A lesson analysing a descriptive extract taken from the Roald Dahl classic; Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. This resource contains three basic steps: step 1 define terminology, step 2 identify and analyse the use of adjectives and step 3 creation of an analytical response. All necessary resources are attached including structure strips and a differentiated handout of the extract. Successfully taught for an observation to a mixed ability Y7 but contains skills relevant for majority of KS3 and could be altered to be used with KS4 particularly AQA Language Paper 2 Q5.

A lesson designed to introduce a KS3 class to the world of British Politics. This lesson would eventually feed into a SOW in which students create their own political party. The lesson could also be used for PSCHE/PSCE or life skills. A range of implicit and explicit extraction tasks are included and all are focused on AO1. This lesson was successfully delivered to a middle ability Y8.

A lesson designed to focus on the connotations of a range of book covers from John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. The lesson discusses the definition of the term connotations and is a simple and effective way to introduce analysis and consideration of themes/context/wider ideas. Aimed at and successfully taught to lower ability KS3 but could be used with lower ability KS4 as a starting point for AQA literature.

A simple homework sheet designed to recap the literature AOs and then attempt analysis of one key quote from Macbeth’s soliloquy in Act 2 Scene 1. A useful piece of revision work for KS4 studying Macbeth at GCSE.

A collection of resources based around Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Sign Of Four. The resource is designed to aid students in creating an extended response to the question; How does Conan Doyle present the relationship between Holmes and Watson? This includes a relevant learning objective, a Frayer Model discussing the word relationship, a mind-map to create adjectives to describe Holmes and Watson’s relationship and three key quotes showcasing their relationship. Differentiation is provided in the form of key sentence starters for the extended response. This is designed for mixed-ability and lower-ability KS4 in preparation for the AQA Literature exams.

A resource pack for revising and recapping J. B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls featured on the AQA Literature Paper 2. The pack contains: An Inspector Calls knowledge organiser differentiated for HA/MA/LA. A lesson focusing on revising key contextual information and how this links to Mr Birling’s character. This includes relevant language analysis and all resources needed. A lesson focusing on revising the key plot points and how Sheila Birling’s character changes throughout. This includes relevant language analysis and all resources needed. A lesson focusing on exam preparation and creating responses centering around a theme question of responsibility. This includes relevant language analysis and all resources needed. All three lessons use the knowledge organiser attached.

A lesson analyzing the language used in Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven. The lesson contains guided analysis of key stanzas from the poem, a recap of a point, evidence, explain and analysis structure and a variety of extended response questions. A resources attached. Taught to mixed ability KS3.

A resource based on chapter 8 (Looking For Trouble) from the novel Stormbreaker. The lesson is part of a reading scheme and contains; a Frayer model examining the word “trouble", discussion questions on the chapter title and relevant comprehension questions for the chapter. This lesson also has a PEAL paragraph question to go through with the class. Aimed at mixed ability KS3, all resources are attached and ready for delivery.

Two articles useful for discussing mental health with KS3 and KS4. One article looks at suicide and the negative impact related to reality TV, the second article is about body image. Both containing relevant comprehension questions.

A simple resource designed to explore how people would survive the Blitz on a day to day basis. This is scaffolded through examining key differences between the modern era and the Second World War, viewing and discussing a clip from the youtube clip attached and then creating a survival checklist/guide.

A worksheet designed to focus on the character of Dr Watson in The Sign Of The Four. It contains four quotations that show Watson’s changing character. The worksheet also breaks down the literature spec AOs into clear boxes for each quote. Aimed at lower ability y11s.

A simple resource made to provide some key quotes for each character in the AQA literature text: J. B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. Three quotes are provided for each character including; Inspector Goole, Mr Birling, Mrs Birling, Sheila Birling, Eric Birling and Gerald Croft. Resource could be set as homework or included in a lesson.

A simple resource examining how Macbeth is presented in key scenes from Act 1 of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The resource is straightforward and easy to use with students just needing to match up adjectives to describe Macbeth, the relevant scene and the relevant evidence. Perfect for AQA exam revision or as a lesson starter.

A resource looking at life in the trenches during World War One. The resource contains a video clip, mind-map and letter home from the front with key questions attached for all three tasks. The resource is created for lower-ability KS3 to scaffold their understanding of the poetry of Siegfried Sassoon, Ted Hughes and Wilfred Owen.

A lesson and resources introducing Stormbreaker. The lesson includes examining book covers, connotations of the title and reading the first page of the text. All resources are ready to print and the lesson is easy to deliver. Orginally aimed at mixed-ability UK KS3 and contains relevant assessment objectives included.

Two lessons dedicated to covering AQA Language, Paper 1 Q5 focusing on description. The lessons follow a similar pattern but have different images. The lessons build towards planning and creating the first paragraph of an extended description.

A lesson focusing on reading and exploring Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven. The lesson contains the whole poem, a summary activity and comprehension questions. All resources attached. Taught to mixed ability KS3.

A selection of two lessons designed for home learning and focusing on Thomas Hood’s I Remember, I Remember. One lesson focuses on the exploration of the poem and developing comprehension of the poem. The second lesson is designed to create an extended response to the question “How does the poet present his childhood” using a point, evidence, explain and analyse structure.

A model Lady Macbeth essay. Suitable for KS4 as part of an AQA English Literature scheme. Aimed at Mixed ability.