First lesson t introduce the Gothic genre. Includes definitions, conventions, a revision quiz and book recommendations

A lesson focussed on structure to practise Language Paper 1, Question 3. The PPT also includes an example paragraph.

This is a lesson to explore the aftermath of Duncan’s death through language. Context: the Great Chain of Being.

A lesson on fate and free will based on Hecate’s soliloquy.

Short activity to test your class and refresh their memory

Just a little creative writing activity I have put together based on Jekyll’s letter to Lanyon in Chapter 9. A dramatic reading of the letters should help make the lesson even more light-hearted.

Here is a lesson that has had quite good success with my year 8. It includes reading comprehension, language analysis and creative writing.

A PPT to explore the importance of language (and its mythology) and why this is such a crucial step in the Monster’s journey.

A PowerPoint to explore the language used to describe Jekyll and his laboratory.

This is a lesson I put together on a Machiavellian reading of Macbeth. There is a video embedded and a differentiated written task. Comments and ratings are always appreciated

This is a display I put together some time ago. It is mean to be concise and quite visual. A brief summary of some of the most memorable inventions through time and History. Feedback would be very much appreciated if you’re downloading.

Here’s a lesson I have put together for Black History Month addressing the lack of diversity in the Oscars. After discovering some facts/numbers and reflecting on quotations, the pupils have to write out a letter to the Academy to persuade them to be more diverse and inclusive in the next nominations. #OscarsSoWhite

Here’s a whole week of lessons designed to kill two birds with one stone: study Jekyll & Hyde whilst also preparing the class for a Language Paper 1 assessment. Please rate/leave a review if downloading.

Simply click on the slideshow then have the pupil press a button. It’s a nice way to encourage engagement or revise topics. There are questions on: Macbeth Jekyll and Hyde British literature literary terms vocabulary grammar and spelling self-assessment

A PPT to practise AO3 and compare Hyde’s transformation with Remus Lupin’s in Harry Potter.

This is a lesson I have put together to introduce and explore the Prince of Morocco’s character (using Disney’s “Aladdin” a lot). There is also some vocabulary building task.

This is a lesson that was very successful with my KS4 to set expectations for their literature exam answers. They came out feeling more confident with the task and what to improve in their own writing to achieve a higher level.

It’s that time of the year. Here is a little cross-curricular, light-hearted lesson for your class to complete in teams.

This is a lesson that I have used with my Year 7 to practise using the main punctuation marks and including them more systematically in their writing. The lesson includes references and names from Stevenson’s novel Kidnapped. Feedback is always greatly appreciated.

Here is a lesson I have put together for my year 7 (although it can be used for all Key Stage 3) It is about slowly building confidence and skills to write a compelling descriptive piece. Use the spinning wheel to write out a paragraph together as a class, then spin it again for independent writing.