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.

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 lesson that aims to link personal accounts and historical context with the poem 'The Soldier' by Rupert Brooke. Resources are included. There are opportunities for group work and class discussion. Suitable for a year 8 mixed ability group or a high ability year 7 class.

An exploratory lesson on life as a soldier during World War 1 with summarising and pair work activities. Would support contextual background for war poetry or for the novel 'War Horse'. Suitable for a year 8 KS3 class.

A challenging pair of lessons that explores Shakespeare's 'Witches' Recipe' from Macbeth. First lesson explores some context and ideas along with analysis while the second lesson consolidates analysis skills. Ideally aimed at high ability year 8 at KS3. Includes extract with key, notes with ideas are included in the PowerPoint.

A two lesson introduction and practice of analysis skills for the poem 'Kamikaze' by Beatrice Garland. This may work as a springboard for preparing students to engage with ideas and poetry from the 'Conflict and Power' cluster for AQA GCSE English Literature. The lessons would work for a high ability year 8 group or lower year 9. Prior knowledge of basic language and poetic devices is assumed. Powerpoint slides could be printed for scaffolding.

A lesson focused on revision of Gerald's character from An Inspector Calls. Students will need prior knowledge of the text and copies of the text to support the lesson. Suitable for supplementing an existing SoW and as a revision activity for a GCSE group.

An exploratory lesson that focuses on considering authorial purpose for a recruitment speech. Students will need access to cameras/recorders to be able to perform sections of the speech. Resources are included as well as explanatory notes within the powerpoint. Suitable for high ability year 7 or mixed ability year 8 group and would mesh with a scheme on war poetry or supplement the study of War Horse or other WW1 texts.

A ‘green pen’ lesson that allows students opportunities to respond to teacher feedback and reflect on their own learning. This is designed to be used to follow after a marking episode, and encourages students to think about larger, conceptual questions of a unit and respond to texts studied. This lesson can be adapted to fit in with an existing unit of learning. Activities take an hour to complete.

A differentiated booklet that enables students to plan a cover letter for a prospective employer. Includes a modelled example, sentence starters and vocabulary and opportunities to self assess. Originally used for a lower ability year 9 group as part of a literacy unit, this would suit KS3 students as part of a letter writing scheme of work. Best printed in booklet format.

A lesson exploring ideas of nature and conflict within A Midsummer Night's Dream. An extract analysis and comprehension questions based on Titania form the main task. Would supplement an existing scheme on A Midsummer Night's Dream. Suitable for a high ability year 7 group or a mixed ability year 8 class.

A series of activities based on revision for the characters of Eva Smith and Inspector Goole from An Inspector Calls. Prior knowledge of the text is required, suitable as revision for a GCSE group.

A lesson focused on Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 1. Opportunities for discussion and extract reading, copies of the text are required. Suitable for a year 11 group.

A lesson focusing on Act 1, Scene 5 from Macbeth. Links to theme and extract questions are included. Suitable for a mixed ability year 11 group.

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 pair of lessons with a range of activities to consolidate knowledge of simile and metaphor. Students are given tasks in which they must create their own and use them in writing. The first lesson includes identifying similes in the song 'You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch'. The second focuses on using images as a stimulus. Activities are suitable for a high ability KS2 group or a mixed ability year 7 group.

A pair of lessons that focus on language devices and performance using the poem 'Dulce et Decorum Est' by Wilfred Owen. The first lesson explore the poem through freeze frame activities and group work while the second lesson develops analysis of language devices within the poem with a modelled example. Originally used with a mixed ability year 8 group, this would also work with a high ability KS3 year 7 group and could supplement a war poetry scheme or as a standalone pair of lessons. Prior knowledge of simile, metaphor and emotive language is expected.

A mini unit (4 lessons, 3 on content one reading exam) of work using the poems, 'Brothers' and 'Mother Diving' by Andrew Forster. The lessons were aimed at developing independence when tackling unseen poetry. Prior knowledge of basic language devices is assumed. Students are primarily exploring moods and feelings in the poems. These lessons would suit a higher ability year 7 group or mixed ability year 8 group.

A lesson focusing on collaborative writing using stimulus images related to A Midsummer Night's Dream. There are three separate tasks to allow for choice and an opportunity to peer assess. Suitable for supplementing an existing scheme or as creative writing practice as a one-off.

An extract based lesson covering the skills needed to be able to answer question 1 of the GCSE English Language Paper 1. Suitable as a revision aid or to supplement an existing scheme of work.