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Accent & Dialect: Estuary English and MLE
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Accent & Dialect: Estuary English and MLE

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Review activity of theory covered so far. Introduction to Multicultural London English with discussion activities, videos, two articles which invite students to compare attitudes towards MLE and its replacement of Cockey (articles included with lesson) Introduction to Estuary English A look at ‘famous’ speakers of Estuary English Discussion and question activity surrounding the concept of ‘dialect levelling’
Accent and Dialect Theory
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Accent and Dialect Theory

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Lesson includes key information and activities to support learning of the following theories Introduction to Howard Giles’ Accommodation Theory Howard Giles’ Capital Punishment Experiment Discussion/video surrounding the Birmingham accent and prejudice Dixon, Mahoney and Cocks Birmingham accent study The Workman Survey Review activity - what is meant by ‘matched guise’ The Workman Survey (2008) + The OnBuy Survey (2020) Peter Trudgill’s Norwich Study (1970s) - Including comprehension questions (answers provided) Nikolas Coupland’s Cardiff Travel Agent Study (1984) Discussion development video in response to Coupland’s study - current attitudes toward Welsh Accent Includes homework task - survey into attitudes to accents
Introduction to Accent & Dialect
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Introduction to Accent & Dialect

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Introductory starter activity about accent/dialect prejudice Discussion and definitions of difference between accent and dialect Introduction to Received Pronunciation with supporting video Discussion of attitudes surrounding R.P Videos tracking how R.P has changed over time - Fiona Bruce in 1999 vs. The Queen in 2020; attitudes to particular accents with supporting videos Introduction to Standard English Homework activity to research an accent and current attitudes towards it
Accent and Dialect Practice Exam Question
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Accent and Dialect Practice Exam Question

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Practice exam question lesson based on the following question: Discuss the idea that some accents and dialects are viewed more favorably than others. (Question with data included as word doc with this lesson) ‘Initial ideas’ support AO1 and AO2 phrased as questions to supporting thinking Data from question included in presentation, too What to include in an introduction with exemplar Ideas to ‘build response’ with scaffolded questions Exemplar ideas for how to include theorists in response to the data Model paragraph for main body of essay on Slide 18 Homework task
Language and Sexuality
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Language and Sexuality

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Starter activity introducing words from Polari in everyday use Introduction to Martha’s Vineyard theory Introduction to Lavender Linguistics and Polari with link to radio show Legislation and sexuality timeline Activity surround article written by Paul Baker Links with Robin Lakoff’s work ‘A Woman’s Place’ Further reading: Extract from Gary Nunn article Discussion activity surrounding language use surrounding lesbian and heterosexual women Further links to articles surrounding Language and Sexuality for group work
Spoken Child Language Acquisition: Bundle
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Spoken Child Language Acquisition: Bundle

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Full SOW for teaching of key theoretical concepts for the spoken language aspect of Child Language Acquisition, alongside inclusion of practice exam questions and revision resources.
Gender Theory Bundle
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Gender Theory Bundle

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Bundle SOW for teaching of AQA A Level English Language, Diversity and Change - Gender Theory. The lessons are structured to be taught through the different ‘models’ of gender theory: Deficit, Difference, Dominance and Diversity and are interspersed with exam style questions to prepare students for the styles of questions presented at both AS and A Level. Key revision materials for the content are also included, and accompanied with a lesson to introduce the ‘Waves of Feminism’ to support contextualisation of the key areas of theory. The lessons are structured as follows: Lesson 1: Introduction to English Language and Gender & Representation Lesson 2: Deficit Model: Robin Lakoff and Women’s Place Lesson 3: Difference Model Lesson 4: Introduction to the Dominance Model and Conversation Terminology Lesson 5: Review and Exam Style Question Lesson 6: The Dominance Model Continued Lesson 7: The Diversity Model Lesson 8: Exam Question Additional Lessons: Gender and Interaction Revision & Gender & Representation Revision
Spoken Child Language Acquisition Revision Grid
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Spoken Child Language Acquisition Revision Grid

