Aimed at Y8 - PPTs for context and each chapter plus reading and writing assessment tasks. Links to global learning included.

PPTs and work booklet. I used these with a lower ability Year 10 class but they would suit a variety of abilities / ages. Full scheme also available.

Week of lessons - PPT and work book. Includes notes and tasks for Stave 4. I used these with a lower ability GCSE class but they would suit a variety of classes. Full scheme also available.

Lesson plans, PPT and resources to teach Paper 1 Reading Section. I used the same lesson format with a range of extracts (all included)

Week of lessons - PPT and work book. Includes notes and tasks for Stave 3. Also includes writing booklet to develop skills - punctuation and sentence structures. I used these with a lower ability GCSE class but they would suit a variety of classes. Full scheme also available.

Two weeks of lessons - PPT and work book. Includes notes and tasks for Scrooge and Marley in Stave 1. I used these with a lower ability GCSE class but they would suit a variety of classes. Full scheme also available.

Week of lessons - PPT and work book. Includes notes and tasks for Stave 2. I used these with a lower ability GCSE class but they would suit a variety of classes. Full scheme also available.

Lesson on Scrooge's transformation

Double sided learning mat that I laminate for challenging students to promote self-regulation and motivation. Has space for motivational quote, personalised learning goals, self-reflection and a checklist for success. This has helped with behaviour as well.

2 page tracker to show progress

A PPT and worksheet to scaffold a debate about Lady Macbeth's role in Duncan's death / Macbeth's downfall. This has worked well with set one and set 8! Links to assessment objectives throughout. Can be edited.

50 slide PPT with a week of lessons on the context of Macbeth. Includes Kagan activities and 12 worksheets/resources to scaffold this and a poster about contextual factors. Lesson plans also provided. Links to AQA objectives throughout but can be edited.

A simple powerpoint to scaffold teaching of Stave 1

2 PPTs with key quotes to analyse - Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and Banquo

PowerPoint with quotes from act one including a task about stichomythia and exploring the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

A homework task to develop understanding of genre in the novel plus four example exam questions

Resources linked to the pilot papers provided by AQA. They are designed for Year 9 but I have used them with low ability GCSE. Starter to help pupils understand tone and perspective, particularly in 19th century texts. PPT to scaffold answers to Questions 1 - 5. Worksheets to help with Q2, 3 and 4.

A worksheet using the Magenta Principles of 'Reduce' to help students identify key information and their own personal responses when approaching a text. Suitable for Year 7 - 11. This has links to Of Mice and Men but can easily be adapted to suit any novel / characters.