An entire SOW which consists of 20 PPT LESSONS, RESOURCES, a MEDIUM-TERM PLAN and a KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER based on VILLAINS in SHAKESPEARE. Lessons include: Context, Society, Women, Religion and Beliefs, Theatre, Shakespearian Language (Cliches, Insults), Genres, Themes, ‘The Seven Ages of Man’, Protagonist, Antagonist, Tragic Hero which leads into some of Shakespeare’s well-known plays and their VILLAINS: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (Tybalt), ‘Macbeth’ (Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, The Witches), ‘Hamlet’ (Claudius), ‘The Tempest’ (Caliban) leading up to a Reading Assessment based on an Evaluation of Lady Macbeth (Model PEEZA Paragraph, New Vocabulary, Sentence Starters, Planning Sheet etc). A fantastic SOW for Year 7’s and lower-ability Year 8’s and Year 9’s.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the well-known PARANORMAL/MYSTERY SHORT STORY: ‘The Hitchhiker’ written by Roald Dahl in 1977. Includes a copy of the story itself. This can also be used as a COMPARISON to either Roald Dahl’s other well-known short story ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’ or Harold Rolseth’s short story ‘Hey You Down There!’ which share similar themes and unexpected twists in their narrative structures.

A useful tool outlining the DIFFERENCE between STRUCTURE and FORM in Poetry together with alternative WORDS and PHRASES to EXPLAIN their EFFECT on the reader.

A useful tool outlining the DIFFERENCE between STRUCTURE and FORM in Poetry together with alternative WORDS and PHRASES to EXPLAIN their EFFECT on the reader.

A Selection of FICTION and NON-FICTION TEXTS based on the THEME of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Suitable for KS3 LEVEL and are geared towards preparing students for KS4 and the EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS (COMPONENTS 1 and 2). Specific focus on A01 simple comprehension questions including a SPAG focused question. Fantastic resources to set as HOMEWORK TASKS or part of SCHEMES OF WORK based on the THEME of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Texts include CURRENT ARTICLES based on Dartmoor’s ‘The Hairy Hand’, ‘The Loch Ness Monster’ and ‘Do Ghosts Exist?’ together with the legendary Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle’s personal experiences of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY written in 1930.

An EASY-TO-FOLLOW Power Point resource based on the Eduqas GCSE English Language - Component 3 (Spoken Language). Includes the ASSESSMENT CRITERIA, suggested TOPICS, PLANNING and PREPARATION ACTIVITIES and suitable LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES and CONNECTIVES to make students’ presentations more SOPHISTICATED and SUCCESSFUL.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’. Useful to check students’ understanding of the poem after annotation in class. Includes relevant questions based on HISTORICAL/CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, THEMES, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

A selection of 6 useful resources to help students to create an INFORMAL LETTER and a LEAFLET based on the theme ‘A Call to Action’ with particular focus on animal cruelty and care. The LETTER focuses on a letter to a friend describing how students have just rescued an abandoned puppy in their area and the LEAFLET is based on giving ADVICE to people who are thinking of owning a pet. Includes an RSPCA online ARTICLE and a LEAFLET based on dogs who have been mistreated, a LEAFLET ANALYSIS worksheet, a MODEL EXAMPLE of an INFORMAL LETTER and a LEAFLET TEMPLATE, recommended STRUCTURES, PLANS, LAYOUT, DESIGN and relevant PRESENTATIONAL FEATURES, useful CONNECTIVES/PHRASES, what to include in a leaflet, and final WRITING ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK SHEETS. Suitable for all KS3 students and can be adapted to suit all abilities.

Includes an easy to follow, step-by-step PPT and Medium-Term Plan consisting of 8 COMPLETE LESSONS based on the EDUQAS iGCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE COMPONENT 2, SECTION C, UNSEEN POETRY). Particular focus on the COMPARISON of the poems ‘Yesterday’ by Patricia Pogson and ‘Those Winter Sundays’ by Robert Hayden. Includes the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES for both Parts A and B, STEP-BY-STEP PLANNING, suggested ways to COMPARE poems, USEFUL VOCABULARY and SENTENCE STARTERS, identifying and analysing the EFFECT of STRUCTURAL and POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES together with various TASKS to help create SUCCESSFUL and SOPHISTICATED PRACTICE RESPONSES to UNSEEN POETRY.

