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KS3 and KS4 Cover Work Resource Bundle | KS3 and KS4 Teaching Resource

Written by Douglas Wise | 26 April, 2026

 

Click on the button above to download a bundle of standalone cover work tasks suitable for KS3 and KS4 students.

  • The tasks require very little or no preparation and photocopying
  • They are all self-explanatory
  • Very little ‘active delivery’ is required
  • There 60+ activities in total

Ultimately, the tasks have been designed to minimise the need for Heads of Department to rush around when there’s an unexpected staff absence. They’ve also been designed so they’re straight forward to deliver and to allow students to work independently. See the snip below for an overview of the bundle.

A – Basic Plots Creative Writing Tasks x 6 (KS3)

B – Comprehension and Creative Writing Tasks x 8 (KS3)

C – Creative Writing Tasks x 5 (KS4)

D – Transactional Writing Tasks x 10 (KS4)

E – Macbeth Tasks x 3 (KS4)

F – A Christmas Carol Tasks x 4 (KS4)

G – An Inspector Calls Tasks x 6 (KS4)

H – Unseen Poetry Tasks x 4 (KS4)

I – Popular Myths Booklet 1 Tasks x 4 (KS3)

J – Popular Myths Booklet 2 Tasks x 4 (KS3)

K – Reading Comprehension Booklet 1 Tasks x 4 (KS3/4)

L – Reading Comprehension Booklet 2 Tasks x 4 (KS3/4)

I hope the tasks are useful and that there’s enough variety to allow some flexibility in those precious moments before the school day begins.

Most importantly, I hope they provide some peace of mind –

Doug

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