This lesson is based on the SAMOSA techniques used with the opening of section 2 in Of Mice and Men. Pupils annotate, analyse and use this knowledge to create their own piece of descriptive writing. Used with a top set year 9 (low achieving school) but easily adaptable.

A really great powerpoint that my GCSE English groups loved and found really helpful! The lesson is in regards to how to approach various Christmas Carol exam questions for the AQA English Literature exam. During the lesson pupils recognise the key components of the extract question, how to decode the question, practice finding quotes from the extract, consider quotes from the wider text and analyse a key quote. Pupils then create a practice PETAL analysis paragraph that they could use in the exam as exam preparation. There are 9 various questions. With a little amendment this PPT can be used for ANY lit exam text. Many thanks for looking!

This is a 12 week scheme of work I developed for Hamlet for A Level English Literature. It is a very through scheme of work that explicity reveals what to cover each week with suggested activities and assessment points. Pupils did really well with this scheme and it is very easy to follow. Many thanks :)

This is a simple plan, used at KS3, to aid pupils in writing a review for a restaurant. It has questions which engages them as a stimulus and then a success criteria of the types of things to consider in terms of structure and language. As mentioned this is a simple plan that can be easily adapted.

Attached is a lesson of which was conducted with a low level year 7 group of whom where also completing the Fresh Start programme alongside English Lessons. The powerpoint is guidance of the devices used within newspaper articles and, alongside the example, contains a task in which they need to spot the devices. There is also a further task in the powerpoint of which pupils write their own report using the, also attached, writing frame in order to structure their writing effectively. Many thanks!

A lesson based on the poem Out of the blue by Simon Armitage. This is a very focused lesson on what the writer intends for the poem to reveal/reader to understand. Also a short opporutnity for creative writing. Aimed for KS3 but easily adapted. Many thanks for looking!

A large variety of literacy lessons and resources to improve literacy basics with pupils of all ages. Can be used with any key stage and a great as one off lessons!

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'

A lesson for poetry comparison towards the Eduqas English Literature exam. The powerpoint explores how the poetry question will be structured, how to structure a comparison, a model example and opportunities for self and peer assessment. In this specific presentation, pupils are required to compare 'Dulce' (Wilfred Owen) and The Manhunt (Simon Armitage). Also attached are the writing frames, differentiated, to help pupils build their comparison based on three aspects of poetry. Many thanks!

This is a fantastic resource I use with new classes and for my private tutoring. It is a skills audit of the main skills required for English Language and Literature and help us as teachers recognise strengths and weaknesses, whether it be grammar, comprehension or writing skills. It is a great starting point to build from. Many thanks :)

An in depth insight into Chapters 12 and 13 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. Targeted towards A Level Literature students. Thanks for looking!

A scheme of work consisting of 72 files including 35 powerpoints and differentiated resources. The only one missing is a resource for lesson 24 as it is corrupted but only consisted on 3 speech bubbles! The assessment objectives are written towards Edexcel, 9-1 GCSE, but can be easily amended to any exam board. I really enjoyed making these as I enjoy teaching Shakespeare! Many, many thanks for looking,

This sheet is for pupils to use when researching their dream job/career. There are 13 questions for them to research in order to consider what they need to in order to achieve their dream job. They can then easily turn these notes into a Powerpoint presentation to use for a presentation and speaking and listening skills.

This lesson is an preperation lesson for an essay in pupils write a response to a past exam response for AQA Literature, but can be adapted to other exam boards! Pupils consider the question 'How is Macbeth considered heroic in the opening monologue of Act 5 scene 3'? Pupils then consider the whole text. Pupils can argue that he may be a hero but also how he may be a villain throughout the text. There is an example strucutre, paragraph outlines, assessment objective overviews, and how to reach top bands. Many thanks!

A presentation for Chapter 9 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. This is an overview of some of they key events with tasks for pupils to complete to support their analysis and understanding of the chapter/plot/characters. Can be used to any A Level Literature course. Many thanks for looking :)

An in depth insight into Chapters 10 and 11 of Dracula by Bram Stoker. Targeted towards A Level Literature students. Thanks for looking!

A walkthrough of the chapters for the OCR A Level English Specification.

OCR A Level Literature lesson on Dracula chapter 23, covering AO1/2/3/5 - especially wider reading and links to crticial theory. Thanks for looking :)

OCR A Level Literature lesson on Dracula chapter 26, covering AO1/2/3/5 - especially wider reading and links to crticial theory. Thanks for looking :)

For the OCR exam board, but can be easily adapted, a critical appreciation of the final chapter of Dracula - Chapter 27.