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Discover our most recently published teaching resources, covering English literature and language for key stage 3-5. We hope you love them as much as we do!

10 things parents want teachers to know about home learningNew!

This tips resource brings together ten things parents wish teachers  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5 Published: 18/01/2021 | 

10 ways to build relationships with students remotelyNew!

One of the most difficult aspects of remote teaching and learning  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5 Published: 18/01/2021 | 

10 ways to support social-emotional learning during the pandemicNew!

This resource explores 10 ways to foster social and emotional  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5 Published: 18/01/2021 | 

PearsonNew!Updated!

Wherever learning happens, we're here to help...   Learners,  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5 Published: 12/01/2021 | 

10 ways to find support with children and young people's mental health

With mental health so high on the agenda as a result of COVID-19,  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 23/12/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - English

GCSE revision notes for Edexcel's ‘Conflict’ cluster

Students create their own comparison grid for Edexcel's 'Conflict'  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 23/12/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for Edexcel (2015 onwards) Conflict

GCSE revision quiz with answers - poems about war

A series of quiz questions on the war-themed poems from AQA's  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 23/12/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for AQA (2015 onwards) Power and conflict | Hughes, Ted ('Bayonet Charge') | Owen, Wilfred | Tennyson, Alfred ('The Charge of the Light Brigade') | World War I poetry

Introducing students to Emily Dickinson

An introduction to the poet, Emily Dickinson, along with tips  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 23/12/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for Edexcel (2015 onwards) Conflict | Anthology poetry for OCR (2015 onwards) | Anthology poetry for WJEC Eduqas (2015 onwards)

Analysing Rossetti's poem as a group

An engaging, open resource with five group activities to help  … read more

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KS5 | Poetry | Subjects | Published: 25/11/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Rossetti, Christina

Analysing language in Byron's 'She Walks in Beauty'

A useful, first reading resource to help GCSE students explore  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 24/11/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Byron, George Gordon

10 activities for Wordsworth's 'Daffodils': 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud'

An introductory resource with ten creative activities to help  … read more

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KS3 | Poetry | Published: 24/11/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Unseen poetry | Wordsworth, William

Power play and first impressions in Act 1 Scene 1

Explore the power dynamics established in Act 1 Scene 1 of Othello  … read more

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KS4 KS5 | Plays | Published: 24/11/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Othello

AQA Power and conflict: Comparing the poems’ language, structure and form

Help students focus on A02 language, structure and form, with  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 24/11/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for AQA (2015 onwards) Power and conflict

Pearson Diversity and Inclusion in History

Pearson believes that the History curriculum should be representative  … read more

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KS4 KS5  | Published: 10/11/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Diversity and inclusion

Hachette Schools

Hachette Schools have shared book lists to help teachers and  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 15/10/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Diversity and inclusion

Keeping us hooked on digital media

This resource provides some insights into the world of digital  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 13/10/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - English

Teaching ideas for National Poetry Day 2020: Vision

Four tasks to support students in writing poems on the theme  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5 | Poetry | Published: 29/09/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Writing poetry

Closing the word gap: a toolkit for parents

A practical toolkit for schools, teachers and tutors to share  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 27/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

Competency toolkit for teachers

A practical, classroom-focused CPD guide for teachers to help  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 26/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): ITE - English | CPD

Strength spotting

A lovely wellbeing resource for younger students, encouraging  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 26/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - English | CPD

Handling complex trauma in the classroom

A range of suggestions to help teachers to manage classroom  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 26/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - English | CPD

20 teaching ideas for gifted and talented students

Flexible CPD ideas for working with higher attaining and gifted  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 26/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

Handwriting support for primary children

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

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KS1 KS2 KS3  | Published: 26/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): SEND - English

Creative revision ideas for students

Kick-start reluctant students' revision with 20 creative and  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 26/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

20 engaging ideas for starters

20 fun and flexible starter activities which can be adapted to  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 26/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

20 tips for surviving as an NQT

Advice from the chalkface! Teachit's editors, all experienced  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 26/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): ITE - English | CPD

20 tips for surviving and thriving during teacher training

Essential tips and advice from experienced teachers on how to  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 26/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): ITE - English | CPD

20 tips for behaviour for learning

Expert CPD guidance for training and newly qualified teachers  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 26/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): ITE - English | CPD

20 tips for working with SEND students

A CPD guide for training and newly qualified teachers with expert  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 26/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): ITE - English | CPD

20 tips for supporting students' learning

Expert CPD advice to help training and newly qualified teachers  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 25/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): ITE - English | CPD

20 tips for remembering students' names

20 helpful, tried and tested tips from experienced teachers to  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 25/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

20 tips for managing parents' evenings

CPD advice and practical tips for training teachers and NQTs  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 25/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): ITE - English | CPD

20 tips for managing marking

Essential tips and advice from experienced teachers on how to  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 25/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): ITE - English | CPD

20 effective revision strategies

Drawing on evidence and research from cognitive science, Jake  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 25/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

20 ideas for quick and easy classroom displays

20 ideas for quick and effective classroom display ideas to support  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 25/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

20 ideas for closing the word gap in tutor time

Tutors can help to close the word gap in form time by regularly  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 25/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

20 tips for lesson planning and classroom management

Lorna Smith, Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 21/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): ITE - English | CPD

10 ways to integrate feedback using technology

Expert Joe Dale shares his innovative suggestions for the best  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 21/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

20 fun ideas for icebreakers

20 flexible, fun and unusual ideas for games and group activities  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 21/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

20 engaging ideas for plenaries

With over 125 years of teaching experience between them, Teachit's  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 21/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

Monitoring students' progress

Two useful grid summaries summarising  a range of ways teachers  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 21/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

Making the most of your voice

Expert advice on vocal care in the classroom from experienced  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 21/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

Getting the best out of group work

Expert advice for teachers from leading practitioner Sue Cowley  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 21/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

Managing workload

Expert advice from experienced teacher and CPD writer Sue Cowley  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 21/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): ITE - English | CPD

Positive behaviour management: confident communication in the classroom

Develop your communication and positive behaviour management  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 21/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

Learning to learn: how do you learn best?

This resource was written by Tom Barwood, an experienced geography  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 20/08/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English

Pearson Edexcel - British Asian Literature

In order to ensure teachers and students have opportunities to  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 17/07/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Diversity and inclusion

Pearson Edexcel - Contemporary Black British Literature

In order to ensure teachers and students have opportunities  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 17/07/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Diversity and inclusion

Pearson Edexcel - LGBTQ+ Literature

In order to ensure teachers and students have opportunities to  … read more

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KS5  | Published: 17/07/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Diversity and inclusion

Living in lockdown KS4 writing workbook

Written specifically for students experiencing life in lockdown  … read more

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KS4 Published: 12/05/2020 | 

Living in lockdown KS3 reading workbook

A series of six reading activities featuring the tales of survivors  … read more

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KS3 Published: 05/05/2020 | 

Living in lockdown KS4 reading workbook

A series of six reading activities all on a 'survival' theme.  … read more

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KS4 Published: 30/04/2020 | 

Living in lockdown KS3 writing workbook

A resource written specifically to support students working from  … read more

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KS3 Published: 15/04/2020 | 

Justin Craig

Justin Craig is committed to delivering the highest quality revision  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5 Published: 07/04/2020 | 

16 home learning ideas for English teachers

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)

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