3 lessons suitable for KS3 or KS4. Lesson 1 focuses on the structure of narrative writing including a worksheet looking at examples of plans. Lessons 2 and 3 look at what makes an effective opening paragraph looking at 3 different examples- you could give pupils all 3 or give different ones to different groups. Pupils can then write their own opening paragraph based on success criteria.

2 lessons revising magazine articles for English Language GCSE focusing on the topic of boxing. Resources include a starter proof-reading activity, advice on structure, how to write an introduction and developing main argument using persuasive techniques. Examples are provided for the introductions and main paragraphs.

Lesson used with year 7 mixed ability- with a number of lower ability pupils who need extra support. Lesson has literacy starter and then focuses on the part of act 1, scene 2 when Prospero and Miranda visit Caliban. Lesson works well for first approach at using PEE.

Great worksheet to use with any KS3 year group after studying the fight scene act 1, scene 1. Links in well to watching the Baz Luhrmann version of the film.

This resource enables pupils to practice the skills needed for their GCSE English Language exams. It is really useful for GCSE pupils or even high ability year 9 pupils in order to develop how to approach each question type.

Lesson to explore verse 1 of 'Dulce et Decorum Est' in detail and help pupils to understand how to annotate in detail. Word and definition mix and match sheet for the vocabulary in verse 1 of 'Dulce et Decorum Est' and a sheet with verse 1 on with space around to annotate.There is also a differentiated sheet some questions to help pupils who may find annotating difficult. I have also included a extension sheet for more able pupils to explore the structure of the poem.

Lesson for year 9 mixed ability pupils exploring what a traditional sonnet is before looking at the sonnet between Romeo and Juliet in act 1, scene 5. Plenary explores what pupils have learnt through the lesson.

Lesson focuses on exploring the theme of loneliness- assessment objectives mentioned linked into WJEC English Literature. Starter activity engages pupils by ranking characters in order of loneliness. There is also support sheets for the different characters to help pupils think about how each character is lonely.

Lesson worked really well with mixed ability year 8 class. Pupils work in groups of 4 taking on the role of a barrister or a character from 'Holes' to decide on whether Zero deserves to be punished for his assault of Mr Pendanski in chapter 30. Each character has a support sheet with an extract from 'Holes' to help them come up with reasons why. I chose the more able pupils to be the barrister so they could lead the group.

Lesson suitable for any year group at KS3 as a first lesson before looking at war poetry. Pupils first explore what propaganda is looking at war time posters then look at Harold Begbie's propaganda poem 'Fall In' and answer questions.

Lesson used in lesson observation for WJEC GCSE English Language high ability class but could be used for other abilities. Lesson focuses on the topic of extreme sports looking at a 'How' type question and looks at 3 different responses of differing marks.

2 lessons for I made for year 8 mixed ability but could work well with all years at KS3. Lessons focus on developing the skill of PEE in the opening of 'Examination Day'.

Two lessons for a Year 8 mixed ability class linking into the Globe Theatre. The first lesson looks at a video clip of the Globe Theatre and explores what makes a good piece of descriptive writing using two examples. The second lesson is planning and writing a piece of description writing.

Lesson observation standard lesson looking at nonsense language and how we can look at the sound of words and context to help us work out meaning. This links in well with the definition questions in the WJEC GCSE English Language exams. I have used this lesson with both mixed ability year 7 and year 8 and it worked really well. Starter activity has a literacy element to give pupils a extra focus. PowerPoint has examples of how to analyse language. Lesson objectives: To show an understanding of the poem ‘The Jabberwocky’ and refer to the poem when explaining your ideas- Level 4 To identify key ideas in the poem and select quotations to support your ideas - Level 5 To explore different layers of meanings in quotations and aspects of language in the poem (individual words)- Level 6 To be able to understand and express an overview of the poem when exploring quotations- Level 7