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Improve Analytical Writing Across KS3 & KS4! This ready-to-use PowerPoint provides students with structured sentence starters to boost the clarity and depth of their analytical writing. Perfect for scaffolding PEE, PEEL, and STEAL paragraphs, it supports learners in developing confidence and consistency when writing about literature and non-fiction texts. What’s Included: 7 slide PowerPoint with colour-coded sentence stems Covers Point, Evidence, Explanation, and Link stages Aligned with PEE, PEEL, and STEAL structures Tips for classroom use included Ideal for GCSE English Language & Literature prep Whether you’re supporting weaker writers or pushing for stronger analysis, this versatile tool works across abilities and texts. Great for display, writing frames, or individual reference!

**Looking to spark powerful, imaginative writing in your KS3 or KS4 students? ** This ready-to-use Creative Writing Prompt Pack is packed with engaging narrative prompts, flexible planning grids, and clear writing guidance—ideal for lessons, cover work, homework, or creative writing units. Designed to support students at all stages of their writing journey, this resource includes: 50+ unique writing prompts across 10 imaginative themes (e.g. A Twist in Time, Voices in the Walls, Below the Surface) 5 alternative planning grids, including Story Mountain, Conflict Builder, and Flash Fiction Framework “Things to Think About” student guide for building strong, engaging stories Reusable and adaptable format—perfect for English teachers looking to build confidence, creativity, and structure Each prompt set comes with a built-in “5 Senses + Structure” planning grid, helping students visualise, organise and elevate their writing. The pack promotes high-quality narrative writing, while giving even reluctant writers the scaffolding they need to succeed. Ideal for KS3 and KS4 students preparing for descriptive or narrative writing tasks, creative assessments, or simply developing a love of storytelling. Get students writing with confidence, creativity and purpose—download today.

20 No-Prep Literary Devices Quizzes – Perfect for Starters, Plenaries & Revision! Looking for a quick, engaging, and versatile way to boost literary analysis skills? This pack of 20 ready-made literary devices match-up quizzes is your new go-to resource! Perfect for KS3 and KS4, these activities make identifying figurative language fun, fast, and fuss-free. Includes: Definitions with examples 10 quizzes using descriptions 5 quizzes using examples from literature 5 mixed quizzes with both definitions and examples All answers included! Use them as: Starters & warm-ups Literacy-focused plenaries Peer-assessment tasks Revision stations Competitive team quizzes! From metaphors and alliteration to oxymorons, irony, and caesura, these 20 quizzes offer hundreds of retrieval opportunities across the curriculum. No marking needed – just print or project and go! Bonus idea: Laminate and reuse them for bell tasks or create an end-of-term quiz show.

Transform your Paper 1 prep with this high-impact bundle of six mini-mocks, each based on a popular modern fiction text. These resources are crafted to mirror the AQA exam structure exactly – complete with authentic-style extracts, scaffolded Q1–Q5, and creative writing prompts that spark imagination. Texts Included: Of Mice and Men – John Steinbeck Lord of the Flies – William Golding To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee The Book Thief – Markus Zusak A Monster Calls – Patrick Ness The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins Why teachers love it: Extracts are the perfect length for timed practice Questions follow the AQA format to the letter Ideal for revision, homework, or in-class assessment Covers a range of themes: survival, justice, grief, power, and more Includes answer keys for Q1 to support self- or peer-assessment Whether you’re ensuring Grade 4 or pushing for Grade 9, this resource helps students build confidence, develop exam technique, and engage with rich, accessible fiction.

AQA English Language Paper 1 Mini-Mocks – Part 1: Classic Literature (Q1–Q5) 5 ready-to-use English Language Paper 1 mini-mocks, each based on a short extract from a 19th or early 20th century classic. Every mock includes a short paragraph-length extract and full AQA-style questions (Q1–Q5) with model answers – perfect for exam practice, revision, homework, or quick assessment. What’s Included: 5 mini-mocks, one for each of the following texts: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by R.L. Stevenson The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Each mock includes: A short, high-quality extract (1–2 paragraphs) Five fully scaffolded AQA-style questions (Q1–Q5) Model/sample answers for every question Why This Resource? Builds close-reading, inference, and analytical skills Provides low-stakes practice in real exam format Ideal for KS4 and high-ability KS3 students Useful for cover lessons, revision, or homework Format: PDF & editable Word versions Target Audience: KS4 (GCSE English Language – AQA Paper 1) Resource Type: Mini mock exams + model answers Total included: 5 mocks (extract + Q1–Q5 + sample responses per mock) Perfect for teachers wanting structured, themed practice focused on classic literature with no prep needed.

Perfect exam practice for KS4 students preparing for AQA English Language Paper 1 Engaging extract from Jane Eyre with clear context: Jane trapped and terrified in the Red Room 5 carefully designed exam-style questions targeting language analysis, structure, sympathy, powerlessness, and creative writing skills Includes detailed, high-quality sample answers to boost student confidence and improve exam technique Saves teachers time—ready to print and teach with no prep needed Ideal for mock exams, homework, or targeted revision sessions Builds key skills and helps students master AQA assessment objectives with a classic, accessible text A must-have resource for any English classroom aiming for top grades!

Complete AQA GCSE English Literature Resource Looking for a concise, high-impact revision tool for the AQA Power & Conflict poetry cluster? This student-friendly quote grid maps themes, key quotes, poetic devices, and exam-style questions across all 15 poems — each with five curated quotes and ready-made PEA paragraphs to model top-grade responses. What’s included: 5 high-value quotes per poem Linked themes & devices Typical exam-style questions Clear, modelled PEA analysis (perfect for writing boosters!) Ideal for: KS4 students preparing for AQA GCSEs Independent revision or class consolidation Intervention groups or targeted support Teachers building confidence with poetry comparison Why teachers love it: Visual. Concise. Exam-focused. Saves HOURS of planning while reinforcing the core skills needed for success in Literature Paper 2.

