Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Emily Bronte’s "Mild The Mist Upon The Hill” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions

Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver John Clare’s "Sunday Dip” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions

Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver William Wordsworth’s “To My Sister” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions

GCSE English poetry unit of work PowerPoints with “unseen” poem practise exercises. Designed for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Conflict poems from the exam board anthology. Each poem from the Conflict section of the anthology has its own PowerPoint lesson with supporting materials and a comparison poem that pupils can practise with for the unseen element of the exam. Powerpoints are structured as follows: Introduction to the anthology poem Context Anthology poem Discussion of key themes, language and structure Unseen poem Comparison exercise Example exam questions Challenge exercises are included for most poems Lesson resources include: Anthology poem comparison list Vocabulary hand-outs A Poison Tree The Destruction of Sennacherib Extract from The Prelude The Man He Killed Cousin Kate Half-Caste Exposure The Charge Of The Light Brigade Catrin War Photographer Belfast Confetti The Class Game Poppies No Problem What Were They Like

A simple and easy-to-use set of lessons covering Amanda Gorman’s ‘Earthrise’. This works really well with Key Stage 3 pupils, particularly years 7 and 8 but could also work for year 6 as well. As this is an American poet, this resource would work well for 5th Grade, and the start of Middle School (6th-7th Grade) Resources include: 1 Powerpoint comprising of 6 lessons 6 Word Documents with poem sections to print

Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Lord Byron’s “The Destruction of Sennacherib” with supporting print-outs This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.

Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Ciaran Carson’s "Belfast Confetti” This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.

Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Thomas Hood’s "I Remember, I Remember” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. Also falls under the CCEA “Identity” Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions

Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Choman Hardi’s "My Mother’s Kitchen” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions

Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Raymond Antrobus’ "Jamaican British (after Aaron Samuels)” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions

GCSE English poetry unit of work PowerPoint lessons. Designed for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Belonging poems from the exam board anthology. Each poem from the Belonging section of the anthology has its own PowerPoint lesson which will guide both pupils and teachers logically through each poem. Powerpoints lessons include: Introduction to the anthology poem Context Anthology poem Discussion of key themes, language and structure Example exam questions Challenge exercises are included for most poems Lesson resources include: To My Sister Sunday Dip Mild The Mist Upon The Hill Captain Cook (To My Brother) Clear and Gentle Stream I Remember, I Remember Island Man We Refugees Peckham Rye Lane Us In Wales, Wanting To Be Italian Kumukanda Jamaican British (after Aaron Samuels) My Mother’s Kitchen The Émigrée

This resource contains 14 Powerpoints and detailed lesson plans specifically for the modern novel “Anita and Me” on the Pearson Edexcel English Literature GCSE. Resources include 14 PowerPoints and accompanying worksheets, lesson plans and timings, all desigined specifically for the Edexcel GCSE syllabus. Lessons are structured chronologically in line with the chapters of the novel and include: Prologue & Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Context Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter13 The lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, progress checks, extra challenge questions and exam questions plus at least one opportunity, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment.

14 Powerpoint slides totalling 70 questions to act as retrieval practice for A Christmas Carol. Answers are included in the notes section of each slide. The questions are sequenced to follow the chronological order of the novel so sits well alongside a scheme of work where you are reading the book in traditional fashion. Alongside plot questions, there are also a number of questions designed to provide lateral engagement with the language section of the English GCSE.

An advanced set of challenge questions for The Merchant of Venice based around allusions in the play. Teacher notes are provided. This task works well for high level GCSE or A Level pupils Allusions include: Book of Matthew: Jewish stance on kosher food Greek mythology: King Midas Greek mythology: Jason’s Golden Fleece

A set of four lessons around “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley. The aim of the unit is for pupils to learn the poem by heart by the end of a week. Perfect for KS3. This set of lessons is configured across 4X1hour blocks and is ideal for an end of term competition or challenge. It would also work really well in celebration of Nelson Mandela Day or combined with a Black History Month unit. Having done this with my mixed ability year 8s, they felt a real sense of accomplishment and worked well together, supporting and encouraging each other. Resources include: Powerpoint with clear tasks and instructions Detailed lesson plans for 4x1hour lessons which include suggested timings Word document with poem to print out

Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s "The Charge of the Light Brigade” with supporting print-outs This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.

Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Wilfred Owen’s "Exposure” This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.

Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Carol Rumen’s "The Émigrée” This poem appears in the “Belonging” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This poem also appears in the AQA GCSE Poetry Anthology. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations and example exam questions

Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver John Agard’s "Half Caste” This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.

Comprehensive Powerpoint to deliver Thomas Hardy’s "The Man He Killed” with supporting print-outs This poem appears in the “Conflict” section of the Pearson Edexcel Poetry Anthology. This lesson also provides an “unseen” poem for comparison with guided notes to help pupils practise their comparative skills. The resource is a simple, easy-to-follow guide for both pupils and teachers and includes context, annotations, challenge exercises and example exam questions.