A lesson which looks at developing an understanding of the poem in a deeper way. Lot of higher level questions, an example response and a handy peer-assessment key included. Colourful and engaging. Can easily be used to aid the Eduqas Poetry Anthology specification or for any War Poetry Modules.

A lesson which worked extremely well with a high ability year 9 class, who were focusing on the fiction section of the Eduqas exam. Can be easily adapted to suit different abilities. The lesson focuses on the pupils understanding the term 'unreliable narrator' and then reading key extracts taken from 'The Girl on the Train', 'The Yellow Wallpaper' and 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time'. The pupils had to choose which extract they wanted to read and identify in what way the narrator was unreliable. Great discussion came from this. They then had to imagine they were watching the unreliable narrator and create a descriptive writing piece focused on this. Examples included in the PowerPoint. My pupils ended up asking me if they could have copies of the books as they wanted to read more!

A lesson which focuses on the difficult concept of a 'Play within a Play' and how the Mechanicals aren't the best actors etc. Lesson caters to both analysis and creativity and could go into two lessons if you want it to.

Ideal for foundation (Year 7 and 8). A newspaper report based around the concept of Miranda and Prospero going missing. Full plan of how to gather the ideas based around the report on the Powerpoint and a model response included.

A lesson designed to get pupils to recall the plot of An Inspector Calls through dual coding. Sheet is best printed on A3.

Two lessons. First lesson centres on the pupils understanding the love potions importance and then creating their own. Second lesson focuses on them persuading people to buy their love potion. Written example and worksheets included. Great for KS3 and can be altered to suit both lower and higher ability.

A lesson which focuses on exploring Scrooge’s family relationships. Pupils are given 5 small extracts, taken from across the novel, and asked to explore what each one reveals about Scrooge’s familial relationships. They are then given some challenging questions at the end of the lesson such as ‘to what extent do Scrooge’s family have a positive influence on his transformation’. A resource which is easily adaptable to fit the needs of your GCSE class.

A lesson centered on the argument between Titania and Oberon arguing over the changeling boy. Speed dating comprehension task for understanding, which include example responses my students came up with. Exam style question included as well for them to complete.

A lesson focused on writing a news report on Hermia being missing. Group work task which gives the students ownership and allows them to teach the rest of the class before writing up the report themselves.

Looking at a modern gang and how it links to the long standing feud between Capulets and Montagues.

A lesson great for KS3 & KS4 pupils. The lesson focuses on three small extracts about Nancy: Where she dresses up as a respectable lady to try to take Oliver from the jail Where Fagin convinces Nancy and Bill to go kidnap Oliver from Mr.Brownlow Where Nancy tries to stop Fagin from beating Oliver up The pupils are encouraged to focus on what each mini-extract reveals about Nancy, through also using quotations and analysis. The end of the lesson they are encouraged to debate why Nancy makes the decisions that she does, and whether she is a good or bad character and why.

Two lessons. First lesson focuses on understanding the poem and the students asking their own questions about the poem to which their partner can answer. Second lesson is differentiated and has 3 different tasks, catering to different abilities within the class.

A descriptive writing lesson loosely based on Hermia running away into the forest. The lesson has been split into two and centers on them improving their writing skills through peer-assessment and self-assessment. Can be adapted and used solely as a descriptive writing lesson.

A descriptive writing lesson which focuses on the pupils imagining they are a soldier in WW1. Starter focuses on improving vocabulary through looking up what key words mean, then a short clip which allows the pupils to put themselves in the shoes of a soldier before they then begin to write their piece of work. High ability example included for inspiration for them.

A creative writing lesson mixed focusing on imitating how Steinbeck skillfully portrays a sense of danger within his setting.

A plot summary lesson which uses a range of skills: Numeracy starter Inference and deduction based on the image shown on the ppt i.e what will the play be about judging by the image? Listening skills, as well as taking notes at the same time. Plot summary sheet provided as well.

A lesson which can easily be adapted for both KS3 and KS4. A range of story openings included which then allows pupils to see that there are several ways in which to begin a story in a more interesting way. Pupils are then tasked with creating their own opening using a ideas sheet included as well. Very simple and easy to follow.

This lesson enables KS4 pupils to successfully track Scrooge’s transformation from Stave 1 to Stave 5. They have to recall which stave each quotation was said in, link the quotations to specific and relevant context and then use the sentence starters and example essay to help them write their own. Perfect for a mixed ability group or for any class who need to focus on revision based tasks ready for GCSE.

A handy, colourful booklet created to ensure pupils have something easy to revise from. They were asked to find key quotations for character/theme. Can be done each lesson whilst studying the novel or be given to them to do independently.

An engaging, fun and creative lesson for year 7 but can be easily adapted for all ages. Pirate map, pirate music, drawing, sharing, peer and self-assessing all within the PowerPoint.