A literacy lesson for Key Stage 3 in which pupils practise their use of synonyms and lexical fields. This will test pupils prior knowledge of both and how to recognise and use them within creative writing.

A literacy lesson for Key Stage 3 in which pupils practise their use of homophones. This will test pupils prior knowledge of homophones and how to recognise and use them within creative writing. This focuses on using a short story to support.

A literacy lesson for Key Stage 3 in which pupils practise their use of the future tense. This will test pupils prior knowledge of future tense and how to recognise and use it within creative writing. Resource attached.

This PPT was used with a mid-high set year 10 focusing solely on the answering of question A2 only (21st Century Non-Fiction 10 mark question). Goes through examiner advice, how to achieve 10 marks through model examples, mark scheme and independent investigation of the article 'Waste not...'

A literacy lesson for Key Stage 3 in which pupils practise their use of biased language and intensifiers. This will test pupils prior knowledge of biased language and intensifiers and how to recognise and use them within creative writing. Resources attached.

This PPT was used with a mid-high set year 10 focusing solely on the answering of question A4 only (19th Century Non-Fiction 10 mark question). Goes through examiner advice, how to achieve 10 marks through model examples, mark scheme and independent investigation of the article 'The American Frugal Housewife'

This PPT was used with a mid-high set year 10 focusing solely on the answering of question A5 and A6 only (comparison question). Goes through examiner advice, how to achieve the marks through model examples, mark scheme and independent investigation of the comparison between the 'Waste not want not' and 'American Frugal housewife' articles.

This is a resource for everybody reading in class (ERIC) of which gets pupils reading and discussing the issue of whether teenagers get enough sleep or not. Included is a powerpoint used for form time and the article. In the powerpoint there are debate questions and key ideas surrounding the issue.

Attached is a powerpoint to analyse the theme of Responsibility within the play An Inspector Calls. The powerpoint is used to direct discussion and analysis whilst the A3 planning sheet considers the theme within the play (AO1), how context links to the theme (AO3) and key quotes for each of the major characters in regards to the theme.

Attached is a lesson used with year 7 who were doing a scheme on Dragons - they were low ability and also doing Fresh Start alongside but it can be easily adapted. The lesson discusses what a Problem page/agony aunt letter is and the devices used within this type of letter. Also attached is a model example of a letter which pupils analyse and a writing frame to help construct their own letter. Many thanks!

Attached is a short booklet/task in which pupils are required to comment on the use of key language and devices used by Conrad for specific effect. They are also required to comment on the impact this quote has on the reader. I found this excellent revision for my A level pupils when completing the reading of the prose.

Attached is a blank quote bank for pupils to fill in as they are reading the play. This allows pupils to have a handy booklet rather than skim through the entire play. There is also a section for reflection about the dramatic devices used by Russell and their impact on the reader. Many thanks!

Written for the EDUQAS A Level English Literature exam, this scheme of work is a detailed, 12 week overview (one term) to assist you in the teaching of the play. It features a weekly overview and detailed, weekly tasks including ideas for More Able pupils and Support for weaker pupils. The assessment objectives are also mapped to each of the weeks and there is a, suggested, weekly task to consolidate learning. Many thanks for looking!

This is a powerpoint and PETAL paragraph table for a mid-set year 9 group, focusing on the AQA spec, for the end of term assessment on A Christmas Carol. They were required to answer the following; How does the writer use language and structure to portray both the harsh and sensitive sides of Scrooge? (AO2) On the PPT are sentence starters and model examples to support pupils. Many thanks :)

Used with a mid-ability year 8 group, these 3 lessons are used to introduce Othello and the opening scene. In the first lesson, pupils need to complete a Carousel of key characters around the room - because of copyright I cannot put the pictures on but you will need pictures of: Othello Iago Desdemona Cassio Emilia Key themes An image of Othello seeing Cassio and Desdemona together (all found on google). Lesson 2 is all about Iago's opening rant and what this rant reveals about Iago and his feelings towards the unfairness he feels that he is going through. Lesson 3 completes the first scene, analysing the racial undertones towards Othello and what this language, used by other characters, reveals about these characters as a first impression on the audience. All resources are attached (apart from Lesson 1 pictures as mentioned above) Lesson 2/3 are on the same powerpoint. Many thanks for looking, I love teaching Othello and these lessons were really fun!!

A lesson in which pupils cover what is meant by the IPERSUADE devices used for a persuasive speech. This speech links to the pupil's study of Macbeth and towards the question 'Should Jacobean women be inspired by Lady Macbeth?' This gives pupils the opportunity to practice their AO5/6 skills for English language and mixing their AO1/3 skills for Literature. This was a really engaging activity and pupils loved arguing their point of view on the issue.

A planning sheet used with a low ability year 11 group for their English Language exam. It is based on the question; 'Write a letter to your local hospital explaining why you are disgusted by the conditions and treatment they are giving your relative.' It goes through AFOREST examples pupils could use in their letter and writing frame/planning space for pupils to plan their response before diving into it. Many thanks :)

Attached is a lesson(s) specific for GCSE but can be easily adapted for key stage 3. In this lesson pupils learn about the structure and language of a broadsheet newspaper and look at the language of two articles. This is also teaches pupils of a 5 step formula that they can use on ANY topic that may feature during their non-fiction writing section of the exam - it promises every pupil will have at LEAST 5 paragraphs for any subject! My pupils love this lesson and voted in the most influential idea that helped them with their exams.

Attached is a worksheet which is great for many year groups depending on ability. In the recipe there are many plural mistakes, pupils need to spot the mistakes and either select the correct one or re-write it so it is gramatically correct.

This is written for a GCSE group but can easily be adapted. Using Mrs Beeton's book of household management, pupils analysis a section of the text to consider the theme of responsbility. Pupils will consider how Mrs Beeton's views on modern women would have been portrayed, analyse a piece of text and create an analysis concluding with peer assessment. There are also two overlays that can be used with any piece of unseen text. Many thanks :)