To Kill a Mockingbird can be taught in Year 9 to cover KS3 Reading World Literature. Content includes: - A brief biography of Harper Lee and the social and historical context of 1930s Alabama and 1960s America - 33 lesson scheme of work (following the four part lesson plan structure) - Activities to develop knowledge of the plot - In depth analysis of the characters of Scout, Jem, Atticus, Dill, Boo Radley, Bob Ewell and Miss Maudie - Exploration of the key themes (law, good and evil, courage, prejudice, racism, class, innocence and maturity, etc) - Developing awareness of the features of a novel – character, theme, plot, style - Harper Lee's message and the role of setting, the mockingbird motif and language - Cloze passage to consolidate understanding of the plot - Discussion tasks - Hot seating activities - Empathy activities - Video links to help the teaching and learning of plot, character and theme - Character analysis and profiling - Mind mapping themes and issues 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is fully editable, so teachers are able to adapt the resource to suit the needs of each class they teach.

Holes - KS3 ‘Holes - KS3’ is a 23 lesson unit of work containing a 182-slide PowerPoint and 27 PDF worksheets. This engaging scheme of work explores Louis Sachar's novel chapter by chapter, analysing its plot, characters, themes, language and historical context through a range of learning activities. Content includes: Exploring the historical and social context of Holes - youth detention in the USA and boot camps Engaging chapter by chapter novel study activities to consolidate understanding as learners read through the book Reading comprehension questions to assess students’ knowledge of plot, character, language, and themes Analysis of the characters of Stanley Yelnats, Zero, the Warden, Mr Sir, Mr Pendanski, Kissin’ Kate Barlow and Sam Exploration of the key themes of crime and punishment, friendship and redemption Developing the key reading skills of inference and deduction Using quotation when writing about a text Analysis of Sachar's use of language and techniques such as narrative hooks, building tension and setting the scene (Camp Green Lake) Role play - hotseating to aid understanding of characters Developing understanding of key characters through empathy writing activities 'Holes - KS3' is fully editable allowing you to adapt the resource, if needed, to suit all your teaching requirements.

Skellig Unit of Work - Year 6 and 7 Skellig is a unit of work containing a 212-slide PowerPoint, 26 PDF worksheets and 23 lesson plans. This engaging scheme of work explores the novel chapter by chapter, analysing the book’s plot, characters, themes and language through a range of stimulating activities. Below are examples of the activities contained in the lessons: 1. Comprehension questions 2. Chapter summary cloze and sequencing activities 3. Research (William Blake and angels) tasks 4. Making predictions about Skellig using the cover, title, author and blurb 5. Exploring and discussing themes 6. Character analysis of Michael, Mina and Skellig 7. Understanding the features of a novel – how does David Almond use hooks, tension and techniques such as pathetic fallacy in Skellig? 8. Close analysis of language in key scenes 9. Role play and hot seating activities 10. Understanding Skellig’s characters through empathetic writing ‘Skellig Unit of Work - Year 6 and 7’ can be edited, so you are able to adapt the resource to suit the individual needs of each class you teach.

Functional Skills English - Entry Level 1 (Unit includes 147-slide editable PowerPoint and 34 worksheets) This unit of work covers all the requirements of 2019 Functional Skills English for Entry Level 1. It includes a range of differentiated, engaging and practical tasks that help students develop key functional skills. The unit covers Speaking, Listening, Communication, Reading and Writing. Contents include: What are Functional Skills? An explanation. Self assessment – ‘Strengths and weaknesses’ EL1 key words spellings tests (incorporated into each lesson) A – Z challenges to strengthen alphabet skills Radio ad and Tannoy announcement activities to help develop listening skills Arranging a party and a family holiday – to develop practical organisation, planning and communication skills How to make your voice heard in a group How to build arguments and find information quickly by skimming and scanning Taking an active part in a debate Exploring non-verbal communication skills Consolidating essential writing skills – capital letters, full stops, sentences, etc How to take messages (on the phone or face to face) and make notes whilst message taking And lots more!

