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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!

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 | 

23 home learning ideas for English teachers while schools are closed

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

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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KS4 | ReadingPublished: 03/01/2020 | 

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