This engaging, fully-prepared lesson is based on The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin. It is designed to support students in developing analytical reading skills, with a focus on language analysis and emotional response.
The PowerPoint lesson includes:
A retrieval starter to recap the previous lesson’s reading.
A timeline activity to consolidate key events from the text.
Exam-style questions with model answers (Grade 5 and Grade 8 examples).
Scaffolded activities, including a sequencing task where students reorder a model paragraph.
A quotation-to-explanation matching task to reinforce understanding of language analysis.
Opportunities for peer/self-assessment and reflection.
The accompanying PDF story sheet provides students with the relevant extract, clearly formatted for annotation and classroom use.
Suitable for:
GCSE English Language (AQA style Q2 language analysis focus)
GCSE English Literature (close reading and textual analysis)
High ability KS3 preparing for GCSE skills
Key features:
Exam-style practice with clear scaffolding
Model answers at different grades for comparison
Interactive activities to build confidence in analysis
Ready-to-use lesson with matching story sheet included
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