This is a simple worksheet designed to help students writing out a letter from Bruno to his Grandma back home in Berlin.

This is a worksheet with a newspaper template and key features. Students must label the features using the words in the box at the bottom. You can differentiate this by putting the first letter of the word in the boxes.

This is a booklet that focuses on articles about DUALITY working through the questions in the AQA Language Paper 2, but for understanding of context/themes for Jekyll and Hyde. It has two articles, from different time periods, and approximately 17 tasks that cover all the 5 questions of the exam paper. Idea taken from someone elses booklet on Macbeth - but wording and tasks my own.

This is a table I created to help students write an essay on how Willie is presented at different stages of the novel. It has a selection of quotes for each stage, and space for students to analyse what it shows.

A simple mix and match worksheet, with an extra column for students to put in an example of their own, or one they found in a poem.

This is a booklet that focuses on articles about the streets of Victorian London, working through the questions in the AQA Language Paper 2, but for understanding of context/themes for Jekyll and Hyde. It has two articles, from different time periods, and approximately 17 tasks that cover all the 5 questions of the exam paper. Idea taken from someone elses booklet on Macbeth - but wording and tasks my own.

This engaging and fully-prepared lesson helps students enhance their descriptive writing by focusing on the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Ideal for KS3 or early KS4, the PowerPoint includes interactive activities, model examples, and peer assessment tasks. Students are guided through how to create vivid imagery, use ambitious vocabulary, and bring scenes to life—perfect preparation for creative writing coursework or exam practice. Includes a fun group task and a scaffolded writing prompt based on Times Square or a setting of their choice.

This comprehensive Private Peaceful scheme of work includes 16 fully planned and resourced lessons, designed to support students in exploring Michael Morpurgo’s powerful novel in depth. Ideal for Key Stage 3, the unit develops students’ analytical skills through engaging and varied activities that cover: * * Character development (e.g. Tommo, Charlie, Mother, Molly) * * Key themes including war, family, loyalty, innocence, and justice * * Language and structural techniques used by the author to create empathy and tension * * Contextual understanding of WWI and its relevance to the text * * Creative and analytical writing tasks aligned to curriculum goals Each lesson includes: * * A fully editable PowerPoint * * Worksheets and supporting resources * * Clear learning objectives and outcomes * * Starters, main activities, plenaries, and stretch/challenge tasks * * Assessment opportunities and progress checks throughout * This scheme is perfect for busy teachers looking for a high-quality, ready-to-teach unit that saves time and engages learners. Whether you’re teaching Private Peaceful for the first time or looking to refresh your resources, this pack will support strong literary understanding and student progress. **I have taken ideas/activities from others in some places.

This engaging and editable revision PowerPoint is ideal for preparing students for literature poetry assessments, with a focus on key poems such as Half-Caste by John Agard, Blessing by Imtiaz Dharker, and Search for My Tongue by Sujata Bhatt. The resource includes: Interactive starter tasks (e.g. unscrambling poem lines) Structured analysis activities exploring language and structure Guided annotation questions A student-friendly acronym (S.T.R.U.C.T.U.R.E) for analysing poetic form Assessment-style questions and group planning tasks Perfect for KS3 and KS4 students revising themes of identity, culture, and belonging. Ideal for classroom delivery, homework, or revision sessions.

This engaging PowerPoint guides students through planning and writing a creative short story titled ‘The Accident’. With a visual starter, interactive randomised story elements (setting, character, type of accident, and plot twist), and clear structure for planning and timed writing, this lesson builds narrative skills in a fun, structured way. Perfect for developing plot, creativity, and confidence in imaginative writing at Key Stage 3.

This ready-to-teach PowerPoint helps Year 10 students analyse how Adeline Yen Mah presents relationships in Chinese Cinderella. The resource includes a retrieval-based starter, interactive mini whiteboard tasks, quotation analysis practice, and a structured essay planning guide using the WHAT-HOW-WHY method. Ideal for developing analytical writing and close reading skills, this lesson is perfect for GCSE English Language and Literature crossover.

3-Lesson Sequence: Exploring Identity in ‘An Unknown Girl’ by Moniza Alvi This engaging, fully resourced three-lesson bundle is designed to help students explore the theme of cultural identity through Moniza Alvi’s poem An Unknown Girl. Lesson 1 introduces the concept of culture and identity through interactive activities, image analysis, and personal reflection, building context for the poem. Lesson 2 focuses on close reading and detailed annotation of the poem, guiding students to explore Alvi’s language, structure, and the speaker’s emotional journey. Lesson 3 consolidates learning through comprehension questions, modelled essay planning using the PETER structure, and guided writing focused on the speaker’s conflicted identity. Perfect for KS4 or international students studying poetry, identity, or cultural themes. Includes all slides, activities, model answers, and plenaries.

