An amazing value bundle of 4 introductory lessons, worksheets and power points. Introducing the play, introducing the style of AQA question and context and reflecting on Act One. Ideal for the new AQA GCSE Literature assessments. These lessons are stand alone, with accompanying worksheets. Could also be used for for KS3 introduction to the play.

a lesson on effective planning and strategies for success in addressing the AOs in Othello, planning in general, learning key quotations and a methodical approach to rubric and essay writing in timed conditions.

a close analysis of the handkerchief and Othello's tragic decline in Act III Scene IV. Exam style question with specific pointers on how to address the AO's according to the new AQA mark scheme

a way for students to analyse Iago's growing influence on Othello in Act 3 Scene 3 of the play with a close look at language, structure and form. Key dramatic vocabulary used and potential exam style question at the end of the power point. Self contained lesson leading to possible timed essay task

Pre-1900 poetry revision for AQA English Literature, covers aspects of context for each poem, some re-call activities to embed poems in the long term memory and some essay suggestions with example responses. A thorough consideration of planning models and tactics for addressing the AOS

A literary terminology quiz designed for students studying Othello at AS or A level. Could be used as a baseline test or after preparation. Specific tragic genre vocabulary as well as language terminology. A cover teacher could deliver this. Whole activity from beginning to end takes approx 40 minutes

7 lessons on planning a response to a Duffy question and comparing Duffy with Handmaid’s Tale

new resource designed for hitting AO's on Thomas Hardy's poem, simple pp, could be used as a stand alone revision guide or for students to use as a flip classroom resource