetition / Short sentences / Sibilance / Simile / Soliloquy / Superlative / Triplet

GCSE 24 page PowerPoint for Learning for Life and Work on Diversity and Inclusion: Benefits, challenges and impacts of immigration and Ways to promote inclusion in society. Worksheet: The reasons for immigration Resource made by myself but inspired by My Revision Notes: Learning for Life and Work

4 page resource to use when comparing Spoken Language in preperation for/for KS4 GCSE English Pg 1: Grid to comment on Form, Audience, About, Purpose and Context for both texts. Pg 2: ‘Text 1’ Grid of Quotation, Notes on Language and Delivery and Impact the technique has. Pg 3: ‘Text 2’ Grid of Quotation, Notes on Language and Delivery and Impact the technique has. Pg 4: Comparative grid on both texts ‘Similarities and Differences’.

GCSE PowerPoint for Learning for Life and Work: The Role of the Equality Commission, Human Rights Commission and Civil Society with two videos embedded. Worksheet to accompany. Made by myself inspired by My Revision Notes: Learning for Life and Work

3 worksheets to beginning the novel Wonder. Made by me, one sheet influenced by Penguin Publishers.