A gap-fill activity for students to recap the plot of Jekyll and Hyde. Missing words provided but could be taken away to increase the level of challenge.

A series of 6 fully resourced lessons on the short story A Scandal in Bohemia by Arthur Conan Doyle. The first lesson develops initial responses to the beginning of the story. The second lesson develops understanding of character as students analyse the language used by Doyle. In the third lesson, students evaluate how far the story can be considered an example of detective fiction. This lesson incorporates elements of oracy. In the fourth lesson, students finish reading the story and recap their knowledge. In the fifth lesson, students consider how women’s roles are presented in the story with a focus on Irene Adler. In the sixth lesson, students analyse the character of Adler in greater detail.

A GCSE revision pack for Jekyll and Hyde including a plot gap-fill, context gap-fill, character profiles and exam style questions with accompanying extracts. Suitable for AQA exam board.

This resource consists of two lessons. The first is an introduction to contraception and the second looks deeper into the types of contraception available. Students are introduced to the different types of contraception and they evaluate their effectiveness. Students also have the opportunity to practise their oracy skills in a debate and consider how contraceptives are relevant to a healthy and consensual relationship.

Three interactive and engaging lessons focusing on Act 3 Scene 1 and the presentation of fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The first lesson focuses on the presentation of fairies in the Elizabethan era and offers opportunities for the students to work both independently and in groups. The second lesson recaps previous knowledge and focuses on Act 3 Scene 1 in detail, including comprehension questions to check understanding. The final lesson allows students to create their own Elizabethan fairy as students practise creative writing skills. All lessons are fully resourced with help sheets and challenge tasks included to support thorough differentiation.

Three fully resourced lessons to introduce and analyse The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe. Also includes a non-fiction writing lesson based on the story. In the first lesson, students complete a murder mystery activity to make predictions about the murder based on evidence. Students have the opportunity to practise their oracy skills. In the second lesson, students recap their knowledge of the story and analyse the language used. In the third lesson, students write a newspaper article to report on the death. All three lessons include challenge tasks and support to allow for effective differentiation.

A fully resourced lesson graded Outstanding in an observation. Students are guided through the process of writing a description of a sweet. Students focus on using sensory language to write a detailed description of a sweet. Students evaluate models and self assess using the school’s KS3 mark scheme.

Eleven lessons on Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman. The lessons include opportunity for assessment as well as two homework tasks. Lessons provide opportunity for knowledge recall, drama, and creative writing.

Two lessons focusing on understanding and analysing the poem Not My Business by Niyi Osundare. The first lesson focuses on reading the poem and first responses to the images used. The second lesson allows students to analyse the effects of devices in greater detail.

4 lessons complete with resources to guided students to write their own Gothic setting descriptions. Students are guided to describe an image in detail and practice how to vary sentence lengths.

A worksheet analysing a letter from Chris Packham to Ant and Dec regarding the mistreatment of animals in I’m A Celebrity… Suitable for homework or a cover lesson.

A double lesson revising the theory of Male Gaze by Laura Mulvey. Students recap the key features of the theory and then complete a fun and interactive quiz to revise. Students then work independently to create their own exam questions about the male gaze - they identify a text to use, write the indicative content and then answer the questions set by their peers.

A lesson outlining the differences between a pitch and a proposal. Suitable for students studying Pearson BTEC Creative Digital Media Production Unit 8. Students learn the different features needed to include in both a pitch and proposal. Students recap persuasive language devices that could be included in their writing and work independently to write their own pitch and proposal in response to a brief.

A gap-fill to recap the plot of Macbeth. Can be made more challenging by taking away the possible words.

10 reading comprehension questions on an extract from the start of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. The questions focus on understanding and identifying devices.

Students create a description of a Gothic monster following a flipped homework where students draw their own creature. Students use the school’s own KS3 mark scheme to self assess their own work and to evaluate models. The lesson focuses on included language devices within their own writing and includes a differentiated literacy focus. An interactive and engaging lesson.

Two lessons looking at how satire can be used in non-fiction writing. Lessons based around Christmas TV adverts. The first lesson encourages students to consider a personalised response to Christmas TV adverts and introduces the idea of satire in writing. In the second lesson, students analyse a Charlie Brooker satirical article and then work independently to write their own and self assess against the GCSE AQA English Language mark scheme. This could stretch to three lessons. Particularly suitable for students aiming for grade 7-9.

A double lesson to revise the features of film editing and mise en scene. Suitable for students studying Pearson BTEC Creative Digital Media Production. Students revise key terms and apply to a range of different media texts including a video clip, film stills and magazine covers. Students then apply their learning to answer an exam style question.

A series of three fully resourced lessons on the poem Parade’s End by Daljit Nagra. The first lesson revises poetic devices and introduces students to the key themes within the poem. The second lesson allows students to develop an understanding of Nagra’s influences and students analyse the poem for language devices. In the third lesson, students analyse the imagery used and show their understanding by working independently to write an extended paragraph.

A series of three fully resourced lessons on Search for my Tongue by Sujata Bhatt. The first lesson introduces students to the poem and explores Bhatt’s influences. In the second lesson, students develop their language analysis skills. In the third lesson, students work independently to write an extended response.