Resources
A range of free resources can be downloaded directly below by clicking on the links.
Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology Revision Booklet
A booklet with quick revision questions on language, form and structure for the Edexcel poetry anthology. Knowledge organiser and revision clock templates are included (these are best printed).
Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has covered the poems already and can be used to support an existing scheme.
Poetry Unit Planning Template
A thematically grouped, table-heavy planning template for a poetry SoL.
What is Poetry? Introductory Lesson (KS4 or MYP)
A lesson that encourages students to explore their experiences and preconceptions of poetry while working towards understanding that poetry encompasses a variety of genres and forms.
There are discussion activities based on unpacking existing, historical definitions of poetry and an exemplar activity on the poem ‘OCD’ by Neil Hilborn (more suited towards KS4/5).
Suitable for a KS4 class beginning a GCSE/IGCSE poetry scheme of learning or an introduction to an MYP unit of inquiry that encompasses poetry.
IGCSE English Literature Exam Wrapper
A free exam wrapper pdf for student reflection post-exam. Originally used with a mixed ability, Year 11 IGCSE English class.
Professional Development Resources
Interdisciplinary EAL Champions CPD
A programme of research-backed meetings and materials to support an interdisciplinary implementation of an ‘EAL champions’ initiative within an international secondary school.
Part 1: school audit of current EAL provision with future planning.
Part 2: reading and vocabulary development.
Part 3: strategies for supporting EAL learners with writing
Part 4: audit and reflection on student work
Part 5: review
An accompanying blog post that explores the rationale for these meetings can be found here.
Click the image above to download the sessions.