A simple to use literacy learning walk card (that can be fully edited to suit) that can be used to look at the effectiveness of whole-school literacy. An accompanying spreadsheet is also provided (formula included) to collect and quantify data to see, very easily, whole-school areas for improvement.

A four-lesson sequence that covers the second chapter of ACC in full. Designed to be taught to students who have previously studied the novella, this scheme focuses on re-reading, close language analysis and extended exam response opportunities. Following weeks will be added as planned.

A four-lesson sequence that covers the second chapter of ACC in full. Designed to be taught to students who have previously studied the novella, this scheme focuses on re-reading, close language analysis and extended exam response opportunities. Following weeks will be added as planned.

A full lesson (could cover two lessons depending on ability of the class) that introduces students to the poem, guides them through annotation and encourages them to analyse aspects of language and structure. Model paragraph and extended writing task included. Detailed teacher notes at the bottom of the slide to aid in annotation as PPT was designed to be used by non-specialists within the department.

A lesson that introduces students to the poem and guides them through reading and annotations in terms of language and structure. This lesson has been put together with stretch and extra stretch activities so that it remains robust and challenging for all. Extended writing task included.

A beautifully presented, fully differentiated and ready-to-teach double lesson on William Blake's London. The lesson covers all AO's, encouraging students to tackle the poem independently before running through the more pertinent points from the front (though this can easily be transformed into independent work). Model paragraph and extended writing activities included.

A fully-differentiated and ready to teach lesson on The Emigree. Includes an extended writing response.

A lesson that walks students through the demands of the question, how to plan a response and gives them a model student response. A list of comparative connectives is included to encourage comparison based on theme.

A challenging and fully differentiated lesson on Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy used as an unseen poetry lesson with year 10. Students are given differentiated activities from the very start (including differentiated versions of the poem) to ensure that all can access and all are challenged.

A complete scheme of work based on the AQA 1-9 exam but very easily adaptable for all boards. 21 full lessons including learning objectives and outcomes (and this doesn't include watching the movie!) Fully differentiated and beautifully presented, students are led through the entire text, looking in detail at language and structure while being encouraged to make links to the wider play. Includes an exam preparation lesson and three mock papers to be used within lessons, as homework or as timed response practice. Please see my reviews for the balcony scene lesson - this lesson is included within this scheme.

Three mock exam questions is the style of the new AQA Literature exams (short extract linked to the whole play) Could be used in lessons, as mocks or set as homework in the lead up to the actual exam. Please see my Romeo & Juliet full scheme that these are also included in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/shoegal44

A series of 3 lessons that take students through Section B and C of the new AQA poetry paper. Students are taught how to approach an unseen poem, given time to practice a paragraph and then led through a full response. They are then shown how to compare poems. Peer and self assessment opportunities included throughout as well as challenge questions to ensure stretch.

An A4 feedback sheet that allows students to self-assess their work against the knowledge and skills required for a poetry comparison, the teacher to add written feedback and then the students to respond to an improvement action. Can be fully adapted.

A full lesson used with Year 7 to teach the concept of rhyme schemes and rhyming couplets.

A comprehensive work pack designed for middle ability year 9 students to complete as homework/when placed in isolation. Featuring poems, approaches to analysing unseen poetry and revision of poetic techniques. Could be suitable for year 10 as GCSE practice.

An A4 feedback sheet that allows students to self-assess their work against the knowledge and skills required for a descriptive piece, the teacher to add written feedback and then the students to respond to an improvement action.

An introductory lesson that looks in depth at language and the ambiguity in the poem. Students are encouraged to examine language closely, considering the semantic fields before moving on to a differentiated response to the poem.

A fully tried and tested lesson that introduces students to the Section B of the AQA Language Paper 1. Students are encouraged to think about the features of both styles of writing, identify the purpose of a piece of writing based on these features and then to brainstorm and construct their own piece. As with all of my lessons, this has been taught by me and my department and adapted after live usage. Please leave me a review if you find this lesson helpful (or if you don't!) - I always work to improve my lessons based on feedback.

A PPT that contains 4 slides. Slide 1: a table that lists the year 8 units, the key themes explored and links to GCSE papers. Slide 2: a table that lists the year 9 units, the key themes explored and links to GCSE papers. Slide 3: A display of all of the literature set texts and units along with an explanation of the question and the name of the paper. Slide 4: a breakdown of both papers with question forms and times. These are used by my department on the front of exercise books and as posters around the school to constantly remind students of what they are studying and why. They are easily adaptable in case you are studying different texts. Please leave a review if you find this resource helpful (or not!) I always work to improve for my buyers.

A brief introduction to the requirements of the writing section of Paper 2.