Great revision resources in preparation for the Eduqas GCSE English Literature (Component 2, Section B - Anthology Poetry) Examination. Particular focus on the poems: ‘The Prelude’ by William Wordsworth and ‘Death of a Naturalist’ by Seamus Heaney. Resources includes PPTs based on each poem and contains detail based on CONTEXT, THE POETS, MEANING, LANGUAGE and STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES used in each poem. Also includes a detailed and user-friendly step-by-step PPT presentation based on, a SAMPLE QUESTION and an ideal STRUCTURE in response to both PARTS A and B of the examination. In addition, a suggested PLAN, MODEL PARAGRAPH EXAMPLES/RESPONSES and useful COMPARATIVE PHRASES and VOCABULARY to enable students to provide SOPHISTICATED, INSIGHTFUL and SUCCESSFUL written responses which fulfil the ASSESSMENT CRITERIA and OBJECTIVES of the examination.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘Valentine’ by Carol Anne Duffy. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the poem and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

A useful aid for students focusing on the EFFECT of particular language devices (both persuasive and descriptive) in given texts. This includes DAFOREST and other common language techniques.

A detailed REVISION BOOKLET based on the play ‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell with reference to the new EDUQAS GCSE Literature Syllabus, Component 2 – Post 1914 Prose/Drama - Section A. This includes detailed SUMMARY NOTES on both ACT 1 and ACT 2, the MAIN THEMES, the MAIN CHARACTERS, the NARRATOR’S ROLE, EXAM TIPS and a SAMPLE QUESTION together with a number of related ACTIVITIES to test students’ UNDERSTANDING of the play as a whole.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘Death of a Naturalist’ (Seamus Heaney). A useful REVISION RESOURCE and HOMEWORK ACTIVITY to check students’ understanding after annotating and teaching the poem in class. Includes the poem and relevant QUESTIONS based on the poem’s MEANING, THEMES, LANGUAGE, SOUND and STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECTS on the reader.

Particular focus on the Eduqas Poetry Anthology poems: ‘The Manhunt’ by Simon Armitage and ‘Mametz Wood’ by Owen Sheers. Resources include a detailed and user-friendly step-by-step Power Point presentation and complimentary worksheets. Both are based on a SAMPLE QUESTION and an ideal STRUCTURE in response to both PARTS A and B of the examination. Includes a suggested PLAN, MODEL EXAMPLES/RESPONSES, useful COMPARATIVE/CONNECTIVE PHRASES and POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES needed for students to provide SOPHISTICATED, INSIGHTFUL and SUCCESSFUL written responses which fulfil the ASSESSMENT CRITERIA and OBJECTIVES of the EDUQAS GCSE COMPONENT 1 (Section B) LITERATURE EXAMINATION.

Useful resources to help students to create a detailed FRONT PAGE NEWS REPORT based on the murder of King Duncan. Includes the main features of news reports, a detailed recommended STRUCTURE of a typical news report, a front page news report TEMPLATE (which can be used in ICT) and a WRITING ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK SHEET based on students’ final pieces. Suitable for KS3 students (high ability Year 7 and low ability Year 8 groups).

Another useful powerpoint based on PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES. Includes DEFINITIONS and EXAMPLES for each one. A great aid for recognising, understanding and using PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES in all NON-FICTION TEXTS. Very USER-FRIENDLY and has proved to be most useful for all students preparing, analysing and revising for any ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT or EXAMINATION.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘Mametz Wood’ by Owen Sheers. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes a copy of the poem and relevant questions based on HISTORICAL/CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, THEMES, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘Living Space’. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the poem and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

A detailed Powerpoint Presentation based on the FUNCTIONS of the CHORUS, (ALFIERI’S role), the main THEMES of the play (including a table on different types of ‘LOVE’) and a table outlining how the main CHARACTERS change throughout the play (STRUCTURE). A useful revision aid which focuses on Assessment Objective 2 for the AQA iGCSE Literature (Set Texts) Examination.