**Homeland, Sophia de Mello Breyner - 2023 lessons ** Are you looking for an engaging and comprehensive resource to help your students understand Homeland by Sophia de Mello Breyner? Look no further than this 28 page lesson resource which has been carefully curated by an AQA/Eduqas specialist! With detailed revision mats and paragraph writing support sheets included for free, this resource provides everything your students need to craft a top-notch response and achieve a grade 9 response. Thanks to its eye-catching design, this resource can even be printed off and used as a beautiful, 28 page booklet! In addition to its helpful revision tools, this resource also includes detailed analysis of Homeland’s themes, language, structure and context. With interactive activities and discussion prompts, your students will be engaged and inspired to dive deeper into the poem’s meaning and learn more about Sophia de Mello Breyner. Whether you’re looking for a complete lesson or just need some extra resources to supplement your existing curriculum, this 28 slide resource is a must-have for any English teacher. So why wait? Download your copy today and give your students the tools they need to succeed! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** All your revision for a grade 9 response in just two packed pages ** INCLUDES: A response guide Expert, bespoke notes on all twenty poems Quote analysis and key devices for each poem Contextual information A comprehensive ‘two sheet’ revision resource to help students ace their IGCSE literature questions on AQA’s People and Places poetry anthology (9275). Designed specifically to help students achieve a grade 9, this resource includes all the materials they need to succeed when studying these 20 poems. This is hours of work distilled into two sheets. With clear and concise notes on content, structure, language and form, students can quickly review the most important aspects of each poem. It features excellent quotations which are specifically linked to writer’s craft. Pupils will also find helpful tips for approaching AQA IGCSE litearture poetry essay questions and a clearly structured top tips guide. This resource also includes targeted contextual information for students to reinforce their knowledge and test their understanding. With a user-friendly layout and engaging design, students will be motivated and excited to dive into their IGCSE poetry revision. So if you’re looking for the ultimate revision resource for AQA’s People and Places poetry anthology, look no further than this two-sheet guide. Your students will thank you for it! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

A short stories unit of exciting lessons that support pupils in identifying the skills necessary for analysing short stories in all their shapes and forms! Throughout this unit, students are not only introduced to a variety of fascinating short story texts from around the world, but provided with the skills to decipher and discuss a range of devices related to content, structure, language and form. This works perfectly as a linking unit for GCSE/IGCSE unseen texts or simply as a series fun, memorable and useful KS3/KS4 English unit which teaches pupils to be critical readers and writers. ‘Inspiring’ and thought provoking resources; these will enable pupils to connect with their learning and improve further in a variety of areas. Pupils will engage with stories such as . . . Lather and Nothing Else, Hernando Téllez One of these Days, Gabriel García Márquez A Sound of Thunder, Ray Bradbury Dead Man’s Path, Chinua Achebe This pack includes: -Six weeks worth of lessons, each with their own associated resources and videos. A range of carefully currated writing support sheets which cater to a range of abillities. -A number of scaffolded tasks and challenges which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for strong reading and writing analysis. -An clear scheme of work which alleviates your stress by alllowing you to focus on delivering dynamic lessons! -Relevant and interesting stories that pupils will be fascinated by, these stories have been carefully selected to showcase a range of diverse writers. Want to preview to ensure the texts are accessible for your pupils? Here’s a sample from the first story! ‘He came in without a word. I was stropping my best razor. And when I recognized him, I started to shake. But he did not notice. To cover my nervousness, I went on honing the razor. I tried the edge with the tip of my thumb and took another look at it against the light. Meanwhile, he was taking off his cartridge-studded belt with the pistol holster suspended from it. He put it on a hook in the wardrobe and hung his cap above it. Then he turned full around toward me and, loosening his tie, remarked, “It’s hot as the devil. I want a shave.” With that he took his seat.’ Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

