A lesson based on the poem ‘Harlem’ by Langston Hughes. Prior knowledge of poetic devices is required as it was originally taught to a higher ability year 8 class. Can be used as a standalone lesson for consolidation/practice or to supplement a scheme of work based around ideas of social justice.

A lesson exploring and analysing the theme of childhood in the poem ‘Half-Past Two’ by U.A. Fanthorpe. Opportunities for pair and individual work are included, as is an example of modeled writing. Prior knowledge of basic poetic devices is expected and is suitable for a higher ability year 10 class or a mixed ability year 11 group. Can be used to supplement an existing scheme or as a standalone revision lesson.

A 17 lesson scheme of work focusing on Chinese Cinderella, by Adeline Yen Mah. This scheme builds towards a reading assessment, with opportunities for discussion, presentation and creative writing activities throughout. Originally planned as an online scheme, this can be easily adapted to suit a classroom or to supplement an existing SoW. Suitable for a mixed ability Year 7 class.

5 lessons of activities to supplement study of An Inspector Calls. Students will need copies of the text. This would suit those just encountering the text or as additional revision activities for a GCSE class.

A lesson that gets students used to planning and preparing for question 5 of the GCSE English Language Paper 2. In this case, presenting a point of view. Pitched toward higher ability year 7 or lower ability year 8.

A lesson on creative writing using an image of Victorian London as a stimulus. A success criteria is included, as are opportunities for planning and reflection. Originally intended as a two lesson activity (one for planning, one for a final write up) to supplement an English Language scheme, this would suit a high ability year 7 class or a mixed ability year 8 group. Prior knowledge of basic language devices and sensory language would be useful.

Three lessons that focus on extract analysis on Titania followed by a reading exam style lesson. There is a feedback/forward task after the exam lesson that allows students to consolidate skills. Examples of modelled writing are included. This would supplement an existing scheme on A Midsummer Night's Dream and be suitable for a high ability year 7 group or mixed ability year 8 class that have already studied the text.

A lesson that focuses on developing a response to an exam question on Journey's End. Suitable as revision for a GCSE group, the practice questions can be worked through as activities after explaining the powerpoint.

A lesson in which students explore Romeo’s decision making at the end of Act 3, Scene 1 of the play. Suitable for a mixed ability Year 8 class and adaptable for online learning.

A lesson based around analysing the poem 'Blessing' by Imtiaz Dharker. Comprehension questions and annotations are included of the poem. Prior knowledge of poetic devices is assumed and this is suitable for the iGCSE in English Literature. Originally pitched at a higher level year 10 class, this would supplement an existing scheme or as a standalone lesson.

A lesson focusing on group analysis of 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' by Wilfred Owen exploring contrast, attitude and effect of onomatopoeia. Originally used with a year 8 mixed ability group, this would also suit a higher ability year 7 class. Prior knowledge of basic poetic devices is required.

A mock exam based on the Cambridge 0500 IGSCE English Language Paper 2 (from 2020 onwards). Sources and mark scheme are included. Suitable for revision or internal assessment.

One (two including an exam practice question) lesson exploring attitudes to love and death in the poem La Belle Dame Sans Merci by John Keats. Prior knowledge of poetic devices is required, activities are individual and group based. Suitable for a mixed ability year 11 group or a higher ability year 10 class. This could be used as a standalone lesson, revision or to supplement an existing SoW.

A lesson focused on the use of portmanteau used in Lewis Carroll's 'Jabberwocky'. Prior knowledge of basic poetic form and structure is useful but not essential. An extract from Alice Through the Looking Glass is included to ground the learning. Lesson would suit high ability year 7 or mixed ability year 8 group.

A lesson based around analysing the poem 'Piano' by D.H. Lawrence. Comprehension questions and annotations are included of the poem. Prior knowledge of poetic devices is assumed and this is suitable for the iGCSE in English Literature. Originally pitched at a higher level year 10 class, this would supplement an existing scheme or as a standalone lesson.

A run through of the skills needed for GCSE English Language Paper 1, Question 3. There are glossaries, terminology checks, practice extracts and a step by step guide to tackling the question. Most of the content can be covered over two lessons should students not have encountered the topic before. Those using the presentation for revision should get through the content in one lesson. Suitable for supplementing a Language scheme of work or as standalone GCSE revision for year 11.

A lesson consisting of an introduction to key techniques and activities for analysing and exploring the poem ‘Out, Out-’ by Robert Frost. Prior knowledge of simple poetic devices is expected. Practice questions and brief contextual information is included. Suitable for mid to higher ability year 10 classes studying IGCSE English Language and Literature or as standalone poetry analysis practice.

Three lessons that explore foreshadowing, features of horror writing and writing techniques using the Roald Dahl short story ‘The Landlady’ as a stimulus text. This was used with a mixed ability Year 8 class. The story itself is not included but can easily be found online.

A challenging lesson and resources that explores imagery in the poem 'A Martian Sends a Postcard Home' by Craig Raine. Suitable for high ability year 7 or mixed ability year 8. Prior knowledge of simile, metaphor and personification is required.