4 lessons looking at Carol Ann Duffy’s ‘War Photographer’. This includes a PowerPoint that covers all 4 lessons, a blank copy of the poem, a worksheet for homework, a D.I.R.T. reflection worksheet and group discussion task cards. Lesson 1 – Introduction to the poem and personal response Lesson 2 – Annotating the poem Lesson 3 – Narrative writing task based on the poem Lesson 4 – D.I.R.T. lesson This was used with a CIE IGCSE class; however, it could be adapted for different exam specs (such as AQA GCSE, SQA Nat 5)

A series of lessons covering Part 1 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. These lessons were originally used with a mixed ability Year 9 class; however, they could be adapted depending on age and stage. Included are lessons/activities on the following: Lesson 1 – Context lesson where students research more about the LGBT community and the issue that members face Lesson 2 – Character analysis using P.E.T.A.L paragraph structure Lesson 3 – Comparing and contrasting the two main characters within the novel Lesson 4 – A narrative writing task Lesson 5 – A jigsaw task exploring themes Throughout the series of lessons, there is an opportunity for self-assessment, peer assessment, and D.I.R.T. Included in the download is: A PowerPoint covering all lessons A D.I.R.T. reflection handout Sentence starters for P.E.T.A.L paragraphs A graphic organizer to help explore themes A graphic organizer to summarise either each chapter or this part of the novel as a whole Reading/discussion questions for each chapter

1984 bingo is a fun and engaging revision task. You could use this as a starter or during a revision lesson on George Orwell’s 1984. The download includes: 34 bingo cards A blank bingo card (so you can change the key terms/vocabulary) A call sheet (with teacher instructions) You can print it and use it once, or I have mine laminated so I can reuse it.