Unseen Poetry GCSE
15th April 2025
Unseen Poetry. This teaching resource provides a framed essay response to an unseen poem, designed to support students preparing for the GCSE English Literature examination. The resource models how to... Read more
How to Embed a Quote Instead of Using Connectives
7th March 2025
Do you know how to embed a quote? Embedding quotes within a sentence is more effective than introducing them with connectives like “for example” or “the writer says” because it... Read more
Advanced Language Terminology for GCSE English
3rd October 2024
Are you aiming for a top grade in English? As you may know, you are assessed on your knowledge of language terminology and your abilty to explain its effect. Advanced... Read moreSemi-colons
8th April 2024
Semi-colons. While they may seem intimidating at first, mastering the art of semi-colon usage can elevate your writing to new heights. So, let's dive in and demystify the semi-colon! What... Read moreTalking Frames to Help Your Child’s Debating Skills
28th December 2023
Talking frames help your child's debating skills by providing a structured framework to help children discuss ideas more effectively. Frames provide a structured framework to help children discuss ideas more... Read moreSpelling Rules. Y can act as a vowel or a consonant
14th November 2023
In English, the letter "y" can act as both a consonant and a vowel, depending on its position in a word and the surrounding letters. The general rules for when... Read moreSpelling rules. Doubling the consonant.
17th October 2023
Do you know when to double a letter in a word? Read our explanation and try the practice questions. Read moreUsing less and fewer
15th September 2023
Using less and fewer The question is, can you count it? If you can count it, use ‘fewer.’ If you can’t, use ‘less.’ Read more