Nature poetry SOW for a high ability group of year 7 pupils. Can easily be adapted for lower abilities. Designed to be taught over a half term, could easily be followed by a writing SOW.

Resource designed for a middle ability year 9 class, but could easily be adapted for a lower or higher ability class looking at features of report writing. Works well followed by reading or writing lessons. Includes ppt, worksheet and comprehension exit ticket.

Looking at the juxtaposition of Scrooge and Fezziwig and writing analytical paragraphs on them. Aimed at a low to mid ability class.

Looking at the presentation of Miss Havisham in Great Expectations Preparing pupils for Language Paper 1 Question 2 (AQA) where they are required to analyse the language used in an unseen text. Looks at the connotations and denotations of the descriptions and the links between different quotations to prepare pupils to write extended answers. Could be used as a stand alone lesson or whilst studying the novel Appropriate for GCSE pupils but could also be taught to MA-HA pupils at KS3 Note: Due to copyright restrictions the extract cannot be included

Dusting the phone by Jackie Kay lesson Useful as a stand alone lesson Could be used as an unseen poem

Lesson looking at the theme of ‘identity’ in Checking Out Me History by John Agard. Includes step by step analysis of quotations, success criteria for extended writing and peer assessment. Can be used as a stand alone lesson at KS3, in preparation for the GCSE English Literature exams as an Anthology poem (AQA) or an unseen poem (Edexcel and OCR)

An Inspector Calls SOW Lessons include: Historical Context Capitalism vs Socialism Stage Directions Introduction to the character Dramatic Irony Priestley’s presentation of the Birling Family Sheila’s characterisation Gerald’s Characterisation Mrs Birling Eric Knowledge consolidation Eva Smith’s role The ending Theme of responsibility