A lesson aimed at KS3 working on events of the novel, character of Lennie and beginning to focus on essay writing skills as part of the new GCSE AQA requirements

A worksheet designed to support understanding of tragedy, story structure and the play of Romeo and Juliet

A basic lesson for y7s having finished reading War Horse. Book reviews can be used for displays and to check knowledge and comprehension

A lesson guiding students through chapter 15, includes creative writing skills as a starter and AO3 comprehension activities on life in the trenches

A KS3 test about War Horse. The assessment is based around the new AQA language paper 1. It has been differentiated and broken down to support lower ability students.

A lesson focusing on AO3 (Context) for Romeo and Juliet. Looks at attitudes to love and marriage in Shakespeare's England. Gives opportunity for discussion and analysis and understanding of the events of the play. Leads students towards a language analysis activity (AO1) before embarking on a creative writing piece. Accompanying worksheet can be set as additional homework.

A well structured lesson analyzing the language of Lord Capulet, guiding students towards a GCSE style analysis of his treatment of Juliet in A5S3 and the rest of the play. For higher ability students there is an additional lesson focusing on the presentation of women and feminism in Shakepeare’s works in general. Uses the new AQA spec to do an extract - whole style response. Aimed at higher ability KS3

A selection of activities based around analysis of Romeo Montague. This can be delivered over 3-4 lessons depending on ability. It uses the new GCSE specification as a basis for activities and assessment. Includes challenging vocab, peer assessment, essay writing skills and quote analysis

A selection of resources that can take a few lessons analysing Stave 5 and Scrooge's change. Includes reading time, language analysis, peer assessment and essay skills. Essay skills are developed through carefully structured tasks and encourage students to show independent original thought. Ideal for KS4 preparing for the AQA exam.

A ks3 lesson exploring writing skills based on Romeo and Juliet

A Series of three lessons on narrative writing aimed at Y9 as an introduction into GCSE style work.

Rescources for Functional skills in English. Multiple activities improving skimming, scanning and reading skills and writing ability.

A GCSE lesson for A Christmas Carol look at analysis of the pathetic fallacy and language (AO1 & AO2). Includes extension questions for higher ability and to evoke conversation. Essay style questions will assist in exam technique and lesson includes work sheet to revise language features

A section of a scheme for War Horse studying the text from chapter 7 onwards. Includes starters, plenaries, extended writing and essay skills. Aimed at Y7

A lesson aimed at analysing Topthorn's death in the novel. Aimed at Y7

A homework activity (could also be used as a work sheet in lesson time) for GCSE students providing them with context of death in Victorian England

A selection of lessons on stave 4. Lesson looks at how death is treated in Victorian England and touches on Scrooge’s redemption. Includes key quotations and tasks that encourage independence and problem solving. Ideal for KS4 following the AQA specification

Two lessons looking at chapter 8-11 of War Horse. Lesson focuses on Prisoners of War (AO3) and The events of Chapter 10/11 and picking out language features. Homework fits with the new GCSE syllabus of Language Paper 1 section B. Aimed at lower ability Y7s