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Revision grid to allow students to review and revise key theoretical concepts for the spoken language element of Child Language Acquisition. The grid covers the 4 key areas: Nativist theory, Nurture theory, Cognitive theory and Social interaction theory. Headings of each topic area include key theories and studies to challenge the key areas.
Accent & Dialect Bundle
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Accent & Dialect Bundle

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Introductory starter activity about accent/dialect prejudice Discussion and definitions of difference between accent and dialect Introduction to Received Pronunciation with supporting video Discussion of attitudes surrounding R.P Videos tracking how R.P has changed over time - Fiona Bruce in 1999 vs. The Queen in 2020; attitudes to particular accents with supporting videos Introduction to Standard English Homework activity to research an accent and current attitudes towards it Introduction to Howard Giles’ Accommodation Theory Howard Giles’ Capital Punishment Experiment Discussion/video surrounding the Birmingham accent and prejudice Dixon, Mahoney and Cocks Birmingham accent study The Workman Survey Review activity - what is meant by ‘matched guise’ The Workman Survey (2008) + The OnBuy Survey (2020) Peter Trudgill’s Norwich Study (1970s) - Including comprehension questions (answers provided) Nikolas Coupland’s Cardiff Travel Agent Study (1984) Discussion development video in response to Coupland’s study - current attitudes toward Welsh Accent Includes homework task - survey into attitudes to accents Review activity of theory covered so far. Introduction to Multicultural London English with discussion activities, videos, two articles which invite students to compare attitudes towards MLE and its replacement of Cockey (articles included with lesson) Introduction to Estuary English A look at ‘famous’ speakers of Estuary English Discussion and question activity surrounding the concept of ‘dialect levelling’ ‘Initial ideas’ support AO1 and AO2 phrased as questions to supporting thinking Data from question included in presentation, too What to include in an introduction with exemplar Ideas to ‘build response’ with scaffolded questions Exemplar ideas for how to include theorists in response to the data Model paragraph for main body of essay on Slide 18 Homework task
Love and Relationships Poetry: Blank Revision Grid: AQA English Literature
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Love and Relationships Poetry: Blank Revision Grid: AQA English Literature

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Clear blank revision grid for the new AQA Love and Relationships cluster of poems. Great to use whilst studying poems or as a revision aid in the lead up to AQA English Literature Paper 2 . The grid allows pupils to visually display the following information: Key Themes (AO1) Poems to Compare each poem with (AO1) Summary (AO1) Language Features (AO2) Form/Structural Features (AO2) Context (AO3) Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
An Inspector Calls: Form and Genre Revision Lesson: AQA English Literature
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An Inspector Calls: Form and Genre Revision Lesson: AQA English Literature

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Applicable to new AQA English Literature Paper 2 Exam: Modern Texts A lesson exploring the features of form/genre within An Inspector Calls including: A starter to encourage pupils to consider how An Inspector Calls is a morality/whodunit/well-made play with links to AO2. Top tips on how to analyse form in relation to the play. A grid activity with information stations to allow pupils to retrieve information about the three forms of the play, building on the starter activity and space for them to consider the effects of form. A slide exploring the Three Unities - pupils to consider where these are evidence in the play. A review comprised of questions to check understanding. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
A Christmas Carol: Context and Themes Revision 'Clock' Organiser: AQA English Literature
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A Christmas Carol: Context and Themes Revision 'Clock' Organiser: AQA English Literature

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This excellent revision resource allows pupils to revise the key themes and contextual features of A Christmas Carol. The ‘clock’ is split in half, with one half focused on context and the other on key themes. All key themes and contextual headings are listed, with clear Stave numbers given for pupils’ reference. Copies of the text will be required if pupils are using the template to find ‘killer’ quotations. This activity encourages independent revision, but also ensures that the revision is focused. Further independent reading can also be used to develop their notes. Once the activity is complete, I would encourage pupils to anticipate how these key themes may be phrased as a question and how they could apply their contextual understanding to this.
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Context and Themes Revision 'Clock' Organiser: AQA English Literature
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Context and Themes Revision 'Clock' Organiser: AQA English Literature

