This unit of work aims to develop students’ reading skills and develops their ability to respond to GCSE style questions for English language. Students will develop their select and retrieve skills (English Language AO1). Students will learn how to select accurate evidence from the text and will practise writing up their responses in a timely manner. Explaining the effect of the writer’s choices will be another key focus throughout the unit, with an emphasis on creating ‘quality comments’, allowing students to gain higher marks for AO2 style ‘how’ questions. Students will also be taught how to analyse the author’s choices of language using accurate subject terminology. Students will be introduced to a range of non-fiction texts and how to evaluate a writer’s viewpoint as presented in a text (English Language AO4). Students will also be given the opportunity to develop their narrative and transactional writing skills, with the focus being on developing depth and detail in their writing.

A great activity for securing knowledge of key narrative techniques using the quiz, quiz trade activity.

A 14+ slide Powerpoint, covering 3 to 4 lessons, on the poem ‘James Honeyman’ with analysis of the structure, language and the form. A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.

A lesson designed for students to understand the extract question by creating their own. Students can use the planning sheet to create their own questions and then they can swap with their peer so they can practice the question.

A summary of the whole play to aid students’ revision.

This unit introduces Year 7 students to the essential skills of reading, analysing, and writing non-fiction texts. It covers a wide range of non-fiction materials and uses reciprocal reading strategies to help students build confidence in understanding and evaluating these texts. A key focus is on how writers use language to convey meaning and structure their work to create impact. Students will also learn to produce various styles of non-fiction writing, using analysed texts as models. Key Skills • Systematically track texts using reciprocal reading strategies. • Select appropriate evidence. • Make inferences. • Use the ‘suggests’ formula for analysis. • Focus on reading skills: select, retrieve, and evaluate information. Key Concepts • Author’s purpose • Transactional writing • Summarise and synthesise information Assessment • Praising Stars assessment focusing on evaluative skills and detailed feedback on ‘Craft of the Writer’ questions. Weekly Breakdown Week 1: Identifying Non-fiction Text Types • Learning Outcomes: Identify differences between non-fiction text types; explain language techniques used. • Activities: Buzz and go activity to name non-fiction types, carousel tasks for text type identification, group presentations. • Support and Challenge: Mixed ability groups, language analysis. Week 2: Understanding Author’s Purpose • Learning Outcomes: Identify accurate evidence; explain the author’s purpose. • Activities: Discussions on video games, comprehension activities using reciprocal reading (RR) strategies. • Support and Challenge: Sentence starters, modeling predictions and summaries. Week 3: Analysing Language Use • Learning Outcomes: Analyse language use; independently identify information. • Activities: Debates on gaming addiction, tracking articles with RR strategies, writing responses to language questions. • Support and Challenge: Sentence starters, zooming in on language. Week 4: Craft of the Writer • Learning Outcomes: Explain the author’s use of language; identify appropriate evidence. • Activities: Discussions on heroism, RR strategies, writing ‘comment evidence this suggests’ paragraphs. • Support and Challenge: Predicting, clarifying, questioning, summarising strategies.

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Dive into the intriguing world of Elizabethan literature with “Unraveling the Mystery of Shakespeare’s Authorship,” an engaging educational resource designed for secondary school students. This comprehensive guide challenges the widely accepted notion that William Shakespeare of Stratford wrote his famed plays and poems. Through a series of thought-provoking tasks and activities, students will explore alternative theories suggesting that Christopher Marlowe or Edward De Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, might be the true authors. Featuring detailed information sheets, interactive media, and critical thinking exercises, this resource fosters analytical skills and a deeper understanding of Elizabethan history and literature. Perfect for classroom use, “Unraveling the Mystery of Shakespeare’s Authorship” inspires curiosity and debate, encouraging students to form their own conclusions about one of literature’s greatest mysteries. Engage with historical contexts, evaluate compelling arguments, and become a literary detective in this captivating journey through time.

A task to support students with introducing Sherlock Holmes.

