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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!

Settings and themes in 'The Great Gatsby'

This comprehensive PowerPoint is a useful summary or introduction  … read more

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KS5 | Prose | Published: 29/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Macbeth role-play cards

With this fun role-play activity, GCSE English Literature students  … read more

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KS4 | Plays | Published: 26/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Macbeth

Plan your own fantasy story

An excellent scaffolded template to help KS3 students consider  … read more

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KS3 | Writing | Published: 26/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Descriptive writing | Imaginative writing | Narrative writing

Settings and encounters: Italy vs England in 'A Room with a View'

This comprehensive A-level English Literature or A-level English  … read more

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KS5 | Prose | Published: 26/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): A Room with a View by E. M. Forster

Exploring the theme of love

Students explore the different types of love treated in the play,  … read more

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KS5 | Plays | Published: 26/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller

Offred - Heroine or victim?

Students look at a number of key quotations from the novel, and  … read more

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KS5 | Prose | Published: 26/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Reading response mat

A helpful template to encourage and support independent reading  … read more

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KS3 | Reading | Published: 25/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Independent reading

Unseen poetry: Exploring Robert Herrick’s ‘Delight in Disorder’

A Poetry Place resource, written by Teachit's poet in residence,  … read more

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KS4 KS5 | Poetry | Published: 25/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Unseen poetry

Exploring Thomas Hardy's 'The Man He Killed'

An engaging set of pre-reading activities to introduce GCSE English  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 25/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for WJEC Eduqas (2015 onwards)

Power and conflict quiz cards

These Q&A revision cards can be used in pairs, for group games  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 25/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for AQA (2015 onwards) Power and conflict

Punctuation and word class booklet

A versatile student workbook that includes punctuation and word  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Grammar and vocabulary | Published: 24/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Punctuation | Word classes

Comparing 'London' and 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge'

GCSE English Literature students are given two GCSE poetry anthology  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 22/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for AQA (2015 onwards) Power and conflict | Anthology poetry for Edexcel (2015 onwards) Time and Place

Turning pictures into word banks

A lovely creative, descriptive or imaginative writing impetus  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Writing | Published: 22/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Descriptive writing | Imaginative writing | Story writing

Nouns and adjectives in 'Ozymandias'

An introductory or pre-reading activity for Shelley's poem '  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 22/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for WJEC Eduqas (2015 onwards)

How to build an essay

A useful introduction on how to build and plan a formal essay,  … read more

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KS4 | Writing | Published: 22/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Formal and narrative essays | Non-fiction texts | Planning

Exploring 'The Broken Heart' by John Donne

An introductory resource for unseen poetry analysis which offers  … read more

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KS4 KS5 | Poetry | Areas | Published: 22/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Unseen poetry

Memory-inspired creative writing

A lovely resource building upon the idea of forgotten memories.  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Writing | Published: 16/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Imaginative writing | Narrative writing

Fiction structure revision cards

These revision cards focus on structure terminology for fiction  … read more

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KS4 | Reading | Published: 15/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Critical reading | Fiction texts | Form and structure

Exam style question on charity in A Christmas Carol

An exam-style question on the theme of charity in A Christmas  … read more

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KS4 | Prose | Published: 15/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Eva Smith's timeline in An Inspector Calls

A timeline activity focused on Eva/Daisy's experiences. Students  … read more

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KS4 | Plays | Published: 03/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley

Asking questions after a presentation/speech

Help KS3 and KS4 students to understand the differences between  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Spoken English | Published: 03/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Speeches and presentations

Building resilience

Help your students better understand what resilience is, why  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 03/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - English | CPD

Simple wellbeing strategies

This pick-and-mix resource offers simple strategies for students  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 01/03/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - English | CPD

Activities for World Poetry Day - year 7

This set of three World Poetry Day-inspired activities by children's  … read more

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KS3 | Poetry | Published: 18/02/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Writing poetry

Activities for World Poetry Day - KS3

Celebrate World Poetry Day by getting your KS3 students to engage  … read more

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KS3 | Poetry | Published: 18/02/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Writing poetry

Unseen poetry: Exploring Thomas Hardy's 'Neutral Tones'

A scaffolded unseen poetry resource exploring Thomas Hardy's  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 27/01/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Unseen poetry

Revision tasks for AQA Power and conflict poems

A series of revision tasks to help AQA GCSE English Literature  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 27/01/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology poetry for AQA (2015 onwards) Power and conflict

Revising GCSE poems: getting back to basics

A Poetry place resource, written by Teachit's poet in residence,  … read more

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KS4 | Poetry | Published: 27/01/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Anthology for Edexcel IGCSE | Anthology poetry for OCR (2015 onwards) | Anthology poetry for WJEC Eduqas (2015 onwards)

Re-creative task: Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

Designed as exam preparation for students studying Into the Wild  … read more

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KS5 | Language and Literature | Published: 27/01/2021 | From the resource collection(s): AQA A Lang/Lit exam preparation

Pre-reading: 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge'

A pre-reading activity for students to compare two versions of  … read more

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KS4 | PoetryPublished: 27/01/2021 | 

Flexible lesson ideas for World Book Day

Three fun and flexible lesson ideas to celebrate World Book Day  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | ReadingPublished: 27/01/2021 | 

10 remote learning ideas to celebrate World Book Day

Encourage reading for pleasure with 10 remote teaching ideas,  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5 | ReadingPublished: 26/01/2021 | 

10 evidence-based approaches for remote learning

A set of ten approaches to support remote learning, based on  … read more

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KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 25/01/2021 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

10 things parents want teachers to know about home learning

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 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

10 ways to build relationships with students remotely

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 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

10 ways to support social-emotional learning during the pandemic

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 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching and learning - English | CPD

Pearson

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