Dodgeball: A Dynamic Non-Fiction Lesson for KS2/KS3 Get ready to bring the thrill of dodgeball into your classroom with our exciting and interactive non-fiction lesson designed for KS2/KS3 students. Delivered through a Google Slides PDF, this comprehensive lesson offers a range of engaging activities to enhance word choice, comprehension, sentence structure, and paragraph development, all centered around the energetic sport of dodgeball. Why Choose the Dodgeball Non-Fiction Lesson? 1 - Engaging and interactive: Capture students’ attention with a dynamic lesson that immerses them in the world of dodgeball. 2 - Comprehensive language development: From vocabulary enhancement to video comprehension and paragraph writing, this lesson covers various English language skills. 3 - Digital delivery through Google Slides PDF: Conveniently access and deliver the lesson from anywhere, making it suitable for in-class or remote learning. 4 - Adaptable to different age groups: Tailor the tasks to meet the needs and abilities of your students. 5 - Encourages critical thinking and creativity: Foster an appreciation for non-fiction reading, develop writing skills, and promote analytical thinking. Bring the excitement of dodgeball into your classroom with our engaging non-fiction lesson. Ignite student enthusiasm, enhance language skills, and foster a love for learning. Purchase now and inspire your students to embrace the spirit of dodgeball while honing their English language abilities! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of the past tenses. This is explored through the lens of travel and London! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of London. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using the past tenses correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

**This Morning, Esther Morgan - 2023 lessons ** Are you looking for an engaging and comprehensive resource to help your students understand This Morning by Esther Morgan? Look no further than this 27 page lesson resource which has been carefully curated by an AQA/Eduqas specialist! With detailed revision mats and paragraph writing support sheets included for free, this resource provides everything your students need to craft a top-notch response and achieve a grade 9 response. Thanks to its eye-catching design, this resource can even be printed off and used as a beautiful, 27 page booklet! In addition to its helpful revision tools, this resource also includes a detailed analysis of This Morning’s themes, language, structure and context. With interactive activities and discussion prompts, your students will be engaged and inspired to dive deeper into the poem’s meaning and learn more about Esther Morgan. Whether you’re looking for a complete lesson or just need some extra resources to supplement your existing curriculum, this 27 slide resource is a must-have for any English teacher. So why wait? Download your copy today and give your students the tools they need to succeed! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

**The Door, Miroslav Holub - 2023 lessons ** Are you looking for an engaging and comprehensive resource to help your students understand The Door by Miroslav Holub? Look no further than this 31 page lesson resource which has been carefully curated by an AQA/Eduqas specialist! With detailed revision mats and paragraph writing support sheets included for free, this resource provides everything your students need to craft a top-notch response and achieve a grade 9 response. Thanks to its eye-catching design, this resource can even be printed off and used as a beautiful, 31 page booklet! In addition to its helpful revision tools, this resource also includes detailed analysis of The Door’s themes, language, structure and context. And with interactive activities and discussion prompts, your students will be engaged and inspired to dive deeper into the poem’s meaning and learn more about Miroslav Holub. Whether you’re looking for a complete lesson or just need some extra resources to supplement your existing curriculum, this 31 slide resource is a must-have for any English teacher. So why wait? Download your copy today and give your students the tools they need to succeed! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

**At Castle Boterel, Thomas Hardy - 2023 lessons ** Are you looking for an engaging and comprehensive resource to help your students understand At Castle Boterel by Thomas Hardy? Look no further than this 28 page lesson resource which has been carefully curated by an AQA/Eduqas specialist! With detailed revision mats and paragraph writing support sheets included for free, this resource provides everything your students need to craft a top-notch response and achieve a grade 9 response. Thanks to its eye-catching design, this resource can even be printed off and used as a beautiful, 28 page booklet! In addition to its helpful revision tools, this resource also includes detailed analysis of At Castle Boterel’s themes, language, structure and context. With interactive activities and discussion prompts, your students will be engaged and inspired to dive deeper into the poem’s meaning and learn more about Thomas Hardy. Whether you’re looking for a complete lesson or just need some extra resources to supplement your existing curriculum, this 28 slide resource is a must-have for any English teacher. So why wait? Download your copy today and give your students the tools they need to succeed! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

**The Great Storm, Jo Shapcott - 2023 lessons ** Are you looking for an engaging and comprehensive resource to help your students understand The Great Storm by Jo Shapcott? Look no further than this 28 page lesson resource which has been carefully curated by an AQA/Eduqas specialist! With detailed revision mats and paragraph writing support sheets included for free, this resource provides everything your students need to craft a top-notch response and achieve a grade 9 response. Thanks to its eye-catching design, this resource can even be printed off and used as a beautiful, 28 page booklet! In addition to its helpful revision tools, this resource also includes detailed analysis of The Great Storm’s themes, language, structure and context. With interactive activities and discussion prompts, your students will be engaged and inspired to dive deeper into the poem’s meaning and learn more about Jo Shapcott. Whether you’re looking for a complete lesson or just need some extra resources to supplement your existing curriculum, this 28 slide resource is a must-have for any English teacher. So why wait? Download your copy today and give your students the tools they need to succeed! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

