Lesson 6 of the transactional writing scheme of work. This lesson covers how students can develop persuasive features in formal letters. This scheme of work uses the idea of bootcamps to get the students to think about transactional writing like writing informal letters to friends, family and a formal letter to the Prime Minister. There is also opportunity to debate and use hot seating for formulating their arguments. Layout, advice and features are all covered in this scheme of work.

Lesson 8 of the transactional writing scheme of work. This lesson covers how students can create their own bootcamp and how to market it appropriately. This scheme of work uses the idea of bootcamps to get the students to think about transactional writing like writing informal letters to friends, family and a formal letter to the Prime Minister. There is also opportunity to debate and use hot seating for formulating their arguments. Layout, advice and features are all covered in this scheme of work.

Prepare your GCSE Eduqas students for unseen poetry exam success with this Unseen Poetry Practice Pack. Featuring a range of paired poems, this resource develops analytical and comparative skills, preparing students for the demands of Section C in the exam. Includes: • 15-mark single poem tasks focusing on understanding, language, structure, and effect. • 25-mark comparison tasks exploring themes, ideas, and poetic techniques. • Paired poems, such as: • To A Daughter Leaving Home by Linda Pastan and Poem for My Sister by Liz Lochhead (relationships within families). • War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy and Poppies by Jane Weir (conflict). • Moving by John Pownall and Abandoned Farmhouse by Ted Kooser (change and place). • Tramp by Rupert M. Loydell and Decomposition by Zulfikar Ghose (homelessness). • Scaffolded prompts to support planning and structuring responses for Eduqas assessment objectives. This pack is perfect for exam preparation, classroom teaching, or independent practice, helping students build confidence in analysing unseen poetry.

This six-week scheme of work delves into the powerful world of protest poetry, guiding students through an exploration of how poets use their craft to voice dissent, challenge injustices, and inspire change. The selected poems cover a range of themes including racial discrimination, environmental concerns, and existential reflections on human conditions. Each week focuses on a different poem, encouraging students to analyse and interpret the language, structure, tone, and underlying messages. Week 1: “No Problem” by Benjamin Zephaniah Focus: Understanding racial prejudice and the impact of stereotypes. • Activities: Annotate key phrases and discuss Zephaniah’s use of dialect. • Explore the poet’s background and his role in contemporary British poetry. • Group discussions on personal experiences with stereotypes and racism. Week 2: “Remember” by Christina Rossetti Focus: Reflecting on memory and loss. • Activities: • Analyse the language and imagery used by Rossetti to convey themes of remembrance and grief. • Creative writing: students compose their own poems inspired by the theme of remembrance. • Class discussion on how memory shapes personal and collective identity. Week 3: “Nothing to Be Said” by Philip Larkin Focus: Examining existential themes and societal reflections. • Activities: • Close reading of the poem with an emphasis on tone and structure. • Research and present on the historical and cultural context of Larkin’s work. • Debate on the relevance of Larkin’s existential themes in today’s society. Week 4: “One World Down the Drain” by Simon Rae • Focus: Addressing environmental issues and climate change. • Activities: • Analyse the poem’s tone and the use of satire to critique environmental neglect. • Group project on current environmental issues and their portrayal in media and literature. • Class discussion on individual responsibility and collective action for environmental preservation. Week 5: “Zero Hour” by Sweeney Focus: Exploring themes of urgency and crisis. • Activities: • Annotate and discuss key quotations to understand the poet’s message about global crises. • Creative project: students create visual art or multimedia presentations based on the poem’s themes. • Class debate on the effectiveness of protest poetry in inciting action.

This resource is a meticulously organised scheme of work designed to immerse secondary school students in the rich tapestry of poetry from various cultures. It is structured into thematic folders, each containing detailed lesson plans, activities, and assessments. Here’s a breakdown of the contents: Introduction • This offers introductory materials to set the stage for the scheme of work. It includes background information, objectives, and an overview of the cultural significance of the selected poems. Limbo • Featuring “Limbo” by Edward Kamau Brathwaite, this section provides lesson plans and activities that explore the historical and cultural themes of the poem. Night of the Scorpion • This delves into “Night of the Scorpion” by Nissim Ezekiel. It includes comprehensive lesson plans, discussion points, and activities to enhance students’ understanding of the poem’s narrative and cultural background. Nothing’s Changed • Focused on “Nothing’s Changed” by Tatamkhulu Afrika, this section includes lesson plans and resources to discuss themes of apartheid, social justice, and change. Presents from My Aunts • Featuring “Presents from My Aunts in Pakistan” by Moniza Alvi, this folder offers materials to explore themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the immigrant experience. Two Scavengers • This section focuses on “Two Scavengers in a Truck, Two Beautiful People in a Mercedes” by Lawrence Ferlinghetti. It includes lesson plans and activities to discuss social class and disparity. Unrelated Incidents • Including Tom Leonard’s “Unrelated Incidents,” this folder provides resources to examine dialect, language, and identity within cultural contexts. Assessment (Blessing) • Focused on the poem “Blessing” by Imtiaz Dharker, this includes assessment materials to evaluate students’ understanding and appreciation of the poem’s cultural context and themes.

