Fifty-one multiple choice questions and one writing task designed to give you valuable insights into your students’ language abilities. This test covers a range of topics including: Basic Language Skills: This section assesses the students’ knowledge of the English language by testing their understanding of the alphabet, adjectives, verbs, nouns, adverbs, and connectives. Sentence Structure Identification: This section tests the students’ ability to identify different types of sentences, including simple, compound, and complex sentences. Noun Types and Modifiers: This section tests the students’ ability to identify collective nouns, plural nouns, fronted adverbials, expanded noun phrases, concrete nouns, and abstract nouns. Figurative Language This section tests the student’s understanding of figurative language, including similes, metaphors, personification, oxymorons, descriptive language, sensory details, alliteration, and assonance. Punctuation Usage: This section tests the students’ knowledge of common punctuation symbols, such as full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas, quotation marks, and apostrophes. Creative Writing Techniques: This section assesses the students’ ability to structure and organise their creative writing, as well as their ability to use different writing techniques to capture the reader’s attention. Reading Comprehension This section of the test helps you assess a student’s reading comprehension abilities. It can also help you to identify if your students may need additional support or instruction in this area. Additionally, this exercise can help you to gauge how well your students are able to extract and comprehend information from written material, which is an essential skill in many academic areas. Creative Writing This section is designed to help you assess your student’s ability to communicate their ideas in a clear and organised manner, their ability to engage and maintain the interest of the reader, and their ability to use appropriate grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. This information can help the you tailor your instruction to meet the needs of individual students and to help them improve their writing skills. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Not only will this test help you identify areas where your students need additional support, but it also comes with a mark scheme that includes low, mid, and high-ability example answers for the writing section. This makes it easy for you to quickly evaluate your students’ work and track their progress over time.

Introducing a captivating lesson on poetry analysis! Dive into the world of poetic interpretation as students explore the power of language and structure. Uncover hidden meanings and themes as they unravel the layers of thought-provoking poems. Through engaging activities, such as identifying key ideas and themes, examining vivid imagery and language, and analysing structural techniques, students will develop critical thinking skills and a deeper appreciation for the art of poetry.

Unlock the secrets of conveying mood and atmosphere in poetry with this exciting resource based on Maya Angelou’s powerful poem, “Woman Work”. Explore the poem’s setting, rhyme scheme, and shifting moods with a range of engaging tasks. Investigate how the use of different verbs affects the poem’s mood and atmosphere. Create your own mood board to showcase the contrasting emotions of the poem. With its innovative approach to poetry analysis and multiculturalism, this lesson is an essential tool for any aspiring poet or literary enthusiast.

Unleash the captivating world of Gothic horror with our homework tasks. These homework activities offer diverse ways to engage students in immersive activities and ignite their storytelling skills. Prepare them for a thrilling journey into the Gothic genre while strengthening their language abilities. An invaluable resource for captivating and challenging homework sessions. The tasks could also be adapted and used in your lessons. 6 tasks in total (6 weeks)

Looking for an exciting and engaging lesson on poetry? Look no further than this lesson on “Night of the Scorpion”! This lesson is packed with a variety of activities to keep your students engaged and challenged. From using a dictionary to match words with their definitions to completing a true or false quiz and answering questions using PEE (point, evidence, explanation), your students will be actively learning and having fun. They’ll even get the chance to flex their creative muscles by designing a poster. This lesson can be tailored to different abilities and spread out over 2-3 sessions.

In this teaching resource, students will explore the poem “Island Man” by Grace Nichols and learn how a poet can convey mood and atmosphere. Through a series of tasks, including analyzing images, comparing life in London and the Caribbean, and writing a postcard from Island Man or his relatives, students will deepen their understanding of the themes and emotions in the poem. As a challenge, they will use words from the poem to describe the mood and atmosphere of London, demonstrating their ability to analyze and interpret literary language. This engaging and interactive resource will inspire students to appreciate poetry from different cultures and explore the ways in which language can evoke powerful emotions and imagery.

Looking for an engaging teaching resource to help your students learn about dialects and accents? Our “Talking Turkeys” pack is just what you need! Featuring a fun and catchy poem, this resource includes activities that encourage students to listen carefully to the dialect and accent features used in the poem. With fill-in-the-blank exercises and opportunities to create their own poems using dialect and accent, students will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for language diversity. Perfect for both classroom and homeschool settings, download today and watch your students’ creativity soar!

