How to identify language techniques in a text and write a response using appropriate quotations to support your answer. This supports GCSE paper 1 question 2 and also paper 2 question 3.

A one-off lesson looking at the language in an extract form War of the Worlds, suitable for year 8

A creative writing resouce based on Channel 4’s Hunted programme. The resource builds on crafting and modelling to support students in developing their responses to Paper 1 Question 5.

A range of tasks to ensure pupils understand the difference between different types of research techniques, when to use them and how to present the results. The tasks are vocational and linked to different media platforms.

Adapt the boxes to suit your classes... Look back at what has been achieved Move Forward by giving appropriate feedback. I use the bottom box for pupils to set targets, give feedback on homework or set a GPQ.

Two lesson plans based on the first two opening scenes of the play. Students are encouraged to look at the text from a performance point of view rather than simply as a text to read. Lesson two gives the opportunity to create a script from a section of the novel.

A lesson focusing on the differences between England and Australia following on from reading chapter 4 of the novel.

PPT with a range of tasks that will enable pupils to explore Macbeth’s character at the start of the play

Two lessons designed to introduce ideas about audiences of media products. There is one example of audience theory to engage with and some practical tasks for pupils to complete, designed to engage them with the theory and how to apply it. There is the opportunity to question and challenge traditional thoughts about the media and there are some practical tasks and homework activities to complete.

Range of ideas that I use and stick into books so students look at specific feedback or set targets.

Group activity for discussion in specific roles. The objective is to consider different points of view and make decisions about the Eden Estate.

A newspaper activity focusing on Oberon’s motivation for plotting his revenge on Titania. Consolidation of plot.

Newspaper activity to explore Macbeth’s motivation for plotting the death of Banquo and Fleance. Explores Maceth’s state of mind.

Group opportunity to create a modern version of the play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Resources needed include sugar paper, lined paper, plain paper for drawing.