24 language techniques / literary terms 24 definitions 24 examples Each section is a different colour. Cards need to be pre-cut and students should match the technique, definition and example to create a matching set. A neat revision game for students.

16 cards noting the significant events that took place during a specific year of Alexander’s life. A separate document contains the relevant year flashcards. Students need to match the events to the year they took place. An excellent revision game for the 33 years of Alexander’s life and exploits.

12 questions on Homer’s Odyssey, Book 10. Bright, colourful flashcards that complement other “Books” I have also created. Great revision activity for students needing to recap specific details of the book / chapter. Group flashcard game or individual activity.

14 slide Power Point looking at the aspect of Setting in Del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth. Discussion questions / lecture style notes on the physical and socio-political setting of the film. Suitable for Year 13 / Level 3 NCEA Visual Text study.

10 colourful flashcards, each card citing an aspect of the Tragic Hero. There is space for the students to write the evidence from their text onto each card showing how the character meets (or not) the criteria for a tragic hero. Group or individual activity. Not text specific.

10 worksheets on McTeigue’s V for Vendetta adaptation. Specific focus on V, Sutler, Evey, Finch and Deitrich. No answers provided; group or individual tasks that require extended analysis / explanation.

A3 size posters (3 posters) depicting a volcano and onomatopoeic sounds. An eye catching display for your classroom.

10 pages, (2 x each sense) of sentence tracing for the five senses. Students can see how sentences are constructed as well as being able to practise letter formation.

30 pages or 60 cards containing CVC words. Each colourful card has a picture and bold letters. Students can find the complimentary “end” sound once the cards have been pre-cut.

Resources on Speilberg’s Jurassic Park. This is aimed at Year 10 / Year 11 Film Study. Symbolism Teacher Notes Character study for students Discussion questions for students

12 slide Power Point on the popularity of chariot racing in Ancient Rome. The Power Point gives information on: Public opinion How the racing stables system worked Who competed What happened on race day

12 cards outlining the structure of formal letter writing. This is a perfect activity for students to complete as a cut ‘n’ paste exercise as they will then have the structural process of formal letter writing in their books for future reference. A PDF formal letter template is included. Students need to match the ‘letter’ features to the correct position.

6 worksheets in this PDF file. Students have to match the picture to the short description given. Sheet 2: additional Greek god match up Sheet 3: Monster / creature match up Sheet 4: Women of the Greek myths Sheets 5: Match the monster to the conquering hero Sheet 6: Roman gods. Exactly the same as the Greek one except names have been interchanged. Ideal research or revision task for students who are studying the Greek myths and legends.

Teacher notes on 'How does Shakespeare present Lear in the opening scene of the play?". This could also be used as an exemplar answer demonstrating how students should integrate literary techniques into their answers. (Not a full essay response.) Key terms match up exercise (answers included) Worksheets on Lear and Edmund comparison Worksheet on how characters handle rejection Match the image to the character / circumstance Focus on Lear’s speech in the storm; labeling of literary techniques. Match the character to the quote domino type game. Short classroom activities / do nows.

15 worksheets on Henry Slesar’s short story ‘Examination Day’. Ideal for ‘Do Now’ starter activities. PDF file Includes: Discussion questions Close language analysis Character presentations

Character, theme and literary technique revision flashcards for Orwell’s Animal Farm. Perfect for independent revision or group work activities.

Always popular in the classroom! Students can write their names on the candles and place in their birthday month. A neat way to record all the birthdays : )

20 word banks focusing on vowel sounds. Bright bookmark style word banks help students practice vowel sounds. Perfect for students who are gaining confidence with CVC words. 20 different sound word banks created.

3 designs: Dinosaurs, New Zealand Birds and Sea Creatures. Each design has 3 pages: a cut-out cube / dice; tally graph and bar chart worksheet. An interactive way to help your students get to grips with data collection and presentation.