A series of lessons exploring aspects of Shakespearean extracts. Includes an introduction to engage students on the overlaps between Shakespeare and Hip-Hop, and then a series of extracts including: Falstaff Mark Anthony (rhetoric) Egeus’ complaint The Seven Ages of Man

A mini unit exploring a range of different poetic forms including: haiku -epic sonnet riddles monologue free verse

A fully resourced scheme preparing students for the Literary heritage coursework piece for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. This scheme focuses on Shakespeare’s Macbeth and supports students in answering a question on the supernatural’s influence on the downfall of Macbeth.

10 grids to support students in planning their question 4 responses for the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. The grid has planning space for 6 paragraphs, with the ‘Point’ of the paragraph written to support guide their revision. Great as a revision tool.

An entire scheme of work with 15 PowerPoints for AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A including a section focussing on Spoken Language Unit. Aiming to engage students with non-fiction texts effectively and engage with viewpoints.

A series of lessons, articles and explorations of engaging and interesting issues in the media today leading to a drafted opinion editorial.

Poetry booklet with tasks to explore a range of poetic voices. Great for diversity and introducing some complex ideas using poetry as inspiration. 9 lessons’ worth.

A challenging Year 7 scheme focusing on biography and autobiography looking at a range of iconic figures whilst also engaging students in writing their own autobiographies.

A unit covering aspects of Non-Fiction Texts with a focus on Space. All resources available and attached to unit.

Flowchart designed to guide students to revise independently. Uses AQA mark scheme and aimed at middle band students but can be easily adapted.

A unit designed for recovery; using the theme of adventure, students explore texts, develop understanding of comprehensions, develop writing skills and embed grammatical knowledge. Approximately 16 lessons - a full half term.

A original scheme of work focussing KS3 on exploring a range of 'Great Writer’s. Includes suggested activities, further reading list and writers explored such as J. D. Salinger, J. K. Rowling, Roald Dahl, Phillip Pullman plus many more. Sure to keep your students engaged and focussed.

Each progression grid moves from KS2 (Year 6) descriptors and looks at how to move them through their 5 years at secondary towards achieving a grade 8 or 9 at GCSE. The four skill areas are: Grammar, Reading, Writing, Literature.

Grammar starters designed to lead in to discussions around writing choices. All starters focus on a word class.

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An entire scheme of work exploring war literature from across the ages. Designed to challenge the most able. Would be perfect for a Year 8 top set. Lots of different styles of suggested activities.

Lesson designed for KS3 students to research iconic artist Frida Kahlo, interpret a piece of her artwork and then write an autobiographical entry exploring the representation of her life in the piece of artwork.

An easy competition to run this National Poetry Day 2021. Students read the cento, focusing on this year’s theme of choice and then guess how many poems it is made from - the answer is 12!

Aimed at KS4/Eduqas board. Series of lessons to develop effective creative prose writing.