This lively and thought-provoking assembly explores the role of the “class clown” in school life—perfect for KS3 students navigating friendships, identity, and behaviour in the classroom. Packed with relatable scenarios, open-ended questions, and reflection points, it encourages students to consider why some people seek attention through humour and how it impacts learning and relationships. Ideal for PSHE, behaviour focus weeks, or tutor time Engaging visuals and clear, student-friendly slides Explores the psychology behind disruptive humour—attention-seeking, self-esteem, boredom, and more Encourages empathy and insight, not shame or blame Promotes positive peer influence and classroom culture Includes practical strategies students can use to respond helpfully Ends with a clear message: behaviour is a choice, and change is possible Whether you’re addressing low-level disruption, encouraging emotional intelligence, or starting a deeper conversation about belonging and behaviour, this assembly hits the right balance of fun, reflection, and responsibility. Because every student deserves to be seen—for the right reasons.

75 Slides! Inject energy and confidence into your students’ Paper 1 prep with this imaginative, engaging and fully scaffolded KS4 resource, tailored specifically for the Cambridge IGCSE English Language (0500/0990) Paper 1. With a thematic focus on bees, business, and bold metaphors, this resource turns exam practice into something students actually enjoy. What’s inside? Structured support for Questions 2C, 2D and 3, including modelling and breakdowns Metaphor-rich analysis exercises tied to language and meaning (ideal for Q2C) Vocabulary and word-matching activities to strengthen comprehension Bee-themed crossword puzzle for engaging literacy reinforcement High-quality model answers and success criteria for self and peer assessment Journal writing task (Q3) with creative prompts and exemplar paragraphs Tips for planning, skimming, scanning and using coloured pens effectively This resource doesn’t just prepare students for the exam—it helps them connect with it. With real extracts, poetic imagery, and clever metaphors woven throughout, your learners will develop the confidence, structure and creativity needed to buzz through Paper 1 like pros. Perfect for revision, in-class lessons, homework, or intervention. Make their writing sweeter, their reading sharper, and their answers fly.

“Between Worlds: Exploring Identity in the Poetry of Kayo Chingonyi” Delve into the themes of identity, culture, and belonging with this engaging resource designed for KS4 students studying the Cambridge IGCSE Literature syllabus. Focusing on one of Kayo Chingonyi’s thought-provoking poem- Kumakanda, this resource guides students through a clear understanding of the poem’s meaning and emotional depth, while encouraging personal and creative responses. What’s included: Accessible comprehension and analysis tasks to unpack key ideas and language choices Thoughtful exploration of cultural identity and dual heritage A creative writing activity where students craft a Haiku inspired by the poem’s themes Ideal for lesson delivery, homework, or revision Perfect for helping students connect with contemporary poetry and build confidence in both literary analysis and poetic expression. This resource encourages students to think deeply, write thoughtfully, and see themselves reflected in literature. Empower your learners to find their voice — just as the poet found his.

Unlock Success in GCSE English Language with Engaging Puzzles for Cambridge Paper 1! Transform your KS4 classroom with this must-have resource tailored specifically to Cambridge IGCSE English Language Paper 1 (Q3), inspired by the 0500/11 October/November 2024 exam. Packed with a variety of vocabulary-rich puzzles, this collection offers students a fun, interactive way to deepen their understanding of language effects, word choices, and meaning — exactly the skills needed to tackle Question 3 with confidence. Perfectly aligned with exam expectations Boosts key vocabulary and analytical skills Includes crosswords, word scrambles, logic challenges & more Ideal for revision, homework, starters or group work Whether you’re introducing the skills or reinforcing them before mocks, this resource will keep students engaged while sharpening the exact abilities Cambridge is looking for. A brilliant addition to any English teacher’s toolkit! Engage. Challenge. Succeed. Grab it now and make learning stick — one puzzle at a time!

Unravel the Myth: Exploring Identity, Power, and Emotion in Medusa Dive into the captivating world of Carol Ann Duffy’s poetry with this engaging Scheme of Work tailored for KS3 and KS4 learners. Centered on the iconic poem Medusa from The World’s Wife, this resource takes students on a journey through themes of love, betrayal, jealousy, and transformation. Students will explore the rich tapestry of classical mythology reimagined, analyzing Duffy’s use of language, imagery, and structure to give voice to one of literature’s most misunderstood characters. Through dynamic activities, creative writing opportunities, and thoughtful discussions, learners will deepen their understanding of poetic techniques while connecting with themes that resonate in today’s world. Designed to meet curriculum objectives, this Scheme of Work empowers students to develop critical thinking, interpretation, and analytical skills, making poetry both accessible and exciting. Bring the legend to life in your classroom and watch your students transform their engagement with literature.

120 slide resource to teach Descriptive Writing for English Language GCSE.

50 slide resource to teach summary writing for English Language GCSE.

170 slide resource to teach poetry at KS3. Includes activities and analysis for: In Wales, Wanting to be Italian The Emigrée I Am Too Pretty For Some ‘Ugly Laws’ Foreign

Amazing resource to teach poetry forms: Haiku Extended Metaphor Acrostic Ballad Sonnet Shape Poem Especially good for EAL pupils.

150 pages of Activities and Analysis for Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.

Amazing resource to teach the play Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman. 90 Slides of activities and analysis. Perfect for any teacher, especially EAL.

Amazing resource to teach William Shakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing. 175 pages of analysis and activities. A must have for any KS3 English teacher.

Amazing SOW for Refugee Boy KS3. 216 slides of activities and analysis. Especially focused on EAL pupils.