An imaginative cross-curricular project that blends English and Drama and science through Hamlet. Students work in groups to create a “Martian tragedy,” applying the idea of the tragic hero to characters living on Mars while considering scientific concepts. Ideal for developing analytical skills, creativity, and teamwork.

A KS3 introduction to the tragic hero using Hamlet, featuring discussion, key terminology, and basic textual analysis. Can be adapted to suit KS4.

These creative writing tasks for Macbeth are designed for KS4 students to improve their language Paper 1 skills. With engaging prompts inspired by the play’s themes, characters, and dramatic tension, students will develop their narrative and descriptive writing, honing techniques such as imagery, structure, and character voice. Perfect for enhancing exam performance and fostering creativity in analysing Shakespeare’s work.

a lesson structured to explore the theme of choice and identity. Tasks develop student comprehension, verbal reasoning and writing skills. I have designed a booklet/worksheet to accompany the lesson.

Full lessons including an introduction lesson on context.

A full SOW designed to challenge high ability students through exploring grade 9 content/ideas.

This 4-lesson unit on dystopian creative writing introduces students to the key elements of dystopian fiction, including world-building, character development, and thematic exploration. Through engaging activities, students will learn to craft their own dystopian worlds, develop protagonists who challenge oppressive systems, and write short stories that reflect the genre’s focus on societal issues and human resilience. By analysing classic dystopian texts and applying these insights to their own writing, students will enhance their creativity, critical thinking, and storytelling skills, while exploring themes like control, freedom, and survival.

This lesson introduces students to the key themes, characters, and symbols in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Through guided analysis of a key excerpt, students will practice identifying literary techniques, such as imagery and symbolism. The lesson encourages critical thinking, group discussion, and the development of analytical writing skills, preparing students for deeper understanding and essay writing.

AQA Macbeth Revision Lesson: This session focuses on helping students develop analytical skills and refine their exam techniques for essay writing and quoting effectively. An exam extract will be explored with a focus on context, language, and structure.