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10 worksheets on McTeigue’s V for Vendetta adaptation. Specific focus on V, Sutler, Evey, Finch and Deitrich. No answers provided; group or individual tasks that require extended analysis / explanation.

4 page handout for students instructing them on designing a persuasive leaflet using specific language / techniques. The handout presumes the students are familiar with the persuasive and rhetorical devices used in advertising. This resource has been designed as an activity for students to show their understanding of these techniques. An example of a commentary is included that shows the students how to explain one layout feature and one persuasive or rhetorical feature and it’s intended effect on the audience.

21 slide Power Point on teaching the difference between Indefinite and Definite articles. Exercises for students to complete as you go through the Power Point.

8 Worksheets included in this pack focusing on the opening scene. 2 quote sheets (matching the speaker with the quote (answers included) 3 sheets asking for definitions on literary techniques (this could be used anywhere in the play) ‘Wheel of Fortune’ sheet. Students have to make notes on how the characters fortunes have changed by the end of the scene. Answers included as suggestions but obviously other points can be added. Quick quiz (answers included) Literary Techniques Treasure Hunt sheet. 12 techniques. Students have to find an example from the opening scene of each technique listed.

5 sheets (4 cards to a sheet) of statements that are in need of a semi-colon. 5 sheets (4 cards to a sheet) of statements that are in need of a colon. This resource is ideal as a lesson starter / revision exercise to reinforce teaching on colon and semi-colon rules. Answers included.

10 pages of worksheets where students have to fill in the missing vowel letters in four letter words.

6 slide Power Point on creating an Ode poem. This is designed to be part of a larger unit on exploring poetic forms. It is meant to be a tongue in cheek, fun activity, having previously introduced students to Ode poems. Works well as a creative writing activity.

Flashcard game relating to sentence types. 11 sentences covering terms such as clause, predicate, simple, compound, complex sentence, phrase etc. 11 definitions. 11 examples. Cards will need to be pre-cut. This activity can be group based or an individual, cut and paste exercise to put in student workbooks.

32 sheets or 62 phonics pairs. Colour coded flashcards broken into M, L, K, T and P words. Cards need to be pre-cut and students are to match the sounds, not letters. This is an excellent game for students who are confident in phonic awareness as it requires the understanding of multiple blended sounds.

20 flashcard discussion questions that can be used for revision of the text. Excellent way to promote extended, developed answers. Independent or group discussion activity.

A quick, fun, interactive literacy game for your students. 30 domino cards: match the picture to the corresponding onomatopoeic word.

56 cards / 28 pairs of cards displaying conjunctions. Designed to be used as a quick, interactive ‘Snap’ or ‘Memory’ revision game.

3 x A3 Classroom posters displaying basic prepositions of place.

10 pages of do now activities relating to homophones. Designed as a quick starter activity. Answer sheets included. Each page contains a definition of the words and three boxes with activities for students. The final box (the one with the scooter) is designed for ‘fast finishers’.

12 pairs (24 cards) of quote / analysis match up on Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’. On each of the analysis cards, a specific language technique or word class (e.g. alliteration, sibilance, verb etc.,) is used as a clue to help the students match the analysis to the quote. This task is ideal as a quick revision activity, focusing on specific language use by Shelley. Cards with the PennyLemon design are duplicated, so your PDF will have a clear version too : )

29 general literacy skills questions such as identifying and defining simple, compound and complex sentences; defining types of nouns and conjunctions; defining smilies; regular verbs; definition of a stanza and parts of speech. A fun group activity or starter activity. Answers included. Aimed at ks2 - 3 junior levels.

25 posters or worksheets depending how you want to use this activity. This resource is excellent for CVC word practice, asking students to write the missing letter in relation to the picture. You may wish to laminate the cards and use as a mini-whiteboard type activity to save on photocopying.

12 posters of punctuation marks and their definitions. Ideal for classroom display but could also be copied as flashcards for student workbooks.

48 flashcards. 16 Halloween. 32 Christmas. These flashcards work really well as word banks for students when producing creative writing on themed topics such as Halloween or Christmas.

20 pages of beginning blend sounds. A perfect interactive resource for teaching phonic sounds. Ideal as a group literacy activity, students will need dice to play the game and practice pronouncing the words. Words become more difficult the higher the number rolled.