Basic “planning to write an article” work-sheet - suitable for all Key Stages.

117 slides (16 lessons) / Scheme of Work on “Science Fiction Writing” suitable for Year 8 and 9. This unit includes: Introduction to “Sci-Fi” genre Several homework ideas/tasks Extracts from a range of fiction Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Comprehension questions to aid reading Opportunities for self and peer assessment Creative Writing Assessment and planning (own Science Fiction opening) Explores many “parts” of Sci-Fi (space/technology/superheros/dystopia) Extracts include: “Dune” - Frank Herbert “1984” - George Orwell “I Robot” - Isaac Asimov 'The Road" - Cormac McCarthy “War of the Worlds” - H.G. Wells

80 slides (11 lessons) / Scheme of Work on “Component 1: Section B - Creative Prose Writing" (Eduqas English Language GCSE) suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This unit includes: Introduction/course outline Introduction to different “types” of narrative Model examples and exam questions Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Numerous homework and revision ideas Opportunities for self and peer assessment Focus on planning/exam technique/success criteria

Basic “planning for a speech” work-sheet - suitable for individual public speaking activities, generic speech writing, or group presentations across all Key Stages.

45 slides (10+ lessons) / Scheme of Work on Component 1: Section 2: Drama and Poetry Pre-1900 - Oscar Wilde’s “An Ideal Husband” (OCR English Literature A-Level) suitable for Year 12 and Year 13. This text will need to be compared to a pre-1900 poetry collection. This unit includes: Detailed timeline of Wilde’s life Introduction to the Victorian period Example answers and exam questions Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Numerous homework and revision ideas Opportunities for self and peer assessment Focus on planning/exam technique/success criteria Prompt questions to aid reading/annotations/notes Recommendations for further reading and critical engagement Compares to Christina Rossetti’s “Selected Poetry” as OCR requires

Basic “planning a narrative” work-sheet - suitable for all Key Stages.

111 slides (16 lessons) / Scheme of Work on “Mystery Writing” suitable for Year 8 and Year 9. This unit includes: Conventions of the “Mystery” genre Extracts from various fictional stories Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Opportunities for self and peer assessment A specific “Mystery” genre homework project Comprehension questions to aid the reading of the extracts Creative Writing Assessment and planning (write own opening/story) Opportunities for role-play - including “Classroom Cluedo” and riddles Extracts include: Numerous Sherlock Holmes stories and some modern fiction

65 slides (11 lessons) / Scheme of Work on Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” suitable for Year 7 and Year 8. This unit includes: Introduction to Chaucer Middle English translations Focus on several stories/“tales” Several homework ideas/tasks Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Opportunities for self and peer assessment Group Speaking and Listening Assessment and planning Creative Writing Assessment and planning (designing a tale)

58 slides (11 lessons) / Scheme of Work on David Almond’s “Skellig” suitable for Year 7 and Year 8. This unit includes: Introduction to the novel Numerous homework ideas/tasks Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Comprehension questions to aid reading Opportunities for self and peer assessment

Basic “planning for a debate” work-sheet - suitable for individual or group work across all Key Stages.

71 slides (10 lessons) / Scheme of Work on Paper 2: Section C: Unseen Poetry (AQA English Literature GCSE) suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This unit includes: Introduction/course outline A guide to analysing unseen poetry Example answers and exam questions Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Numerous homework and revision ideas Opportunities for self and peer assessment Focus on planning/exam technique/success criteria Some of the poems are annotated to model for pupils Poems include: ‘Kid’ - Simon Armitage ‘Havisham’ - Carol Ann Duffy ‘Island Man’ - Grace Nichols ‘Storm on the Island’ - Seamus Heaney ‘The Man He Killed’ - Thomas Hardy ‘The Dead Beat’ - Wilfred Owen

A4 (double-sided) work-sheet for an exam question on “masculinity” from Paper 1: Section A: William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” (AQA English Literature GCSE) - Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This work-sheet includes: an example question to answer a short example extract to focus on 5 steps to guide annotations/understanding Short quotations from “the rest of the play” a grid that allows for further analysis of quotations focus on techniques/effect on audience/purpose/link to Q

105 slides (20 lessons) / Scheme of Work examining several “Poems from Different Cultures” suitable for Year 8 and Year 9. This unit includes: Introduction to the idea of “culture” Numerous homework ideas/tasks Several poems from around the world Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Comprehension questions to aid reading Critical Writing Assessment and planning Creative Writing Assessment and planning Opportunities for self and peer assessment Introduction to verbal poetry/preparation for class SLAM! Poems include: ‘Blessing’ - Imtiaz Dharker ‘Island Man’ - Grace Nichols ‘Vultures’ - Chinua Achebe ‘Two Scavengers in a Truck…’ - Lawrence Ferlinghetti ‘Listen, Mr Oxford Don’ - John Agard ‘Presents from my Aunts…’ - Moniza Alvi

65 slides (11 lessons) / Scheme of Work on “Component 3: Spoken Language / Speaking and Listening” (Eduqas English Language GCSE) suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This unit includes: Introduction/course outline Introduction to speech format Example speeches and possible topics Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Numerous homework and revision ideas Opportunities for self and peer assessment Focus on research/planning/writing/redrafting Confidence building games to encourage/aid public speaking

86 slides (15 lessons) / Scheme of Work on Willam Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” suitable for Year 8 and Year 9. This unit includes: Numerous homework ideas/tasks Opportunities for whole class debate Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Comprehension questions to aid reading Critical Writing Assessment and planning Opportunities for self and peer assessment

Useful checklist for students to examine their work before/during/after longer extended writing tasks (essays/coursework/assessments etc.). This metacognitive approach has proven useful across the full range of Key Stages and results in students submitting work that they have thoroughly checked and are convinced is their best work. A valuable resource for all essay-based disciplines or subjects that require longer written answers.

A4 (double-sided) work-sheet for an exam question on “sympathy” from Paper 1: Section B: Robert Louis Stevenson’s “The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde” (AQA English Literature GCSE) - Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11. This work-sheet includes: • an example question to answer • a short example extract to focus on • 5 steps to guide annotations/understanding • short quotations from “the rest of the novel” • a grid that allows for further analysis of quotations • focus on techniques/effect on reader/purpose/link to Q

Useful list of narrative techniques (both linguistic and structural methods) to help when considering writer’s craft. The list is compiled of 22 key techniques - including a dictionary definition and an example sentence for each one. This handy A4 sheet is suitable for all Key Stages to use as a reference throughout the year.

90 slides (18 lessons) / Scheme of Work on Component 1: Section 2: Drama and Poetry Pre-1900 - Christina Rossetti’s “Selected Poetry” (OCR English Literature A-Level) suitable for Year 12 and Year 13. These poems will need to be compared to a piece of pre-1900 drama. This unit includes: A guide on how to analyse poetry Detailed timeline of Rossetti’s life Introduction to the Victorian period Example answers and exam questions Mixture of analytical and creative tasks Numerous homework and revision ideas Opportunities for self and peer assessment Focus on planning/exam technique/success criteria Prompt questions to aid annotations for 10 key poems Small group project used to cover the remaining 5 poems Recommendations for further reading, including critical material

An ideal introduction lesson to English/Secondary School/the Library/Reading. This activity aims to get students actively discussing their reading habits and favourite books whilst giving other students possible recommendations for the future! Suitable for any key stage, this pack includes: instruction sheet worksheet for students