Critical Theory Resource Pack This resource is inspired by the original “Postcards from the Dead” idea (created collaboratively by teachers on Twitter) and adapts that approach for a new set of GCSE English Literature texts. While the original resource focused on Macbeth, A Christmas Carol and An Inspector Calls, this version has been completely rewritten and redesigned to support the following texts instead: • Romeo and Juliet • Jekyll and Hyde It uses the same highly engaging “postcard” format to introduce students to a wide range of critical perspectives and literary theories, helping them to develop sophisticated, conceptual interpretations of the texts. The pack includes activities and discussion prompts based on key critical approaches, including: • Marxist theory • Feminist theory • Jungian archetypes • Freudian theory • Aristotelian theory • Structuralist theory • Nietzschean philosophy • John Locke’s theory of ‘tabula rasa’ (nature vs nurture) Each postcard encourages students to view characters, themes and events through different critical lenses, making it ideal for stretching more-able students and supporting those aiming for the highest grades at GCSE. This resource is perfect for: ✔ Extending top-end GCSE students ✔ Developing AO3 context in a meaningful way ✔ Encouraging independent, critical thinking ✔ Revision sessions and enrichment lessons ✔ Classroom displays or group discussion tasks The materials are fully adaptable and can be used as lesson starters, revision prompts, or independent learning tasks. A creative and challenging way to bring literary theory into the GCSE classroom!

A light-hearted, and fun quiz to send the pupils on their jolly days. First Round Pupils have to decipher which Celebrities are hiding in Santa's suit. Second Round For the first five questions, pupils have to listen to a piece of music, and when the music stops, they have to guess what the next line will be. For the next set of five questions, pupils will be quizzed on music trivia. Third Round Pupils will be quizzed on Xmas themed general knowledge. Fourth Round Pupils will be quizzed on Xmas films.

This resource is designed as a main task for a lesson. Pupils have to create a Facebook profile for a selected character. This includes a news feed, wall and biography. Ideally suitable for KS3, could be adapted for KS4.

This resource has been created to aid pupils who have EAL with mathematical terminology. It can be adopted for use in primary education, but it has been specifically designed for teachers of mathematics in the secondary sector. It provides a direct translation of mathematical terminology into various languages, and is accompanied with visuals to aid comprehension. This resource can be best utilised as a classroom display dedicated to aiding pupils with EAL.

Pupils have to identify which theme each quotation belongs to, and explain it in further detail.

A homework project, catered to upper KS3/KS4 which allows them to explore both aspects of the topic prior to study

A homework project, catered to year seven which consolidates their contextual knowledge of the novel prior to reading.

PowerPoint presentation which examines the Poem “London” by William Blake.

This resource has been designed to assess pupils understanding of Oliver Twist. Specifically, examining how Dickens presents Fagin. Created for Y8, high ability class.

This resource is a newspaper article. It describes the circumstances of Nancy's murder. It has been designed as a model for pupils to view prior to writing their own article on Nancy's death.

***This lesson is taken from a Crime and Punishment unit in English. The lesson begins with a discussion on what is a diary, and then goes on to analyse some extracts from Jeffery Archer’s ‘Prison Diary’ from 2001. *

A homework project, catered to year nine which consolidates their contextual knowledge of The Crucible prior to studying

**A homework project, catered to upper KS3 and KS4 which consolidates their contextual knowledge of A Christmas Carol prior to studying. **

A homework project, catered to upper KS3/KS4 which consolidates their contextual knowledge of Much Ado About Nothing prior to studying.

PowerPoint presentation and accompanying worksheet which examines the Poem “Liverpool” by Carol Ann Duffy. Utilised for unseen poetry and interview lessons in the past with success.

**A homework project, catered to year eight which consolidates their contextual knowledge of war and conflict literature prior to studying this unit of work. **

These documents will be useful in primary, secondary and further education. They will specifically aid members of staff who are responsible for admissions. The documents are designed to capture information from the parents of prospective pupils who have low levels of English language proficiency. This is a useful resource as it allows parents with EAL to access initial school documentation in their L1.