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A list of common homophones with definitions. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Reminder on including commas after fronted adverbials VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exit Tickets allow pupils to reflect on their learning at the end of the lesson, thereby removing the need for a teacher-led plenary. Promotes independent and personal thinking skills, and provides fo... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: 19th Century Literature, Novels, Plays, Poetry, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary
As a school we had worked on DEAR but it simply wasn't working, teachers were scared of teaching reading or students were allowed to simply stare at a book for 20 minutes. This is not about readi... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy
A selection of resources for Functional Skills L1 and L2, comprising Reading sources and comprehensions, a SPaG exercise, vocab development and Writing/S+L exercises. See the PP teacher slides for ful... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Writing
Exam/Board: City and Guilds
Some resources I put together on the Apopo rats, who sniff out landmines and disease. My students really enjoyed this topic. Lots of information can be found on the Apopo site. This topic covered 2-3... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Many of these materials are for blended/interactive use on my Google Classroom, and I have attempted to convert them to paper based for easier sharing.This is the first FS topic I am uploading. I'm no... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Variety of tasks designed to help students understand the impact of punctuation on writing and meaning. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
This file contains a whole pack of Form Time Activities for years 7-10 which link to 'Communication' or Literacy. It is rather large. It holds a folder for each year group 7-10. Then, in eac... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy
Exam/Board: AQA
Weekly slides covering a word of the week, spelling pattern and punctuation rule! We have 30 minute form periods - could be stretched to a 45/50 minute Literacy lesson with reading!Accompanying s... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Whole School Literacy
Exam/Board: AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR, IGCSE, WJEC, Eduqas
Another 5-a-day starter activity Power Point with numerous slides. This is for Autumn 1 for year 8. The template was taken from TES, but I can't remember who from apologies. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Apologies for not being able to give credit where it is due for the resources I've compiled. If you recognise any of it, could you let me know so that I can credit the authors?I was asked to produce a... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Whole School Literacy
Exam/Board: AQA
An example of the sequencing doc for Yr 7 to 10 for students. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Novels, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR, IGCSE, WJEC, Eduqas
Any feedback appreciated - difficult to give them the tools and terminology to understand why they are doing what they are doing but also to avoid over-complicated things for students with vast Litera... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Homework, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR, IGCSE, WJEC, Eduqas
6 'layers' from Y7-Y9 showing overlapping 'layers'. We use 'thresholds'. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Writing
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Three worksheets which contain lists of tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary for non-fiction writing. The worksheets are aimed at increasing students' vocabulary and can be used for home learning or homework. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Three vocabulary worksheets aimed at year 7 to improve their tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary for poetry. The sheets can be used for distance learning, or for a homework. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Homework, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary
Another thing I'm trying to help pupils retain these skills! The plan would be to use a Literacy starter, conduct the lesson and complete a matching Literacy check strip during any development writing... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR, IGCSE, WJEC, Eduqas
This goes alongside my Literacy focus workshop on clauses to help pupils to retain the workshop learning (hopefully)! VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR, IGCSE, WJEC, Eduqas
A KS3 Gothic reading and writing unit. A range of gothic extracts are explored from texts including 'Frankenstein', 'Dracula', The Tell-tale Heart', 'Porphyria's lover' etc. Enjoy! VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: 19th Century Literature, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
A KS3 Gothic reading and writing unit. A range of gothic extracts are explored from texts including 'Frankenstein', 'Dracula', The Tell-tale Heart', 'Porphyria's lover' etc. Enjoy! VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: 19th Century Literature, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
A KS3 Gothic reading and writing unit. A range of gothic extracts are explored from texts including 'Frankenstein', 'Dracula', The Tell-tale Heart', 'Porphyria's lover' etc. Enjoy! VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: 19th Century Literature, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
A KS3 Gothic reading and writing unit. A range of gothic extracts are explored from texts including 'Frankenstein', 'Dracula', The Tell-tale Heart', 'Porphyria's lover' etc. Enjoy! VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: 19th Century Literature, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Badger Literacy Resources for Years 7-9 VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Whole School Literacy
Fully resourced SoL aimed at mid-high ability Y7. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Homework, Plays, Poetry, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Aimed as a link unit for Y9 at the end of the summer term to prep for GCSE. Could form basis for Sp&L assessment for some groups or serve as a practice. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Homework, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Aimed at Y9, fully resourced. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Homework, Plays, Poetry, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Full scheme aimed at AQA P1 skills with resources. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Homework, Novels, Poetry, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Full SoL for lower ability Y7 VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Homework, Novels, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
