A revision booklet for Cambridge AS English Literature students on ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’. Contains plot summary, key character summaries and statements to find evidence for, themes, motifs, key context, quotes, websites and past/predicted questions.

Example essays, questions, worksheetsand quizzes for revision of Susan Hill's 'I'm the King of the Castle'. Originally planned for iGCSE Cambridge, but easily adaptable.

A revision booklet put together for Cambridge A-level students on Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure'. This resource could be adapted for GCSE or another syllabus. The booklet includes: - detailed act by act plot synopsis - character lists - links and details of useful websites for revision - contextual information - several further reading articles from the British Library and elsewhere - key terms for the exam table - detailed explanatory notes on key themes - key symbols and motifs - key quotes for analysis - a wide range of critical opinions on the text (as required for A2 study) - some example questions - planning an essay template - key analytical vocabulary for essay writing

Originally written for iGCSE students but could be used and adapted for other syllabus and age range. This lesson is an introduction to narrative writing and walks students through the different between narrative and description, exploring the conventions through examples, actives and Disney's short 'The Paperman'.

Written for Year 10 students preparing for iGCSE CIE English Literature coursework. This lesson explores the poem 'Last Post' in a very engaging and interactive manner. It involves links to video stimulus, thought-provoking card sorts and group questioning activities. The lesson is very active and is part of a SOW on conflict poetry for coursework; please see my other resources for these. I am a new seller and would very much appreciate any feedback!

Originally written for AS Literature students of Cambridge, this revision booklet includes plot summary, discussion of the structure, notes on key symbols/motifs, character quotes, key devices and sample essay questions (as well as a sample response). There is space in the back for students to make detailed notes on key themes.

Activities and full lesson outline for 'The Thought Fox'. The lesson was planned originally for Y9/10 students for unseen poetry, but could easily be adapted. Includes full powerpoint, poem, worksheets and resources.

Originally planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age ranges. Lesson includes PowerPoint with teacher notes, worksheets and video clips.

A few key worksheets for Adichie’s ‘Americanah’.

Revision materials, quotes and worksheets based around AS Cambridge specification.

Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapters 11 and 12 as well as taking in an in-depth look at oppositions and contrasts (particularly in regard to Heathcliff and Edgar - but also internally within singular characters), as well as investigating Cathy as a complex character. The lesson uses interactive learning, discussion, video clips, questions and a quote worksheet.

Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapters 20-25 of the novel as well as considering the significance of key motifs of food and letters/learning in these chapters. This is approached by small-group discussion and collaboration and then fed-back whole class. Students then consider chapter 23 and annotate key quotes focusing on their knowledge of key motifs, semantic fields, Cathy 2 and Linton and their links to other characters. Students are asked to consider the repetitions of Cathy/Catherine and Heathcliff/Linton and to analyse a key passage in relation to this. Students finish with considering other key repetitions and resemblances ready for the next lesson.

Originally planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age ranges. Lesson includes PowerPoint with teacher notes, worksheets and quotes. The lesson considers the development of Obinze as well as how key themes have been so far developed in the novel. Please see my other lessons for worksheets, quotes etc. on the novel itself.

Fully resourced lesson for exploring the characterisation of Act 1 in ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan and focuses on general essay questions, character analysis and our expectaions for Act 2.1. There is clear guidance on what the examiner will be looking for, worksheets and detailed notes throughout. Originally planned for an Cambridge International AS group, this could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. I would really appreciate any feedback.

Originally planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age ranges. Lesson includes PowerPoint with teacher notes, worksheets and video clips. The lesson considers an introduction to key themes, how to apprioach a general essay question (with example paragraph) as well as a consideration of key events in the chapters. Please see my other lessons for worksheets, quotes etc. on the novel itself.

These two lessons explore Act 5, considering the development of the character of the Duke, key quotations and critics, themes, sex and desire and character maps. Included in the lessons are worksheets, extracts, videos and full-lesson powerpoints with teacher notes. These lessons were planned for my maternity and so are slightly less interactive than my previous ones (though still detailed and fully-resourced); therefore two lessons have been included here.

Fully resourced lesson for exploring Act 2.1 in ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan and focuses on the presentation of Heavenly, Boss and Tom Junior, the importance of setting and the Southern Gothic and its links with the play. There are worksheets, video links, discussion prompts, further reading and detailed teacher notes throughout. Originally planned for an Cambridge International AS group, this could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. I would really appreciate any feedback.

A revision booklet which I put together for A2 students studying the Cambridge A-level syllabus. Please see my paid resources for quotes, motif sheets and other more personalised revision sheets which I attach at the back of the booklet.

A revision booklet for A2 students. Please see my other resources for quote sheets, symbols and themes etc. which I attach at the back of the booklet. The quote sheet for sale is extensive and covers all the characters as well as setting. Please leave feedback; I'm a new seller.

Originally planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age ranges. Lesson includes PowerPoint with teacher notes, worksheets and video clips. Please see my other lessons for worksheets, quotes etc. on the novel itself.