Fun, interactive lesson that takes students through the course. Includes discussion, short text analysis and homework.

Bell task: Describing atmosphere (use of sound effects) of storm to link to subject matter. Starter: Soundscape Main: Annotate poem using annotation prompt sheet (pdf) Development: Quote and explanation match up. Then students are to write an analytical paragraph demonstrating their understanding.

This lesson is aimed at students studying 'Exposure' - Wilfred Owen from the AQA Power & Conflict anthology. It is to develop their use of context in analytical writing. This was an observation lesson and was graded as 'Outstanding'.

Lesson aimed at low ability GCSE but can be easily differentiated. Focuses on the theme 'Nature vs Nurture' in the text.

Accent presentation - Lesson on theories linking to accent. Students are required to create their own presentation based on theories. 10 page document on theories (inc Trudgill & Labov) to aid presentation. Could be set as homework - wider reading.

Analysing how Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons are presented in the text. Model answer included.

AQA English Language GCSE - Paper 1 Question 4 Revision pack Could be used to model annotation and work as a class to write model answers. Could also be set as homework.

AQA English Language GCSE - Paper 1 Question 3 Revision pack Could be used to model annotation and work as a class to write model answers. Could also be set as homework. Inc. texts and mark schemes.

This scheme is non-fiction writing based, aimed at top set Year 7s. It has a range of non-fiction texts, exciting opportunities for debates and speeches. The texts all centre around a theme of 'animals'. Homework project & assessment included.

Fun and interactive context lesson to develop understanding of the modern text 'Blood Brothers'. Aimed at lower ability GCSE, but easily adapted.

This lesson focuses on narrative perspectives and develops students' story writing skills. I was observed in this lesson and received an 'outstanding'. You will need to provide your own mystery box (or bag), but I included: a bright red lipstick, a few euros, a ticket stub from Paris, an empty perfume bottle, a scarf, a key and an old polaroid. The students really loved this lesson, so I hope you enjoy it, too! Stretch & challenge embedded throughout. Special extension tasks included at the end of the PowerPoint, which you could print off, put in envelopes and give to the most able.

GCSE low ability introductory lesson; fun and interactive. AQA - modern play.

Fully resourced non-fiction scheme of work (18 lessons - PowerPoints), including homework and assessments. Really useful for English Language AQA Paper 2 exam.

This is a revision booklet for the AQA Exam, focusing on Paper 1 - Question 2. It includes a text, extract, methods revision and 3 model answers.

One off skills lesson on improving vocabulary.

A fully resourced scheme of learning for Dracula - Bram Stoker adapted by David Calcutt. 18 lessons altogether, including skills and spellings. Range of activities, homeworks and assessments. Aimed towards high ability, but can be easily differentiated.

A scheme of learning focusing on reading and writing skills based on the novel 'Iqbal.'

The resources comprise a unit of work on Shakespeare's 'Merchant of Venice' for KS4 pupils studying GCSE English Literature. The class is a Year 11 nurture group, but this can be easily differentiated for students in other years/ higher ability. Lessons 22-35 *The students have watched the film prior to studying the text.