This scheme of work introduces students to conflict poetry through a mix of classic and contemporary texts. It encourages them to explore themes such as war, patriotism, prejudice, and discrimination while developing key analytical and creative skills. Poems studied Who’s for the Game? – propaganda and persuasion Dulce et Decorum Est – close analysis with a formative assessment Flag by John Agard – creative exploration of patriotism The Right Word – the power of language and unconscious bias What is included Complete lessons with a blend of analysis and creative activities Scaffolded resources to support progress for all learners Opportunities for debate, reflection, and extended writing Clear assessment points to track understanding Suitable for KS3 or as preparation for GCSE poetry, this unit helps students make meaningful links between literature and real world issues.

A set of Oliver Twist lessons with a focus on chapters 1-9 in detail. Differentiated and fully resourced including assessments and preparation for assessments

Lesson covering toxic masculinity as a theme in Romeo and Juliet. Higher concepts learning question. Do Now = word cloud to initiate exploration and discussion of the theme. Activation: Reciprocal reading of an article addressing the topic. Demonstration: Factual, Speculative and Philosophical questions.

Targeted lesson on GCSE AQA Language Paper 1- Question 5. Creative writing structured in a 4 part lesson Do Now Activation Demonstration Consolidation

Fully resourced scheme of work based around well-being/mindfulness, self care, mental health and meditation. All lessons are fully resourced with an arrange of topics and activities. Rated as ‘outstanding’ in a Pastoral inspection. Lesson 1: Is Social Media Really that Bad? Lesson 2: Who has a say in my sense of self? Lesson 3: How accurate is my self-image? Lesson 4: Do we put ourselves at risk to look beautiful? Lesson 5: How can I promote my emotional well-being?

Lesson 1: What is society? Analysing different social theories and applying them to Gatsby and the 1920’s. Lesson 2: Great Gatsby Knowledge Quiz Can be used weekly to attain key contextual knowledge Lesson 3: Analyzing Characters in Chapter 2. Nick Carraway character analysis and style. Lesson 4: Chapter 3 Recast Gatsby’s Party Assessment and Feedback points for development. Lesson 5: What is the Purpose of Jordan Baker? Exploring Jordan Bakers character Assessment and feedback points included.

Students master the art of persuasion through the use of Ethos, Pathos and Logos. Students watch clips (embedded in the PowerPoint) and answe questions on the persuasive language used. Students have the opportunity to role play as PM using the three skills of persuasive writing.

What is love? What is it else? A philosophical insight and analysis into the theme of love in R+J. Fully resourced (PPT, Notes and Planning Page for written task) This lesson is aimed at top set KS4 classes, however is scaffolded to fit the needs of all students.

KS3 lesson on Shakespeare’s Hamlet with a focus on the key theme of revenge. Lesson is structured in a 4 part lesson- Do now Activation Demonstration Consolidation Resources attached Differentiated

Conceptual learning question : How does the supernatural act as a catalyst for revenge? fully resourced and differentiated lesson on the ghost of Hamlet. Factual, speculative and philosophical questions Structure strip for extended writing Do Now tasks - 4 to choose from

Studying Charlie Chaplin’s speech from The Great Dictator. Focusing on the key skill of using Pathos to evoke emotion in the audience. Highly differentiated and scaffolded. Reciprocal reading task Factual and Speculative questioning

KS3/KS4 Assessment/ Extended Writing task on Hamlet. Three Questions Q1: Choose three of your favourite quotations and explain why. Q2: To what extent if Haqmlet a revenge tragedy? Q3: What characters are archetypes? PowerPoint included gives guidance on structuring and answering the three above questions.

Hamlet Plot outline with accompanying pictures to aid memory.

COMPLETE 5 WEEK SCHEME OF WORK, DEVELOPS HIGH-LEVEL CREATIVE *WRITING SKILLS AND FOSTERS IMAGINATION AND CREATIVITY. 3X LESSONS A WEEK HIGHLY CHALLENGING/WELL DIFFERENTIATED.