Fully annotated poems, plus example questions for each poem. Graphic organisers and sample 8 mark questions with full models of final questions.

Supported and detailed CEL IRL based on the fairy fight, plus three models of newspaper reports. Designed for S2 - S3 pupils studying Shakespeare. Tried and tested - works well with classes.

Designed for supported set to middle ability S3 or S4 , these activities lead pupils towards a critical evaluation of the poem. National 4 level would cope well with these and pupils are engaged with the poem. Simple cloze passage, multiple choice and puzzles to enhance understanding of key ideas.

Two PPTs with a variety of prompts (14) for small group discussion and activities to complete as a team. Role cards and self evaluation cards for teachers to print and use with pupils. Designed for National 3 and 4 group discussion practice and assessment.

MacCaig Revision Flashcards - fully annotated. Helpful for National 5 and Higher Textual Analysis.

Camera angles and key scene analysis. National 3 Listening Test on additional key scene.

Fully annotated poem with prereading tasks and visual thinking. For Higher and National 5 textual analysis Paper 2.

Activities to explore Anne Donovan's short story in detail. Designed for a middle ability S2 set but could be used as part of set text at National 5 to support learning, especially with lower ability N5 classes.

Analysis of the poem, with annotations. Designed for S1 Textual Analysis, with build in support and teaching points.

Used for S2 level - teaching skills towards an argumentative writing piece. Can be used at different levels.

Designed for Higher English Students after the play has been taught. Worked really well and pupils enjoyed their experiences. Three active learning tasks: 1. Visual collage of images 2. Creating a class poem that develops understanding of character and theme 3. Drama task using freeze frames to get pupils out of their seats to retell the story using physical imagery Examples and prompts included.

To prepare students for the critical essay element of the exam. Includes quote sheet and extensive, helpful evaluative word banks.

Strategy plus examples for pupils to complete.

Fully annotated poem with notes and prereading tasks. Designed to work with National 5 and Higher Textual Analysis.

Focus on understanding the character of Sheila Birling, using evidence and a step inside character thinking routine.

To help students understand Eva Smith’s character across the play.

PPT and matching booklet deepening understanding of Inspector Goole. Includes visible thinking tasks, key quotes and word banks to describe Goole as a character. Links made to key themes.

PPT and Talk Unit using three talks from YouTube. Both complement each other. Designed for S2 and S3 level, but could work for National 4 also.

The Hurt Locker is a film that will work at National 3,4 and 5 for Critical Essay Media. A supported unit for pupils (National 5 S5 pupils who have completed Nat 4). Comes with activity sheet and fully supported CEL. Appeals to boys and girls (I designed it with a set of mainly S4 boys) and it worked really well. Pupils were very engaged in the film and the discussions around key moments.