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This versatile worksheet is designed to strengthen students’ grammar and punctuation skills. Suitable for learners of all ages, it includes exercises on sentence structure, verb agreement, and punctuation use, with a focus on common pitfalls. Clear examples and practice tasks make it an excellent resource for building writing accuracy and confidence in both ESL and native-speaking students.

GCSE Poetry - Power and Conflict - Quotations handout

ESL_EFL_Resources_List For New Teachers and TEFL/CELTA Students This is a definitive guide to over 100 curated ESL/EFL resources, organised into 10 key categories, including language-learning podcasts, interactive websites, YouTube channels, and TED Talks. Designed for teachers and students, the list covers topics such as vocabulary building, grammar practice, cultural immersion, and academic skills. Each resource is carefully selected for its relevance, quality, and ease of use. A must-have for enhancing English learning in both traditional and digital classrooms.

Drawing The Weather (drawing activity)

Boost your grades and master the GCSE English Language exam with this all-in-one revision pack! Designed to meet the high standards of GCSE preparation, this resource offers in-depth lessons on reading comprehension, language analysis, descriptive writing, and persuasive techniques. It’s packed with exam-style questions, model answers, and effective strategies to help you excel. Key Features: • In-Depth Reading Skills: Practice analysing texts, understanding language techniques, and structuring effective responses. • Powerful Writing Techniques: Master descriptive, narrative, and persuasive writing with clear explanations, model answers, and engaging tasks. • Exam-Style Questions: Over 20 questions that reflect the format and difficulty of real GCSE exams, with prompts for both reading and writing sections. • Model Answers and Language Tools: Learn from high-quality sample responses and use handy tables summarizing literary devices and persuasive techniques. • Self-Assessment and Reflection: Track your progress and identify areas for improvement with guided reflection questions. Perfect for students preparing for GCSE exams, this revision pack is an essential tool for building confidence, improving skills, and achieving top marks. Whether you’re revising independently or with the help of a tutor, this resource will guide you to success. Format: PDF, printable and ready to use for focused exam preparation.

Cornell Note Taking Digital and Printable Worksheet As described

A simple assessment feedback/self-reflection form. Can be used for feedback or self-reflection for multiple assignments.

Make it yourself – wordsearch Here are simple steps to make your word search: Write the Words: Start by writing your chosen words in the grid, one letter per box. Place them in different directions (horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and backward) for variety. Make sure words don’t overlap too much. Fill in Blank Spaces: Once all words are placed, fill the remaining empty boxes with random letters. Create a Word List: Write a list of the hidden words outside the grid so players know what to search for. Check for Accuracy: Double-check that each word on the list is in the puzzle, and that you haven’t missed any letters. Now, your word search is ready to go!

Engage your students in a bold, expressive, and unforgettable creative writing experience! This Poetry Zine Workshop Pack is a beautifully designed, ready-to-use resource that helps learners create their very own mini-magazine filled with poems, doodles, reflections, and imagination. Perfect for English lessons, PSHE, art & wellbeing sessions, or enrichment days. What’s Included: 3 engaging worksheets: Zine Guide Poster – visually explains the activity flow Design Your Zine – clear structure, examples & suggestions “I Am…” Poem Page – a fun, poetic self-expression template 10 Creative Prompts to inspire every young zine-maker BONUS: 20 Dramatic Reading Lines for performance and play! Learners Will: Build their confidence through personal expression Practice poetic techniques in a fun, informal setting Create and take home a unique, illustrated zine Celebrate identity, voice, and creativity No prep needed. Just print, provide pens and paper, and watch the creativity unfold. Great for individual work, small groups, or whole-class workshops. Format: PDF | Easy to print | Suitable for KS2 & KS3 Ideal for: Teachers, arts educators, youth workers, and workshop leaders

Overview: This session blends structural analysis and critical evaluation using The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, preparing students for higher-level exam responses. Key Learning Objectives: Analyse how Adiga structures The White Tiger to build character development and themes. Evaluate the effectiveness of language and narrative techniques. Develop cohesive responses that integrate both structural and evaluative analysis. Activities & Resources: • Extract-based exploration of structure and tone. • Group discussion: How does structure reflect the protagonist’s journey? • Model answers demonstrating high-scoring GCSE responses. • Writing challenge: Combine structural and evaluative analysis in a timed practice.

Overview:~ This lesson focuses on structural analysis in Wereworld by Curtis Jobling, helping students explore how a writer’s choices shape meaning and engage the reader. Key Learning Objectives: Identify key structural features such as shifts in focus, paragraphing, and pacing. Analyse how narrative structure builds tension and creates atmosphere. Develop exam-ready responses to structural analysis questions. Activities & Resources: Extract-Based Analysis – Close reading of an extract from Wereworld, with guided questions. Breakdown of Structural Techniques – Exploring foreshadowing, repetition, sentence variation, and more. Exam-Style Practice Question – Students practice responding to a GCSE structural analysis task. Creative Writing Task – Apply structural techniques by crafting an engaging short narrative.

Overview: This lesson teaches students how to critically evaluate a text, using A Vendetta by Guy de Maupassant as a model for exploring the effectiveness of the writer’s choices. Key Learning Objectives: Develop well-supported critical opinions on language, structure, and characterisation. Explore how word choice, imagery, and narrative techniques shape meaning. Learn to structure high-level critical evaluation responses for the GCSE exam. Activities & Resources: Extract Analysis – Close reading of A Vendetta, focusing on tone, description, and narrative voice. Discussion Task – How does Maupassant create a sense of revenge and inevitability? Breakdown of GCSE Critical Evaluation Questions – Step-by-step guide to answering effectively. Timed Writing Practice – Students respond to a GCSE-style evaluation question with peer feedback.

