These grids are ideal to copy and hand to students to assess an extended piece of work/essay. It gives the grades 1-8 and matching descriptors. Students tick the level they think they/peer is at and provide a quotation from the students work for evidence of that level. This is aimed at GCSE/IGCSE students and works particularly well with more able pupils.

An interactive group activity for students to learn about the symbols in the novel. Students cut out and sort quotation cards into the correct categories then discuss and make notes about what each symbol might represent. More able students aim to explain the effect on the reader. Includes, learning objectives, links to AOs, differentiated tasks, quotation and symbol cards and an answer sheet. Copy, cut and sort! No planning required!

A whole lesson on the character analysis of Victor Frankenstein. Starter consists of a list of adjectives to describe Victor and a range of quotations. Students select appropriate adjectives to link to the quotes. Main activity explores in-depth analysis of two quotations of their choice from the starter with space for language analysis too. This provides a practise for essay writing in following activity. Essay title and essay guide given for students to plan their essay. Essay structure is outlined including optional starting sentences for both the introduction and conclusion.

Two task sheets to be used as pre-reading or homework activities to be used when studying the novel Frankenstein. Includes links to AOs Task 1 - Research and explore the different locations mentioned in the novel (good for cross-curricular links). This helps students to visualise the journeys of the characters as well as developing their geographical knowledge. Includes extension tasks and answers. Task 2 - Vocabulary task to enhance understanding of the language of 19th century texts. Tasks are easily marked as a class to save time.

A vocabulary resource designed to develop student skills for AO4. Some of the complex vocabulary is taken from chapters 1-4 in the novel and students complete a variety of short tasks to understand definitions. The tasks aim to improve student understanding of the chapter, as well as widening vocabulary. All tasks have extension activities for early finishers and more able students. Answers are provided for easy marking. Presented as a workbook with a front cover including AO4, but individual sheets can be copied if preferred.