Some key quotes exploring themes of guilt, bravery and masculinity in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. Students should 'explode' the quotes by analysing words and phrases.

Lesson looking at the meaning of Christmas . Students begin by reflecting on what Christmas means to them, and then focus on how Christmas is a time of giving/being aware of those less fortunate. Lesson includes poetry analysis (courtesy of Victoriafalls2k5) and a writing activity.

Lesson focusing on the theme of responsibility in 'An Inspector Calls', whilst also allowing students to reflect on their own personal responsibilities. Differentiated exam questions also provided.

Breakdown of each part of IGCE: ESL Paper 1 (reading and writing) and Paper 2 (listening).

A lesson exploring the character Sheila Birling. The lesson includes: questions about Sheila Birling character tracking activity. class discussion question and sentence starters

'Explode' the quote activity for Gerald from An Inspector Calls.

The lesson involves students writing an analysis of an extract from chapter 5. They begin by exploring ideas about code-switching to gain a better of Starr and her feelings in the extract. Students will then look at how to write an analytical response through I do, We Do, You do. They will also look at how to use metaphors to develop their interpretations (idea inspired by Chris Curtis’ How to Teach Like a Writer).

Lesson for Chapter One of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’.

Takeaway menu for KS3 detective fiction. 15 differentiated tasks that can be used for homework or extensions. Good resource for home learning. Inspired by podmc002 takeway menus.

A poem written by a former Y9 student of mine after a lesson looking at Stephen Lawrence. Powerful piece of poetry I just had to share with you. "Hopefully it will inspire other people to think about the way society is functioning in the present day and challenge the corrupt aspects of not only our nation but others as well ❤️ " - Caitlin (student) Thank you again.

Detailed PowerPoint focusing on the relationship between the themes of the play and the context. Students will work collaboratively in differentiated groups to write a PEED paragraph. Lesson is focused on students, and their ability to work effectively as a team to share and develop ideas.

Lesson teaching students how to analyse (explode) a quote at word level. An exam style question is also included.

Revision tasks for English Language Paper 2 (Q1, Q3,Q5).

A full examination paper for AQA English Language Paper 1. The extract is from the novel ‘Children of Blood and Bone’.

14 lessons covering Chapter 1-10 of 'The Sign of Four'. Each lesson covers a particular chapter or theme in detail. Throughout the course of the unit, students will have opportunities to practise exam style questions, peer and self assess, whilst familiarizing themselves on the Assessment Objectives and marking criteria in order to be successful in the exam. In addition, each lesson has either a spelling test, idiom or punctuation task to complete as a settler. A homework booklet with 7 weeks worth of exam questions for 'The Sign of Four' have also been included, with mid-week homework tasks revising 'Macbeth' and English Language Paper questions.

Students will look at the main features of a news report. They will then use what they have learnt to create and perform their own. The lesson includes: -literacy tasks: spelling test, sentence structures and discourse markers -5Ws questions -stimulus (article) for their news report -peer assessment worksheet

An introduction lesson for the new International GCSE: English as a Second Language. Lesson includes: - Breakdown of the paper -Breakdown of each part of each paper -Quiz - Test

An introductory lesson into A-level English. The lesson breaks down the Assessment Objectives into language that students understand. Furthermore, an 'audit' form for students to track each AO skill is included.

Lesson focusing on some of the structural devices used in 'The Sign of Four'. Revision flashcard, exam question and activity included.

Revision worksheets for The Sign of Four. Chapter summaries are provided and breakdown of Assessment Objectives for students to plan.