Students will explore freedom of speech, looking at the pros and cons. They will understand what freedom of speech is and look at the legalities surrounding this issue. In groups, they will then look at key issues from different perspectives and explore how different people will react.

A handy scaffold to use when teaching poetry analysis to students who need more support (or students who need a starting point). This can be used at the start of a scheme to ensure students hit all of the criteria when analysing in more depth independently.

After a quick recap, students are given a number of key moments in the play (there are 24 in total) and asked to arrange them in order as a class with minimal supervision. Students are then encouraged to draw a tension graph and justify their placings.

This full lesson pulls apart key quotations from Act 5 Scene 5 and explores the deterioration of Macbeth's character. It explores Shakespeare's use of structure and language in a simple way that is easy for students to understand. There is also a sheet with key questions directed at key sections of the scene which is very useful for KS3 or lower ability students. It allows them to explore the scene totally unaided - my students felt confident in their understanding of the scene after completing this activity and were a lot more confident in developing their analysis afterwards. A great place to start for students who are reluctant to study Shakespeare or don't have the confidence to do so!

This scheme of work explores George Bernard Shaw, the Greek myth of Pygmalion, life in Victorian Britain, a summary of GB Shaw's Pygmalion, context based upon My Fair Lady, a comparison of Pygmalion and My Fair Lady and first impressions of the text (including extracts). Perfect for study on the texts or simply exploring Victorian life.

I used this extract as a mock examination however it could be used as a normal lesson too. Students are provided with a section from Act One Scene One (I have broken it up to make it easier for lower ability students to digest) and an appropriate examination question. There is also a scaffold included and a really useful and detailed self/peer assessment section.

This lesson is focused around Lord Caplet's outburst at Juliet when she refuses to marry Paris. A copy of the extract is attached and two example responses - one of which is annotated. Key sections are also highlighted to offer students some guidance and a place to start.

A lesson based around body image, suitable for PSHE. Students explore healthy/unhealthy body image and take part in a speaking and listening exercise, voicing their opinions and listening to the opinions of others.

This lesson explores Act Two Scene Two and enables students to get to grips with Shakespearian language. Students then pull each quotation apart, exploring words in more depth. Useful for lower ability students.

Students will explore writing to describe, specifically focusing on using imagery in their work. They will look at the importance of imagery and have the opportunity to use it themselves.

A list of 50 tier 2 words including word class, definition and a visual representation (emoji) that corresponds with each word. These words are designed to stretch students’ vocabulary at secondary school level. They can be displayed around the classroom but would also be suitable as lesson starters or homeworks.

This activity explores the moment Romeo sees Juliet for the first time. Students are given the opportunity to pull each quotation apart and explore positive words that Romeo uses to describe Juliet.

Two lessons and a homework appropriate for teaching review writing. Students will explore what makes a review and look at examples. They will then write their own. There is also a handy template attached if you need to differentiate for lower ability students.

Students will explore what it means to be British and produce a giant collage to demonstrate their learning.

Students will explore many facts about poetry, including where it comes from, types of poems and why we write/read poetry. They will be given the opportunity to create their own poem in a lesson that is focused on creativity and having no limits.

Quotations from 'A Christmas Carol' to display around a classroom or workspace

Key quotations from Lord of the Flies to display around a classroom or workspace.

A few activities that could be expanded into a number of lessons relating to Tybalt's death. These activities focus on how Shakespeare may have wanted this scene to be performed and encourages students to use drama to explore it in more depth. Five performed versions are attached to allow students to visualise Tybalt's death in more depth.

This lesson allows students to independently explore global issues such as water, animal rights, food, education and natural disasters. Students are encouraged to work autonomously, discovering information and exploring world maps to discuss which places they think are the 'best' and 'worst' to live in. Lots of group discussion is encouraged!

This lesson allows students to independently explore global issues such as water, animal rights, food, education and natural disasters. Students are encouraged to work autonomously, discovering information and exploring world maps to discuss which places they think are the 'best' and 'worst' to live in. Lots of group discussion is encouraged!