This engaging KS3 scheme of work offers a comprehensive introduction to Shakespeare’s The Tempest, combining analytical study with creative exploration to develop students’ reading, writing and speaking skills. The scheme is structured to support students in building a secure understanding of plot, character and key themes through a range of carefully sequenced lessons. Students explore the play through detailed character analysis and scene-by-scene annotation, enabling them to develop confidence in interpreting Shakespearean language and constructing analytical responses. To ensure accessibility, the scheme includes a dedicated key scene booklet, which presents original extracts alongside modern translations. This supports students in decoding complex language while maintaining exposure to Shakespeare’s original text, promoting both comprehension and academic rigour. Alongside analytical work, the scheme integrates a variety of creative and interactive tasks designed to deepen engagement and encourage imaginative responses. These include: Diary writing from a character’s perspective to explore viewpoint and voice Debates to develop speaking and listening skills while considering moral and thematic questions Descriptive writing tasks inspired by key settings and events in the play Assessment is built into the scheme through two structured checkpoints: A baseline assessment, used to establish students’ initial reading and writing abilities A final assessment, allowing students to demonstrate progress in both analytical and creative outcomes

This dynamic and academically enriching Scheme of Work provides Year 9 students with a stimulating introduction to key concepts in linguistics. Spanning a half-term and comprising over 200 slides, the scheme is carefully structured to develop students’ understanding of how language functions, evolves and influences society. Students begin by exploring Global English, examining how historical events — including the expansion of the British Empire — contributed to the widespread use and dominance of English worldwide. This foundation is complemented by an investigation into language attitudes, where students engage critically with the concepts of prescriptivism and descriptivism, positioning their own views along an attitude continuum and participating in structured debates. The scheme incorporates relevant and engaging case studies, such as Singlish, roadman slang, and language death, encouraging students to consider diversity and change in language use. Building on this, students explore Language and Power, analysing the distinctions between institutional and influential power, identifying features of power in spoken interactions, and applying ideas such as Accommodation Theory to real-life and classroom transcripts. A further focus on Language and Media develops students’ critical literacy skills, enabling them to explore how journalists shape audience interpretation through rhetorical devices and selective representation. Real-world examples — including media portrayals of public figures and significant events — provide meaningful and relevant contexts for analysis. The scheme is highly interactive, incorporating a range of videos, discussion-based activities, debates, and analytical tasks, making complex linguistic concepts accessible and engaging. It provides strong preparation for AO2-style analysis, encouraging students to comment on language use with increasing confidence and precision. The unit culminates in a group presentation assessment, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding through collaborative speaking and listening tasks, while developing their ability to articulate ideas clearly and respond thoughtfully to others.

This PowerPoint is a ready-to-use, exam-focused guide for Language Change and Diversity (Paper 2). It includes 102 slides, covering 14 lessons (6 weeks). It explores: Origins & Spread of English – From Anglo-Saxon roots to global dominance. Global Englishes – Case studies like Singlish, Denglisch, and Franglais. Key Theories & Models – Kachru’s Three Circles, McArthur’s Circle, Strevens’ Map. Language Attitudes – Prescriptivism vs Descriptivism, Aitchison’s metaphors. English as a Lingua Franca – Features, code-switching, and global communication. Debates & Future Trends – Linguistic imperialism, Globish, Multicultural London English. Includes interactive tasks, videos, essay scaffolds, and a knowledge organiser—perfect for engaging students and hitting AO2.

This Scheme of Work covers and abridged version of Frankenstein. The story has been condensed for accessibility. A lot of the activities are creative based with the final assessment being a creative project (this is easily changed and added to if needed). There are 15 lessons (2/3 lessons include presentations of their creative project). This is a nice Scheme of Work to finish the academic year with. The abridged version of the text is also attached. All relevant resources are attached.