A one-off lesson looking at some of the background to Dickens and Dickensian England before creating a Dickens style ghost story. Could be used as an introduction to the work of Dickens, as part of a creative writing scheme or as a stand alone lesson.

A grid based lesson that encourages students to be more independent in their learning by choosing for a bank of tasks to analyse poetry. This resource can be used in many different ways depending on student ability levels - this allows for various levels of differentiation within the same lesson. In this ppt I provide slides themed around exploring poetry linked to the theme of 'lions' (along with two poems which can be used in the lesson) as well as providing slides without any link to lions so that you can use the same resource with any poetry of your choice.

The fourth in a series of lessons focussed on the fairies. This lesson looks at the animals that the fairies are scared of and how that links to Oberon's plan. See my other resources for the lead up to this lesson.

A powerpoint and handout that covers a range of creative ways in which the text can be interpreted. Designed to be used as an extra revision session specifically aimed at high ability pupils but could also be incorporated into a lesson.

The last in a series of lessons focussed on the fairies. This lesson looks at why Titania gives in to Oberon and what our final opinion of both characters is. See my other resources for the lead up to this lesson.

This lesson covers a small section of the captain’s speech in 1:2 and a large chunk of 1:3. The lesson is designed to follow Macbeth 1:1 (which is available from my shop) and encourages students to engage with whether or not Macbeth lives up to our expectations.

The second instalment designed to introduce pupils to the more archaic vocabulary that they will find in pre-1914 novels. Can be used as definition or spelling tests or both. Each week is linked by a theme which isn't revealed till the test - this allows pupils to guess the theme, introducing an element of competition. This set of 8 weeks also includes a Christmassy week!

The second in a series of lessons introducing Y7 pupils to analysing Shakespeare. The extract focuses on Oberon and Titania’s initial argument and deciding who is in the wrong. The lesson is differentiated for different levels with the very top most ability beginning to introduce context into their analysis and choosing their own quotes, while lower abilities can follow a framework for support.

A one-off creative writing lesson based around pirates. The lesson takes pupils through three clear sections to describe in detail with some inspiration and starting points.

A session to be used as step-by-step revision of language paper 2 complete with two sets of extracts and questions which can be used for practice.

This is a taster lesson for my full scheme of work which is also available in my shop. The lesson focusses on introducing pupils to the context of the novella in an interesting and more memorable way by studying the first Christmas card.

This scheme is aimed at lower ability GCSE sets. It tackles the novella from an exam practice based approach - pupils are encouraged to find their own quotes at every step of the SOW. There are 14 lessons in total (some of which can be set as homework depending on time restraints) and any necessary hand-outs. Graphics and planning are purposefully not very Christmas based so that the scheme can be taught at any time of year.

Can be used as part of 'The Speckled Band' sow available from my shop or independently as inspiration for creative writing.

A revision session for lower ability groups. This example refers to an extract from the first few pages of 'Of Mice an Men' (so those old copies can be dug out of the store cupboard) and reminds pupils of the important points to look for in each question while having a quick practice.

A booklet for pupils to fill in as they study the book and then use afterwards for revision. Includes 3 key quotes plus sections to fill in for key characters and themes. Also available in my shop as part of a SOW.

Analysing the introduction of marriage to Paris.

The third in a series of lessons focussed on the fairies. This lesson looks at Oberon's plan to use the magic flower and asks pupils to judge whether they view him as a good or bad fairy so far in the play. See my other resources for the lead up to this lesson.

A lesson aimed to encourage pupils to begin experimenting with structural techniques in order to reach the higher levels in creative writing tasks. This lesson focusses on the use of dual narrative through the use of well known fairy-tale characters.