GCSE English Teaching Resources: The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The Sign of Four is made up of a 173-slide PowerPoint presentation, a 28 page booklet of worksheets and notes and an 18 lesson by lesson, scheme of work overview. The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle contains 18 lessons designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the plot, characters, language, themes and the social and historical context of the novel. English Teaching Resources: The Sign of Four includes a collection of activities for pupils of all abilities: -A brief biography of Conan Doyle and the crime novel genre -An explanation of the social and historical context of the novel (Victorian Britain, 1880s London and the British Empire) -Plot tracking and consolidation activities -Activities to explore the narrative structure of The Sign of Four -Analysis of the characters of Shelock Holmes, Dr John Watson, Mary Morstan, Jonathan Small and others -Exploration of the key themes of The Sign of Four - good and evil, crime and punishment, justice, the British Empire, C19th Britain -Developing understanding of the features of a novel – character, theme, plot, style and language -Examining Conan Doyle’s use of language and narrative structure - setting, description and pathetic fallacy -Reading and discussion tasks and questions -Links to additional The Sign of Four teaching and learning resources -An 18 lesson unit of work (following the four part lesson structure) -A 173 slide PowerPoint presentation (see preview below) -28 worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint The Sign of Four follows the four part lesson structure. Each lesson begins with a starter activity, moves through an introduction and development and ends with a plenary activity. All PowerPoint slides are fully editable so you can personalise and differentiate the resources as much or as little as you want. Add extra slides, delete pages, change the text and imagery and update it as is necessary to suit your teaching needs. In addition, the resource contains a scheme of work overview and a student booklet packed with worksheets created to be used in conjunction with the PowerPoint.

This resource features a series of 15 lessons designed to develop student knowledge and understanding of the novel Heroes by Robert Cormier. It includes a range of activities including: A brief biography of Robert Cormier and the historical context of 1940s USA and the Second World War Activities to explore narrative structure and develop knowledge of the plot of Heroes In depth analysis of the main characters Exploration of the key themes of Heroes Developing awareness of the features of a novel – character, theme, plot, style and language The role of setting and the significance of place in the book Use of symbolism, foreshadowing and powerful imagery Hot seating activities to explore characters, motives and themes Diary writing to develop a deeper understanding of character Mind mapping the key themes and issues of Robert Cormier's Heroes A 15 lesson unit of work (following the four part lesson structure) A 125-slide PowerPoint presentation (see preview below) 12 worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint To view a selection of slides from this teaching unit, click on the images.

Stone Cold - Unit of Work (18-lesson, 203-slide PowerPoint-based unit of work with 49 worksheets) Stone Cold is an 18-lesson teaching unit made up of a 203-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and a booklet of 49 worksheets. This Year 9 unit explores every chapter of the novel in detail and covers: Exploring attitudes to homelessness Reading and comprehension questions Developing understanding of implicit and explicit meaning Developing deduction and other key reading skills Exploring themes: homelessness, crime and punishment, family breakdown, the welfare state, poverty Speaking and listening activities Robert Swindells’ use of language in Stone Cold Character profiles and analysis - Link, Shelter, Ginger, Gail, Vince Empathy and descriptive writing Non-fiction writing And lots more!

Animal Farm is made up of a 175-slide PowerPoint presentation, a 50-page booklet of worksheets, and a 14 lesson scheme of work overview. This Animal Farm resource is designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the plot, characters, language, themes, and historical context of Orwell’s modern classic. The resource includes a collection of activities for pupils of all abilities: -A biography of George Orwell -An explanation of the historical context of Europe in the 1930s and the rise of the USSR - notes and BBC documentary -Russian Revolution research task -Activities to explore the narrative structure and develop knowledge of the plot of Animal Farm -In-depth analysis of Snowball, Napoleon, Squealer, Boxer, and Benjamin -Exploration of the key themes of Animal Farm - power, idealism, corruption, class, socialism, propaganda, social control