Overview: This lesson examines the historical and thematic context behind Charge of the Light Brigade and Bayonet Charge, enhancing students’ understanding of the poems. Key Learning Objectives: Understand the historical and political background of both poems. Explore how each poet presents attitudes towards war and heroism. Analyse how context influences language, imagery, and tone. Activities & Resources: • Context breakdown: The Crimean War vs. WWI. • Thematic analysis: Duty, fear, and patriotism. • Comparison chart for key quotes and themes. • GCSE-style essay question with guided planning.

Overview: This final lesson consolidates previous learning by focusing on comparative analysis and timed exam practice. Key Learning Objectives: Master comparative essay writing techniques. Develop skills in selecting and analysing key evidence effectively. Practise structuring high-level exam responses. Activities & Resources: • Side-by-side comparative table (Language, Structure, Tone). • Exam-style questions with writing frameworks. • Peer marking and feedback on timed responses. • Final self-assessment and improvement strategies.

Overview: A deep dive into how language and structure convey themes of war and heroism in Charge of the Light Brigade (Tennyson) and Bayonet Charge (Hughes). Key Learning Objectives: Compare how both poets use structure and form to shape meaning. Analyse language choices, including imagery, metaphor, and sound devices. Practise writing analytical responses with clear textual support. Activities & Resources: • Extract-based comparison of structural choices. • Exploration of poetic devices such as rhythm, enjambment, and caesura. • Exam-style comparative question with step-by-step guidance. • Writing task: Students analyse an unseen poem using learned techniques.

Character Analysis in A Christmas Carol – GCSE Revision Class 5 - PowerPoint and Text included. • Objective- To analyse the main characters, focusing on traits, relationships, and their roles in Scrooge’s transformation. • Description- This GCSE English Revision Worksheet helps students investigate character traits and development, particularly focusing on Scrooge’s relationships with figures like Marley and the three spirits. Tasks emphasize identifying character-driven themes and using quotes that reveal character motivations and societal critiques. • Key Characters- Scrooge, Marley, Ghosts. • Focus Points- Focus on traits, relationships, and how they drive Scrooge’s transformation. • Exam Tip- Use quotes that illustrate character traits and transformations, linking them to the theme of social responsibility.

Language, Structure, and Context in A Christmas Carol – GCSE PowerPoint and Text Included • Objective- To analyse Dickens’ use of language, form, and structure, with an emphasis on understanding the novel’s historical and social context. • Description- This GCSE English Revision Worksheet examines Dickens’ choice of language and structural techniques, such as symbolism and foreshadowing, to convey the book’s themes. Students learn how Dickens’ own life and social beliefs inform the narrative, exploring how literary elements serve his broader societal messages. • Key Techniques- Symbolism, allegory, dialogue. • Focus Points- Analyse Dickens’ use of language and structure to critique Victorian society. • Exam Tip- Link language choices to context, particularly how Dickens addresses poverty and wealth.

Plot and Theme Analysis in A Christmas Carol –GCSE Revision Class 4 - PowerPoint and Text included. • Objective- To analyse the plot structure and key themes in A Christmas Carol, emphasizing how Dickens develops his moral message. • Description- This GCSE English Revision Worksheet provides an overview of Scrooge’s transformative journey, exploring themes such as redemption, social justice, and compassion. Students analyse pivotal moments in the plot and connect these to Dickens’s critique of Victorian society, using quotations and character reflections as supporting evidence. • Key Themes- Redemption, generosity, social justice. • Focus Points- Analyse Scrooge’s transformation and key turning points. • Exam Tip- Use chronological order to track Scrooge’s character development, connecting his journey to Dickens’ moral messages.

Context and Exam Practice Questions- Storm on the Island and Exposure GCSE Revision Class 3 - PowerPoint and Texts included. • Objective- To explore the historical and social context of both poems and practice answering exam-style questions. • Description- This GCSE English Revision Worksheet provides background on the historical and biographical influences behind Storm on the Island and Exposure, helping students connect context with poetic themes. It includes sample questions and model answers to develop students’ skills in constructing well-supported, contextually aware exam responses. • Key Context- The historical and biographical backgrounds of Heaney and Owen. • Focus Points- Connect context to thematic elements (e.g., nature in Irish history, WWI realities). • Exam Tip- Link context to interpretations, showing how historical context shapes the poem’s themes.

Language and Structure Analysis of Storm on the Island and Exposure – GCSE Revision Class 2 - PowerPoint and Texts included. • Objective- To deepen understanding of how Heaney and Owen employ language and structure to create atmosphere and convey meaning. • Description- Focusing on detailed language and structural analysis, this GCSE English Revision Worksheet guides students through techniques such as enjambment, alliteration, and personification. Tasks include examining how each poet’s choices influence the tone, mood, and overall message of the poem, with questions that encourage deeper insights into literary craftsmanship. • Key Techniques- Alliteration, enjambment, personification. • Focus Points- Look at how these techniques create mood and reflect the poets’ messages about nature’s force and war’s impact. • Exam Tip- Use specific examples to explain how language impacts the reader’s perception of nature/conflict.