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Poems for Tortured Souls activity sheet

Classroom Activities for Taylor Swift Fans inspired by Poems For Tortured Souls

Topic: English

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: Poems for Tortured Souls

Book Creator: Liz Ison

This moody and melancholy anthology inspired by one of the twenty-first century’s greatest lyricists, Taylor Swift, features over 100 poems by William Wordsworth, Emily Dickinson, Lewis Carroll and many more. 

Themes: Poetry | Taylor Swift

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I Can’t Even Think Straight – Discussion Questions

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: I Can't Even Think Straight

Book Creator: Dean Atta

From Stonewall-Award-winning author of The Black Flamingo, Dean Atta, comes a must-read queer coming of age story written in verse. Big decisions, broken promises and messy relationships come to a head in this queer, coming of age story. 

Themes: Coming of age | In verse | Poetry | Queer stories | Pride

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Kickflip – Teaching Resources

Topic: Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, Sports

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski

The debut YA graphic novel from bestselling author L. D. Lapinski and exciting new illustrator Logan Hanning. A powerful and uplifting story about self-discovery, acceptance and belonging. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper.

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Breakthrough – Discussion Questions

Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: Breakthrough

Book Creator: Omar Sharif

The ultimate mindset manual to empower young people to navigate challenges and achieve success, inspired by Omar Sharif’s unforgettable true story.

Themes: Non-Fiction | Mindset Manual | Self Belief | Achieving Potential

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The House at the Edge of the World – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Growing up, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The House At The Edge of The World

Book Creator: Nadine Aisha Jassat

On a cliff far away is a house at the edge of the world: Hope House. But it isn’t like any other… A page-turning mystery exploring family, identity and belonging, from acclaimed writer Nadine Aisha Jassat. Perfect for KS2-3 readers.

Themes: ​Family | Identity | Belonging | Magic | Mystery

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50 Ways into Football – Teaching Notes

Topic: Careers, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Sports

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: 50 Ways Into Football

The ultimate playbook to dream jobs on and off the pitch. Inspiring stories from football legends and hidden heroes in the industry for football fans aged 9+

Themes: Careers | Football | Education | Sports

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The Cosmic Diary of a Future Space Explorer – Poster

Topic: Careers, Climate change, Non-Fiction, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Cosmic Diary of our Incredible Universe

Book Creator: Tim Peake

Astronaut Tim Peake equips young space enthusiasts with everything they need to know for a new era of space exploration!

Themes: Space | Astronaut | Future Jobs | Space Travel | The Solar System | Science

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Midnight Treasure – Activity Sheets

Topic: English, History

Age Range: 11-14

Related Book: Midnight Treasure

Book Creator: Piers Torday

Midnight Treasure is an irresistible new fantasy adventure set in a world of vampirs and werwolves, where two kids join the hunt for a mysterious treasure.

Themes: Adventure | Fantasy | Friendship | Power

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The Daughter of Auschwitz – Poster

Topic: History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Politics, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: The Daughter of Auschwitz

Book Creator: Tova Friedman

The incredible true story of Holocaust survivor, Tova Friedman.

Inspire and educate your students with this extraordinary memoir of one girl’s fight for survival and eventual liberation of her and her parents. A sensitive retelling of the New York Times bestseller, The Daughter of Auschwitz, for children aged 12+; supported by curriculum-linked activity sheets.

This poster contains an extract and some discussion questions. Watch Tova’s video series here.

 Themes: Holocaust | WWII | Family | Identity

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The Falling Boy – Teaching Resources

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes

Age Range: 11-14

Related Book: The Falling Boy

Book Creator: David Almond

From the award-winning author of Skellig comes a new story of hope, friendship and conquering your fears.

Nothing is the same this summer. With Joff’s father ill and his mother working, he can’t wait to escape each day, but when his adventures take him to the Chapel of Doom, he uncovers something unexpected, something truly magical.

This timeless coming-of-age story is supported by curriculum-linked activities and display materials.

Themes: Coming of age | Back to school | Family | Illness

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The Daughter of Auschwitz – Discussion Questions

Topic: English, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: The Daughter of Auschwitz

Book Creator: Tova Friedman

The incredible true story of Holocaust survivor, Tova Friedman.

Inspire and educate your students with this extraordinary memoir of one girl’s fight for survival and eventual liberation of her and her parents. A sensitive retelling of the New York Times bestseller, The Daughter of Auschwitz, for children aged 12+; supported by curriculum-linked activity sheets.

Watch the video series with Tova Friedman here. Includes an introduction, reading and Q&A.

 Themes: Holocaust | WWII | Family | Identity

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