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The Memory ThievesA chapter-by-chapter exploration of The Memory Thieves aimed at KS3. Tasks include analysis, research and creative writing, and focus on text exploration, character exploration, key themes and key symbols.
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Ace of Spades
Extracts and notes for KS4 teachers for compelling YA thriller Ace of Spades, perfect for Book Club or PSHE settings
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Turtle Boy
Fun activities and discussion questions to complete and consider alongside heart-warming middle grade story Turtle Boy. Perfect for KS2.
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The Yearbook
Delve into the new book from everyone’s favourite YA author Holly Bourne -The Yearbook - teaching resources with extracts and notes for KS4.
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A Glasshouse of Stars Discussion Pack
In depth discussion notes for KS2 featuring key themes including: bullying, race and racism, friendship and empathy.
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A Glasshouse of Stars Teacher Notes
A Glasshouse of Stars is a powerful story based on Shirley Marr’s childhood experience of migration. This teaching pack aimed at 8+/KS2+ readers. explores some of the important themes within the book such as bullying, grief, fears and anxiety, imagination, and communication.
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Girl in Real Life
A Chapter-by-Chapter scheme of work for teachers, best suited to pupils in Years 6, 7 and 8. Activities build reading, writing and speaking and listening skills, as well as encouraging students to reflect on the double-edged power of social media.
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The Shark Caller
Step into the enchanting world of The Shark Caller with cross-curricular activities, creative tasks, discussion points and extract based analysis. Ideal for KS2 and KS3.
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Billy and the Mini Monsters - Monsters in the DarkKS1 literacy activities including comprehension/discussion questions and creative activities such as creating a menu, designing a “wanted” poster and planning an adventure.
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Being Miss NobodyReading notes for KS3 with a PSHE focus covering key themes from the novel like dreams and wishes, mental health, bullying and empathy.Key Stages: KS3Download
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Just Call Me Spaghetti-Hoop BoyKey themes of families, friendship, hope, dreams and wishes are explored through discussion questions and activities including language and creative writing activities and research based tasks about adoption (linked to the main character) – aimed at KS2.
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The Places I've Cried in PublicRSE focused discussion questions and activities about they key themes of gaslighting, sexual relationships, love and friendship aimed at KS4.
