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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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Buzz Club – Discussion Questions

Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health

Age Range: 14+

Related Book: SH!T BAG

Book Creator: Xena Knox

A ground-breaking YA novel that empowers teenage girls to take charge of their desires and find their own buzz.

Themes: Relationships | Sexuality | Friendship | Female empowerment

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How to Ace Your Exams – Revision Planner

Topic: Life changes, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 14+

Related Book: How to Ace Your Exams

Book Creator: Matthew Burton

How to Ace Your Exams is a pioneering revision toolkit to help students. Featuring 25 tips and techniques to boost motivation, improve memory and support mental health. From inspirational headteacher and author of Go Big, Mr Matthew Burton.

Download this revision planner to help teens get started.

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How to Ace Your Exams – Extract

Topic: Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 14+

Related Book: How to Ace Your Exams

Book Creator: Matthew Burton

A pioneering revision toolkit to help students ace their exams. Featuring 25 tips and techniques to boost motivation, improve memory and support mental health. From inspirational headteacher and author of Go Big, Mr Matthew Burton.

Read an extract.

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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 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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The Recruit (CHERUB) Teaching Resources

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Modern Classic

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: CHERUB: The Recruit

Book Creator: Robert Muchamore

The Recruit is the first book in the popular CHERUB series by Robert Muchamore. It’s an action-packed tale, raising questions about bullying, violence and the morality of acting for the safety of a large number of people at a disadvantage to a smaller number of individuals. It also raises questions about the exploitation of the environment and people in order to provide affordable resources.

Themes: Characters and settings | Adventure | Plot | Language and style

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Ghost Hunter Extract

Ghost Hunter – Extract

Topic: English

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Ghost Hunter

Book Creator: Michelle Paver

To fulfill his destiny, Torak seeks his lair in the Mountain of Ghosts. Accompanied by Renn and Wolf, Torak must defy demons and tokoroths, and find his way through the Gorge of the Hidden People. Wolf must overcome terrible grief and Renn must make an agonizing decision.

The final book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver.

Themes: History | Adventure | Nature

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Oath Breaker Extract

Oath Breaker – Extract

Topic: English

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Oath Breaker

Book Creator: Michelle Paver

When he was outcast, Torak was the hunted one. The following spring, he becomes the hunter when he swears to avenge the killing of one of his closest friends. To fulfil his oath he must brave the hidden valleys of the Deep Forest, where the clans have reverted to the savagery of an earlier time.

The fifth book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver.

Themes: History | Adventure | Nature

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