A range of lessons to support a reading of The Little Mermaid

Empower your GCSE Eduqas students with this Key Poems Student Guide, a concise and accessible resource for mastering the post-1789 poetry anthology. This guide provides: • Contextual insights for all key poems, including The Manhunt, Ozymandias, Living Space, and more, highlighting historical, social, and cultural influences. • Clear explanations of themes, language, and structure for each poem, designed to support students in developing comparative and analytical skills. • Exam-focused content, including links between poems, example comparisons, and key quotes to prepare for Eduqas assessment objectives. • Student-friendly design for independent study, classroom support, or revision, ensuring content is accessible while maintaining academic depth. This guide is perfect for equipping students with the tools to confidently analyse, compare, and write about anthology poems.

Enhance your students’ understanding of key poems and prose texts with this Context Booklet for Eduqas GCSE English Literature. This resource provides a comprehensive exploration of contextual factors, helping students develop deeper insights into the works and their historical, social, and cultural influences. Features include: • Contextual notes for key poems from the post-1789 poetry anthology, including The Manhunt, Ozymandias, London, and more. • Detailed insights into major prose texts such as A Christmas Carol, covering themes, historical background, and authorial intent. • Exam-focused guidance to link context to quotes, supporting high-level analysis and meeting Eduqas assessment objectives. • Student-friendly language, ensuring accessibility while offering academic depth. Perfect for classroom teaching, homework, or revision, this booklet provides everything students need to excel in their understanding of context for Eduqas GCSE English Literature.

Full scheme of work and extra lessons/resources to support reading this novel.

Lesson 2 covering language, structure and form of chapter one of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English. This lesson covers the story, narrative and plot of the novel. The Great Gatsby A Level English Literature Scheme of Work covering 20 lessons that work through the entire novel and focus on key extracts. The scheme covers: An introduction into covering the whole novel and narrative theories. Context and key themes such as decadence and materialism. Role of the narrator. Key settings in The Great Gatsby. The use of characterisation. Timed essay structures and opportunity to feedback and improve.

Lesson 1 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English. This lesson covers the story, narrative and plot of the novel. The Great Gatsby A Level English Literature Scheme of Work covering 20 lessons that work through the entire novel and focus on key extracts. The scheme covers: An introduction into covering the whole novel and narrative theories. Context and key themes such as decadence and materialism. Role of the narrator. Key settings in The Great Gatsby. The use of characterisation. Timed essay structures and opportunity to feedback and improve.

Lesson 8 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English. This lesson consolidates learning so far. The Great Gatsby A Level English Literature Scheme of Work covering 20 lessons that work through the entire novel and focus on key extracts. The scheme covers: An introduction into covering the whole novel and narrative theories. Context and key themes such as decadence and materialism. Role of the narrator. Key settings in The Great Gatsby. The use of characterisation. Timed essay structures and opportunity to feedback and improve.

Lesson 7 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English. This lesson covers Gatsby’s house. The Great Gatsby A Level English Literature Scheme of Work covering 20 lessons that work through the entire novel and focus on key extracts. The scheme covers: An introduction into covering the whole novel and narrative theories. Context and key themes such as decadence and materialism. Role of the narrator. Key settings in The Great Gatsby. The use of characterisation. Timed essay structures and opportunity to feedback and improve.

Lesson 13 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English. This lesson focuses on the theme of time. The Great Gatsby A Level English Literature Scheme of Work covering 20 lessons that work through the entire novel and focus on key extracts. The scheme covers: An introduction into covering the whole novel and narrative theories. Context and key themes such as decadence and materialism. Role of the narrator. Key settings in The Great Gatsby. The use of characterisation. Timed essay structures and opportunity to feedback and improve.

Lesson 14 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English. This lesson focuses on the theme of time. The Great Gatsby A Level English Literature Scheme of Work covering 20 lessons that work through the entire novel and focus on key extracts. The scheme covers: An introduction into covering the whole novel and narrative theories. Context and key themes such as decadence and materialism. Role of the narrator. Key settings in The Great Gatsby. The use of characterisation. Timed essay structures and opportunity to feedback and improve.