This teaching resource centres on the poem ‘Limbo’ by Edward Kamau Brathwaite and aims to help students understand its content and create a personal response to it. The activities included involving examining a picture and producing questions, watching a video clip of the poem, identifying poetic devices, mind-mapping ideas, and writing a personal letter to a friend. The poem is based on the theme of the slave trade, and students are encouraged to explore their thoughts and feelings about it. This resource provides a comprehensive and engaging way to teach this important poem.

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The Identity Project is an ideal way to start the school year and get to know your students. It fosters self-expression, improves writing, promotes critical thinking, and encourages inclusivity. By using WAGOLLs and WABOLLs, students learn from both good and not-so-good examples, enhancing their understanding and confidence. This project equips students with communication skills and self-awareness for diverse situations.

I know how busy teachers are, but if you have a minute please can I ask you to review this resource as it will really help me out as I try to grow my TES profile. This works out l Thanks in advance - Introducing our Engaging Victorian Literature Lessons! Are you ready to offer your students a captivating journey into the Victorian era? Our series of carefully designed lessons will immerse them in the uncertainty, fear, and duality that defined this remarkable period. Each lesson is packed with thought-provoking activities and resources, aimed at developing their understanding and analytical skills while exploring the captivating works of literature from that time. In Lesson 1, students will delve into the uncertainty of the Victorian era, challenging them to question if someone can truly be completely evil. Through interactive tasks and discussions, they’ll explore the origins of species, dive into the enigma of Jack the Ripper, and analyse the changes faced by Victorian society. Lesson 2 takes students on a journey through works of fiction from the Victorian era, where they’ll uncover the underlying fears that gripped society. From Kingsley’s “The Water Babies” to Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” they’ll discover how these literary masterpieces reflected the anxieties of the time. Get ready for them to discuss, analyse, and even create their own stories or poems based on 21st-century fears. In Lesson 3, students will delve into the importance of identity, challenging them to find language that helps create the identity of Mr. Utterson. With engaging activities such as creating a Facebook profile for the character or writing a tweet in his voice, they’ll develop a deeper understanding of how language shapes and represents identity. Lesson 4 takes a closer look at Stevenson’s masterful creation of fear through his writing. Analysing the duality of the Victorian era, students will explore the techniques the author employed to capture the anxiety of the audience. Through collaborative activities and in-depth analysis, they’ll uncover the power of language and its ability to evoke a chilling atmosphere. Lessons 5 to 10 continue the immersive experience, guiding students through the events, language analysis, and key themes in Stevenson’s “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” Each lesson presents new challenges, encourages critical thinking, and offers opportunities for collaborative learning and accelerated growth. Lessons 11 - 21 further…

Looking for an engaging and culturally rich resource for your students? Look no further than these three lessons, designed to explore South African culture, the economic divide within the country, and the power of poetry to convey emotion and meaning. With a focus on PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) analysis, these lessons guide students through the process of analysing poetry and visual media, while encouraging them to flex their creative writing muscles with writing prompts based on images and emotions. By the end of these lessons, your students will have a deeper appreciation for the nuances of South African culture and a strengthened set of analytical and writing skills.

Looking to streamline assessments in your school? Our pupil progress tracker is a powerful tool to help you do just that! Not only does it allow you to easily monitor your students’ progress, but it also highlights areas where targeted support may be needed. Record your children’s levels and use the colour-coded system to quickly identify which areas require attention. This valuable resource can help you plan your interventions more effectively and ensure that all your pupils are getting the support they need to thrive. To ensure comprehensive tracking of students’ literacy skills, our assessment plan is divided into three sections. The first section is based on the results of the literacy baseline test. The second section is designed to monitor in-class understanding. The final section is a reassessment at the end of the scheme of work to measure students’ progress. This allows for a comprehensive evaluation of each student’s literacy skills, ensuring that they are on track and receiving the support they need to succeed. The pupil progress tracking document allows you to track progress on various topics that are essential for effective literacy teaching. The following topics are included: Nouns Fronted Adverbials Simile and Metaphor Colons and Semicolons Concrete, Abstract, and Compound Nouns Synonyms and Antonyms Alliteration and Assonance Structuring and Organising Creative Writing Personification and Oxymoron Expanded Noun Phrases Writing about Emotions Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences Homophones Capturing the Reader’s Attention Adjectives Noun Types and Modifiers Verbs and Adverbs Apostrophes and Inverted Commas Collective and Plural Nouns Ellipses, Question Marks, and Exclamation Marks Sentence Openers Overall, the pupil progress tracking document covers a wide range of topics, offering guidance and support to teachers in their efforts to improve their students’ literacy skills.

