This is a 24 lesson scheme of work for the novel ‘A Monster Calls’. A great scheme of work for teaching this modern text. The scheme hits the ground running with reading the text. It is an accessible text, yet explores complex ideas around grief, truth and healing. We work on analysing character, setting and plot, focusing on pupils’ own feelings, reactions and experiences. The scheme includes a mid unit assessment and an end of unit assessment, and feedback activities for both assessments. This scheme is designed for KS3 and can be used on a range of abilities, with activities being adapted or ommited for different levels.

This is a 30 lesson scheme of work for the short story ‘The Speckled Band’. A great scheme of work for teaching 19th century literature. The scheme begins with an exploration into the Victorian era and crime fiction. We then move on to reading the text and analysing character and setting, while simultaneously evoking a sense of mystery by encouraging pupils to try and solve the crime. The scheme includes an end of unit assessment and feedback activity. This scheme can be used on a range of abilities, with activities being adapted or ommited for different levels.

This is a 24 lesson scheme of work for the GCSE text ‘The Sign Of The Four’. A comprehensive and cohesive scheme of work for teaching 19th century literature. This can be used at GCSE, or in lower key stages to prepare children for the study of 19th century literature. This scheme has been adapted for lower ability pupils. The scheme begins with an exploration into the Victorian era and crime fiction. We then move on to reading an adapted version of the text and analysing character and setting. The range of activities in the scheme are designed to keep pupils engaged, ensure understanding of a complex text, and create a sense of mystery by encouraging pupils to try and solve the crime. The scheme includes an end of unit assessment.

This resource includes 23 worksheets, each containing 10 words which are considered to be appropriate and relevant vocabulary for Key Stage 3 pupils. This resource can be used to challenge Key Stage 2 pupils, and indeed as practice for Key Stage 4 pupils depending on the needs of your classes. Letters A-V have individual sheets and W, X, Y and Z are combined.

This booklet takes pupils on a journey which involves expressing themselves, reflecting on past experiences and sharing hopes and dreams for the future. This resource is ideal for use during PSHE lessons or during Tutor Time, allowing pupils to engage in a holistic personal process which gives teachers valuable insights into their pupils’ values, feelings and desires.

This is a 28 lesson scheme of work for the classic allegorical novel ‘Animal Farm’. A great scheme of work for teaching this modern text. The scheme opens with a brief introduction, then straight into reading the text. The majority of the lessons include close reading following by post reading activities. The scheme includes a mid unit assessment and an end of unit assessment. This scheme is designed for KS3 and can be used on a range of abilities, with activities being adapted or ommited for different levels.

This is a 20 lesson scheme of work for the play ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. A great scheme of work for teaching a Shakespeare text which is less popular in schools today. The scheme begins with an exploration of Shakespeare’s life and Jacobean context. Before reading the text, we watch the film version over three lessons. We then move on to reading the text and analysing character and setting, with a focus on theme in the close analysis of extracts. The scheme includes an end of unit assessment. This scheme can be used on a range of abilities, with activities being adapted or ommited for different levels. An excellent way into the world of Shakespeare!

This is a 3 lesson scheme of work for the GCSE text ‘A Christmas Carol’. A comprehensive and cohesive scheme of work for teaching 19th century literature. This can be used at GCSE, or in lower key stages to prepare children for the study of 19th century literature. This scheme of work comprises of an introduction to Charles Dickens and the Victorian Era, followed by a close reading of the entire text with a range of activities and questions in response to reading. This scheme also includes two Assessments which can be used at various points in the scheme.