1.5 hour lesson is aimed at KS3, GCSE and possibly A Level pupils who need a bit of an extra helping hand constructing PEE paragraphs based on poetry. It was inspired by the fact that I had read one too many poems where pupils simply ‘translate’ the surface meaning of poem into simple English without really analysing the poem in any way. It could be adapted to another poem relatively easily.

A 3 hours, differentiated lesson. Contains an interactive information exchange activity, the purpose of which helps to highlight to pupils the importance of efficient and clear summary points. Tried and tested with great success - I can confirm that pupils were really motivated by this and I have never seem them so eager to write a summary before! I recommend preparing a prize for the winning team as this helps spur them on even more. This lesson plan could also be used as a basis for a PSHE class on healthy lifestyle as it deals with the need to get a good night’s sleep, the impact of not sleeping and how best to ensure the sleep we get is restful.

This worksheet helps pupils prepare for an essay questions about use of Symbolism at GCSE level. It guides them through basic comprehension of the main ideas of the story and leads onto an essay style question. Suitable as a class activity or can be done for homework. Similarly it could be used as a revision exercise.

A 2 hour class which consists of students creating their own revision worksheets on the poetry studied in class. Pupilis work in groups and respond to a series of questions, the answers of which should be included on the worksheet. At the end, pupils present their final worksheet to the rest of the class and then the teacher can collect these and photocopy/scan and share with all the class. Dead simple but very effective and engaging for pupils!

This 1 - 2 hour lesson allows pupils to review techniques for responding to essay based questions. It includes a print out of the passage that is being considered and some teachers notes which give some suggested responses. Time will vary depending on prior knowledge of the play, however it would be best to approach this task only once the whole play has been covered. Pupils can work in groups or independently and peer review allows for reflective learning.

A worksheet to explore the ideas in the story that builds towards an essay on social status. Suitable for pupils preparing for GCSE English Literature exam.

This 1 hour worksheet helps guide pupils through a reading of Janet Frame’s The Bath in preparation for GCSE questions. It focuses on setting and themes in particular. This resource can be used as a class activity, to support understanding of the text or as homework.

This worksheet helps pupils prepare for an essay questions about the theme of violence at GCSE level. It guides them through basic comprehension of the main ideas of the story and explores imagery. Suitable as a class activity or can be done for homework. Similarly it could be used as a revision exercise.

This 1 to 2 hour lesson resource helps pupils understand the short story The Stoat by John McGahern, helping them to identify the significance of the allegory in relation to the story. A useful worksheet in preparation for essay writing for the IGCSE questions on prose. It focuses on the significance of the allegory in particular. This resource can be used as a class activity, to support understanding of the text or as homework. It includes suggested answers for the teacher which can be shared as part of the feedback.

A worksheet to guide students through a reading of The Open Boat by Stephen Crane for GCSE Literature. Introduces key themes, techniques and aspects of narrative. Includes answer sheet as a separate document.

This resource is designed to help pupils analyse the poem Cetacean by Peter Reading. It includes as set of more focused questions that require pupils to analyse the significance of the images and poetical techniques used. The second worksheet moves onto a freer set of questions that progress towards a final essay question. A set of answers is available for the teacher.

This worksheet focuses on imagery and sonnet structure and how these can be used to interpret in the poem by Charlotte Smith. It includes answers. Print pages one and 2 back to back, print full document to include answer sheet.

1 hour worksheet for GCSE or KS3. Includes answers. Suitable for revision or reviewing essay writing skills. Objectives: 1) To revise action in crucial scenes of the play; 2) Review essay writing techniques through looking at and applying good examples of detailed explanation, exploration and evaluation in PEE paragraphs. Additional extension activities could be to summarise another scene and find a quote to analyse.

This revision worksheet is designed to help pupils identify useful quotes and analyse, explain and explore these. It helps develop essay writing skills and the construction of analytical PEE paragraphs. Once they’ve identified who has said the quote and where it features in the play, they have to comment on context, characters and themes. The teachers notes cover detailed suggested responses.

10 quiz questions on 12th night to help with exam revision. Full and detailed responses are included on the 2nd page. Just the first page should be given to pupils. Questions consider language, techniques, characterisation and themes.

A worksheet to help pupils work independently through the poem Lovers’ Infiniteness by John Donne. This poem can be done in class or as homework.

This worksheet explores the allegorical aspects of this story by Oscar Wilde for more advanced readers. It can be used in preparation for an essay question on the writer’s use of overt symbols in the story. Includes teachers notes with suggested answers.

This fun activity is designed to help pupils imagine Macbeth’s response to the witches prophetic apparitions when he returns to see them in Act 4, scene 1. The worksheet asks them to summarize what Macbeth sees then write Macbeth’s Whatsapp message to Lady Macbeth, telling her what he’s seen.

This resource is for pupils whose first language is not English who are preparing for the GCSE English Literature exam. It includes typical slip-ups (e.g. confusing “this” and “these”) and asks pupils to reflect on accuracy at the end of the exam, by practising proof-reading skills. If you download, please leave comments so I can keep improving my materials! Thank you! Jenny

This worksheet is designed to help pupils prepare a letter from Romeo to his father for Act 5, Scene 3. Please leave feedback so I can continue to improve my resources! Thank you!