A full scheme, complete with resources for a half term unit to teach ACC to Yr9/low ability Y10 VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: 19th Century Literature, Homework, Novels, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Full Scheme - suitable for low ability KS3. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: 19th Century Literature, Homework, Novels, Poetry, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Complete unit for narrative writing based around producing a piece for a year wide and class wide competition. Fully resourced. Aimed at Y7. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
A variety of games to play in class with a literacy focus. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Homework, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
A series of tiered or differentiated blank slides for starter or settler tasks. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: 19th Century Literature, Homework, Novels, Plays, Poetry, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
A sheet I use to help prompt meaningful feedback and peer-marking. I laminate and place on desks, 1 between 2. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: 19th Century Literature, Homework, Novels, Plays, Poetry, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Individually highlighted target grade PLC sheets for grades 3-7. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: 19th Century Literature, Homework, Poetry, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
A Year 7 scheme of work based on the idea of writing a formal letter to the Head teacher regarding transition. It reviews and builds on grammar work from Year 6 covering basic English grammar, active... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Writing
'English Skills Booklet' containing examples, tips and tasks to do. It starts really easy with very simple spelling activities but becomes more challenging as it moves into direct speech, paragraphing... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Writing
Spelling test booklets for Y7, 8 and 9. Each test is differentiated into three different levels of difficulty. The idea is that students select the level of challenge suitable to them and only le... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
5 Literacy booklets with a range of task, devised for each half term. Can't locate book 1 at the moment! Suitaable across range of abilities and good for starter tasks or homeworks. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy
The English section of a whole school summer tasks booklet.Students self or peer mark answers in lessons.Teachers have slides with answers to share. Not prescribed how teachers use it. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Homework, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Writing
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Speaking and Listening, Vocabulary, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Homework, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Full SOW for Y7 studying Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Focus on reading and transformational writing. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Novels, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR, IGCSE, WJEC, Eduqas
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Whole School Literacy
Marking and feedback sheets for all skills. Printable tick sheets which can be either printed for LA or displayed for HA. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: 19th Century Literature, Novels, Plays, Poetry, Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
The attached narrative writing planning template worked quite well with my college resit students and I managed to get 1 to 1.5 pages of writing out of most of them on the first attempt. VIEW
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing, Paper 1, SPAG, Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Adapted from a very basic primary resource. I use it to check basic knowledge of word class.I print A5 size and make Ss stick in books and refer back to it.Very revealing in terms of student prior kno... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
This file includes four fully-resourced lessons and a GCSE-style descriptive/narrative writing question. It has been designed as a start of year benchmark assessment for Year 8, however it would b... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
A selection of words (split into word classes and sub-sections) related to the Gothic genre. Supports pupils with extended their vocabulary, choosing precise language, and demonstrating correct sp... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: 19th Century Literature, SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
KS3 lesson on sentence starters to add variety to writing.Dracular themed. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Writing
Great resource to use in class or for homework. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
The slides go with the intervention tasks booklet. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Whole School Literacy
I made this to be used in form time for Year 7. It was a cross-curricular Humanities' based intervention so has texts drawn from History, RE and Geography as well as English. There is a ppt with... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Vocabulary, Whole School Literacy
A fully-resourced lesson with a choice of two starter tasks based on pupils' exisiting knowledge. Suitable for both KS3 and KS4. VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Writing
Designed to support pupils in understanding rules for common SPAG/technical marking errors. Typically I will print a set, cut them into slips, and stick them into books as I am marking if a pupil demo... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Whole School Literacy
This is a basic reference tool to enable students to read and respond to questions about inaccuracies in SPaG for DIRT lessons, or in grammar teaching. I use it with a writing target bank based... VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Whole School Literacy, SPAG, Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar, Writing
