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I am a secondary English and Media teacher in the UK and have always enjoyed the process of creating lessons to help students be engaged and enjoy the subject. In the shop you will find resources that cover popular topics taught throughout English Secondary schools. The resources range in age from 11 years- 16 years old and you will find that lessons have many differentiated tasks to suit the needs of your learners. Not only have I enjoyed creating the lessons, but I have loved teaching them!

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I am a secondary English and Media teacher in the UK and have always enjoyed the process of creating lessons to help students be engaged and enjoy the subject. In the shop you will find resources that cover popular topics taught throughout English Secondary schools. The resources range in age from 11 years- 16 years old and you will find that lessons have many differentiated tasks to suit the needs of your learners. Not only have I enjoyed creating the lessons, but I have loved teaching them!
Macbeth Act 1-4 Analysis- Full lessons
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Macbeth Act 1-4 Analysis- Full lessons

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13 lessons included. Although it states 4 resources, you can buy the lessons individually which looks at Act 1, 2, 3 and 4 or buy and save 25% from the bundle with everything included. All of the lessons include a variety of lessons analysing in detail the plot line, characters, themes and extracts of Macbeth. Complete with model answers and structures to help students answer GCSE learning questions. Aimed at lower ability looking at key scenes.
Marley's Ghost- Observation lesson
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Marley's Ghost- Observation lesson

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This lesson was created as part of an observation which received positive feedback showing students had made good progress. Originally taught to a bottom set year 10 class. It could be adapted to reach a more able group or a higher ability group at KS3. The lesson begins with a creative writing starter based on the image of the ghost. Also included, a youtube clip showing ghost stories, extract of Marley's Ghost (focusing on the description), the same extract with 4 language techniques identified, a glossary, an exploration of the use of the imagery (Lobster), a model answer and a supported set of sentence openers for students to write their own answer to the question "How is language used to present Marley's Ghost"
Macbeth Analysis- Act 4
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Macbeth Analysis- Act 4

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3 LESSONS- Analysing and understanding ACT 4: Plot line, characters and themes. Act 4 Scene 1- Students are asked to explain the change in relationship between Banquo and Macbeth as a starter activity. Includes reading act 4 scene 1- Speakers needed are outlined in the presentation. Discussion around what is an apparition? Summary of Act 4 scene 1 and then comprehension questions for students attached with a Youtube link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdoGqrizfdc The witches apparitions explained lesson- A more detailed analysis of what each apparition symbolises. Complete with an explanation slide of each apparition to spark discussion within class- allowing students to take notes. The final question is "Why did Shakespeare introduce the apparitions?" Act 4 Scene 2- Exploring the theme of violence. Lesson complete with: A whole re-cap of where violence is shown throughout the play, supported reading of Act 4 Scene 2, exploration of Lady Macduff as a minor character and the importance of this, highlighting Lady Macduff quotes and a supported structure to allow students to answer "How is the theme of violence shown in Act 4 Scene 2?"
Macbeth Analysis- Act 3
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Macbeth Analysis- Act 3

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Three lessons: Killing Banquo- Complete with: The rules of succession, summary of plot line, extract of scene, model answer to the AQA question "How is language used in the soliloquy to show how Macbeth is feeling?" structure to follow for students to complete the question (for lower ability) and peer assessment. Act 3 scene 2- Predator quote analysis- step by step support to help students answer the question "How is tension created before Banquo's murder?" Here students are supported in finding quotes that show tension being created with explanations in a model example. Also, a full exploration of the symbolism of Banquo's ghost with links to context. (Extracts included) Lesson 3- (Shorter lesson) - How is the witches' meeting presented as being significant in the play-exploring the role of 'Hecate" linking to context. Extract included. Peer assessment included.
Macbeth Analysis- Act 2
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Macbeth Analysis- Act 2

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2 full lessons which covers Act 2- Scene 1 and Act 2 scene 2. Complete with a structure to help students answer a AQA question on this scene and full extract to analysis as a class. Act 2 scene 2- Explores the symbolism of the blood on his hands, a learning grid that supports students in commenting on language, structure and effect and a support model answer for students to follow for the question of How does Shakespeare present Macbeth's growing paranoia?
Macbeth Analysis- Act 1
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Macbeth Analysis- Act 1

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Here you will find 7 lessons that explores in detail "Act 1 (all scenes) of Macbeth" Within the lessons you will have access to model examples of AQA styled paragraphs, analysis of key extracts and the tools to help your students develop an understanding of key scenes, characters and the plot line. I originally set this out for a bottom set year 10 class, however, some tasks have been set to a higher ability and could be easily adapted. Peer assessment and Self assessment skills are included.
Structure in chapter 1- The boy in the striped pajamas.
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Structure in chapter 1- The boy in the striped pajamas.

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This lesson looks at the various structure techniques used by John Boyne and their effects on the reader. The extract explored covers, character entrances, tension, atmosphere and mood change and repetition. Students are shown a model example to give them the tools/skills ready to create their own structure analysis.
Lord of the Flies- Setting and Symbolism
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Lord of the Flies- Setting and Symbolism

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Two full lessons that outline how Golding uses setting in the opening chapters and how the 'conch' is used as a symbol on the island. The first lesson closely analyses language and provides a broken down model answer to discuss and mark as a class. This also includes questions for pupils to consider when peer assessing their partner's response to the question. The second lesson looks at the technique of symbolism and refers to British Values and Democracy.
The Seven ages of man- William Shakespeare
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The Seven ages of man- William Shakespeare

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I created this lesson during a topic titled "The history of the English Language". It explores language features used within the poem and exploration of key quotations. I have attached the poem as a blank copy for students to annotate and analyse. Included is a model answer, broken into a writing format for students to learn from and then have a go at responding themselves. This also includes a series of peer assessment questions for students to ask and respond to.
R.J.Palacio Wonder Scheme of work
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R.J.Palacio Wonder Scheme of work

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Complete with 11 full lessons from the beginning to the end of the book. I created this scheme of work for a middle-high ability year 7 group as an introduction to language and structure analysis in preparation for their end of topic assessment which focused on the question: How has the writer used language and structure to engage the reader. Some elements such as; dates, reading pages may need to be edited to fit the purpose of your teaching. However, I have found that working through this scheme in this order, prepared students well for their understanding of language and structure when it comes to a narrative story. I hope you find this as useful as I have. Lessons include focus on language techniques, structure techniques, particular chapter and extract analysis, discussion work and reading of the book.