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AQA Question 5 Writing Starters
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AQA Question 5 Writing Starters

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Three writing starters for AQA English Language Q5. Students are given a success criteria of language and structural techniques to help make their writing more creative and ensure they are including devices that will impress the examiner.
English Language Paper 1 Question 3 Practice: Encanto
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English Language Paper 1 Question 3 Practice: Encanto

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AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 3 Practice. Lesson includes: Explanation of literary structure and techniques Exploration and analysis tasks of a scene from the film ‘Encanto’. Model example paragraph Success criteria and sentence starters to help students’ written analysis of the scene
'Macbeth' Key Quotes
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'Macbeth' Key Quotes

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

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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.
Unseen Poetry Question- Murder
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Unseen Poetry Question- Murder

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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.
Black History Month: Nelson Mandela
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Black History Month: Nelson Mandela

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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
Macbeth and Banquo's Friendship: Video and Exam Question
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Macbeth and Banquo's Friendship: Video and Exam Question

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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.
Home Learning: Poetry Comparison
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Home Learning: Poetry Comparison

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A distance learning lesson teaching students how to compare poetry. I use songs from my favourite rappers, J Cole and Tupac, to show rap is poetry too! Lesson includes: -Youtube video looking at how to approach and compare unseen poems -Extracts from both songs with key questions to help analyse methods used -Comparison essay question (sentence starters provided and comparison flashcard)
An Inspector Calls Context: Capitalism Vs Socialism (General Election Special)
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An Inspector Calls Context: Capitalism Vs Socialism (General Election Special)

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To engage students with politics, I have created a lesson exploring capitalism and socialism, using the 2017 General Election as a stimulus. Together, you will: - explore ideas of capitalism and socialism -break down the key pledges of the two main political parties (Conservative and Labour) -host your own ‘Question Time’ where students discuss/debate their different views -Vote! This FREE lesson leads on to a series of lessons breaking down the context of ‘An Inspector Calls’, ideas of social class and the political systems of Edwardian Britain.
The Hate U Give: Chapter 5 Analysis
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The Hate U Give: Chapter 5 Analysis

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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).
English Literature: A02 Marking Template
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English Literature: A02 Marking Template

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Most of us dislike marking because of the time it takes. Let me help you cut your marking time with this handy marking template breaking down A02. THREE templates available focusing on each Assessment Objective (A01, A02 & A03) on my TES shop.
Langston Hughes- Theme of English B
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Langston Hughes- Theme of English B

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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.
An Inspector Calls: how to structure a paragraph
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An Inspector Calls: how to structure a paragraph

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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.