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ThinkWellWrite was created to support students in developing clear, thoughtful and confident reading and writing skills. I have been teaching in British and international schools since 2005, with experience across the KS3 National Curriculum, GCSE, and IB programmes.
The resources I create are designed to support a wide range of learners, from building core reading and writing skills to developing more advanced analytical responses. This includes creative writing, inference, and structured analytical tasks that help students move beyond simple description and communicate their ideas with clarity and precision.
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Creative Writing Bundle | KS3 MYP | Suspense, Inference, Hooks & Analytical Writ
Looking for a complete set of engaging creative and analytical writing resources? This bundle brings together a carefully designed collection of lessons and worksheets to support students in developing key writing and reading skills. It is ideal for KS3 and MYP classrooms, and works well as a mini unit or as standalone activities. Students will build confidence in: developing suspense and atmosphere writing engaging narrative openings making inferences and analysing evidence understanding ke
6th - 10th
Reading Strategies, Vocabulary, Writing
Inference Cards BUNDLE: Gothic, Fantasy & Detective Reading Between the Lines
Inference Task Cards BundleGothic + Fantasy + DetectiveReading Between the Lines | KS3 | MYP | GCSE Prep Build powerful inference, interpretation, and critical reading skills with this engaging, ready to use bundle of atmospheric task cards. This bundle combines three popular resources into one flexible and classroom tested pack: Gothic Genre Inference Cards Fantasy and Myth Inference Cards Crime Detective Inference Cards Each set uses rich, descriptive extracts and structured questions to help
7th - 10th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
Zoom In on a Word: Language Analysis | Connotation | Vocabulary 8 Worksheets
Help your students move beyond simple description and develop clear, detailed language analysis with this structured and engaging worksheet pack. Zoom In on a Word is designed to support KS3 and early GCSE students in analysing how writers use individual words to create meaning, mood, and impact. Each worksheet guides students step-by-step through the process of selecting a powerful word and exploring its connotations, effects, and deeper meaning. What’s included 8 carefully designed workshee
7th - 10th
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
BUNDLE | Descriptive Writing Task Cards | Show Don't Tell + Stretch the Sentence
Get both descriptive writing task card sets and save! This bundle gives you 20 beautifully illustrated, scaffolded task cards covering the two most powerful descriptive writing skills: showing emotion through character, and building atmosphere through setting. What is included in this bundle:Set 1: Show Don't Tell (10 cards) Students take simple emotion sentences like "She was nervous" or "He was angry" and transform them into vivid, detailed writing by showing the feeling through action, sensat
6th - 10th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
Vocabulary Upgrade Task Cards | Descriptive Writing Activities | KS3 GCSE MYP
Transform simple sentences into powerful descriptive writing with this printable set of 8 Vocabulary Upgrade Task Cards plus 1 Model Card. Each card guides students step-by-step from a basic sentence to a more sophisticated and engaging piece of writing using ambitious vocabulary, sensory detail, figurative language and mood. What’s included: • 8 printable vocabulary upgrade task cards • 1 model/example card • Stimulus image on one side and writing task on the other • Scaffolded prompts to su
6th - 9th
Other (ELA), Vocabulary, Writing
Mystery Writing Task: Writing a Mysterious Opening Worksheet
Mystery Writing Task: Writing a Mysterious OpeningEngaging Detective Writing Activity | No Prep Lesson | Grades 7–10Looking for a ready-to-use writing lesson that actually gets students engaged? This mystery-themed writing task helps students craft a compelling and intriguing story opening using clear, structured success criteria. Perfect for developing creative writing, narrative skills, and analytical thinking — all in one lesson. What’s Included:1 structured worksheetModel example of a mys
7th - 10th
Creative Writing, Writing
Zoom in On A Word Character Based Language Analysis Practice 8 worksheets
Help your students move beyond simple description and develop clear, detailed language analysis with this structured and engaging worksheet pack. Zoom In on a Word is designed to support KS3 and early GCSE students in analysing how writers use individual words to create meaning, mood, and impact. Using a clear, step-by-step approach, students learn how to explore vocabulary in depth rather than relying on vague or descriptive responses. Each worksheet follows a consistent structure, helping stud
