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The Prelude by William Wordsworth
Two lessons exploring Extract From The Prelude by William Wordsworth from the AQA Power and Conflict poetry cluster.
Lesson 1 looks at the poem as a whole, with some contextual information on Romanticism
Lesson 2 focuses on in-depth language analysis, exploring how nature is presented in the poem.
Photocopiable activities included.
Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scene 2
Two lessons on Act 2 Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet.
The first lesson looks at Romeo’s soliloquy and explores how far he is presented as a hopeless romantic
The second focus on how Shakespeare uses language to present Juliet’s feelings
Photocopiable resources included.
A Christmas Carol Stave 4: The Thieves and the Cratchits
Two lessons exploring the significance of the thieves and the presentation of the Cratchit family after Tiny Tim’s death in Stave 4 of A Christmas Carol.
A Christmas Carol Stave 4: The Thieves and the Cratchits
Two lessons exploring the significance of the thieves stealing the belongings of the dead man and how the Cratchits are presented in Stave 4 of A Christmas Carol. Worksheets included.
Of Mice and Men Context: Women and Curley's Wife
A lesson resource, exploring expectations of women at the time the novel was written and Steinbeck’s views of the character of Curley’s wife.
Unseen Poetry practice (AQA)
Two lessons guiding students through the Unseen Poetry component of English Literature Paper 2, using the poems ‘Mean Time’ by Carol Ann Duffy and ‘The Voice’ by Thomas Hardy.
Limbo by Edward Kamu Brathwaite
Two lessons studying the poem ‘Limbo’ by Edward Kamu Brathwaite.
Lesson 1 focuses on context and studies an account of life aboard an African slave ship
Lesson 2 focuses on a close reading of the poem and language analysis
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Two lessons focusing in depth on the opening of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Lesson 1 focuses on identifying explicit and implicit information
Lesson 2 focuses on close language analysis
Island Man by Grace Nichols
Two lessons focusing on the poem ‘Island Man’ by Grace Nichols.
Lesson 1 focuses on the Caribbean and travel writing
Lesson 2 focuses on exploring the imagery in the poem
Romeo Revision Activities
Two lessons worth of activities to aid students with the revision of Romeo’s character, testing knowledge recall, analysis of key quotations, close reading of extracts and writing skills.
Juliet Revision Activities
Two lessons worth of resources to assist students with the revision of Juliet’s character, testing knowledge of key quotations, plot, and close language analysis.
AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A practice (June 2019)
Three lessons guiding students through English Language Paper 2, Section A, using the June 2018 paper (Sailing). Lessons include:
Guided Practice
Exemplar responses
Assessment Criteria
AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A practice (June 2018)
Three lessons guiding students through English Language Paper 2, Section A, using the June 2018 paper (Surfing). Lessons include:
Photocopiable activities
Exemplar responses
Assessment Criteria
Guided Practice
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A practice (June 2019)
Three lessons guiding students through English Language Paper 1, Section A, using the June 2019 paper (The Mill). Lessons include:
Mark schemes
Exemplar responses
Assessment Criteria
Guided Practice
Comparing Poems: Ozymandias and My Last Duchess
Two lessons to guide students through comparing Ozymandias and My Last Duchess from the AQA Power and Conflict cluster. Worksheets and resources included.
Comparing poems: Ozymandias and My Last Duchess
Two lessons inviting pupils to draw comparisons between Ozymandias and My Last Duchess from the AQA Power and Conflict cluster and write their own comparative responses, with worksheets provided.
Poetry Comparison: Exposure and Bayonet Charge
Two lessons guiding pupils through how to approach poetry comparison for the AQA Power and Conflict cluster, focusing on Exposure and Bayonet Charge.
Photocopiable resources included for each lesson.
Verbs and Tenses
A three-lesson series on Verbs and Tenses, focusing on:
Understanding and identifying dynamic and stative verbs and Present and Past Progressive
Commenting on the effect of these language choices
Using verbs and tenses in your own extended writing for effect
Nouns and Noun Phrases
A three-lesson series on Nouns and Noun Phrases, focusing on:
Understanding and identifying nouns and expanded noun phrases
Commenting on the effect of these language choices
Using nouns and noun phrases in your own extended writing for effect
Modal Verbs
A three-lesson series on Modal Verbs, focusing on:
Understanding and identifying modal verbs
Commenting on the effect of these language choices
Using modal verbs in your own extended writing for effect