A KS3 project (three-four lessons) to prepare students for a persuasive presentation on a chocolate bar they have designed. This resource is designed to prepare students for the following skills: Persuasive writing AFOREST devices Speaking and listening Understanding target audiences and purpose of text Improving vocabulary for non-fiction writing Lesson 1: LO: To analyse how advertisements use techniques to cater to differing audiences. Students watch advertisements of chocolate bars, exploring and discussing target audiences and persuasive techniques used in the adverts. Lesson 2: LO: To analyse how language is used to create effects and to persuade audiences. Students extend vocabulary to describe chocolates. Students practice using AFOREST devices to describe them and think about target audiences (packaging, flavour, etc.). You can either give the students the chocolates to taste, or you can just based this lesson on their knowledge of the chocolate flavours already. Lesson 3: LO: To create a speech that uses AFOREST and language devices to persuade audiences. Students to plan and create a chocolate bar of their own design, ready to present to the class. Students to vote on which chocolate bar was the most persuasive in its pitch to the target audience chosen by the student. Optional - extend L3 to a full writing lesson, followed by L4 as speaking and listening lesson.

Extract worksheets on: Act 1, Mr Birling’s speech Act 1, Mr Birling and Eva Smith Act 2, Gerald and Daisy Act 2, Mrs Birling and Eva Act 3, The Inspector’s speech Act 3, Sheila stands up to Mr Birling

Lessons on: Setting Description of a monster Tension Story arc Gothic elements Includes extracts from: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Brothers Grimm A Christmas Carol Dracula Frankenstein The Kraken by Tennyson Northanger Abbey The Red Room The Sandman The Tell Tale Heart The Woman in Black

A Key Stage 3 friendly scheme of work for studying Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Includes: 20 complete lessons with lesson plans Lesson on the Prologue Lessons on Portraits in The Canterbury Tales Lessons on tales such as The Wife of Bath, Pardoner’s Tale, Nun’s Priest’s Tale and others Lessons on creating their own Chaucer inspired poetry Lessons on the historical context behind The Canterbury Tales Homework suggestions in SOW details Extensions and links to suggested reading/translations in notes of slides

This SOW is designed for a KS3 reading of Antony and Cleopatra. The unit focuses on themes of duty and responsibility, as well as examining the roles of archetypes in Shakespeare, hubris and hamartia and analysis of language/structure in extracts. It includes: 22 lessons Vocabulary list Printable handouts A mixture of non-fiction writing lessons, comprehensive reading lessons, extract analysis questions and hot seating/acting lessons. Students will learn to create a leaflet, diary entry and newspaper article. An assessment question with assessment preparation lessons

A lesson on analysing mood and atmosphere and Gothic features for KS3. This lesson is part of a Gothic KS3 SOW, which you can find here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12658108

Includes: 20 lessons on the context behind the novel and each chapter Worksheets for each lesson attached A unit of work and separate powerpoints per lesson Character profiles to fill in Evidence log Themes in the novel log A bonus quiz for revision purposes (includes answer) Suitable for grades 4-5 attainment targets.

This persuasive reading scheme of work is designed to: . Strengthen skills of identifying and analysing AFOREST . Identify and analyse ethos, logos and pathos in persuasive texts . Understand structure, form, purpose and audience of different text types . Explore allusion, imagery, command sentences, etc. . Develop understanding of non-fiction features, language and forms There are 8 core lessons, which are: Allusion and imagery in advertisements Emotive language in advertisements Command sentences in advertisements Leaflet carousel (AFOREST) Ethos, Pathos and logos introduction Identifying ethos, pathos and logos L1 Identifying ethos, pathos and logos L2 Audience and purpose in non-fiction text types There are optional lessons for topics to choose from, including: . Lessons on fast fashion . Lessons on eco tourism . Lessons on activist voices (e.g. Martin Luther King Jr. and Greta) This SOW is suitable for Y7-Y9.

This is a lesson for KS3 to begin to understand Romanticism and the word “idyllic”. The lesson focuses on analysing “I Wandered Lonely as Cloud” by William Wordsworth. It follows an I do, we do, you do format. This lesson is part of a KS3 SOW called “Places in Poetry”, which you can find by visiting my shop.

Two extract sheets that focus on the engagement of Belle and Scrooge and then his reactions to seeing her with her new family on Christmas day.

Editable powerpoints Suitable for KS3 Extract focused scene analysis with close questioning Plenaries designed for discussion and review Assessment and assessment moderation included

A lesson on analysing Dracula’s appearance and Gothic features for KS3. This lesson is part of a Gothic KS3 SOW, which you can find here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12658108

I created a scheme of work that you could use to teach low ability or attainment target students of Grade 4-5. There are 30 lessons in total: 1 lesson on the context of Shakespeare and the Globe theatre 25 lessons on the plot, characters and extracts of the play 3 lessons on the recurring themes of love, conflict and fate 1 lesson on debate as to who is to blame for the death of Romeo and Juliet An assessment task (which I have purposefully left open to your own interpretation but you can follow my guide) This also includes: Storyboard of each Act with scenes template Themes quote bank board for students to fill Character profiles for students’ revision to fill There are also bonus revising of quotes games of Articulate and Connect Four. You do not need to read the play. Only the extracts provided and mentioned in the lessons! This will hugely break down the students’ understanding of the play and help them focus on characters, themes, quotes, plot and language.

An extract worksheet examining the ways in which Scrooge transforms in Stave 5.

An extract worksheet to look at the metaphorical representations of Ignorance and Want.

Print to A3 and share with students for their revision of the key characters of the play. Editable document.

Print to A3 and share with students for their revision of the key characters of the play. Editable document.

Students learn about life in the Medieval period, look at primary sources and then do a short quiz to check understanding. Includes: A lesson plan for starter, main and plenary A learning objective Resources list Extensions in “notes” of slides This lesson is designed for KS3 students.

Two lessons on archetypes and stereotypes for Shakespeare’s tragedies (Antony and Cleopatra) and classical myth’s inspirations on archetypal characters. If you enjoyed these two lessons, consider downloading the 22 lesson full SOW here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12694968

Students create a timeline on the historical context behind Chaucer and Old/Middle English. Includes: A lesson plan for starter, main and plenary A learning objective Resources list Extensions in “notes” of slides This lesson is designed for KS3 students.