Exploring how writers use juxtaposition and its purpose. Students can identify how it is used and its effects. There is then an opportunity for students to create their own piece of writing using juxtaposition as a key element. Opportunity for self and peer assessment and time to share ideas as well.

This lesson focuses on the introduction to Act 1. It only deals with the opening to allow students time to focus on characters' feelings and the language they use. Students create a PEEZ paragraph to show their understanding. A high level answer is provided on the PowerPoint to give students a model response. Time is left at the end to reflect.

This lesson focuses on the marriage of Romeo and Juliet. A summary of scene 4 & 5 is provided as a starter to ensure prior understanding of the build up to this scene. Students focus on the feelings of the characters involved in this scene and their opinion of the marriage. An engaging worksheet is provided on the PowerPoint so students can easily show their understanding. An extra challenge is provided at the end answering a question using a PEEZ structure. This was aimed at a middle band year 9 class but can easily be differentiated.

A lesson focusing on an GCSE style question. Students explore an extract in pairs and then consider language analysis independently. Focus is on developing understanding and ability to analyse the language Golding uses. Example of analysis given with lots of opportunities for pair and class discussions. A challenge lesson with students taking responsibility for their own learning.

A lesson focusing on the presentation of Marley's ghost. Students consider language used and analyse the effects on the reader. There is also opportunities for them to consider the Gothic elements of his presentation. Well thought out resources are also available on the PowerPoint.

A challenging lesson allowing students to annotate and analyse Act 3 Scene 2. Students work in small groups and work at different stations to focus on key parts of the scene. Students then consider how Juliet's feelings changed throughout the scene. Numeracy link - students can then plot these changes on a graph to show how her feelings develop. Time is left at the end to reflect. Planned for a top set year 9 class but easily adapted. This was structured to really challenge students and push them to analyse the scene independently / in small groups.

A 2 part lesson about fear. Students read a short story and look at the language devices used. They then complete a worksheet asking a range of key questions using the current GCSE style questions. Students have the opportunity to select information and provide appropriate evidence to support their findings. Lesson 2 looks at delaying revelations about a fear. Students can create a title that will hint at their fear and then create their own success criteria for their developing. Students take ownership of their learning and have the opportunity to use their reading and writing skills.

A Booklet for Context revision. New facts provided. Guidance for extra context research. A grid for key quotations with opportunities to analyse language and link to context.

A revision lesson on the context of A Christmas Carol . Students are given really important facts about the Victorian era and they must find as many links as they can to the novella. Lots of opportunities for discussions and feedback to ensure that students fully understand how they can link each area of context to the novella. Time is provided at the end for students to reflect on their progress.

A lesson allowing students to focus on the initial descriptions of Scrooge. Activities focus on students engaging with language and analysing the effects on the reader. A really successful lesson that has helped students to remember key quotations about Scrooge from the beginning of the novel.

Students look at the introduction of other characters and how Scrooge reacts to them. This was planned for a high ability year 10 class. A really useful lesson to show relationships at the beginning of the novel. A variety of different styled activities provided to allow for all students to learn which can easily be adapted to group work or pair work. Extra Challenge added towards the end for high ability students who need to try to draw links to the context of the novel.

A Christmas Carol booklet aimed for a high ability class (easily adapted). Summary revision provided along with key themes. Key quotations for each stave are also included and a variety of exam style questions. Tailored towards individual students needs. Students were asked what they wanted it to include.

A lesson focused on Chapter 6 of Northern Lights by Phillip Pullman. A lesson involving many key skills from reading, exploring language and creative writing. Students consider how the 5 senses are used and try to use as inspiration for their own piece of writing.

A revision lesson planned for a high ability year 11 class. Students explore a key extract from Stave 1 planning how they can respond. Opportunities are available for pair and group work to ensure students can develop their understanding of exam expectations. Focus is put on the theme of the supernatural and the challenge at the start allows students to engage and discuss the superstitions of the Victorian era. An all round engaging and challenging lesson in preparation for the Eduqas Literature GCSE paper.

Planned for a low ability year 11 class. Students wanted to revise linking quotations to context. Students are given quotations and they must analyse the quotations and link it to context. This benefited my class massively as they were revising the two main assessment objectives that they struggle with the most. Discussions and sharing links at the end was really beneficial as a lot of the class had different ideas. A very simple but effective lesson for the exam.

A lesson which focuses on the presentation of the Friar and his relationship with Romeo. Planned for a top set year 9 class with the ability to differentiate. Lots of opportunities to discuss ideas and consider how foreshadowing is used. Students also engage with the text and select appropriate quotations that prove their points.

A lesson planned for a middle ability year 9 class. This focuses on Act 2 scene 2 of the play and allows students the opportunity to explore the theme of love. My class completed this over two lesson so i have included the second lesson as it allows students to focus on key quotations and zoom in on different word classes in preparation for creating PEEZL paragraph. It is very visual as my class really struggle with the zoom element and its design and structure has been complemented by other teachers in my department.

A creative writing lesson focused on an extract from Act 1 Scene 1. Students consider how characters are feeling and why they are feeling like. An Agony aunt style lesson planned for a low ability year 8 class however can be adapted for higher ability as the focus is understanding and creative writing.

Students review and recall their prior knowledge of William Shakespeare. Students then share and discuss their ideas and watch a short clip to add to their knowledge. Students then use the summary worksheet to create a storyboard of the play A Midsummer Night's Dream. Leaving enough time at the end to reflect on their learning.

A lesson looking at where the Prince appears in Act 1 Scene 1. Students focus on the language used to determine the importance of his warning. Students answer key questions, consider his feelings and structure a response to a key question. There is also a creative writing activity on the PowerPoint dealing with this section to provide an alternative approach to the extract. My students really engaged with this extract and enjoyed looking at how the language showed the Prince's feelings.

A lesson which looks at reading a section of chapter 12 but then considering how Jack changes throughout. Students plot on a graph whether his behaviour is positive or negative so that they can see an overall image of how Jack develops. A challenging lesson planned for a low ability year 10 class. Easily adapted to be easier or harder. Planned with the Eduqas exam specification in mind.