This resource includes a double-sided summary sheet on Thomas Malthus’ ideas and their relevance to A Christmas Carol, along with corresponding comprehension activities (multiple choice and short answer questions) and an answer sheet. It could be used as cover for those studying Stave One of the novella. You may wish to print the tasks sheet on A3.

This resource contains: An introduction to dramatic terminology, with 5 comprehension questions A series of worksheets, one for each Act of ‘An Inspector Calls’, with AO1-based tasks. Suggested answers are included. This resource could be used as cover and is aimed at lower ability students. Staff may wish to display the materials whilst students are working on them.

In this resource, there are summaries of each stave of the novella. Each summary is accompanied by a number of staightforward, AO1 activities. This resource could be used as cover with lower to middle ability groups. Tip: print back-to-back and stapled. Suggested answers are included.

In this activity, students match up the descriptive techniques A-J to the examples 1-10. The techniques listed are: A. Metaphor B. Repetition C. Simile D. Vivid Verbs E. Alliteration F. Noun Phrases G. Sibilance H. Onomatopoeia I. Adjectives and Adverbs J. Personification They then use these to inspire their own descriptive paragraph or the beginning of a story based on one of the photo prompts provided. Alternatively, ask the students to work in groups to plan a description based on one of the images. In this case, A3 print outs could be provided.

This lesson provides an introduction to leaflet writing for GCSE English. Do Now Task Students identify the purpose of different pieces of short text, giving reasons for their answers. Main Task Students plan and write their own leaflet. There is a planning sheet which can be used in your own, independent lessons in the future, should you wish to revisit the topic of leaflet writing at a later date. The exam style question focuses on the idea of parents helping students with revision in Year 11, and a sample answer is provided. Learning Review Revisiting the learning objective and checking understanding through questioning.

In this Y11 revision resource, students read a character overview of Lady Macbeth and respond to detailed questions on her role in each act. You may wish to organise students into groups and ask them to focus on a particular act, presenting their ideas at the end of the lesson. Suggested answers are included. This resource could be used as a cover lesson, but in any event, students will need a copy of the play.

Four adjustable worksheets that can be printed back-to-back on A3 and used in relation to the study of unseen poetry.

This is a simple re-telling of the first three chapters of Dracula, with comprehension and SPaG-based tasks. It could be used as cover work for KS3 lower-ability groups.

This is a simple re-telling of the first three chapters of Dracula, with comprehension and SPaG-based tasks. It could be used as cover work for KS3 middle-ability groups. Teacher notes provided.

A straightforward comprehension activity on political theory in ‘An Inspector Calls’. Students read and respond to information on Marxism, communism and democratic socialism and its exploration in AIC. Slides 1 & 2: print back to back on A4 Slide 3: print single sided on A3. Teacher Notes included.