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23 home learning ideas for English teachers while schools are closedNew!

We've collected together ideas and opportunities for teaching  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 02/04/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English

20 ideas for parents when schools close for Coronavirus (Covid-19)New!

From board game Olympics to round the world night, here are twenty  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 18/03/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

Language acquisition terminology bingo

A revision activity for students to recap some of the key terminology  … read more

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KS5 | Language Acquisition | Published: 13/01/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Spoken acquisition

Personal conflict in 'Checking Out Me History' and 'Kamikaze'

A grid to help students compare how personal conflict is presented  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 13/01/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for AQA (2015 onwards) Power and conflict

Re-creative task for Chapter 5 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer

Designed for students studying Into the Wild for AQA A2 English  … read more

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KS5 | Language and Literature | Published: 13/01/2020 | From the resource collection(s): AQA A Lang/Lit exam preparation

Handwriting: how to support students

A teacher-facing resource providing tips on helping secondary  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 10/01/2020 | From the resource collection(s): SEND - English

Sample recasting and commentary using 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer

Designed for students studying Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer  … read more

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KS5 | Language and Literature | Writing | Published: 03/01/2020 | From the resource collection(s): AQA A Lang/Lit exam preparation

AQA Paper 1 English Language sample practice questions

A set of practice exam questions designed in the style of AQA  … read more

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Re-creative task for Chapter 2 of 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer

Designed for students studying Into the Wild for AQA A2 English  … read more

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KS5 | Language and Literature | Published: 03/01/2020 | From the resource collection(s): AQA A Lang/Lit exam preparation | AQA B Lang/Lit exam preparation

Playwriting toolkit

A creative resource for writing original plays. A series of tasks  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Writing | Published: 17/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Script writing

Map inspired creative writing

A creative way of getting students to think about setting and  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Writing | Published: 16/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Descriptive writing | Imaginative writing | Narrative writing

Key quotations about seasons

Focused on the 'Time and place' cluster of the GCSE Edexcel poetry  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 16/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for Edexcel (2015 onwards) Time and Place

Thematic vocabulary

A vocabulary list organised by theme to help students comment  … read more

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KS4 | Prose | Published: 09/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (The Strange Case of) by Robert Louis Stevenson

Structuring an argument

A useful template for structuring a piece of writing to argue/persuade  … read more

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KS4 | Writing | Published: 09/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Argument and persuasive writing

Plan, teach, mark: a step-by-step approach

Written for training teachers, this is a practical guide for  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5 | Planning and assessment | Published: 05/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): ITE - English | Planning aids

Introductory plot game

Introductory game to use before students have read the play (if  … read more

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KS4 KS5 | Plays | Published: 02/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Othello

Iago's persuasive capabilities in Act 1 Scene 3

A resource to introduce the persuasive and manipulative talents  … read more

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KS4 KS5 | Plays | Published: 02/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Othello

Planning a story set on a dark night

Support students to plan and write a narrative response to an  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Writing | Published: 02/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Narrative writing | Planning

Supporting students in developing resilience

Tracy Godfroy, child psychotherapist and clinical supervisor,  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 28/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - English

10 golden rules of mental health wellbeing

Andy Sammons, Head of Department and author of 'The Compassionate  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 28/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - English

Key quotations about the presentation of journeys

Focused on the 'Time and Place' cluster of the GCSE Edexcel poetry  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 26/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for Edexcel (2015 onwards) Time and Place

Writing fiction: words to dazzle

A synonym matching task to develop students' vocabulary for writing  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Writing | Published: 26/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Descriptive writing | Imaginative writing | Narrative writing

Gothic vocabulary bank

Extend the vocabulary of your students with this gothic creative  … read more

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KS3 | Writing | Published: 18/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Descriptive writing | Imaginative writing | Narrative writing | Story writing

A plot limerick

Students create their own limerick to summarise the plot of Oliver  … read more

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KS3 | Prose | Published: 18/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Fiction structure analysis table

A prompt table for students, to focus them on commenting on different  … read more

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KS4 | Reading | Published: 18/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Critical reading

Shout out for Shakespeare!

Should Shakespeare remain on the curriculum? Students explore  … read more

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KS3 | Writing | Published: 11/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Argument and persuasive writing

Revising key characters

A series of activities focusing on revising the key characters  … read more

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KS5 | Plays | Published: 11/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Translations by Brian Friel

Love and relationships quiz cards

These cards are designed for students to work in groups as part  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 04/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for AQA (2015 onwards) Love and relationships

Comparing power in 'Ozymandias' and 'My Last Duchess'

A comparison grid to support students when planning a response  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 04/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for AQA (2015 onwards) Power and conflict | Browning, Robert ('My Last Duchess') | Shelley, Percy Bysshe ('Ozymandias')

Changing the mood of a 19th-century extract

This resource is designed to encourage students to rewrite a  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Reading | Writing | Published: 04/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Comprehension | Descriptive writing | Fiction texts | Imaginative writing

