This simple lesson could be used with KS4 or high ability KS3 pupils as an introduction to the conventions of sonnet writing. Pupils are guided through each stage of writing their own sonnet, within the conventions of the form. This could be used as a stand alone lesson between , or works really nicely as an introduction to the study of Shakespeare’s sonnets. No additional resources are required for the teaching of this lesson.

This is a whole lesson that sets pupils up to write a persuasive speech based on the premise of Room 101. It introduces the theme, includes a link to a video clip and gets them to plan their ideas. This lesson would be ideal for a KS3 class of middle to high ability.

This lesson is aimed at KS4 students, to encourage character development in prose writing. This activity guides pupils through the process of creating a detailed character profile that could then be used in a piece of prose writing. No additional resources or preparation is required before teaching.

This is a selection of tasks for revision of Anita and Me in preparation for Component 2A of the EDUQAS GCSE specification. These tasks could be used within a lesson, or could be set as cover work, or homework. The sheet includes the mark scheme for bands 3, 4 and 5 to enable pupils to self assess their answers.

This lesson introduces Blake's poem, The Chimney Sweeper, and encourages pupils to engage with the presentation of the characters. This is suitable for a KS4 group, or a high ability KS3. There is very little advanced preparation required for this lesson, just copies of the poem for pupils to highlight and annotate.

This lesson guides pupils through writing a response to an extract question based on Romeo and Juliet. This is designed for Literature Component 1A from the EDUQAS specification. This is based upon an extract from Romeo and Juliet, but could be adjusted to which ever play your class has studied. This walk through is ideal for a high ability group and encourages familiarity with the AOs.

This resources provides a sample exam question and extract for Lord of The Flies from the EDUQAS GCSE specification. It has not been taken from the specimen materials, so is ideal if you are looking for last minute practice questions that you have not already covered. I have also included the appropriate mark schemes for the task and a selection of revision activities. These tasks could be used within a lesson, set as cover work, or revision homework.

This lesson is ideal for a high ability KS3 class and requires no additional resources or preparation. Pupils are introduced to the concept of riddles through a video clip from Lord of The Rings. Pupils work in groups to identify the solution to a section of riddles and discuss the techniques that have been used. They then proceed to write their own riddles, using the devices they have learnt. This works as a stand alone lesson, or could be used as an introduction to a poetry unit.

A Short grammar quiz ( 5 minute starter) that gets pupils to rewrite sentences that have common mistakes. This could be done in books or on whiteboards. This Is ideal for boosting AO6 scores for middle ability KS4, but could also be used at KS3. Slides are plainly presented, so can be adapted to suit your usual style.

This lesson is ideal for a low ability group, to follow an extended writing task. It uses a video clip of Team GB's coach and encourages pupils to use some of the same techniques to improve their written work. Slides are plainly presented, so can be adapted to suit your usual style

This lesson is designed to get KS4 pupils to produce and improve a written answer to a GCSE exam style question, from EDUQAS Literature Component 2A. The writing structure ensures that pupils demonstrate AO1 and AO2. The writing activity is intended to be undertaken collaboratively, with answers to be produced on large paper, but this could be done independently for a high ability group. The exam style question is related to Lord of The Flies, but could be adapted for alternative texts.

This lesson is designed to support teaching of Component 1B of the EDUQAS English Language exam. This lesson could be used as an introduction and supports the AO5 score. This is ideal for a middle or low ability group and uses short bursts of writing to develop descriptive and structural skills. This lesson uses a YouTube video to demonstrate 'show not tell'. I have used an advert from The Dog's Trust, but you could easily adapt the video to suit your group.

This resources provides a sample exam questions for the theme of war and relationships EDUQAS GCSE anthology. They have not been taken from the specimen materials, so are ideal if you are looking for last minute practice questions that you have not already covered. I have also included the appropriate mark schemes for each task and a selection of revision activities. These tasks could be used within a lesson, set as cover work, or revision homework.

This resources provides a sample exam question and extract for Anita the EDUQAS GCSE specification. This has not been taken from the specimen materials, so is ideal if you are looking for last minute practice questions that you have not already covered. I have also included the appropriate mark schemes for the task and a selection of revision activities. These tasks could be used within a lesson; set as cover work, or revision homework.