A differentiated resource, giving learners the chance to create their own opening to a piece of gothic style writing. Included is a sheet of 'gothic words'. A single word can be handed out to students as a challenge in order for them to use in their writing. The PowerPoint covers a range of gothic elements as well as providing a differentiated task for students to complete, peer assess and improve.

A well sequenced lesson highlighting key contextual information and matching against Orwell’s characters. Includes short, relevant videos and tasks which allow students to make concrete contextual links throughout the rest of their learning.