A sequence of slides in which a paragraph on Lady Macbeth is increased in sophistication, bit by bit. Hope it helps!

An example of how to structure a poetry comparison and give students a starting point.

A sequence of slides showing how a simplistic analysis can be build up to GCSE level sophistication, bit by bit. Hope it helps!

A sequence of slides transforming a simplistic analysis paragraph into a sophisticated PEA paragraph. Hope it helps!

A worksheet and revision resource that students can use to construct and revise their ideas on a particular theme, in this case, the Supernatural.

INSTANT Anecdote Writing by Technique Good for cover lessons. Writing for KS3-KS5.

A Total Coverage Rewards System that takes five to ten minutes of school time weekly.

Codes to ensure that you don’t end up writing the same comment over and over again. To be shown to the class during feedback and they can write in the comments beside the number.

Handout Sheet and an example of an example of an annotated paragraph.

A series of exemplar paragraphs showing students who to build up from a simplistic to complex analysis. I would do a basic plan for the simple paragraph. Then I would add a little bit to my plan on the board and show the next one. Excellent for showing how planning informs the sophistication of the essay.

Presentation based on going through example paragraphs with students and showing them what can be achieved with a little extra detail. Slides can be used as handouts as well. Edit to purpose.

An ideal GCSE analysis starter activity!

Sequential Improvement of a GCSE paragraph focused on The Supernatural in Macbeth.

Sequential improvement of a Darkside PEZZ paragraph. Should also be helpful for KS4 skills.

A sequential improvement of an analysis paragraph.

A worksheet and GCSE revision resource that students can use to construct and revise their ideas on a particular theme, in this case, the Supernatural.

A worksheet and revision resource that students can use to construct and revise their ideas on a particular theme, in this case, the Supernatural.

This type of sheet suits some students at GCSE. Be careful - they must have a point that answers the question, not just a mention of the techniques that they both used!

Sequential improvement of a paragraph exploring tension in Jaws, by Peter Benchley. Can be used with the text or as an exemplar for grading by students, for teacher presentation, and/or group/class discussion.

A worksheet and GCSE revision resource that students can use to construct and revise their ideas on a particular theme, in this case, the Supernatural.

Sequential improvement of a paragraph exploring tension in Jaws, by Peter Benchley. Can be used with the text or as an exemplar for grading by students, for teacher presentation, and/or group/class discussion.