English GCSE and English KS3 and A Level English Language OCR resources. Everything I upload is tried and tested by both myself and my English Department. I always appreciate feedback, so please do leave a review if you get chance.
English GCSE and English KS3 and A Level English Language OCR resources. Everything I upload is tried and tested by both myself and my English Department. I always appreciate feedback, so please do leave a review if you get chance.
A fun and engaging quiz on the book Lord of the Flies by William Gilding.
The quiz contains five different rounds that test you on your knowledge of the book. Great for GCSE revision, end of topic quiz or for a bit of Christmas end of term fun!!
A lesson focused on improving students debating skills. Students look at images to improve inference skills, explore arguing both sides of an argument and what a good argument looks like.
This PowerPoint goes through the poem discussing context and language techniques. This can be used as a full lesson.
The PowerPoint uses the VIPERS method of analysing poetry and teaches students skills such as: Inference, explaining effects of language and thinking about writers intentions.
A time line to use alongside the play Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman. Students can use this time line to track Callum and Sephys relationship and how it grows and develops over time.
Students can have fun creating their own perfect dystopian character. This resource can be adapted to include a challenge task of your choice for students (example is provided.)
This booklet contains a range of independent activities for students to complete when reading any book. These are aimed at KS3 students and include activities such as:
Chapter overview questions
Analysing quotes
Freytag models
Book cover design
Character analysis
Plot development
Setting
And many more!
Independent reading general questions.
Ignite Your Creativity with a Cold Writing Challenge Inspired by Alma!
Looking for a quick, powerful writing boost? This Cold Writing Lesson Inspired by Alma is designed to spark your imagination and sharpen your storytelling instincts—all in a short, impactful session!
Master Tension in Non-Fiction: Build Unforgettable Suspense with the Thailand Cave Rescue!
Step into the world of high-stakes storytelling with our Building Tension in Non-Fiction lesson, inspired by the gripping true story of the 2018 Thailand cave rescue. When twelve boys and their coach were trapped deep inside a flooded cave, the world held its breath. This lesson will teach you how to capture and convey that same level of suspense and urgency in your non-fiction writing.
Here’s why this lesson is a game-changer for non-fiction writers:
Real-Life Drama: Explore the harrowing details of the Thailand cave rescue, where every minute mattered. Learn how to convey real-life tension by focusing on the stakes, the challenges, and the emotional weight of the situation.
Crafting Suspense: Discover techniques for building suspense in your non-fiction writing. From setting the scene and creating a sense of urgency to highlighting the risks and uncertainties, you’ll learn how to keep your readers on the edge of their seats.
Detailed Analysis: Break down the elements that made the cave rescue story so compelling. Examine how the rescue operation’s complexity and the boys’ dire situation created an intense narrative that captivated the world.
Practical Exercises: Engage in hands-on activities that guide you through structuring your own non-fiction stories for maximum impact. Use detailed worksheets to practice crafting tension, pacing your narrative, and building suspense in real-life contexts.
Emotional Engagement: Learn how to connect with your readers on an emotional level, making them feel the same anxiety and hope that was felt during the rescue. Understand how to use descriptive language and narrative techniques to evoke empathy and keep readers engaged.
This lesson will equip you with the skills to write non-fiction that not only informs but also thrills. Whether you’re writing about historical events, personal experiences, or investigative journalism, mastering tension will make your stories compelling and unforgettable. Dive into the dramatic world of the Thailand cave rescue and learn how to create non-fiction narratives that captivate and engage.
Supercharge Your Writing: Master Varied Sentence Starts & Structure with Alma as Inspiration!
Is your writing feeling flat or repetitive? This Varied Sentence Starts & Structure lesson will teach you how to add rhythm, flow, and impact to your writing, making it more engaging and dynamic. Using the mesmerizing short animation Alma as a creative spark, you’ll explore how sentence variety can heighten suspense, set the tone, and keep readers captivated.
With lots of practical worksheets and exercises, you’ll have all the tools you need to transform your sentence variety and structure. If you’re ready to make your writing flow effortlessly while building tension and excitement, this lesson is for you! Let Alma inspire you to bring your writing to life, one sentence at a time.
A comprehensive worksheet that focuses on the characters of Romeo, Benvolio and Tybalt from Romeo and Juliet. Is a great resource to use when looking at Act 1.1 or exploring masculinity.
A PowerPoint on The Tempest Act 1 Scene 1 by William Shakespeare. Includes activities on the scene, consolidation of knowledge and a letter writing task.
A comprehensive lesson on Miranda and Ferdinands relationship in Act 1 of The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Includes formative assessment and extract/worksheet included.
This lesson helps students to write a persuasive speech from the perspective of Lady Macbeth. This lesson is a build up to Duncan’s death and students try to persuade Macbeth to commit regicide.
A lesson on The Tempest by William Shakespeare, focused on act 1 scene 2. Contains questions on the scene, a written task and opportunity for students to self assess using criteria.