A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Year 5/6 Unit of Work (131-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 20 worksheets) This 14-lesson Year 5/6 unit of work is made up of a series of progressive lessons that explore the plot, characters, themes and language of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for Year 5/6 pupils. The 14 lessons contain a variety of activities for learners of all abilities and cover: The Elizabethan theatre and Shakespeare Analysis of the characters Shakespeare’s use of structure The play’s language and imagery Diary writing The play’s main themes The comedy of Shakespeare - creating and resolving conflict Video and audio to help UKS2 learners understand key parts of the play

Macbeth GCSE Unit of Work Macbeth is a GCSE unit of work containing a 192-slide PowerPoint, 44 worksheets and lesson plans. This engaging scheme of work explores the play act by act and scene by scene, analysing its plot, characters, themes, language and historical context through a range of stimulating activities. These GCSE Macbeth teaching resources include planning (lesson plans and a unit of work overview), a fully editable PowerPoint teaching resource and twenty accompanying PDF worksheets and are designed to teach Macbeth at GCSE. The unit can be used if you are following the AQA, Eduqas, Edexcel or OCR GCSE course. To preview our Macbeth GCSE unit of work click on the images. Clicked images will expand, allowing you to browse each PowerPoint slide in detail. Below are examples of the activities contained in the lessons. - Historical / social / literary context - a biography of Shakespeare's life and the Elizabethan theatre - Scene by scene activities to consolidate understanding - Comprehension questions to assess students’ knowledge of plot, character, language, context and themes - Analysis of the characters of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and Banquo - Exploration of the key themes (ambition, betrayal, evil, the supernatural) - The social and historical context of the play – witches, witchcraft and the play’s representation of women - Developing key reading skills - inference and deduction - Using P.E.T.E.R. Point/Evidence/Technique/Explain/Reader to write an effective GCSE exam response - Close analysis of Shakespeare’s language, key quotes and Macbeth's key soliloquies and monologues - Shakespeare's use of tension and suspense in Macbeth - Role play - hot-seating activities - Understanding key characters through empathy writing tasks – diaries and letters - Video links to help the teaching and learning of key scenes

Year 5/6 English Teaching Resources: Macbeth This UKS2 ready to teach unit of work made up of a 150 slide PowerPoint presentation and 29 worksheets. The resource is an ideal introduction to Macbeth for children at UKS2. All lessons follow a four part lesson structure (starter, introduction, development and plenary) and all have been carefully planned and designed to enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of the play. Within the PowerPoint slides you will find a mix of activities for children of different abilities including: A brief outline of Shakespeare’s life and times and the Elizabethan theatre ‘Understanding the plot’ activities Key features of a drama text (stage directions etc) Detailed analysis of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Exploring the play’s central themes (ambition, betrayal, evil, etc) The play’s context – both social and historical – witches, witchcraft and the presentation of women How to write about Macbeth Analysis of Shakespeare’s language and key soliloquys Dramatic devices - the use of tension and suspense in the play Hot-seating tasks Sequencing activities Writing in role - empathy writing tasks including diaries and letters To preview our UKS2 Macbeth teaching resource in more detail please click on the images from the PowerPoint presentation opposite.

Our Day Out - Unit of Work This 15-lesson resource includes a unit overview, a 230-slide PowerPoint presentation and 35 worksheets. Every lesson covers key NC objectives and follows the four part lesson format: starter/introduction/development/plenary. All PowerPoint slides are fully editable, so you can teach the unit as it is or modify and differentiate the lessons to suit your teaching needs. You can view the whole resource by selecting ‘View All Slides’ and clicking on the images. This ‘Our Day Out’ teaching resource contains a range of activities, including: Brief biography of Willy Russell and the social and historical context of Our Day Out (1970s inner-city Liverpool). Comprehension questions with answers. Analysis of the characters of Mrs Kay, Mr Briggs and Carol. Character development - Mr Briggs’ character arc. Exploration of the key themes - class, education, poverty. Developing inference and deduction skills. Exploring stereotypes and prejudice. Willy Russell’s use of tension and suspense. Hot seating activities to develop understanding of characters. Writing a formal letter Russell’s use of dramatic irony to create comedy and pathos Sequencing and summarising activities Essay task with guidance To preview Our Day Out - Unit of Work, click on the images.

