A creative writing lesson that starts by creating a word bank, discusses the structure of a story and sets a task that is a 100 word writing competition. A complete download and use resource- no printing all that is required is lined paper.

A series of 19 picture starters that can be used to start a lesson or be developed into a creative writing lesson. I usually turn the lights off, add creepy music and let the creative juices flow. Works really well.

A PowerPoint that can be used with any poem as a guide to comparing and contrasting. Would work particularly well with unseen poetry. Ready to teach straight from.

Mock paper questions in the style of English Language Paper 1 using the Monkey's Paw text. Section A and B- can be done as a whole lesson, revision or low stake assessment. Other similar mock papers in this design are available.

PowerPoint to support close reading and analysis of Nella Last's diary extract looking at the theme of war. Questioning helps to develop analysis of language, context and structure in preparation for G.C.S.E paper 2. Comparison texts also available for purchase.

Mock paper questions in the style of English Language Paper 1 using A Christmas Carol text. I used a more detailed extract for analysis, but have attached a more simple extract from the same section. You could use either depending on ability. This can e used as a whole lesson, revision or assessment. Further papers in this style are available.

A printable display for The Sign Of Four. Visual images and text for setting and main characters.

A PowerPoint looking at extract- As I walked Out One Summer Morning. PowerPoint looks at use of sound, verbs, language, tone and structure. For use as part of Paper 2 reading English Language.

Myths and Legends stand alone lesson/introduction aimed at lower KS3. Able to download and teach from instantly.

But why, some say, the moon? Speech By JFK English Language- (reading) Paper 2. PowerPoint to develop students analysis of JFK'S speech about America's space race.

A whole lesson looking at 19th century fiction, this was used to introduce The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle. Other lessons are available to continue this SOW.

A lesson based on oppression, injustice and segregation. Lesson looks at the meaning of these words and how they may apply not only to the book The Other Side of Truth but to society in general. Work sheet looks at the oppression of women in society and promotes discussion around this.

Shot at Dawn lesson- Summary of Private Peaceful. A lesson to finish the story of Private Peaceful focused on those soldiers shot at dawn during WW1. Lesson asked emotive questions and discusses Morpurgo's inspiration for his story. It also has a true story to read and comprehension questions.

6 Lessons detailing character, context and Shakespeare's background. Visually pleasing.

Richard III -Three Whole Lessons looking at his body being found, evidence that supports the identification, Winter of Discontent speech and antithesis. Photocopying required of evidence sheets but all included.

14 weeks of spelling lists to be learnt and tested on.

Banner for The Sign of Four display, instant print and display.

Macbeth Banner instant print and display.

Poetry banner instant print and display.

Display posters with the themes from AQA Past and Present Poetry Anthology. Instant print and display.