Unlock the world of unseen political and social protest writing with our innovative scheme of work tailored for AQA English Literature Paper 2 Section B. Prepare students to confidently approach, analyse, and interpret unseen texts, honing their skills to excel in this challenging section of the exam. Highlights of This Resource: Skill Development: Our scheme places a strong emphasis on developing critical reading and analytical skills, ensuring students can adeptly handle unseen texts. Broad Spectrum Exposure: We provide a diverse range of political and social protest writings from various eras and regions, ensuring students are exposed to a wide range of styles and themes. Effective Strategies: Introduce students to proven strategies for quickly understanding, analyzing, and writing about unseen texts under exam conditions. Contextual Understanding: Dive into the socio-political contexts behind various protest writings, equipping students to draw richer interpretations and insights. Practice Makes Perfect: With a plethora of practice texts and mock questions, students will be well-prepared to tackle any unseen text that comes their way. Ideal For: Educators: Searching for a comprehensive, structured, and AQA-aligned approach to tackling the unseen section? This resource is your key. Students: Want to feel confident and prepared when faced with an unseen text in your A Level English Literature exam? This scheme provides the tools and practice you need. Why This Scheme is a Cut Above the Rest: Conceived by experienced English Literature educators, our scheme combines rigorous academic preparation with practical exercises and strategies. It’s not just about exam readiness; it’s about cultivating a genuine appreciation and understanding of political and social protest writing. Key Components: Comprehensive Lesson Modules Sample Texts from Various Eras and Cultures Mock Exam Questions & Detailed Feedback Guides

Dive into the world of AQA English Literature A Level coursework with “Mastering the NEA”. This meticulously crafted scheme of work is designed not only to illuminate the intricacies of the Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) component but also to provide educators with a clear, structured pathway to guide their students towards academic success. Key Content Breakdown: Introduction to the NEA: Overview of the NEA component Importance in the AQA English Literature A Level curriculum Weightage and significance in the overall grade Text Selection Guidance: Criteria for choosing appropriate texts Tips for pairing prose and poetry Avoiding texts from the examined components Crafting the Comparative Essay: Structuring the essay for optimal coherence and flow Techniques for drawing meaningful comparisons Addressing assessment objectives in the essay Teacher’s Role in the NEA Process: Balancing guidance with student independence Providing constructive feedback on drafts Encouraging critical thinking and original analysis Plagiarism Prevention and Academic Integrity: Educating students on the importance of originality Tools and techniques to check for plagiarism Ensuring the authenticity of student submissions Assessment and Moderation: Understanding the marking criteria Tips for consistent and objective marking Preparing for AQA moderation Additional Resources and Support: Exemplar essays for classroom discussion Checklists and templates for students Further reading and professional development opportunities for educators With “Mastering the NEA”, educators are equipped with a holistic tool that not only covers the essentials of the coursework but also provides insights, tips, and resources to enhance the teaching and learning experience. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to the AQA specification, this scheme of work promises to be an invaluable addition to your teaching toolkit.

Dive headfirst into the dynamic world of sociolect with our comprehensive revision lesson crafted specifically for UK secondary school students. This session is meticulously designed to demystify the nuances of sociolect, the social dialect spoken by a particular class or group. Highlights: Foundational Understanding: Revisit the core concepts and definitions associated with sociolect, grounding students in the basic principles. Interactive Discussions: Engage in spirited debates and discussions on how sociolects evolve, their importance, and their influence on identity and society. Real-world Examples: Analyse authentic snippets of dialogue from diverse social groups, drawing parallels between theory and real-world application. Examination Techniques: Equip students with the best strategies to tackle sociolect-related questions in exams, including annotation methods and answer structuring. Collaborative Learning: Through group tasks and peer reviews, foster a collaborative learning environment, ensuring varied perspectives and comprehensive understanding. This revision lesson is a blend of theory, interactive exercises, and practical applications, promising an enriching learning experience. By the end, students will not only have a profound understanding of sociolect but also the confidence to articulate and analyze it in examination scenarios.

A 17 slide Powerpoint, covering 3 to 4 lessons, on the poem Musée des Beaux Arts with analysis of the structure, language and the form. A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.

A 17 slide Powerpoint, covering 3 to 4 lessons, on the poem Miss Gee with analysis of the structure, language and the form. A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem. Also includes the following activities: Quiz, Quiz Trade. Narrative Analysis Grids A starter activity

A 14 slide Powerpoint, covering 3 lessons in total, on the poem ‘If I Could Tell You’ with analysis of the structure, language and the form. A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.

A 14+ slide Powerpoint, covering 3 to 4 lessons, on the poem ‘James Honeyman’ with analysis of the structure, language and the form. A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.

A 14+ slide Powerpoint, covering 3 to 4 lessons, on the poem ‘As I Walked Out One Evening’ with analysis of the structure, language and the form. A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.

A 14+ slide Powerpoint, covering 3 to 4 lessons, on the poem ‘Victor’ with analysis of the structure, language and the form. A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.

Lord of the Flies taboo activity is a great way to secure understanding of a range of themes, characters and settings.

A workbook suitable for revision for key characters from the novel. The character plans cover: Ralph Jack Piggy Roger Simon Samneric Each character plan gives an example introduction and conclusion as well as 3 example paragraphs with key themes and key quotes.

Lesson 3 of the Lord of the Flies Scheme of Work. This lesson focuses on the allegory in the novel and also the events surrounding Chapter 2 and the idea of the island being either paradise or hell.

3 lessons that analyse Auden’s 1st September 1939. Suitable for A Level English Literature study. Each lesson has a starter, guided questions and a plenary.

This lesson is for students to deliver a speech on social media. With a clear start, guidance on how to lay it out and a suitable plenary. Students have a clear structure on how to develop their speech.

A 14 slide Powerpoint, covering 3 lessons in total, on the poem Ode with analysis of the structure, language and the form. A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.

Lesson 9 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English. This lesson focuses on Jay Gatsby. The Great Gatsby A Level English Literature Scheme of Work covering 20 lessons that work through the entire novel and focus on key extracts. The scheme covers: An introduction into covering the whole novel and narrative theories. Context and key themes such as decadence and materialism. Role of the narrator. Key settings in The Great Gatsby. The use of characterisation. Timed essay structures and opportunity to feedback and improve.

A great activity for securing knowledge of key narrative techniques using the quiz, quiz trade activity.

Lesson 8 of the transactional writing scheme of work. This lesson covers how students can create their own bootcamp and how to market it appropriately. This scheme of work uses the idea of bootcamps to get the students to think about transactional writing like writing informal letters to friends, family and a formal letter to the Prime Minister. There is also opportunity to debate and use hot seating for formulating their arguments. Layout, advice and features are all covered in this scheme of work.

Lesson 5 of the transactional writing scheme of work. This lesson covers how students can write a formal letter to the Prime Minister on the use of bootcamps in the UK. This scheme of work uses the idea of bootcamps to get the students to think about transactional writing like writing informal letters to friends, family and a formal letter to the Prime Minister. There is also opportunity to debate and use hot seating for formulating their arguments. Layout, advice and features are all covered in this scheme of work.

Lesson 2 of the transactional writing scheme of work. This lesson covers a personal response from the students towards situations found in bootcamps. This scheme of work uses the idea of bootcamps to get the students to think about transactional writing like writing informal letters to friends, family and a formal letter to the Prime Minister. There is also opportunity to debate and use hot seating for formulating their arguments. Layout, advice and features are all covered in this scheme of work.