FOUR writing starters for Black History Month (and beyond). Useful instructions to help students write descriptive pieces of writing aimed at AQA, Q5. I wanted to show black history is not only about our struggles as black people but also about how we shine! I hope to inspire creativity and conversation about black people and our history in your classroom. Love to know how it goes with your students, so please leave a review :o) You can find more resources at www.educatedminds.co.uk

Starter activity using a 'Jekyll and Hyde' extract. Guided questions are provided to help students analyse structure.

Time to spread some unity and love! The lesson explores Maya Angelou's poem, 'Human Family'. Students will break down the poem using TSLAP and answer an exam question.

KS3 lesson introducing students to conflict poetry. Lesson is centred around getting students to consider the purpose of poetry and creating their own poetry using words from 'Where is the Love?' by Black Eyed Peas.

Unseen poetry questions for Section B of the AQA English Literature paper, using Simon Armitage's poem 'Hitcher' and Carol Ann Duffy's 'Education for Leisure'. A series of questions are also provided to give students guidance on how to approach the question.

Exam questions for the reading section of the English Language Paper. Extract is from 'Fall in Line', a new novel written by a dear friend, teacher, and writer, Char_Scribbes.

A lesson looking at the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. I have created a revision video that explores their relationship, using themes that students can relate to. An exam style question has also been included, with an extract based on AQA English Literature Paper 1.

Language analysis activity using Blank Panther review. Students identify key features of a film review and the persuasive techniques used. PEE question is also included.

Writing activity getting students to use more ambitious techniques to hook their reader's attention. Perfect starter activity. More writing stimulus tasks like this can be found on my TES shop.

Research task getting students to find key facts on the life of Nelson Mandela. Students are also given a famous quote from Mandela about education. They must make their own interpretations of this and write a PEE paragraph about it. Good activity/starter/homework to lead you into a more in depth discussion or tasks about Nelson Mandela

Lesson teaching students how to write a successful introduction/opening paragraph. Lesson includes: -example essay question -activity to help with planning for the essay -assessment Objective flashcard -example introduction/opening paragraph

Lesson focused on students making realistic and manageable New Year’s ‘Resolutions’.

Lesson designed for KS3 (preferably Y7 or Y8) exploring the poem ‘Presents from My Aunts in Pakistan’. Students look at how to analyse language at word level and attempt to write their own PEE paragraph.

Resource for showcasing black writers. I’ve included mostly British novelists, poets and playwrights.

A lesson looking at the friendship between Banquo and Macbeth. I have created a revision video that explores their relationship, using themes that students can relate to. An exam style question has also been included, with an extract based on AQA English Literature Paper 1.

A lesson that not only teaches students how to write using a variation of language techniques, but also to raise awareness of world issues. This lesson is accompanied by a series of lessons (reading and writing skills) for the IGCSE non-fiction text, 'Passage to Africa' which you will find on my TES shop. This lesson includes: - Quiz testing students understanding of techniques - Stimulus for creative writing with step-by-step success criteria - Example answer

Activity exploring Langston Hughes’ poem Theme of English B. Students are given questions to help them analyse the poem. There are also discussion questions and an exam question too.

Visual aid to show students how to 'blow' up the language in a quote into smaller pieces. A template has also been provided to give to lower ability students. For six 'Explode the Quote' starter activities, visit my TES shop :)

Introducing students to Socratic Seminars though the exploration of the poem ‘Out of the Blue’ by Simon Armitage. PowerPoint includes: -Explanation and brief history of Socratic Seminars -Seminar question -Planning questions -Sentence stems to help with discussion -Evaluation activity You can find more resources at www.educatedminds.co.uk

First lesson for A Christmas Carol SOW. Big Question: Who was Charles Dickens? Lesson includes: What is AO3? A brief exploration of AQA Assessment Objective 3 Fact sheet about Charles Dickens and questions Activity focusing on students making connections between the novella and the context What inspired Charles Dickens to write ‘A Christmas Carol’? Independent writing task with sentence prompts.