A resource ideal for late KS2 or early KS3 students that looks at the story type “Rags to Riches” specifically at Cinderella written by the brother’s Grimm. Students are encouraged to spot the ‘Rags to Riches’ features in the story and later on look at different versions of this popular tale in different cultures.

Lesson guiding students on how to analyse an unseen extract. The lesson looks at an extract of Jane Eyre and includes guided questions in order to allow the students to analyse it in depth. An example response is also included.

This lesson introduces students briefly to narrative hooks and the elements of Freytag’s Pyramid. There are plenty of opportunities to check knowledge throughout. The lesson goes on to the reading of the American short story “A tent in Agony” by Stephen Crane, where students are encouraged to work together to identify the hooks the writer has used in the story and the structure he has followed. The lesson is targeted for mid ability - only getting more challenging once we reach the reading. It can easily be adapted into a more challenging lesson, or it can incorporate more supportive elements for students who might struggle. This is a long lesson, so can easily be taught in 2 parts.

A combination of two lessons where students are encouraged to develop their descriptive writing of Scenes and characters.