English KS3/4 - worksheets
It is essential that students in this age group have an understanding of everyday topics - politics, the world around us, people's rights and beliefs. They should be encouraged to analyse what they see and hear on TV and the radio, and to read a variety of newspapers, so that they they are aware of a variety of viewpoints before forming their own opinions. Here you will find some more advanced writing tasks on a variety of subjects and in various forms. At this age pupils should be able to embrace all forms of writing including: letter writing, debating, Shakespeare and compiling dissertations. KS3 spelling can be found on the spelling page.
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Comprehension
Pickwick papers, Frankenstein and Jane Eyre are comprehension topics which will help pupils extend vocabulary and ensure that pupils can analyse, form an opinion and enjoy passages from famous books.
More papers above and on our KS3 Comprehension page
Poetry
Poems of the First World War, Limericks and Ballads all add to the learning curve for KS3 pupils as well as increasing vocabulary and knowledge. They increase the imagination, create discussion and can inspire pupils to try and create their own ballads and poems. Try and see...have fun together.
Please see our Poetry page for additional worksheets
Shakespeare
Classical Comics have produced a great range of books to encourage a love of Shakespeare - take a look on our page on Romeo and Juliet.New editions of A Midsummer Night's Dream are reviewed on our Shakespeare review page.
Books and reading lists
Test and exam papers
In additional to those below more can be found under SATS papers. Optional writing and reading tasks can be found on the Worksheet Finder.