This resource includes a worked example/ structure for the following 10 mark question: “Discuss how Duffy uses contrast in this poem (Originally) and at least one other to highlight the poems’ main concerns”

This resource uses the six Active Literacy strategies to enable students to fully understand poem ‘The Magic Box’ by Kit Wright. Pupils will also have the opportunity to write their own Magic Box poem- ideal for use at National Poetry Day- particularly for pupils who struggle to write poetry. For use with- Year 5-8 Primary 6/7 S1 & S2

This resource is an activity that includes point statements and quotations about the changing character of Lady Macbeth for students to analyse.

This power point will take pupils through the structure of a Critical Essay on ‘A Hanging’ by George Orwell. The essay follows a PEER structure and offers examples. It tackles the following question: Choose a non-fiction text which made you think about a social issue. Explain briefly what that issue is and at greater length show how the writer’s treatment of the issue conveyed her or his point of view. In your answer you must refer closely to the text and to at least two of: setting, theme, style, descriptive detail, or any other relevant feature. This resource is ideal for use with a National 5, GCSE, AS Level, or Higher English class.

This worksheet includes: *How to structure an answer on Tone *ATone bank Tone questions Ideal for practising this difficult exam question with National 5 or Higher students.

I created this resource to support students who were struggling with the structure of the 8-mark question. The resource includes ‘fill in the blank’ sections under the appropriate headings in order to give students scaffolding with this question.

This National 5 resource includes key quotations from the text ‘On the Sidewalk Bleeding’ by Evan Hunter. Under each quotation there is analysis. Also included are example essay questions take from previous National 5 Critical Reading papers.

This power point looks at 1950s society in order to give prior context to this short story. It offers study notes on characterisation, theme and a critical essay plan. This resource is appropriate for use with National 5, GCSE, AS level and Higher (National 6) English classes and will help pupils to produce high level Critical Evaluations of this piece of literature.

This activity includes model paragraphs/ stimulus for writing a scary Halloween story. I used this with my class after spending time learning about developing setting, character and plot. Pupils were given a stimulus picture and asked to write a descriptive story in 45 minutes in order to give a snapshot of their ability/ learning.

National/ Nat 5 model essay for ‘On the Sidewalk Bleeding’ by Evan Hunter. This essay focuses on a story with an unexpected ending and follows a PEER paragraph structure.

Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluating (Close Reading) Included in this resource is a broadsheet review of an Eminem concert. There is an worked example of a National 5/ Higher English IMAGERY question and seven more imagery questions for students to attempt. Also included is an answer scheme. Ideal for a class or homework task- can be teacher/ self or peer assessed using the answer scheme,.

This resource includes 11 detailed understanding questions that help pupils to generate notes on ‘A Hanging’ by George Orwell.

An example of an excellent Critical Evaluation of this piece of literarture. Ideal for GSCE, National 5, National 6/ Higher English. It tackles the following question: Choose a non fiction text in which the writer expresses outrage or shock about an issue which you feel is important. Show how the writer conveys the emotion and discuss to what extent this emotional response enhances your understanding of the issue.

Comprehension questions that relate to Act 1 of ‘Sailmaker’ by Alan Spence. A good way for N5 classes to generate detailed notes (including quotations) that relate to this Scottish text. Could be assigned as a homework or class task.

This resource includes example 8 mark questions and a worked answer. It also includes questions that can be assigned as homework. Ideal for National 5 students who are studying Edwin Morgan poetry.

This resource includes a broadsheet newspaper article about the rise of food delivery service ‘Just Eat’ and RUAE questions based on the language techniques used in the passage. Ideal for use with a National 5 or Higher class. Could be used as a homework activity.

This resource includes: evidence to suggest that the sale of fireworks should be banned in the uk Paragraph plan for a persuasive essay Model essay with task This resource is ideal for Ks3 or Level 3 students who are learning the skill of persuasive writing. It can also be used with weaker National 5 students who may be at risk of defaulting their folio.

This adaptation of the National Geographic article explores the history of Guy Fawkes. Questions encourage students to identify and analyse language techniques and summarise chunks of the article. Ideal for use when teaching RUAE skills or for a homework/ extension task.

This resource encourages pupils to consider the theme of racism in this novel and analyse real life examples of racism in society.

This resource was used at a school assembly to promote/ harvest a love for reading.