A series of 2 - 3 lessons suitable for Year 7 (or weaker older students) focusing on correctly using verbs. Includes an extended writing opportunity.

ppt to revise literary foils in Macbeth - specifically Banquo, Duncan, Malcolm and Macduff.

A power point exploring Henry Clerval and the Creature as literary foils for Victor Frankenstein

First teach embedded narrative lesson powerpoint for Frankenstein

2 Remembrance Day lessons with a poetry focus suitable for year 7 or lower ability year 8. The first lesson analyses the poem ‘For the Fallen’ by Laurence Binyon. Looks at the language of the poem and the idea of commemorating the fallen hero. The second lesson considers the forgotten heroes and students generate their own poetic tributes to honour them. Literary links to the text The Lion Above the Door by Onjali Q Rauf.

Powerpoint to teach the poem Homing by Liz Berry from the AQA Worlds and Lives anthology

Powerpoint to aid teaching of the poem pot by Shamshad Khan from the AQA Worlds and Lives poetry anthology

Powerpoint to teach A Century Later by Imtiaz Dharker, part of the AQA Worlds and Lives anthology. Includes a choice of 3 extended writing responses.

Powerpoint exploring the themes and context of Raman Mudair’s poem Name Journeys included in the Worlds and Lives AQA poetry anthology.

A lesson that focuses on how Priestley uses Goole to spread his socialist agenda. Looks specifically at the language within the Inspector’s final speech as well as AO3 links (AQA)

Collection 8 posters ideal for display - each poster focuses on a different character - Sybil, Arthur, Sheila, Eric, Gerald, the Inspector, Eva and Edna A3 size PDF

A comprehensive and adaptable power point discussing the role of all of the female characters in An Inspector Calls (Sheila, Sybil, Eva, Edna). Focus on AO3 links (AQA).

Total 12 week term SOW for Blood Brothers suitable for KS3 (not GCSE spec). Ties in to the concept of secrets and lies and justification of reason. 10 blocks of lessons plus resources. Focus on the socialist aspect of the play; using the arts to spread a political message, protest songs (poetry); ethical debate around capital punishment; analytical writing (devloping for KS4); bias - recognising and writing. I teach this to Y9. (You might be able to adapt some of it to make it suitable for KS4.) Adaptable for any ability range.

Powerpoint - lecture style presentation on the construct of Sheila in An Inspector Calls

A ppt suitable for a first teach of stage directions

Character study of Mr Birling

A ppt designed to enhance thinking around how Priestley explores the theme of class through the characters of Gerald and Mrs Birling. Main focus on AO1 (AQA)

Set of A3 growth mindset motivational posters for classroom display