Useful tracker derived from the PSHE Association end of key stage statements. Ideal for KS3-5

Created in 2023 as a new approach to the paper 2 with some stimlus to engage students in the topic and texts. Each question includes an opportunity to model and mark against critera. Ideal for grades 4-5 and beyond.

Ideal for grades 1-4 and as a relaxing creative writing lesson.

Ideal as a KS3 or KS4 lesson exploring the methods used in Taylor’s speech, or to re-engage students fading away with boring exam examples! I’ve included the printable A5 speech which fits perfectly in student’s books. *PRICE IS LOW AS BASIC LESSON

An extended speech writing lesson/task designed to deliver after students have studied some famous speeches. The lesson allows teachers to pause and model in stages, with some focus on paragraphing rules.

A basic 8-slide guide to drafting and modelling a speech about the importance of teachers and education. Can be used alongisde any basic speech writing scaffold but not needed as the lesson models in stages. I recommend using the PPT alongside SMART Notebook or an interactive jotter to physcially model the process to students. Editable and purposely simple design to paste onto your school format. Please leave a kind review if you have the time!

A series of five lessons designed to introduce students to Victorian life, vocabulary, social context etc. Ideal to use before a Dickens text or Victorian poetry. The Cholera Districts of Bermondsey can be found here: https://www.dittobooks.co.uk/extras/labour-and-the-poor/a-visit-to-the-cholera-districts-of-bermondsey

A simple exploration of the AQA Anthlogy poem, Winter Swans, followed by a Q5 writing task. Ideal for Christmas or winter lessons.

A brief introduction to Malthusian theory and poverty in A Christmas Carol. Created for Year 10 teaching The Cratchit Family in Stave 3 and before ‘Ignorance and Want’ are introduced. The video link needs skipping to 1 minute in and play for just 2 minutes.

A step-by-step explanation of how to write an AQA Literature response with an opportunity to showcase an exemplar on visualiser. Really clear steps than can be taught in 45 minutes.

This simple introduction to speeches can be used alongside any Youtube famous speech before students plan their own using the printable slide/template.

Analysis task focusing on the method of juxtaposition across two contrasting ‘scenes’ in Stave 3 of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Please also view my ‘How to write an essay’ basic walk-through lesson.

Written for Year 8-9 exploring the final sentence of the novel and alternative (more Utopian!) endings to make everybody feel just a little bit better! Great for exploring narrative structure and writers’ choices.

Two complete lessons using the opening pages to The Philosopher’s Stone. Ideal for Year 10 or early analysis skills. Can be developed into a full paper with Question 5 easily.

Created for Year 10, early teaching of Q4 viewpoint. Can easily be paired with a similar biographical account or taught singularly before introducing a paired text. Includes two lessons (reading preparation and application of skill/knowedge).

A useful introduction to literary theory and structure. I have used this lesson after teaching structure Q3 and structure in the novella. Ideal for a high ability set. Main activity - labelling the steps of Scrooge’s journey. Credit to David Jolly on Wordpress for his magnificant image/model.

A writing plan template for transactional writing along with a supporting lesson for GCSE mid to higher ability (5-9)

Easy to follow with no additional resources required (optional mini white boards). Students learn the basic elements of creative writing. Ideal for grades 4-8.

Simple and easy to adapt. Ideal homework activity for any novel.

Easy-to-adapt long term plan with current statutory and non-statutory topics included, taken from highly recommended topics by local authorities and Ofsted.

A series of 11 bright and highly visual 'outstanding' lessons to engage GCSE students in descriptive writing. Some lessons may require additional resources e.g. a sensory box or smells for Lessons 1-2. Ideal for Grades 1-5.