**Below the Green Corrie, Norman MacCaig - 2023 lessons ** Are you looking for an engaging and comprehensive resource to help your students understand Below the Green Corrie by Norman MacCaig? Look no further than this 28 page lesson resource which has been carefully curated by an AQA/Eduqas specialist! With detailed revision mats and paragraph writing support sheets included for free, this resource provides everything your students need to craft a top-notch response and achieve a grade 9 response. Thanks to its eye-catching design, this resource can even be printed off and used as a beautiful, 28 page booklet! In addition to its helpful revision tools, this resource also includes detailed analysis of Below the Green Corrie’s themes, language, structure and context. With interactive activities and discussion prompts, your students will be engaged and inspired to dive deeper into the poem’s meaning and learn more about Norman MacCaig. Whether you’re looking for a complete lesson or just need some extra resources to supplement your existing curriculum, this 28 slide resource is a must-have for any English teacher. So why wait? Download your copy today and give your students the tools they need to succeed! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

**In a London Drawing Room, George Eliot - 2023 lessons ** Are you looking for an engaging and comprehensive resource to help your students understand In a London Drawing Room by George Eliot? Look no further than this 28 page lesson resource which has been carefully curated by an AQA/Eduqas specialist! With detailed revision mats and paragraph writing support sheets included for free, this resource provides everything your students need to craft a top-notch response and achieve a grade 9 response. Thanks to its eye-catching design, this resource can even be printed off and used as a beautiful, 28 page booklet! In addition to its helpful revision tools, this resource also includes detailed analysis of In a London Drawing Room’s themes, language, structure and context. And with interactive activities and discussion prompts, your students will be engaged and inspired to dive deeper into the poem’s meaning and learn more about George Eliot. Whether you’re looking for a complete lesson or just need some extra resources to supplement your existing curriculum, this 28 slide resource is a must-have for any English teacher. So why wait? Download your copy today and give your students the tools they need to succeed! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** All your revision for a grade 9 response in just two packed pages ** ** Covers ALL of the stories with notes on Mrs Vadnie Marlene Sevlon (Jackie Kay), Fly in the Ointment (V.S. Pritchett), The Rain Horse (Ted Hughes), A Real Durwan (Jhumpa Lahiri), The Destructors (graham Greene), Through the Tunnel (Doris Lessing) and Sandpiper (Ahdaf Soueif) ** INCLUDES: A synopsis of each of the stories. Expert, bespoke notes on each of the stories. Key devices related to content, structure, language and form for each story (along with corresponding quotations). Contextual information for each story and its author. A comprehensive ‘two sheet’ revision resource to help students ace their GCSE & IGCSE literature questions (9275) related specifically to AQA’s short story anthology. Designed specifically to help students achieve a grade 9, this resource includes all the materials they need to succeed when studying a range of short stories. This is hours of work distilled into two sheets. With clear and concise notes on content, structure, language and form, students can quickly review the most important aspects of each story. It features excellent guidance which is specifically linked to writer’s craft. Pupils will also find helpful tips for approaching GCSE / IGCSE essay questions. This resource also includes targeted information for students to reinforce their knowledge and test their understanding. With a user-friendly layout and engaging design, students will be motivated and excited to dive into their GCSE / IGCSE revision. So if you’re looking for the ultimate revision resource for these short stories, look no further than this two-sheet guide. Your students will thank you for it! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

** GLITZY GRAMMAR ARE 40 - 60 MINUTE LESSONS THAT PACK AN ENGAGING PUNCH! ** An exciting and engaging grammar resource that will help support the skills needed to develop an understanding of direct speech. This is explored through the medium of superheroes! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning in a fun way and through the medium of superheroes. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content in a creative way. -Interesting tasks that are relevant and drive the lesson forward. -A unique range of images that provide a clear link to the lesson’s focus. -An insight into using direct speech correctly and in a creative way! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s primary packs! <3

