Using active approaches to develop an understanding of Shakespeare's Life and Times and the World in which he lived. Fact sheets/timers included for a group memory game as well as video clips showing R & J as performed in the Globe Theatre (Shakespeare in Love clip included) as well as extension and speaking and listening opportunities to further enrich contextual understanding.

New GCSE English Language, Understanding the Skills, AO's and Exams: This series of lessons will guide pupils through the AO4 skill (EVALUATION) and exam question ( Paper 1, Questions 4 ). Pupils are guided through a range of interactive activities, modelling of skills and the staggered completion of the AO4 exam question. Designed around the original AO/Exam Symmetry Revision Template (also included), allowing for independent reflection and self assessment of progress against the AO and exam question. IMPORTANT NOTE: Tailored to AQA spec, however, easily adaptable to new OCR, Edexcel & WJEC specifications. AO1 - 6 and the skills are universal across all exam boards. Simply adapt the exam question tags in each unit to match the placement of each AO and skill across each exam paper/question depending on the required exam board (5 minutes editing time). Get in touch... creatededucation@yahoo.com Don't miss out on updates and giveaways... https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

A in-depth exploration of Tissue by Imtiaz Dharker*. Including engaging teaching of content, writer's methods and exploration of the influence of the poet's modern context. This lesson provides group opportunities guiding pupils development of AO1, AO2 and AO3 literature, and specifically, poetry skills. Including animated, complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated) and suggested further development opportunities for indepedent engagement with the poem and the issues and ideas dealt with. *poem taken from AQA English Literature Anthology for 2017. AQA Paper 2 Section B: Poetry https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

This concise unit of 2-3 lesson's provides an in depth exploration of 'No Man is an Island' by John Donne leading into an apt comparison with the inspector's final speech from 'An Inspector Calls' which is handled as if it were an unseen poem. Complete coverage of GCSE Literature skills required for Paper 2 Section C: Unseen Poetry including model exam questions and modelling of planning stratergies and approaches for each question with an emphasis on question 2 (comparison). Additionally, valuable enrichment of understanding of the core themes and messages relating to the study and reading of An Inspector Call's (modern texts unit). https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

The Complete Bundle Includes... SHAKESPEARE TODAY INTRO (2 -3 lessons! Using engaging video clips (included) and current topics and issues which are in abundance in Shakespeare's many works but non more than Romeo & Juliet. These lessons explore a full range of contrasting themes (love/hate, friends/enemies, parents/children etc.) in Romeo and Juliet and also across several modern films including The Titanic, The Dark Knight and The Lion King (clips included) encouraging pupils to recognise and write about the similarities between the themes and characters of these films and R & J. PROLOGUE: This lesson explores a full range of contrasting themes (love/hate, friends/enemies) in Romeo and Juliet as introduced in the prologue. Focus is given to Shakespeare's Language and developing analysis skills by considering the contextual significance and the effects of the structural method of introducing the play with a revealing prologue. SHAKESPEARE'S WORLD: Using active approaches to develop an understanding of Shakespeare's Life and Times and the World in which he lived. GENDER EQUALITY: Using Emma Watson's U.N. Gender Equality speech (clip included) to promote discussion and highlight the relevance of this theme in modern society before leading into guided/group annotation of the relevant scene/theme focus and GCSE style analytical response exploring the theme of gender in R & J. CRIME & THE LAW: introduced using engaging video clips from modern films to promote discussion and highlight the relevance of this theme in modern society before leading into guided/group annotation of the relevant scene/theme and GCSE style analytical response exploring the themes of Crime & The Law in R & J. FAMILY: Pupils are introduced to the theme using engaging video clips from modern soap operas to promote discussion and highlight the relevance of this theme in modern society before leading into group narrative planning. ROMEO: Shakespeare's presentation of character, specifically Romeo. Images are used to promote discussion and highlight the relevance of this character in modern society as well as throughout history before leading into a guided/group annotation of key extracts and GCSE style analytical response exploring Shakespeare's presentation of Romeo. JULIET: Shakespeare's presentation of character, specifically Juliet. Images are used to promote discussion and highlight the relevance of this character in modern society as well as throughout history before leading into a guided reading of key extracts and GCSE style analytical responses exploring Shakespeare's presentation of Juliet. IMMIGRATION: William Shakespeare, Sir Thomas More & Banksy on Migration & Equality, GCSE Literature Enrichment. Inspired by the RSC's Shakespeare Live: 400th Anniversary Performance (2016).

GCSE SKILLS DRILLING UNIT 1: Switch On & UNIT 2: Fight BUNDLE! TWO COMPLETE one - two week teaching units that guide pupils through ALL SIX ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES, GCSE SKILLS and AQA EXAM QUESTIONS. In this complete BUNDLE, 3-4 WEEKs of teaching is provided, fully resourced! The lessons use engaging stimuli including video & mp3 clips (included,) images/art as well as traditional texts to guide, model and practice each GCSE English Language skill and ensure pupils know where and how to use them (AO1 - 6.) NOW INCLUDING TWO FREE INDEPENDENT STUDY GUIDES (ebook) that are compatible with all smartphones, tablets and laptops for revision purposes post teaching! Making revision accessible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Tailored to AQA spec, however, easily adaptable to new OCR, Edexcel & WJEC specifications. AO1 - 6 and the skills are universal across all exam boards. Simply adapt the exam question tags with each activity to match the placement of each AO and skill across each exam paper/question depending on the required exam board (5 - 10 minutes editing time). https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