Unlock the secrets of compelling storytelling and persuasive writing with our meticulously crafted scheme of work. Designed to engage and empower students, each lesson objective is carefully tailored to ensure comprehensive understanding and skill development. Be able to make a prediction about the events in the novel. Understand the period when the book is set. Understanding character thought and feelings. To identify the techniques that writers use to create tension. To develop your understanding of the plot and characters. To explore what are the best methods of persuasion. To explore PEE (point, evidence, explanation). To understand someone else’s perspective and historical setting of the novel. To explore what is meant by empathy. To use persuasive devices to create a poster. To explore what are the best methods for writing dialogue. Understand the importance of developing impressions of key characters. To express feelings through an elegy. To summarise the events of the chapters and understand how the truce took place. To explore the changes in plot. Understand how to re-account events with accuracy and empathy. Use features of the text to write persuasively. Practise writing for a specific purpose and audience. Use the features of a fact-file to give information. To explore question types and understand the skills needed to answer them. To work collaboratively in groups to explore how setting is built. To answer an exam style question using P.E.E.L. Explore features of a persuasive and interesting review. From delving into the intricacies of character emotions to dissecting the historical context of the narrative, our scheme guides students on a journey of exploration and discovery. They’ll learn to predict plot twists, analyse writing techniques for tension-building, and harness the power of persuasion through effective dialogue and poster creation. With a focus on empathy, accuracy, and collaboration, students will not only master the art of storytelling but also develop essential life skills. From summarising key events with eloquence to crafting persuasive reviews, our scheme equips students with the tools they need to excel academically and beyond. Prepare your students for success with our comprehensive scheme of work. Ignite their passion for literature, hone their writing prowess, and watch as they flourish into confident communicators and critical thinkers.

These are a no-frills yet effective PowerPoint presentations tailored specifically for the novel “Goodnight Mr Tom.” Each PP is designed to help students achieve measurable learning outcomes. With achievable learning objectives, students will: Use inference and deduction skills to make predictions about the book. Understand the social, cultural, and historical context of the novel. Utilize PEEL to analyse the first impressions of William Beech from chapter 1. Select key information about the character of Tom from chapters 1-4. Develop reading skills, selecting relevant details and using inference. Understand how writers convey setting, character, and mood through word choice and sentence structure. Use narrative hooks to make their writing more effective. Practice writing for a specific purpose and audience. Identify and explain the main themes in “Goodnight Mr Tom.” Explore character and plot progression through role-play, fostering Speaking and Listening skills. Write in the form of a diary in a convincing and engaging style. Understand and revise the skills needed for a reading assessment. Analyse the effects of Magorian’s use of emotive language in chapter 17. Read and develop inference skills. Revise and practice writing a report. Engage in discussions about thoughts and ideas regarding key questions facing them about the novel.

Please, all I ask is that if you are downloading and using these, can you please just leave a quick review. These PP’s ARE NO FRILLS PPs and will more than likely require a sprucing up in terms of background as they are a little old but other than that, I hope you find them useful. Side note - the resources in my shop that I charge for have all been updated and are ready to go. This pack contains: Dulce et Decorum Death of a Naturalist Blackberry Picking The Chimney Sweeper It also contains 5 handouts that focus on using the CHIMP technique on unseen poetry and also 5 for using the SMILE technique.

This is the SOW only. No lessons are included. However, this SOW matches my fully resourced upload for Goodnight Mr Tom.

This resource is 100% free! If you find it useful, please take a moment to leave a review. Your feedback helps me to improve and create better content. Thank you for your support! A learning journey slide is a helpful tool to provide students with an overview of the upcoming lessons and topics to be covered. It can serve as a roadmap for students, helping them to stay organised, focused, and motivated throughout their learning experience. By clearly outlining the objectives, activities, and resources for each lesson, students can better prepare themselves and make the most out of each class. A learning journey slide can also help educators to stay on track and ensure that their teaching aligns with the learning outcomes. Overall, a learning journey slide is an excellent way to enhance students’ engagement and learning outcomes.