An A* example for each GCSE writing style (besides leaflets - I used a professional example here). Useful for annotation and revision.

A full scheme of work (PowerPoint) and resources (workbook) for ‘Animal Farm’ (KS3).

A method of moving beyond PEE. Particularly useful for the Shakespeare Linked Task as it emphasises context (KS3/KS4)

Story titles for narrative writing. Useful for a one-off lesson or cover work. Suitable for any age and ability (KS2/KS3/KS4)

A PowerPoint to help GCSE pupils write an essay on Banquo.

A lesson that encourages pupils to analyse Christmas Adverts (John Lewis/Sainsbury's) and write a persuasive article about the most effective one. *** You will need videos of the four adverts***

You will need the first chapter of 'Storm Catchers&', the first two pages of &';Jaws' and the Jaws DVD. Analysing extracts and creative writing tasks included (KS3/KS4)

A lesson focused on writing from a unique point of view. Students must rewrite Cinderella (KS2/KS3)

Extracts that introduce the main characters from Of Mice and Men with questions (KS4)

Resources for analysing the poem (KS3/KS4) Starter: comment card Main: questions/PEE chain Plenary: comment card

A PowerPoint and worksheet explaining the importance of Ignorance and Want to the story of A Christmas Carol. Pictures, questions and an annotated extract (KS3/KS4)

A revision PowerPoint for Lady Macbeth (GCSE).

A collection of extracts from Heroes to practise the context questions. PowerPoints introducing the task and peer assessment worksheets included.

GCSE Speech writing questions, model answers and a peer assessment checklist

Descriptive writing lesson - focused on creating a setting and atmosphere (KS3) Starter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od_XDxlOlUw play video clip and analyse how atmosphere is created. Development: Discuss haunted houses and mind map ideas. Discuss levelled examples - create success criteria. Then explain plan and worksheet. Plenary: Pupils to share opening paragraph

A PowerPoint to explore one of the key characters in 'Heroes&'. Quotations and ideas included for discussion in preparation for an essay question.

Introduces The Tempest (KS3/KS4) Starter: exploring images Development: message in a bottle/exploring quotations Plenary: exit card

Reading activities on 'The Sweet Shop&', &';The Great Mouse Plot' and &'Mr Coombes&';. Focus on AF2 & AF3 (KS2/KS3)

An article about young people and tattoos, a PowerPoint explaining letter structures and a peer assessment worksheet. Useful for the GCSE writing exam (KS4)

A spooky poem to celebrate Halloween. A reading task based on analysing 'The Vampire&' by Jack Prelutsky and a writing task (with optional acrostic for low abilities). Suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities.