These worksheets focus on individual characters in Priestley’s play An Inspector Calls. They include information, key quotes, key vocabulary and questions. They can be used in lessons, as homework or as revision tools. These are designed to be printed on A3, so students can add their answers.

This complete lesson introduces students to science fiction and science fiction sub genres. It includes discussion questions, information and a research task. It would be useful to allow students to laptops or a library to complete the research task. It could also be used as an introduction to a longer research project for homework.

This fifty question multiple choice quiz on Shakespeare’s Macbeth is perfect for revision.

This 36 page course booklet, encourages students to think about crime fiction and its place in society. It contains a series of extracts from the crime fiction cannon, with targetted questions, introducing students to some of the skills they will be required to practice for the ‘unseen’ element of the Elements of Crime (AQA Spec B) examination. This booklet could be used as a lesson resource, or for private study/homework. It also includes a reading list, glossary and advice on how study a novel independently.

These five sheets explore different forms of poetry and how to write them: Write a Sonnet, Write a Ballad, Write a Visual Poem, Write a Haiku, Write a Found Poem. The sheets include information about form and language, examples, further reading and a differentiated task.

This PPT asks students to write an autobiographical piece about their school holiday. It is a complete lesson with supplementary materials to encourage redrafting, Socratic thinking, self assessment and research. This material could be used for a further lesson or homweork.

There are two questions here, both looked at in detail to help SEND and low attaining students attempt the examination. The first is looking at how to answer an examination question on Lady Macbeth, the second on Macbeth’s soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 1. Each resource should form the basis of about two-three hours work. They would be suitable for students who are working from Grades 1-3. The focus for each is as follows: how to first approach the question; understanding the extract and character; how to form an examination answer. They could be done individually or in pairs. They can be printed out in A4 but A3 would be better, as students are asked to highlight on the text. Colour printing is also preferable but not essential. These would also be appropriate for cover work and homework.

This resource focusses on the context of Garalnd’s poem, Kamikaze. It would be ideal for cover lessons and homework, as it is self contained. Ideally, it should be printed on A3 in colour.

This resource focuses on the role of the detective in Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. It is specifically designed for the Elements of Crime module in AQA English Literature Spec. B. The PPT forms a full lesson, and culminates in an exam style question. The end of the PPT examines links to other texts studied on the course, which can be used in preparation for the genre question in the second part of the exam.

Suitable for the classroom individually or as a full course on writing genre, homework and cover, these ten sheets include advise on writing genre, suggested reading and a task. Topics are: Why We Tell Stories, Animal and Nature Stories, Contemporary Fiction, Dangerous Science Stories, Dystopian Fiction, Folk and Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories, Monster Stories, Writing A Road Trip, Writing Comedy. Each is contained on one side of A4.

This fifty question multiple choice quiz is ideal for revising A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

This full course on writing short stories consists of eleven sheets with advice, reading suggestions and a task. Atmosphere and Mood Building Secondary Characters Description Dialogue How to Develop Your Protagonist Setting Story endings Story Middles: Conflict and Epiphany Story Openings Story Structure Using Flashbacks in Your Writing As a fiction writer, I have explored the key elements of writing fiction in a clear way. These sheets could be used individually or as a course. They are suitable for classwork, homework or ideal for cover work. It is highly suitable for the creative writing element of GCSE, or as a Key Stage 3 course.

This resource consists of five standalone sheets with information and a task: Write an Article; Write a Letter or Email; Write an Opinion Piece; Write Autobiograph or Memoir; Write a Speech. They would be ideal to use in class with supplementary resources, for cover or for homework.

This presentation focusses on how to edit and proof read, emphasizing the importance of both. It includes tasks and advice. It would be useful as part of a writing scheme or as a one off lesson.

This Powerpoint looks at the difference between 1912 when Priestley’s Inspector Calls is set and 1945, when it was first performed. It also looks at how Priestley signals issues of class in the opening stage directions. With information, questions, a main task and links for further research this PPT provide at least two full lessons worth of teaching.

This resource focuses on the theme of criminal and immoral behaviour in Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. It is specifically designed for the Elements of Crime module in AQA English Literature Spec. B. The PPT forms a full lesson, and culminates in an exam style question. At the end of the PPT examines links to other texts studied on the course, which can be used in preparation for the genre question in the second part of the exam.

This resource serves as an introduction to Christie’s whodunnit, the Murder of Roger Ackroyd. It is specifically designed for the Elements of Crime module in AQA English Literature Spec. B. The PPT provides a full lesson, focussing on the social context of interwar Britain, and later, how connections can be made to other texts. It culminates in an exam style question.

This information sheet includes context to Dickens’ short story and a task. It could form a one-off lesson alongside a reading of the text, a homework or cover sheet. It would also be useful as part of a ghost story scheme of work. The second sheet asks students to look at Dickens’ description in a paragraph.

This complete lesson explores steam punk writing. It could be used a creative companion to the study of Victorian literature, horror or sci-fi.

This worksheet gives key information and poses key questions about Inspector Goole from Priestley’s play An Inspector Calls. It should be printed out on A3 to allow students to answer questions on the sheet.