I'm a passionate English teacher with 24 years of classroom experience, specialising in inspiring students through literature, language, and creative thinking. Over the years, I’ve developed a wide range of high-quality, classroom-tested resources designed to save teachers time and engage learners at every level. Whether you're looking for imaginative activities, exam-focused materials, or creative writing prompts, you'll find practical, purposeful resources here.
I'm a passionate English teacher with 24 years of classroom experience, specialising in inspiring students through literature, language, and creative thinking. Over the years, I’ve developed a wide range of high-quality, classroom-tested resources designed to save teachers time and engage learners at every level. Whether you're looking for imaginative activities, exam-focused materials, or creative writing prompts, you'll find practical, purposeful resources here.
Key Stage 3 Poetry Resource on Daylight Robbery by Paul Henry | Perfect for End of Year Lessons
Looking for an engaging and flexible poetry resource to round off the year? This two-lesson unit on Daylight Robbery is the perfect choice!
Designed for Key Stage 3 students, this pack includes a variety of creative and analytical tasks that encourage students to explore language, tone, and meaning, while having fun with poetry. Whether you’re introducing poetic techniques or consolidating skills, this resource offers something for everyone.
What is included?
A range of tasks to suit different abilities and learning styles
Opportunities for discussion, analysis, and creative writing
A crossword
Summary of idioms and task relating to common idioms students might have heard
Ideal for two full lessons (or more!)
No prep needed as it is ready to use straight away
Why you will love it:
Great for winding down at the end of term
A fun and accessible introduction to poetry
Encourages independent and collaborative learning
Get your students talking, thinking, and enjoying poetry with this lively resource on Daylight Robbery. Ideal for Years 7, 8 and 9.
Ace English Literature A Level Paper 3: Master Byron’s Lines Inscribed Upon a Cup Formed From a Skull
Check out my twenty-four slide A Level resource designed specifically to take a deep-dive into Lines Inscribed Upon a Cup Formed From a Skull.
Designed for students AND teachers; clear, concise, exam-focused.
Whether you’re revising or teaching, this resource will save you time and boost your confidence. There are questions, comparative considerations and summaries which prove invaluable for teachers and students alike.
Perfect for:
Students revising for Paper 3
Teachers building lessons or looking for stretch/challenge content
Questions
Thinking points and links with Keats with sample essay planning.