A complete walkthrough guide of the Pearson Edexcel Paper 2 Language: Poetry & Prose and Imaginative Writing. Ideal for independent revision or a taught revision session.

Enhance your students’ textual analysis with this rigorous lesson resource tailored for secondary English IGCSE curriculum objectives (AO1, AO2, and AO4). Guided by retrieval practice and historical context regarding Elizabethan supernatural beliefs , this presentation guides students through a detailed line-by-line translation and analysis of Mercutio’s Queen Mab speech. Students will evaluate how Shakespeare uses dark imagery, bawdy wordplay, and dramatic irony to subvert traditional romantic tropes. The lesson concludes with an exam-style analytical writing task complete with a clear PETAL framework and high-level vocabulary banks.

Romeo and Juliet: The Capulet Feast & First Meeting (Act 1, Scene 5) Bring the ultimate dramatic turning point of Romeo and Juliet to life with this interactive, fully planned lesson. What’s Included? Quick-fire retrieval practice, a comprehensive 3-part breakdown of the scene, and line-by-line analysis of the lovers’ shared religious sonnet. Key Skills Covered: Mapping the light/dark motif, understanding structural foreshadowing, and evaluating dramatic irony. Perfect For: Helping students analyse how Shakespeare weaves themes of love and hatred together in a single scene

A useful revision resource for students to independently revise ‘Out Out’ by Robert Frost.

A useful revision slideshow to revise ‘An Unknown Girl’ by Moniza Alvi. This is designed as a last minute revision session for students to complete independently or with a teacher.

A useful resource to revise and learn ‘The Bright Lights of Sarajevo’ by Tony Harrison

IGCSE English Language Paper 2 Revision: The Woman in Black (“Whistle and I’ll Come to You”) A concise, high-impact revision resource focusing on Susan Hill’s pivotal extract. Designed to help students maximize AO1 and AO2 marks. Perfect for targeted exam preparation, revision lessons, or independent study.

A revision slideshow for students to revise Kari Herbert’s extract ‘The Explorer’s Daughter’

A revision slideshow designed to revise ‘A Passage to Africa’ by George Alagiah. This resource works through the big ideas then zooms into specific ideas required for Q4 and Q5 of the Edexcel Language A Paper 1 exam. Useful as a last minute recap of the text!

This PowerPoint resource is designed to support Year 11 students revising for the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Literature Paper 1 (4ET1). It covers Sections A, B and C of the paper and walks students through each section with a focus on exam technique as well as subject knowledge. Section A covers the unseen poetry question, guiding students through how to approach an unfamiliar poem and analyse language, form and structure effectively. Section B addresses both anthology poetry comparison questions. For each question, students are given an overview of the poems, a step-by-step essay plan, a model introduction with annotations explaining what makes it effective, key quotations with analysis, and relevant contextual points to strengthen their responses. Section C focuses on Of Mice and Men and covers both set questions. Each question includes a character or theme overview, a structured essay plan, a model introduction, a bank of key quotations with analytical commentary, and a contextual links slide covering the historical and social background students need for AO4. Throughout, the resource emphasises the difference between description and analysis, and models the kind of writing that reaches the higher levels of the mark scheme. It is suitable for use as a whole-class walkthrough as a WALK and TALK, for independent revision, or as a teacher reference when planning exam preparation lessons.

Hi all, this is a revision slideshow for H is For Hawk by Helen Macdonald. I’ve also included an example answer for a Q4.

A revision slideshow for Poem at Thirty Nine by Alice Walker

This introductory lesson on Arthur Miller’s classic play, A View from the Bridge, is designed for the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Literature curriculum. It provides a comprehensive foundation for Paper 2, Section A (Modern Drama). Lesson Overview Students will dive into the genre of tragedy, exploring how Miller utilizes a modern setting to examine timeless dramatic concepts. The lesson guides learners through key vocabulary, such as protagonist, flaw, and betrayal, while establishing the necessary historical framework for the play.

This high-quality resource pack focuses on Alice Munro’s autobiographical short story, ‘Night’. What’s Included: Comprehensive Lesson Presentation (2 lessons): A step-by-step guide to the story’s context, narrative voice, and key events. Includes retrieval quizzes, independent reading tasks, and discussion prompts. “Quote Stations” Activity: A collaborative, movement-based learning resource. Six distinct stations focus on key motifs like “The Mysterious Growth” and “Psychological Decline,” complete with evidence, technical terminology (e.g., Anadiplosis, Pathetic Fallacy), and deep-thinking questions. Key Themes & Symbols Revision Guide: A detailed breakdown of the story’s core elements, including the symbolism of snowstorms, the turkey egg, and the contrast between generations.

This engaging and thought-provoking lesson introduces students to Not My Business by Niyi Osundare, exploring themes of bystander behaviour, injustice, power, and moral responsibility. Designed for Year 9, the resource builds strong links between poetry, real-world ethics, and personal reflection. The lesson begins with relatable modern-day scenarios (bullying, theft, shoplifting, knife possession) to encourage discussion around “turning a blind eye” vs taking action, supported by clear sentence starters to scaffold student responses. Context is carefully embedded, introducing Osundare’s background and the political climate of Nigeria under military dictatorship, helping students understand the poem’s message and significance.

What’s Included: Interactive Lesson Presentation: A visually engaging slide deck that guides students through the literal and metaphorical meanings of the poem. Includes starter activities on the symbolism of tattoos, guided annotations, and deep-dive discussions on Kooser’s use of imagery. Structured P.E.A. Grids: Scaffolding worksheets that help students deconstruct the poem’s key quotes. These grids provide a clear framework for analysing past vs. present imagery, physical strength vs. old age, and the poem’s emotional “blue” ending. Basics of Essay Writing – Gap-Fill Exercise: A unique, classroom-tested “model essay” template. This resource allows students to practice using academic signposting and structural links while deciding on their own analytical interpretations for the gaps. Thematic Focus: The lesson explores complex themes of the passing of time, masculinity, fragility, and the “stories” we carry on our skin.

This lesson introduces students to the advanced technique of building mood and atmosphere within a narrative setting. Students will learn to move beyond physical description to convey intangible feelings like tension, comfort, or anxiety through deliberate word choice, lighting, and weather. They will practice distinguishing between a setting’s literal elements and its emotional atmosphere to create more immersive and evocative writing.

A powerful and engaging assembly that explores the core values that build strong character and a positive school community. Dive into the importance of Honesty, Fairness, and Responsibility— not just as words, but as actionable principles that guide our choices every day.

This lesson introduces students to the core methods of characterisation: physical appearance, dialogue, and behaviour. Students will learn to identify these techniques in a model text to understand how authors build believable characters. Through close analysis, they will begin to apply these strategies to their own descriptive writing.

This bonus end of unit lesson is a fun and creative chance to showcase all of the creative skills taught throughout this descriptive unit.