A Powerpoint and Publisher/PDF resource with style examples for students to unpack and mimic as preparation/practice for their own writing for Lang/Lit coursework.

A powerpoint looking at: Narrative techniques: Epistolary Time & place Language: Understatement & hyperbole Descriptions of blood

Suitable for KS4 - first lesson on Mr Birling with a focus on politics and dramatic irony. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout. The plenary refers to a teacher’s post box which is simply a way for student to anonymously post questions / concerns to the teacher.

A Powerpoint looking at chapter one of ‘Dracula’ and comparing it with chapter one of ‘Dorian Gray’ in terms of how the two can be compared. A Word document with a full structure for planning a comparison essay (as required by Edexcel A Level Literature). Also a Word document looking at comparisons of the two texts in terms of: how fear is presented how the destructive effects of the supernatural are presented the way the two authors use their narrators

A Powerpoint looking at how The Gothic is presented through: Linguistic devices Characters Settings Also a Word document with ideas and context on how Symbolism is used in ‘Dracula’ for students to use to plan essays.

A Powerpoint and accompanying Word document looking at how to compare how Mystery is presented in the two novels, and how Morality is presented in the two novels. I have used this with A Level classes to plan essays for assessments and it has really helped them to focus down into the texts for forensic analysis.

A Powerpoint looking at comparisons between ‘Dracula’ and ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ focusing on the importance of: settings duplicity idolatry

A powerpoint for one or two lessons (usually takes me two) on how Dickens creates mood & atmosphere in Stave One with a focus on pathetic fallacy. The lesson then moves onto Marley’s ghost, what he symbolises, and the significance of ghosts in literature. Powerpoint includes: Printable extract. Printable table for students to complete.

Suitable for KS4 - full lesson on Gerald Croft with a focus on his relationship with Sheila and Daisy. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout. The powerpoint includes a link to a clip from ‘Made In Chelsea’ featuring a character not unlike Gerald (!) - a good starting point for classroom discussion.

A complete lesson focusing on the Portly Gentlemen in Stave one with close reference also to the presentation of Scrooge’s Clerk. Focus is on wealth & charity / abundance & want. Prompts for discussion such as, “Dickens has failed to make this character plausible for readers, a real weakness in his writing – no-one would be that jolly when treated so badly”. Includes: Powerpoint with printable tables for students to complete. Extract from Stave one. Differentiated extract with key phrases higlighted.

Suitable for KS4 - full lesson on the role of the Inspector with a focus on the ending of the play. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout. The writing tasks challenge students to think about why Priestley chooses to end the play with the phone call and looks at potential different roles the Inspector fulfills.

A full powerpoint lesson with separate resources looking at Marley’s Ghost as he appears in Stave one.

A full lesson with powerpoint and resources to guide students in writing for 45 minutes including context on Thomas Malthus.

A full powerpoint lesson on Belle as she appears in Stave Two

A full powerpoint and resources looking at the character of Fezziwig in stave two.

A full powerpoint lesson with resources on the Ghost of Christmas Present in Stave Three.

A powerpoint full lesson with resources looking at: social historical context the life of Charles Dickens Victorian London Includes retention quizzes and speech-making

A full powerpoint lesson with resources looking at Ignorance & Want using dual coding.

A full powerpoint and resources looking at Stave two and the Ghost of Christmas Past.

A complete powerpoint lesson and resource looking specifically at Act 1 scene 7 and how the power has shifted from Macbeth to his wife over the act.