Poem plus questions (KS3/KS4)

A lesson based on improving descriptive writing using fairy tale images (KS2/KS3)

Writing a negative review of music, fashion, books or films. Examples of plans, a full review and success criteria (KS3/KS4)

A reading and writing task based on the topic of tattoos (KS3/KS4)

A collection of GCSE short stories written by students for their exam. All were marked between Grade 6-9. Some have strong voices, some effective description or unusual settings/situations, some are well structured, some convey intense emotion whilst others are plot-driven. A real range. They could be used to inspire other GCSE stories or as reading tasks (analysing the writer’s craft).

A festive lesson that teaches pupils to review the classic Christmas film, 'The Snowman&'. *** you will need a copy of the DVD*** (KS2/KS3)

A full scheme and resources for 'Lord of the Flies'.

A collection of context questions for Hobson's Choice (KS4)

An approach to essay writing that is designed for English literature essays but can easily be adapted for different subjects, abilities and assessments.

The Deserted House Poem. Reading and Writing Tasks (KS4)

A narrative task based on the mystery of the Mary Celeste. Video: http://www.scaryforkids.com/mary-celeste/

Pupils will select and analyse information from a VIrgin Galactic article. Pupils will then analysis the structure and format before writing a persuasive argument. The website makes for an effective starter (KS3/KS4)

A PowerPoint that explores the title of the novella and helps pupils to develop a GCSE essay plan (KS4)

A lesson that explores the theme of power. I use it before I teach Macbeth. Drama and English tasks (KS3/KS4)

Worksheet, questions and activities for writing a review of Jessie J's &'Who You Are&';. ***You will need to download the video from Youtube**** (KS3/KS4)

A lesson analysing the protagonist throughout the first four chapters using PEE chains (KS3)

Writing a song review: analysing a review of Daft Punk's &'Get Lucky&'; and writing a review of 'Anything Can Happen&' by Ellie Goulding ***you will need to download the songs from YouTube*** (KS3/KS4)

Film Quiz

Writing an album review featuring Rihanna and Justin Timberlake. Analysis of two recent albums and a checklist for writing your own (KS3/KS4)

A lesson on analysing and creating autobiographical writing (KS3/KS4)