These lessons were designed for an introduction to A Level Literature, with Edexcel’s paper 2 (prose study on gothic fiction) in mind. However, they would work well with some adaptations as extract analysis for high-level GCSE students, too. The lessons build up to an essay on Polidori’s The Vampyre

This is a series of lessons designed for Year 11, working up to writing a letter to Donald Trump, persuading him not to “push the big red button” and start a war. There are 5 lessons included, complete with all required resources. The two “sources” included to give pupils a little background information are Greta Thunberg’s 2019 speech to the UN on the climate crisis, and Siegfried Sassoon’s 1917 letter in protest of the continuation of World War One. Perfect practice for the weeks leading up to the final exams.

This workbook is designed for pupils to independently learn the key plot points of Jekyll and Hyde, with a summer holiday homework task in mind. Each chapter is covered in a single page, with a summary, a small extract from the original text, and some challenge questions for pupils to attempt. Really useful for bottom sets who would struggle with the whole original text. Could also be used as a revision resource for those who have already studied the novel.

The seventh lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson focuses on the differences in how Romeo and Juliet are treated by their parents at the start of the play. Can be linked to the "context" lesson (Lesson Two of this scheme) to consider families in the Elizabethan era. The video clips within this lesson can be embedded within the PowerPoint (filesize upload limits prevents me from doing this) for ease of use. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

The fifteenth lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson follows on from the speaking and listening lesson previous (Lesson 14) and enables pupils to link their comments and analysis clearly to contextual points. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

A sentence starter mat created with AQA English Literature in mind. Useful for lower ability groups, this mat is designed to make writing exam-style paragraphs as easy as 1-2-3. Could be used as a table mat, stuck in exercise books or as part of a display.

The sixthlesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson focuses on the key oppositions in the play - love/hate, peace/violence etc. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

The fourteenth lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson encourages pupils to develop their dramatic skills and play Lord Capulet aloud. Several of the activities included were created based on training delivered by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

A double-sided resource designed to be printed and laminated for regular use. Quotes are colour-coded by difficulty - green, amber, red, then blue for more challenging quotes. Contextual information is in purple. Please check out my other Knowledge Organisers on Macbeth and Animal Farm, which keep to the same easy-to-use style.

The third, fourth and fifth lessons in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. These lessons are designed with a full viewing of the 1996 Baz Luhrmann film adaptation of the play in mind. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

A double-sided resource designed to be printed and laminated for regular use. Quotes are colour-coded by difficulty - green, amber, red, then blue for more challenging quotes. Contextual information is in purple. Please check out my other Knowledge Organisers on Animal Farm and Jekyll and Hyde, which keep to the same easy-to-use style.

Single-sided revision pages for each poem. Includes the poem text and four different revision activities for each poem. Perfect for pupils who want to keep their AQA-issued anthology neat and tidy!

The sixteenth lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson breaks down the key differences between the generations of characters within the play, and how they react to the violence events. Building to final assessment on generational differences. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

A table mat covered in key information about the play. Includes key quotes, characters, contextual information and themes.

The ninth lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson focuses on the different "shades" of love present within the play, deconstructing the differences between each family and how they show love towards each other. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

PPT slides and a resource designed to provide 2-3 lessons’ worth of independent revision. Pupils can either use the provided resources independently and build their knowledge organiser, or the PPT can be used as a teaching aid to deliver lecture-style revision.

A bundle of Knowledge Organisers for Jekyll & Hyde, Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth and Animal Farm. Can be used as table mats, revision resources or learning aids. Each mat is colour-coded to different ideas, and can be easily edited to suit different classes.

A double-sided resource designed to be printed and laminated for regular use. Quotes are colour-coded by difficulty - green, amber, red, then blue for more challenging quotes. Contextual information is in purple. Please check out my other Knowledge Organisers on Macbeth and Jekyll and Hyde, which keep to the same easy-to-use style.

The twentieth (and final) lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. A nice little end of unit lesson where pupils can make handy revision flashcards on each main character. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

The second lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. Focusing on key contextual ideas linked to the play and Shakespeare's England. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.