Our favourite KS4 resources

A logical progression of student activities and a handful of further teaching suggestions. Based on the extract from 'The Explorer's Daughter' in Edexcel's Anthology for English Language IGCSE (Spec A) First examination 2011.

Engaging questions and activities based on the Brathwaite poem. Includes exploration of the rhythm and ends in a creative writing task. Clips of the poem can be found on YouTube.

Preliminary materials in the form of a brief and mock exam question modelled on sample assessment material. Suitable for 2011 exam preparation. NB The last question refers to a 10 stage storyboard.

Students start off by thinking about laws affecting young people, then look at the theft incident and complete a problem page letter (and response). Page references apply to the Harper Perennial edition of text. The Whizzy file is an onscreen version of the matching activity.

A research project in which students collect and analyse samples of text messages, online forum posts, tweets and spoken language.

A brief introduction to the main features of spoken and written modes, including a look at how new technologies are changing the traditional boundaries.

An introduction to researching spoken language. Students evaluate the pros and cons of using interviews, questionnaires and media sources.

Focused research tasks to examine the language used by judges on television talent shows.

Helpful guidelines for students and teachers on the technicalities of making transcripts, with two short audio clips and examples for practice.

A student-friendly guide to the GCSE poetry AOs for pre-2010 English Paper 2 section A.

A handy step-by-step guide to producing an effective plan under exam conditions.

A handy resource helping to develop understanding of the ways in which we are encouraged to feel empathy for Doris.

Speaking and listening role-play activity - a psychologist assesses Jack and Ralph, in the presence of their parents and a policeman/woman.

Help students to develop their own creativity and individuality in their creative writing.

This comparison grid focuses on key aspects of the cluster one poems.

An eye-witness role-play focusing on Act 1 Scenes 5 and 7, followed by an evaluation.

A fantastic pub quiz style team game, including a picture round. Great for a wet afternoon or for use as a revision activity. Includes answer sheet. Also available as a Promethean flipchart.

Activities focusing on the presentation of Curley's wife. A handy grid helps students to hone their PEE skills; the final discussion task could be used for speaking and listening assessment. The original resource is followed by a differentiated version for use with students with SEN. Also available as a SMART Notebook and a Promethean flipchart.

AfL friendly version of grade descriptors with 'Catrin' as an example.

A flexible friend for groups of four: gives each member a role within the group.

A set of worksheets showing students how to use rhetorical questions, comparatives and superlatives. Also available as a Promethean flipchart.

Fantastic set of Shakespeare posters created from a Teachit staffroom thread! Stick them up around your school - suggestions for appropriate venues are included. 66 pages.

Cloze activity for exploring this poem.

A fantastic set of revision tasks, hints and a timetable for both English and English Literature. Designed for AQA A but could be adapted for other GCSE specifications.

A complete scheme of work with resources for low-mid ability Y12 students; also useful for GCSE and possibly KS3.

Four lessons introducing the media language used for text analysis, focusing on the moving image.

Timed PowerPoint presentation based on the mnemonic 'A forest' - good for a starter or plenary.

Revision grid for AQA Lit Poetry (needs enlarging to A3).

An introduction to some key concepts for the study of the novel at A Level or GCSE. Would work well on small or large screen!

Select the correct word to complete each definition. (Teacher's copy available.) Includes drag'n'drop Notebook cloze activity.

A focus on close reading and language, using extracts from a range of texts. Useful.

Focused questions on the play that could be useful for revision or homework.

Some short, sharp and useful starter activities around spelling, punctuation and grammar - teacher's answers. Includes some further tasks and information.

An interesting and comprehensive study pack which uses Propp's Narrative Thoery as a way in.

Fill in the missing apostrophes.

A versatile collection of words from the poem to explore.

A useful short version of the play.

Compare the 1988 film Without a Clue with a more traditional Granada TV production (eg The Final Problem, starring Jeremy Brett).

Another great scheme of work, this time in response to the poem by Adrian Mitchell. Originally created for Edexcel GCSE Drama (unit 2).

Question based on extract from Iris Murdoch's The Sea, The Sea.

Your thoughts about culture and traditions - create a collage.