This fully resourced and interactive PowerPoint is designed to help Year 12 students prepare effectively for Paper 1: Writing. Ideal for AS-Level General English , this lesson focuses on improving writing structure, SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar), and persuasive techniques.

Engage your students with this thoughtfully designed and fully resourced lesson PowerPoint, perfect for exploring the powerful themes of betrayal and redemption in Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner. Ideal for GCSE, A-Level, or IB English Literature classes, this resource encourages deep textual analysis, critical thinking, and meaningful discussion.

A mini scheme of work - some poems are original, others have been created by AI. Anthology of poems included - first 5 lessons of the scheme attached. Lesson 1: What is Poetry and Culture? This introductory lesson explores the fundamental connection between poetry and culture, prompting students to consider how poetry can effectively express cultural identity, values, and perspectives. Lesson 2: This lesson, focusing on the theme of being “Upraised,” delves into how language can be used to evoke feelings and convey meaning through powerful vocabulary related to concepts like loyalty, sacrifice, and dignity. Lesson 3: How is language used to present feelings in a poem? Through the lens of Fadwa Tuqan’s poetry, this lesson examines the specific ways poets utilize language, including poetic devices, to communicate emotions and explore themes of identity, struggle, and resilience, particularly in the context of Palestinian culture. Lesson 4: How does the poet use imagery to reflect culture and the emotions? This lesson centers on the work of Sitor Situmorang, analyzing how poets use vivid imagery to reflect cultural landscapes, traditions, and emotions, specifically within the Indonesian context. Lesson 5: How does a poem express themes of love and connection to a home? Focusing on the Filipino poetic form “Kundiman,” this lesson explores how poetry can express deep emotions of love and the profound connection to one’s home, highlighting cultural nuances and symbolism

This three-lesson PowerPoint series explores the opening extract of The Road Home by Rose Tremain, focusing on the character of Lev, a middle-aged immigrant navigating life in a new country. These lessons are designed to deepen students’ understanding of identity, displacement, and stereotypes, while developing their analytical reading and writing skills. Lesson 1 introduces students to the concept of stereotypes and how they relate to identity, using Lev’s character as a case study. Students explore first impressions, characterisation, and the symbolic significance of cigarettes. Lesson 2 continues the close reading of the extract, guiding students through tone, setting, and narrative development. It encourages empathy and critical thinking through discussion of Lev’s emotional journey and cultural dislocation. Lesson 3 focuses on language analysis and identity, helping students annotate key quotations and construct analytical paragraphs. The lesson culminates in a creative task where students reflect on cultural understanding and personal experiences. This resource is ideal for GCSE English Literature or Language classes, especially when teaching themes of migration, belonging, and cultural identity.

A booklet with a range of activities which could be used as homework, or as revision in preparation for an assessment in which students write imaginatively. students were working on a scheme of work on Harry Potter, so this is inspired by that.

This lesson focuses on teaching English language learners how to write a recipe. It begins by discussing the importance of clear instructions in cooking and familiarizes students with the key components of a recipe, including the title, introduction, ingredients, equipment, preparation time, yield, and step-by-step instructions. The lesson uses the example of a Banana and Strawberry Smoothie to illustrate these elements. Students then practice writing their own recipes for various dishes. Additionally, the lesson includes an activity where students evaluate sample recipes to identify effective and ineffective instructional writing

This Year 12 AS level General English lesson focuses on developing students’ understanding and application of “tone” in non-fiction texts. Key areas covered include: Defining tone and its characteristics   Identifying various tones through examples and non-examples   Analyzing how tone influences the reader’s perception   Practicing tone identification in different extracts   Applying tone in writing through a scenario-based task

This two-lesson PowerPoint resource is designed for Year 12 General English students exploring the theme of greatness through powerful speeches. Centered on Malala Yousafzai’s Nobel Peace Prize speech, the lessons guide students through critical analysis of rhetorical techniques such as anaphora, emotive language, and vivid imagery. Students will: Reflect on the concept of greatness and how it is conveyed through language. Explore Malala’s personal story and the global impact of her advocacy for education. Work collaboratively to analyze sections of the speech and present their findings. Deepen their understanding of persuasive language and its role in shaping public perception. Perfect for units on rhetoric, persuasive writing, or inspirational figures, this resource includes structured activities, model examples, and opportunities for group discussion and reflection.