** AQA APPROVED ** An engaging and exciting resource regarding modern advances in AI and deep fakes that will help support the skills needed to teach the construction of a compare / contrast response. Particular reference is made to writing an effective AQA response; you can however tweak this as appropriate. Perfect as a thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to reflect on the powerful applications of technology. This resource can be used between with a range of age groups and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for compare / contrast questions. This includes: -A reflective engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content through the medium of a fun game! -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for constructing a compare / contrast response. -Unique and interesting articles / video resources (find the links in the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

An exciting and engaging resource about video games that will help support the skills needed to teach P2, Q5. Particular reference is made to writing an effective article; you can however tweak this as appropriate! Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning: This resource can be used between KS3-4 and is a perfect introduction or revision tool for ‘article’ writing and P2, Q5. This includes: -A reflective engager that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P2, Q5. -A unique and interesting article resource (find the link in the powerpoint!) that drives the lesson forward. -A fun, ambitious vocabulary word search activity. -Perfect for low and high ability pupils alike! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

**The Journey, Mary Oliver - 2023 lessons ** Are you looking for an engaging and comprehensive resource to help your students understand The Journey by Mary Oliver? Look no further than this 28 page lesson resource which has been carefully curated by an AQA/Eduqas specialist! With detailed revision mats and paragraph writing support sheets included for free, this resource provides everything your students need to craft a top-notch response and achieve a grade 9 response. Thanks to its eye-catching design, this resource can even be printed off and used as a beautiful, 28 page booklet! In addition to its helpful revision tools, this resource also includes detailed analysis of The Journey’s themes, language, structure and context. With interactive activities and discussion prompts, your students will be engaged and inspired to dive deeper into the poem’s meaning and learn more about Mary Oliver. Whether you’re looking for a complete lesson or just need some extra resources to supplement your existing curriculum, this 28 slide resource is a must-have for any English teacher. So why wait? Download your copy today and give your students the tools they need to succeed! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

**The Road Not Taken, Robert Frost - 2023 lessons ** Are you looking for an engaging and comprehensive resource to help your students understand The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost? Look no further than this 28 page lesson resource which has been carefully curated by an AQA/Eduqas specialist! With detailed revision mats and paragraph writing support sheets included for free, this resource provides everything your students need to craft a top-notch response and achieve a grade 9 response. Thanks to its eye-catching design, this resource can even be printed off and used as a beautiful, 28 page booklet! In addition to its helpful revision tools, this resource also includes detailed analysis of The Road Not Taken’s themes, language, structure and context. With interactive activities and discussion prompts, your students will be engaged and inspired to dive deeper into the poem’s meaning and learn more about Robert Frost. Whether you’re looking for a complete lesson or just need some extra resources to supplement your existing curriculum, this 28 slide resource is a must-have for any English teacher. So why wait? Download your copy today and give your students the tools they need to succeed! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

A ‘mini-mock’ style resource that can be used for Paper 1, Q2: This is particularly useful as a ‘walkthrough’ task that helps pupils understand the skills that are needed to answer this question. If you use it this way, I tend to follow this structure: Worksheet (engages/helps pupils access the extract)- 10 minutes. Watch (Helps pupils further contextualise the extract)- 5 minutes. Read/discuss (Pupils to underline any ‘interesting’ language)- 5 minutes. Annotate (pupils to complete task #1, teacher guidance as appropriate)- 10 minutes. Read/SPAG (pupils to complete task #2, a ‘paragraph guide’ for pupils!)- 10 minutes. Own (Pupils to complete task #3, if extension is needed get pupils to continue this in their books!)- 10 minutes. Conclusions (discuss/read out work and the focus of the overall lesson)- 5 minutes. Please leave a review! :-) I’ll email you a free resource of your choice! Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to teach P1, Q5. Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning. This includes: -A reflective and guided A3 worksheet that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A number of scaffolded tasks which increasingly ask pupils to consider the skills necessary for P1, Q5. -A truly unique and interesting video resource (find the link on the worksheet!) that drives the lesson forward. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3

An exciting and engaging resource that will help support the skills needed to develop ‘zoom lens’ writing, a crucial skill for Q5. Perfect as an ‘inspiring’ and thought provoking lesson that will enable pupils to connect with their learning. This includes: -A scaffolded series of tasks that will help pupils connect with the lesson’s content. -A variety of interesting and relevant videos (find the link on the powerpoint!) that drive the lesson forward. -A unique ‘written Youtube storyboard’ task that provides a clear link to the lesson’s focus. Find more resources like this on my store: Mr. Mac’s resource packs! <3