A series of lessons I have created for a low ability set studying GCSE English Literature.

A lesson on Persuasive Writing and AFOREST for a mixed year 9 class ranging from level 4a to 6a.

Part of a series of extract to whole focussed lessons to prepare Year 11 pupils for the AQA literature exam. This lesson focusses on the introduction of Friar Laurence and his subsequent conversation with Romeo. The lesson is fully differentiated and include and pupil success checklist.

Part of a series of lessons focussing on key scenes to prepare Year 11 pupils for the AQA Literature exam. This lesson explores Romeo and Juliet’s first meeting and Shakespeare’s use of the sonnet form. Language, form and structure are analysed and the lesson includes an AQA style exam question. Fully differentiated and ready to teach.

The first in a series of lessons designed for Year 11 pupils to cover key scenes from “Romeo and Juliet” for exam preparation. However it could easily be used for Year 10. Includes language analysis, links to the whole play and an AQA style exam question with an exemplar reponse. Fully differentiated and ready to teach.

Two lessons focusing on context, meaning and language in the poem ‘Neutral Tones’ by Thomas Hardy. Aimed at a middle ability GCSE group.