This includes two lessons in my unit for AQA GCSE Power and Conflict unit on war poetry (lessons 16 & 17) on Kamikaze. It is originally created for a lower ability group (targets 3-5). These lessons focus closely on context and figurative language (similes and metaphors). Some linked videos from this unit are from GCSE Pod (paid service). I suggest Mr. Bruff on YouTube as a substitute.

This includes two lessons in my unit for AQA GCSE Power and Conflict unit on war poetry (lessons 12 & 13) on Poppies. These lessons look at imagery, metaphor, and symbolism in the poem. It is originally created for a lower ability group (targets 3-5). Some linked videos from this unit are from GCSE Pod (paid service). I suggest Mr. Bruff on YouTube as a substitute.

This is a very differentiated and scaffolded lesson that incorporates group work and presentation. It focuses on close analysis of small extracts from Graham Vest’s ‘A Tribute to Dogs.’ This was my interview lesson at my current school so it got me my job!

This lesson is meant to review and build on students understanding of 1.1 by completing a character carousel (see Word Document) as well as introduce them to a paragraph writing frame (SQIDDIQS) for extended responses which focuses on addressing the AOs. A homework task is included at the end to consolidate the work completed in the jigsaw. I really enjoyed teaching this lesson and the students loved the writing frame. Hope you enjoy too!

This lesson opens with a reflection on the role of Iago in Act I Scene I and builds on understanding his role in the text with a reading of Act I Scene II. The lesson also introduces students to literary criticism (Leavis and Coleridge) and model its application in a model paragraph. The homework is pre-reading for I.III.

A series of lessons (3) to review the characters in Blood Brothers. Includes: - a character carousel (extract with differentiated questioning) that helps students create a revision sheet - an oracy revision lesson using Pose-Pause-Pounce-Bounce - a lesson on how to write an extended response (with differentiated models) Considering the differentiation in this lesson, it is suitable for most ability groups except those that are very low.

4-5 lessons on Exposure for GCSE covering context/language/structure/form of my war poems unit for AQA GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry. Assessment task included at end.

This includes two lessons in my unit for AQA GCSE Power and Conflict unit on war poetry (context and language).

A revision pack for students studying An Inspector Calls for AQA GCSE English Literature. I originally created for a top set but since I’ve used it for a range of abilities. It has tips on how revise, links to websites, a list of possible themes and characters to revise, a range of quotes selected by myself, where they occur, who said them, and space for students to write in notes on them, basic context, a checklist for success, a model response, and a few practice questions. The model response was one that was provided to another teacher and belongs to an unnamed student. This took me ages to make but students have found it really helpful (and we use it for the whole department now) so hopefully yours do too! Just a reminder not to re-upload anywhere.

This includes 3-4 lessons in my unit for AQA GCSE Power and Conflict unit on war poetry on context/language/structure/form.

This is my third lesson on William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience for AQA A Level English Literature. This lesson focuses on applying key aspects of the 'Songs' to the poem. Specifically, students look at the representation of spring, the village green, and the importance of play in the poem. They also reflect on the presentation of authority and are prompted to compare to poems I already taught (Introduction and The Shepherd).

A simple meet and greet and course review lesson looking at the structure of the AQA English Literature course, the exam, assessment objectives, and marking descriptors. Link to exam paper used in lesson should be hyperlinked.