A presentation I gave to a county networking meet on different ways to set homework without having to do too much marking.

A SIMPLE POWERPOINT detailing requirements for AQA language paper 2

A powerpoint covering in basic terms the requirements for AQA GCSE language paper 1.

Something I rustled up for an inset- different ways to peer and teacher mark with examples.

Devised for a low ability Year 7/8 class. Contains a simple circus based scheme of work to get pupils exploring movement and three basic mime conventions. The culmination of this unit is to present a mime circus which is fantastic fun.

A gentle introduction to improvisation. Lessons are in PPT format : Objectives include lessons that : Will identify techniques for a confident performance Will experiment with a range of characters Within the objective are inbuilt success criteria. LESSON TITLES: 1. Telephone 2. Everyday 3. Spontaneous 4. Characters A good basic set of four lessons to get a non -specialist in particular started.

Unit of work for low ability year 7’s/nurture groups. ( Although has been reviewed as incomplete.) - Pupil’s are set homework to have a picture taken with Stanley and then write postcards as if they were Stanley. -Can be extended by sending pictures of Stanley to members of the local community. Blank workbook in PPT format included so that pictures can be embedded to make a final workbook for students to write into. -Power point lessons included.

An interactive resource originally designed for Online use but easily adapted for the classroom. You WILL have to adapt this if using in a classroom situation but could easily print off some activities. This power point covers two ways that commas are used.

30 thunks on Macbeth to get your pupils thinking about the characters as soon as they enter the room. Minimal marking and planning for an engaging starter which can be done verbally or on whiteboards.

Low ability lesson on character. colour code worksheets on characters a nice easy lesson. Contains role on the wall Video colour coding sheets. ( Linked to gcse bitesize character video which now seems to be removed from the site) Simple essay prompt.

A very short unit based on 'Bill's new frock' the play. Suitable for primary or LA KS3. Differentiated success criteria includes an extra box for weaker students. All PPT lessons included: L.O: exploring gender stereotypes L.O: creating a monologue L.O: using voice and facial expressions L.O: using dramatic techniques to explore a script

A very simple comic strip for KS3 with key plot points so that pupils can draw in their own versions of the characters. Also included a choice board which can be set for cover work or homework- students pick a task from the ‘board’.

Low ability GCSE lesson on plot . Contains links to GCSE bitesize videos . I have made worksheets to accompany plot videos which students order.

This is a resource to introduce classes to character in Macbeth. The pupils love it. there is a handdrawn version and a printed version. Firstly, watch the GCSE video: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/ztxc82p Pupils need to colour code every character 's name in a different colour. As they watch the video, colour code each bubble to match each character. I ususally lay the video through twice.

This is a resource to introduce classes to Themes in Macbeth. The pupils love it. there is a handdrawn version and a printed version. Firstly, watch the GCSE video: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zpms82p/video Pupils need to colour code every theme in a different colour. As they watch the video, colour code each bubble to match each theme. I ususally play the video through twice.

Symbolism of the three spirits: A hand drawn resource for weaker groups with a page each on the three spirits and their significance in the novel that students can write on. Plot and character sheets for pupils and answers for teachers, These sheets are to be used with the GCSE bitesize videos on plot and character. Watch them first then fill out/colour code after wards.

Revision - short revision PPT on Lady Macbeth.

A power point to get students thinking about possible ideas for this brief. Includes film clips and guided thinking.

Two introductory lessons on the different styles of theatre stage. Good basic introduction. Students loved going away and making their own stage for homework.

I have put notes for each poem in the order of SMILE: Structure Mood Imagery Language Empathy/Links The idea is that the pupils add their own quotations in the blank boxes. You may disagree with some of the categories but feel free to amend. This can be used when first teaching or as a revision tool.