7th - 10th
Other (ELA), Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Stretch the Sentence | Creative Writing Activity | Task Cards | 10 Cards
⭐ 10 Task Cards | Descriptive Writing | Figurative Language | Sensory Detail Give your students the tools to transform simple sentences into vivid, detailed writing with these beautiful Stretch the Sentence Task Cards! Each card presents a simple starter sentence and guides students step by step through adding sensory detail, precise vocabulary, clauses, and figurative language to create a stronger, more engaging piece of writing. What is included: 10 themed descriptive writing task cards, each
6th - 10th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
Show Don't Tell Task Cards | Descriptive Writing | Years 7 to 10 | KS3 | MYP
SHOW DON'T TELL | Descriptive Writing Task Cards | Years 7 to 10 | KS3 | MYPDoes your class struggle to move beyond flat, telling sentences like "She was nervous" or "He was angry"? These 10 beautifully illustrated Show Don't Tell task cards give students a structured, engaging way to transform simple sentences into vivid, detailed writing full of sensory imagery, precise vocabulary, and figurative language. Each card walks students through a clear, scaffolded process: read the starter sentence,
7th - 10th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
Gothic Inference Task Cards | Reading Between the Lines | KS3 & MYP
Help your students move beyond basic comprehension and develop deeper reading skills with these Gothic Inference Task Cards. Designed around atmospheric and unsettling extracts, this resource encourages students to read between the lines, interpret subtle clues, and explore meaning beyond what is directly stated. Each card presents a mysterious Gothic scenario, prompting students to analyse setting, mood, and detail while building confidence in inference and interpretation. WHAT’S INCLUDED9 hi
7th - 10th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Fantasy & Myth Inference Task Cards | Reading Between the Lines | KS3 & MYP
Help your students move beyond basic comprehension and start thinking more deeply about what they read. These Fantasy & Myth Inference Task Cards are designed to develop students’ ability to read between the lines, using atmospheric, engaging extracts that encourage interpretation, discussion, and critical thinking. Each task card presents a mysterious or otherworldly scenario, prompting students to infer meaning from subtle clues, setting and detail rather than relying on obvious answers. WHA
7th - 10th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Writing Power-Up Task Cards | Creative Writing | KS3 English | GCSE | MYP
Transform weak sentences into powerful writing with this engaging set of Writing Power-Up Task Cards. Designed with a retro gaming aesthetic, these creative writing activities help students improve vocabulary, sentence structure, detail and descriptive writing through quick, focused writing challenges. Students work through: boring version sentences powered-up model examples independent upgrade tasks bonus “Combo Move” challenges The resource is designed to encourage deeper thinking, stronger
6th - 10th
Other (ELA), Vocabulary, Writing
Suspenseful Writing Lesson: Creating Atmosphere (Planning, Model & Scaffold)
Resource overview:This descriptive writing resource is designed to help students craft engaging and atmospheric story openings. Through analysing a model example, using a structured planning scaffold, and applying clear success criteria, students learn how to build tension, create mood, and hook the reader from the very first line. What students will practise: creating a vivid and suspenseful opening paragraph using sensory details to build atmosphere selecting precise and ambitious vocabulary
6th - 10th
Vocabulary, Writing
Detective Backstory Crime Unit Worksheet
Detective Character Backstory Writing LessonHelp your students move beyond simple character ideas and create detailed, believable backstories using this engaging detective-themed writing lesson. This resource guides students from identifying weaknesses in a character backstory to writing their own well-developed, meaningful narrative. With a clear model, structured sentence starters, and scaffolded tasks, students learn how to build characters with depth, motivation, and purpose. What’s included
6th - 9th
Close Reading, Creative Writing
Portuguese Classroom Posters | What Can We Do With…? | Bilingual Portuguese & En
