A basic run through of pragmatics for KS5 English Language students, covering connotation, deixis, Grice and Politeness.

Brief overview of the Titanic-related context of An Inspector Calls

A lesson on sentence types, useful for the Grammar methodology in Year 12.

A selection of 4 transcripts, created by the author, that should develop students' ability to analyse talk within the workplace. A variety of contexts with employee-employer, customer-assistant and teacher-parent all present. Also includes hints and a checklist of how to approach transcript tasks.

A brief intro to the history of the English Language with examples from the Lord's Prayer over time.

A series of slides introducing the context of An Inspector Calls and also covering texts and skills useful for AQA English Language Paper 2.

Focuses on the historical context and 'how to study plays'.

A straightforward presentation with useful hints and tips for AQA's new 1-9 English Language papers, focused on the reading section.

Revision lessons for Of Mice and Men, focusing on setting, theme and character. Opportunities for essay planning and essay writing throughout. Designed for Edexcel certificate Eng Lit but suitable for all specifications including AQA. Could be adapted to KS3.

A lesson focusing on interpretation of Dickens' symbolism, with time spent on exploring multiple interpretations and competing interpretations.

This is designed to complement the Blake's London lesson by expanding the students' understanding of the context and giving them an opportunity to practice Language skills simultaneously.

A useful overview of how AO1 and AO2 in Lit crossover into AO2 in Lang. Should help students transfer their skills across in quoting, analysis of writer's methods and technical vocab.