FIVE writing activities for AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5. I’ve used the thought provoking work of artist Al Margen to act as a visual aid and help students write more creatively. I have also included questions for classroom discussions.

Lesson looking at The Red Room. Students focus on the use of first-person narration in the story. The lesson includes: -multiple choice comprehension questions -Activities focusing on evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of using first-person narration in the text. -Differentiated writing activities

Activity getting students to identify the persuasive techniques Martin Luther King Jr. uses in his 'I Have a Dream' speech. Two example PEE paragraphs are also included for students to compare.

To engage students with politics, I have created a lesson exploring capitalism and socialism, using the 2017 General Election as a stimulus. Together, you will: - explore ideas of capitalism and socialism -break down the key pledges of the two main political parties (Conservative and Labour) -host your own ‘Question Time’ where students discuss/debate their different views -Vote! This FREE lesson leads on to a series of lessons breaking down the context of ‘An Inspector Calls’, ideas of social class and the political systems of Edwardian Britain.

This can be used as an assembly or a lesson. The PowerPoint covers Caribbean history from colonialism to the present day. Three writing activities are included (analysis of a poem, writing postcards and writing a description suggested by a picture).

Some key quotes exploring themes of guilt, bravery and masculinity in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. Students should 'explode' the quotes by analysing words and phrases.

Lesson looking at the meaning of Christmas . Students begin by reflecting on what Christmas means to them, and then focus on how Christmas is a time of giving/being aware of those less fortunate. Lesson includes poetry analysis (courtesy of Victoriafalls2k5) and a writing activity.

Lesson focusing on the theme of responsibility in 'An Inspector Calls', whilst also allowing students to reflect on their own personal responsibilities. Differentiated exam questions also provided.

Breakdown of each part of IGCE: ESL Paper 1 (reading and writing) and Paper 2 (listening).

A lesson exploring the character Sheila Birling. The lesson includes: questions about Sheila Birling character tracking activity. class discussion question and sentence starters

'Explode' the quote activity for Gerald from An Inspector Calls.

The lesson involves students writing an analysis of an extract from chapter 5. They begin by exploring ideas about code-switching to gain a better of Starr and her feelings in the extract. Students will then look at how to write an analytical response through I do, We Do, You do. They will also look at how to use metaphors to develop their interpretations (idea inspired by Chris Curtis’ How to Teach Like a Writer).

Lesson for Chapter One of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’.

A lesson for Black History Month. Students will look at the origins of BHM and create posters on important (and less well known figures) in black history. There is also opportunities for classroom discussion on whether BHM should be celebrated at all and different ways schools can do more to teach the history of other cultures. I hope to inspire creativity and conversation about black history in your classroom. Love to know how it goes with your students, so please leave a review :o)

Takeaway menu for KS3 detective fiction. 15 differentiated tasks that can be used for homework or extensions. Good resource for home learning. Inspired by podmc002 takeway menus.

An introduction lesson for the new International GCSE: English as a Second Language. Lesson includes: - Breakdown of the paper -Breakdown of each part of each paper -Quiz - Test

An introductory lesson into A-level English. The lesson breaks down the Assessment Objectives into language that students understand. Furthermore, an 'audit' form for students to track each AO skill is included.

Lesson focusing on some of the structural devices used in 'The Sign of Four'. Revision flashcard, exam question and activity included.

Revision worksheets for The Sign of Four. Chapter summaries are provided and breakdown of Assessment Objectives for students to plan.

English Language Paper 1 exam paper and feedback lessons, using the Inspector from 'An Inspector Calls'. Lesson breaks down each question and offers example paragraphs to help students' understanding. Mark schemes are also included for students to peer/self-assess. Exam paper can be found for FREE on my TES Shop.