Bring language learning to life with this beautifully illustrated bilingual resource!This set of Portuguese and English classroom posters is designed to support speaking and writing through engaging, real-life vocabulary. Students explore everyday objects and discuss what they can do with them using structured sentence patterns. Perfect for beginner to intermediate learners, this resource encourages communication, vocabulary development, and sentence building in a meaningful context. What’s incl
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Portuguese, Vocabulary
Narrative Hooks: Crime & Detective Writing Worksheets | Creative Writing Unit
Looking for a way to help students move from basic openings to engaging, thoughtful writing? This resource focuses on narrative hooks through a crime and detective writing lens. Students explore different types of openings, analyse how they work, and apply these techniques in their own writing. The tasks are structured, clear, and easy to use, making them ideal for KS3, GCSE, and IB MYP classrooms. What’s Included Narrative Hooks Fact Sheet (clear explanations and examples) Identification Task
6th - 10th
Vocabulary, Writing
FREE SAMPLE | Writing Power-Up Task Cards | KS3 GCSE MYP
Transform weak sentences into powerful writing with this FREE sample from the Writing Power-Up Task Card series. Students use model examples, vocabulary upgrades and bonus “Combo Move” challenges to improve sentence structure, vocabulary choices and descriptive detail in a fun, game-inspired format. This resource is ideal for: KS3 English GCSE Creative Writing IB MYP Language & Literature EAL learners Intervention groups Reluctant writers Literacy stations and starter activities This FREE
5th - 10th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
FREE SAMPLE Sentence Surgery Cards Showing Emotion Writing Focus
This is a free sample of the set of editing cards available on my store. Sentence Surgery is a set of editing cards designed to help students diagnose weak sentences and rewrite them with greater precision, detail and impact. Each card presents a weak patient sentence and guides students through a structured four step surgery procedure. How to Use the Diagnosis ChecklistThe front of each card shows the patient sentence and a diagnosis checklist. Students read the weak sentence carefully and tic
6th - 10th
Other (ELA), Vocabulary, Writing
FREE SAMPLE Vocabulary Upgrade Task Cards: Take It From Boring to Brilliant!
Are your students stuck writing flat, lifeless sentences? This free sample from the Vocabulary Upgrade Task Card series gives you everything you need to transform dull writing into vivid, powerful prose, one step at a time. This free download includes Card 0 (fully completed teacher model) and Card 1 (student task card with stimulus image), taken from the full series of 8 cards. Each card walks students through a scaffolded nine step process: Add an adjective. Add a stronger verb. Add sensory de
6th - 10th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
FREE Stretch the Sentence Descriptive Writing Task Card | Creative Writing
FREE DESCRIPTIVE WRITING SAMPLEHelp students transform simple sentences into detailed, engaging writing with this visually structured Stretch the Sentencetask card sample. This free resource guides students step-by-step through the process of improving sentence structure, adding sensory detail, using precise vocabulary, and creating mood through descriptive writing. Perfect for:• KS3 English • MYP Language & Literature • literacy intervention • creative writing warm-ups • guided writing practic
6th - 9th
Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing
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About the store
Experience
ThinkWellWrite was created to support students in developing clear, thoughtful and confident reading and writing skills. I have been teaching in British and international schools since 2005, with experience across the KS3 National Curriculum, GCSE, and IB programmes.
The resources I create are designed to support a wide range of learners, from building core reading and writing skills to developing more advanced analytical responses. This includes creative writing, inference, and structured analytical tasks that help students move beyond simple description and communicate their ideas with clarity and precision.
Additional biographical information
Alongside creating ThinkWellWrite, I teach English in an international school. I was born and raised in Australia and hold both Australian and British teaching qualifications, which has shaped my approach to teaching across different curricula and student needs.
Many of the resources I create come directly from classroom practice and are designed to support students in building confidence in their reading and writing.
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