Lesson focuses on exploring the theme of loneliness- assessment objectives mentioned linked into WJEC English Literature. Starter activity engages pupils by ranking characters in order of loneliness. There is also support sheets for the different characters to help pupils think about how each character is lonely.

Two lessons over a PowerPoint that guides pupils how to ensure they are hitting AO1 and AO4 in the 20 mark character questions in the WJEC ‘Of Mice and Men’ exam. The first lesson begins with a starter looking at the wording of the questions. It then focuses on Curley with examples of how to write a introduction and main paragraph. The second lesson starts with a proof-reading starter and then looks at how to plan the rest of the essay and the conclusion.

Lesson to explore verse 1 of 'Dulce et Decorum Est' in detail and help pupils to understand how to annotate in detail. Word and definition mix and match sheet for the vocabulary in verse 1 of 'Dulce et Decorum Est' and a sheet with verse 1 on with space around to annotate.There is also a differentiated sheet some questions to help pupils who may find annotating difficult. I have also included a extension sheet for more able pupils to explore the structure of the poem.

This resource enables pupils to practice the skills needed for their GCSE English Language exams. It is really useful for GCSE pupils or even high ability year 9 pupils in order to develop how to approach each question type.

Lesson observation standard lesson looking at nonsense language and how we can look at the sound of words and context to help us work out meaning. This links in well with the definition questions in the WJEC GCSE English Language exams. I have used this lesson with both mixed ability year 7 and year 8 and it worked really well. Starter activity has a literacy element to give pupils a extra focus. PowerPoint has examples of how to analyse language. Lesson objectives: To show an understanding of the poem ‘The Jabberwocky’ and refer to the poem when explaining your ideas- Level 4 To identify key ideas in the poem and select quotations to support your ideas - Level 5 To explore different layers of meanings in quotations and aspects of language in the poem (individual words)- Level 6 To be able to understand and express an overview of the poem when exploring quotations- Level 7

PowerPoint guiding pupils through a piece of description writing of a fair with simile starter activity and examples paragraphs supporting lower ability pupils.

Crossword to help pupils consolidate or revise act 2 of 'Hamlet'. The page numbers refer to the Longman Literature edition.

Two lessons over a PowerPoint that guides pupils how to ensure they are hitting AO1 and AO4 in the 20 mark character questions in the WJEC ‘Of Mice and Men’ exam. The first lesson has a hot seating activity to start pupil thinking thinking about the chatacter of George. It then focuses on George with examples of how to write a introduction and main paragraph. The second lesson starts with a true or false starter about George and then looks at how to plan the rest of the essay and the conclusion.

An useful lesson exploring a WJEC ‘Of Mice and Men’ mood and atmosphere extract question. PowerPoint offers step by step advice on how to approach and structure the answer. There is also examples of how to write overview and use PEEL to add detail to your response.

A lesson observation with a low ability class- A great way to study 'Of Mice and Men' but develop English Language skills. This lesson focuses on the impressions question.

3 lessons where pupils explore chapter 1-3 of Heroes with lesson plans- See preview of lesson plans to see more detail.

3 lessons exploring ‘Heroes’ by Robert Cormier Chapters 4-6 including how to approach a 10 mark extract question.

4 Lessons exploring the poem ‘Caroline: A County Life’ Lesson 1- Activities linked to the vocabulary of the poem. Lesson 2- Activities focusing on the first half of the poem. Lesson 3- Tasks exploring the second half of the poem. Lesson 4- Looking at the assessment objectives and how to achieve band 5 in AO1 and AO2.

2 lessons exploring ‘A Marriage’ by R. S. Thomas in preparation for the WJEC Welsh Poetry Non-Examination Task. Lesson 1- Exploration of the poem- The lesson has a starter looking at pictures thinking about the significance of marriage. Pupils then annotate the poem using a series of detailed questions. Plenary is a discussion and answers (to the questions) for pupils to annotate the poem in further detail. Lesson 2- Focusing on AO2- The starter activity is a crossword about the poem ‘A Marriage’. Pupils then look at assessment criteria for this assessment (On WJEC website-GCSE English Literature Specification) and pupils will break down how they gain marks in each assessment objective. After that pupil complete a task looking at two examples focusing on AO2 and what band pupils think that it would achieve and why. Pupils then complete a paragraph focusing on AO2 themselves.

Two lessons for a Year 8 mixed ability class linking into the Globe Theatre. The first lesson looks at a video clip of the Globe Theatre and explores what makes a good piece of descriptive writing using two examples. The second lesson is planning and writing a piece of description writing.

Two lessons exploring Gillian Clarke’s ‘My Box’ in preparation for the WJEC Welsh Poetry NEA. Lesson 1- Stanza one- This lesson has a range of activities from a prediction task to a drawing activity as well as a number of questions pupils can use to annotate the poem in detail. There are answers to the questions to help pupils add more detail during a class discussion. Lesson 2- Stanza two/three and form- This lesson has a proof-reading starter activity with information about Gillian Clarke’s life before asking pupils to consider the significance of that information in the poem. Pupils annotate the rest of the poem using questions to prompt them before having a class discussion with answers to the questions on the PowerPoint. The final part of the lesson looks at what a ballad is and what features ‘My Box’ has of a ballad.

2 lessons for I made for year 8 mixed ability but could work well with all years at KS3. Lessons focus on developing the skill of PEE in the opening of 'Examination Day'.

4 lessons focusing on the poem ‘Return to Cardiff’ by Dannie Abse for the WJEC Welsh Poetry NEA Lesson 1 Starter activity- word explosion looking at key words from the poem Main activities- Clarifying challenging vocabulary/ reading of poem Plenary activity- Summarising the poem Lesson 2 Starter activity- Match the words with the definitions Main activities- Tasks on the first 3 stanzas Plenary activity- Pictionary game Lesson 3 Starter activity- Match the picture to the image/ line of the poem Main activities-Looking at how the marks are awarded for this NEA / looking at AO2 Plenary activity- Annotate an example in as much detail as possible ready for the next lesson. Lesson 4 Starter activity- crossword Main activities-Example AO2 paragraph Plenary activity- Pupils write own paragraph on a example of their choice

Perfect for KS3 classes when learning about personification in poetry. Fun starter where pupils have to guess what objects have been personified. Pupils then explore the poem 'The Fog' and then create their own personification based on ice or snow. Could work for 1 or 2 lessons depending on ability of class.

2 lessons revising magazine articles for English Language GCSE focusing on the topic of boxing. Resources include a starter proof-reading activity, advice on structure, how to write an introduction and developing main argument using persuasive techniques. Examples are provided for the introductions and main paragraphs.