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This excellent revision resource allows pupils to revise the key themes and contextual features of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The ‘clock’ is split in half, with one half focused on context and the other on key themes. All key themes and contextual headings are listed, with clear chapter numbers given for pupils’ reference. Copies of the text will be required if pupils are using the template to find ‘killer’ quotations. This activity encourages independent revision, but also ensures that the revision is focused. Further independent reading can also be used to develop their notes. Once the activity is complete, I would encourage pupils to anticipate how these key themes may be phrased as a question and how they could apply their contextual understanding to this.
Power and Conflict Poetry: Blank Revision Grid: AQA English Literature
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Power and Conflict Poetry: Blank Revision Grid: AQA English Literature

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Clear blank revision grid for the new AQA Power and Conflict cluster of poems. Great to use whilst studying poems or as a revision aid in the lead up to AQA English Literature Paper 2 The grid allows pupils to visually display the following information: Key Themes (AO1) Poems to Compare each poem with (AO1) Summary (AO1) Language Features (AO2) Form/Structural Features (AO2) Context (AO3) Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Power and Conflict Poetry: Planning an Exam Response: AQA English Literature
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Power and Conflict Poetry: Planning an Exam Response: AQA English Literature

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An excellent revision resource which includes the following: Whole lesson for teaching how to prepare for the new Section B English Literature Power and Conflict 2017 examination including: Starter activity to invite meta-cognition about the importance of planning and the rating activity allows students to visibly demonstrate their understanding at the beginning and end of the lesson (AfL) Review activity to revise language/structure/form terminology (teacher to provide) Review of exam format and top tips Assessment Objective grid phrased as questions 2 x exam style question (1 for Power and Conflict; 1 for Love & Relationships) for class deconstruction. 4 x options for planning an exam response Revision activity: Create a text profile Revision grid Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Tissue by Imtiaz Darker Lesson: AQA English Literature
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Tissue by Imtiaz Darker Lesson: AQA English Literature

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Whole lesson for teaching Tissue including: Starter activity for pupils to consider the significance of paper Key contextual information about Dharker Word cloud to aid summary of the poem Copy of the poem for annotation Summary of the poem and references to key themes References to language and structural techniques Review to identify key quotations that fit the key themes of the poem. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Power and Conflict Poetry SOW: AQA English Literature
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Power and Conflict Poetry SOW: AQA English Literature

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All 15 poems included. High quality SOW for teaching Power and Conflict Poetry (Resources are applicable to AQA English Literature Paper 2 exam 2017 onwards: Grade 9-1 course). Great to use for revision and first teaching of the poems.The materials include: Precise summaries of each poem Links to key themes (Assessment Objective 1) Overviews of the context of each poem (Assessment Objective 3). Extensive focus on subject terminology for each poem to support students with identifying the language/structure/form of each poem. (AO2) Homework tasks which are accessible for all pupils with a key focus on independent research and unseen poetry practice (Section C). Practice exam questions References to success criteria with a ready-made plan to support all learners. Final slide on preparing for an exam style question lesson includes a poetry grid to allow pupils to visually present their knowledge as they move through their study of the poems. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Power and Conflict Poetry: Introductory Lesson: AQA English Literature
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Power and Conflict Poetry: Introductory Lesson: AQA English Literature

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Introductory lesson for the new Power and Conflict Unit (AQA 2017 exam onwards) including: Starter activity asking pupils to consider what they associate with power and conflict with challenges to prompt thinking. An overview of the 4 English AQA exams and of the exam format References to key themes. Slide to encourage pupils to consider how a poem can be successfully analysed which encourages them to link this knowledge to the Literature Assessment Objectives from memory. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Bayonet Charge by Ted Hughes Lesson: AQA English Literature
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Bayonet Charge by Ted Hughes Lesson: AQA English Literature

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Whole lesson for teaching Bayonet Charge including: Starter activity to introduce the poem and encourage links to key themes. Slides to support summary of each stanza followed by poem summary. Key contextual information Identified language and structural techniques Review activity to encourage students to succinctly summarise the poem Detailed analysis of structure/language techniques with supporting quotations to model to students. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.