A study of ‘The Little Stranger’ by Sarah Waters, Supernatural Novel A level text with the exam board Edexcel. A close analysis of the opening chapter with relevent background details of Empire, attitude towards America and social context.

A series of 4 lessons based on the short story by Ray Bradbury, involving close analysis of language of certain sections of the story, a consideration of the postion of women in society in the 1950’s, and plenty of opportunity for creative writing, both throughout the story and at the end. This also references the film ‘Jaws’ when examining the use of tension by the writer and the ‘Back to the Future’ chase scene when looking at how Bradbury uses the device of anti climax throughout the text. The lessons can stand alone or be taught as part of a longer term’s worth of lessons for Gothic literature. They can also be used as a separate unit for a week’s worth of work.

Pre twentieth century from 'Great Expectations.' Two weeks worth of lessons based on the scene with Miss Havisham.

Revision lessons for year 11 including independent revision activies and exam practice questions.

A 3 week unit of work aimed at KS3 years 7, 8 or 9. Rhetorical devices are examined, a range of famous speeches examined and then the work moves on to pupils writing their own speeches.

An opening lesson to introduce the novel and the themes of conjoined twins. This is suitable for years 7 and 8.

Pip and Magwitch from chapter 1 'Great Expectations' including Paper 1 question 4 type questions

Using ‘Gooseberry Season’ by Simon Armitage, a fully resourced lesson consisting of a worksheet analysing the images in the poem, a copy of the poem, and a power point with clearly defined tasks, culminating in the students writing, then assessing, their own written analysis. I include a modelled Introductory Paragraph and clear ideas on how students should approach writing their essay.