Using the 'Ten Keys to Happier Living' as a framework for the teaching of emotional wellbeing and happier living skills

Writers Val Payne and Peter Harper give teaching suggestions  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 29/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - English

AQA style practice exam questions

Extract based questions for 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and  … read more

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KS4 | Prose | Published: 28/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (The Strange Case of) by Robert Louis Stevenson

How to write and deliver a speech

Detailed advice on how to develop a convincing line of argument,  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Spoken English | Writing | Published: 28/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Planning speeches | Speeches and presentations

Using language for effect - a forest at dusk

A structured response for students to respond to an image of  … read more

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KS3 | Writing | Published: 28/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Descriptive writing | Imaginative writing

Writing non-fiction: words to dazzle

A glossary matching task to develop students' vocabulary for  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Grammar and vocabulary | Writing | Published: 28/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Developing vocabulary

Managing attachment behaviours in the classroom

This resource accompanies the article, 'Attachment behaviours  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 23/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): SEND - English

Sensory processing: strategies for the classroom

A teacher-facing resource with strategies for meeting the needs  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 22/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): SEND - English

Introduction to prescriptivism and descriptivism quiz

A light-hearted quiz in the style of popular magazines to let  … read more

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KS5 | Introduction to language study | Published: 21/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Descriptions of language

Genre, age, race and gender

This resource focuses on the relationship between Othello and  … read more

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KS4 KS5 | Plays | Published: 21/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Othello

Analysis questions for 'Lamia' (Parts 1 and 2)

A detailed set of analysis questions guide students through 'Lamia'  … read more

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KS5 | Poetry | Published: 21/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Keats, John

Practical strategies to assist students with dyspraxia

A teacher-facing resource giving suggestions of how to support  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 18/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): SEND - English

Mindfulness

A teacher-facing resource which provides three meditation scripts  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 16/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - English

Acts of kindness

Students commit to an act of kindness and then reflect on the  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 16/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - English

Practising gratitude

Students prepare their ideas for writing a letter of gratitude,  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 16/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - English

Theme of leadership in 'Lord of the Flies'

This powerpoint introduces the theme of leadership in Lord of  … read more

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KS4 | Prose | Published: 14/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Key word tables - 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens

Key vocabulary from the text or about Dickens' life. The tables  … read more

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KS3 | Prose | Published: 14/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Quick style hacks - making writing more formal

Tips for students on how to make choices about vocabulary, punctuation  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Grammar and vocabulary | Published: 14/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Punctuation | Sentence construction

Fiction analysis questions and re-creation task

Using a fictional extract from The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Reading | Writing | Published: 07/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Critical reading | Descriptive writing | Fiction texts

Different types of love in 'Othello'

Explore different types of love in Othello with a matching task.  … read more

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KS4 KS5 | Plays | Published: 07/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Othello

Comparing anger in 'London' and 'Checking Out Me History'

A structured series of tasks to support an exam style question  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 07/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Agard, John ('Checking Out Me History') | Anthology poetry for AQA (2015 onwards) Power and conflict | Blake, William ('London')

Key quotations about urban environments - Time and place

Focused on the 'Time and place' cluster of the GCSE Edexcel poetry  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Poetry | Published: 30/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for Edexcel (2015 onwards) Time and Place

Judging Lady Macbeth

Students make notes about Lady Macbeth under victim/villain headings  … read more

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KS4 | Plays | Published: 30/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Macbeth

Key quotations about dislike of a place - Time and place

Focused on the 'Time and place' cluster of the GCSE Edexcel poetry  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Poetry | Published: 30/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for Edexcel (2015 onwards) Time and Place

Female characters in 'Frankenstein'

Discussion and note-taking activities designed to encourage students  … read more

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KS4 KS5 | Prose | Published: 30/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Words to describe a writer's tone

This resource provides students with a bank of words to describe  … read more

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KS4 KS5 | Reading | Published: 24/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Critical reading

Comparing texts about tigers

This resource includes three texts about tigers, including a  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Reading | Writing | Published: 24/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Comparing texts | Descriptive writing | Fiction texts | Imaginative writing | Non-fiction texts

Answer the previous question: poetry features

Students have to answer the previous question, not the one on  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 24/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Poetry basics

The island - Cultural capital project

Originally used as a case study at the AQA training hubs, this  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Prose | Reading | Writing | Published: 20/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): AQA | Descriptive writing | Imaginative writing | Lord of the Flies by William Golding

‘The Emigrée’ guided annotation sheet

This guided annotation sheet would work well for students who  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 16/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for AQA (2015 onwards) Power and conflict

Reaching the higher grades in your 'Romeo and Juliet' essay

Step by step advice for how to reach the higher grades in AQA  … read more

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KS4 | Plays | Published: 16/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Romeo and Juliet | Romeo and Juliet - The Banquet Scene (Act 1 Scene 5)