Face by Benjamin Zephaniah Year 8/9 Unit of Work (148-slide editable PowerPoint teaching resource with 27 worksheets) This KS3 Unit of Work explores the novel Face by Benjamin Zephaniah and is designed to help Year 8/9 learners develop key English reading skills. Contents include: Reading and comprehension activities Analysing and writing about characters in detail Developing inference and deduction skills Using and explaining quotations Quizzes to assess understanding informally – crossword, word search and pub quiz Using constructive criticism to improve Exploring and discussing the key themes in ‘Face’ Examining how the author builds tension Writing empathetically in character (diaries, school reports, letters, police report) to show understanding Improvisation and role-play activities Ideas for post-reading And lots more!

This teaching resource contains a 160 slide PowerPoint with 20 accompanying worksheets. This resource has been adapted from our GCSE English Literature resource for use with Year 9. It includes a wide range of activities for pupils of all abilities: A brief biography of J.B. Priestley and the social and historical context of pre and post war British society In depth analysis of the main characters Exploration of the key themes The literary, social and historical context of the play Developing awareness of the features of a drama text Using P.E.E. to write about the text Priestley’s political message Analysis of Priestley’s language in key scenes Priestley’s use of tension and suspense Hot seating activities Empathy question preparation Developing inference and deduction skills

Our Blood Brothers - GCSE Unit of Work is made up of an editable 238-slide PowerPoint, 71 worksheets, and a step by step 27-lesson overview. All lessons contain focused learning objectives and follow the four-part lesson structure. Blood Brothers includes a range of activities for pupils of all abilities: * a short biography of Willy Russell and the social and historical context of post war Liverpool * activities to develop plot knowledge * analysis of the characters of Mrs Johnstone, Mrs Lyons, Edward, Mickey and Linda * exploring key themes such as class, superstition, wealth, poverty, etc * understanding the features of a drama text – stage directions, etc * using PETER to write about Blood Brothers in the examination * Russell’s purpose and viewpoint * analysis of language in key scenes * the playwright’s use of tension and suspense * hot seating with speaking and listening opportunities * developing inference and deduction skills

The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross Year 6/7 Unit of Work (146-slide editable PowerPoint-based teaching resource with 28 accompanying worksheets) This unit of work explores the Gillian Cross novel The Demon Headmaster and is designed to help Year 6/7 learners develop key English reading skills. Contents include: Reading and comprehension activities (answers included) Analysing characters and writing about them in detail using quotations Developing inference and deduction skills Exploring the author’s use of language Developing descriptive writing skills Quizzes to assess understanding informally – crossword, word search and pub quiz Using constructive criticism to improve key skills Exploring and discussing the novel’s themes Examining how the author builds tension Writing empathetically in character to show understanding Post-reading review writing And lots more!

KS2 ENGLISH - Romeo and Juliet teaching resource (lesson plans, PowerPoint presentation, unit overview and worksheets) This teaching unit contains an editable 230 slide PowerPoint presentation, 30 worksheets, a unit overview and 32 lesson plans Our KS2 Romeo and Juliet resource is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare and includes a variety of activities for pupils of all abilities. It is ready to teach and can be used as it is, or it can be edited and adapted and / or dipped in and out of. Contents include: A mini Shakespeare biography and a guide to the theatre in Elizabethan England Tasks to help understand the main events Examining the characters of Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, Tybalt and more Exploring the main themes Developing understanding of Shakespeare’s stagecraft Using Evidence when writing about the play Examining Shakespeare’s use of language Shakespeare’s use of tension and suspense Empathy writing and spoken English activities