A lesson and homework resources to be used to model essay planning stratergies in preparation for the New English Literature Paper 2 Section A: Modern Texts exam (2017.) Including a fully planned essay response to a New AQA English Literature GCSE exam question, focussing on responsibility in 'An Inspector Calls' (official AQA pilot material included.) Whilst tailored to the New AQA specification (Paper 2 Section A: Modern texts) this course is easily adaptable to meet the requirements of OCR and WJEC specifications. The Assessment Objectives and skill are transferable with very little editing needed for (OCR Paper 1 Section A: Modern Prose or Drama AND WJEC Paper 2 Section A: Post 1914 Prose / Drama) https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive creatededucation@yahoo.com

A 1 - 2 week unit of lessons exploring Dickens presentation of Scrooge as a redeemed character in A Christmas Carol. Focussed on a mock exam question. The unit aims to prepare pupils for the summer examinations covering close and critical interpretation and analysis skills using staggered (differentiated) model response paragraphs (level 4 through to level 6 of the marking criteria) with highlighting and annotation techniques (fully animated) to enable pupils to understand the GCSE English Literature marking criteria and assessment objectives before practising developing their own paragraphs using this knowledge. The unit then moves on to expand pupils thinking to explore the task in response to the whole novel. By modelling and supporting pupils with whole response planning techniques, which will be crucial to success in the summer examination, this rigorous unit will develop pupils knowledge and understanding of their 19th Century Novel, A Christmas Carol, and develop their exam response skills for the Literature elements of the course in general. https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

New GCSE English Language, Understanding the Skills, AO's and Exams [Series Two.] This series of lessons will guide pupils through the AO4 skill (EVALUATION) and exam question ( Paper 1, Questions 4 ). Pupils are guided through a range of interactive activities, modelling of skills and the staggered completion of the AO4 exam question. Designed around the original AO/Exam Symmetry Revision Template (also included), allowing for independent reflection and self assessment of progress against the AO and exam question. IMPORTANT NOTE: Tailored to AQA spec, however, easily adaptable to new OCR, Edexcel & WJEC specifications. AO1 - 6 and the skills are universal across all exam boards. Simply adapt the exam question tags in each unit to match the placement of each AO and skill across each exam paper/question depending on the required exam board (5 minutes editing time). Get in touch... creatededucation@yahoo.com Don't miss out on updates and giveaways... https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

Assessment Objective Posters Display (tailored to Educas specifications) for GCSE English Literature and English Language. Containing colourful, eye-catching and memorable typography which identify/tag where each AO is required across English Language Component 1 & 2 and English Literature Component 1 & 2. Don't miss out on updates and giveaways... https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

GCSE English Language Component 1: Reading - Guided Exam Practice covering every question step by step AO1 - 4. Built around a mock exam focussing on an extract from Kite Runner this challenging practice paper with question by question practice and outcome driven peer-assessment supported by indicative content and modelling will fully prepare and enable students to develop and progress towards their success in the summer examinations. Tailored to Educas exam specs however EASILY ADAPTABLE to AQA and Edexcel. Duration 2-3 lessons (depending on ability/stage in the course. Also available as part of a BUNDLE containing 3 additional C1 practice exams.

GCSE English Language Component 2: Reading - Guided Exam Practice covering every question step by step AO1 - 4. Built around a mock exam focusing on an an modern article and 19th extract focused on the topic of cycling. This practice paper with question by question practice and outcome driven peer-assessment supported by indicative content and modeling will fully prepare and enable students to develop and progress towards their success in the summer examinations. Tailored to Educas exam specs however EASILY ADAPTABLE to AQA and Edexcel. Duration 2-3 lessons (depending on ability/stage in the course.)

An array of 'self-help' resources that pupils can grab themselves, or that can be handed to them in response to their questions, which will provide adequate scaffolding or extension to enable them to help themselves make maximum progress. A range of word clouds for vocabulary extension, support mats/posters and extension activity cards, all of which can be printed in A3 or A4, laminated and placed on tables, in a draw you can quickly access or displayed around the classroom. Personally, I use the two latter options. They really do save me a lot of time and energy and are incredibly resourceful and accessible in all of the classes that I teach.

Interactive presentation and extract exploring the context of Anne Frank and an analysis of her use of emotive writing. Leading into differentiated activities and self/peer assessment and progression opportunities.

There are a range of vibrant and highly resourceful word clouds which can be printed and laminated to support pupils in extending their vocabulary and subject terminology. Additionally, each word cloud is included in a PowerPoint presentation to allow you yo copy individual slide versions of these resources into your own PowerPoints. Word Clouds included are: Better words for SHOWS and SAID and CONFUSION Adjectives Emotive Vocabulary GSCE Skills Freedom Literary Terms

Self support mats as described above. Laminate and display on tables for easy access or blow up to A3 and use as display posters.

All ages narrative planning template. A3 using traditional/stereotypical character outline (hero, villain, princess), a structure pyramid, template for planning setting. Prompts included to encourage pupils in developing their ideas away from the stereotypical by thinking outside the box.

Perfect to round of a Charles Dickens unit or for revision purposes. Highly interactive, group or whole class activity covering an array of Dickens general knowledge. Designed for a Year 7 class although the questions can be adapted to ability.

Creative approach to non fiction writing. Pupils will write about their views about street art. Full coverage of AO5 and AO6 skills in preparation for English Language Paper 2 Q5 response requiring pupils to explore and argue their viewpoint in writing. Fully resourced, contained within the powerpoint which is stylish and visually stimulating. SAMPLE: FULL UNIT AVAILABLE IN PREMIUM RESOURCES.... https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-gcse-writing-skills-full-unit-english-language-paper-2b-writing-to-argue-street-art-11221145 https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive creatededucation@yahoo.com