This 6-week scheme of work, comprising 24 lessons, is tailored for Year 8 students to delve into characterisation and thematic analysis in ‘Wicked’. The unit guides students through a detailed exploration of key characters such as Elphaba and Glinda, integrating activities that foster skills in making inferences, supporting analysis with evidence, and understanding character development within the play. Students will engage in diverse activities including quizzes, guided reading, song analysis, and creative writing tasks. The scheme also incorporates multimedia resources such as video clips and songs to enhance understanding and engagement. Each lesson is meticulously planned with specific learning outcomes, structured activities, and assessment opportunities, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the play’s characters and themes. This resource includes PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, and detailed lesson plans, making it an invaluable tool for educators aiming to provide an in-depth and interactive learning experience focused on ‘Wicked’.

Embark on a profound literary journey with Robert Cormier’s critically acclaimed novel, “Heroes”. This scheme of work is tailored to guide students in exploring the depths of Cormier’s narrative, focusing intently on language analysis, ensuring they not only comprehend the plot but also appreciate the nuances of Cormier’s linguistic choices. Core Components: Introduction to the Novel: Brief author biography and context of publication. Initial impressions of the title and cover design. Predictions based on the blurb. Character Analyses: Francis Cassavant: Chart his emotional journey, focusing on the language used to convey his internal conflicts and physical appearance. Larry LaSalle: Analyse the duality of his character, paying special attention to linguistic devices that depict his charisma and underlying menace. Nicole Renard: Dive into the language describing her innocence, trauma, and resilience. Setting and Atmosphere: Examine the portrayal of Frenchtown and its impact on the narrative. Focus on descriptive language that evokes mood and atmosphere. Analyse the significance of the Wreck Centre, its symbolic meaning, and the language associated with it. Thematic Analysis: War and its Aftermath: Explore the language used to describe the horrors of war, PTSD, and the concept of heroism. Deception and Appearance: Delve into linguistic choices that highlight the difference between appearance and reality. Linguistic Deep Dives: Figurative Language: Identify and analyse metaphors, similes, and personification throughout the text. Dialogue Analysis: Dissect conversations, especially between Francis and Larry, to understand subtext and character dynamics. Narrative Techniques: Study the first-person narrative style, focusing on language that reveals Francis’s internal thoughts and emotions. Comparative Analyses: Compare language used in key scenes, such as Francis’s confrontations with Larry and his interactions with Nicole. Discuss shifts in tone, mood, and pacing. Group Discussions & Activities: Role-play sessions, focusing on pivotal scenes. Analyse language in real-time during enactment. Collaborative thematic discussions, emphasizing linguistic choices. Final Assessment: Comprehensive essay analysing Cormier’s use of language in depicting the novel’s core themes. Side Modules: Creative Writing Task: Encourage students to write a scene or character in Cormier’s style. Contextual Study: Explore the socio-political backdrop of the novel’s setting and its influence on Cormier’s language. This scheme of work promises a holistic understanding of “Heroes”, with a particular emphasis on language analysis. It’s designed to foster a deep appreciation for Cormier’s narrative craft and to equip students with the tools to critically analyse literature.

Dive into the magical world of Hogwarts with this comprehensive reading comprehension and analysis pack tailored for Year 7 students! This scheme of work is intricately designed around J.K. Rowling’s enchanting universe, ensuring students not only enjoy the read but delve deep into its layers. Contents: Comprehension Worksheets: Detailed questions on each chapter, encouraging students to recall and understand the narrative. Literary Analysis Activities: Explore the themes, symbols, and character developments throughout the series. Writing Tasks: Engage in creative tasks such as penning letters from the perspective of your favourite character or crafting an alternate ending. Group Discussions: Thought-provoking topics to stimulate classroom debates and discussions. Classroom Application: Perfect as a standalone unit or to complement an existing English curriculum. The activities cater to different learning styles, ensuring every student finds a point of engagement. The pack also contains guidance notes for educators, making implementation seamless. Benefits: Enhances reading comprehension skills. Encourages critical thinking and literary analysis. Fosters creativity and imaginative writing. Creates a collaborative learning environment through group activities. Unleash the magic of literature in your classroom with this meticulously crafted scheme of work, ensuring students not only appreciate the story but understand the depth and nuances of Rowling’s writing.

Immerse your Key Stage 3 students in the fascinating world of language change and early English literature with this comprehensive 15-lesson scheme of work. This unit covers significant texts and concepts, from the Anglo-Saxon Exeter Book to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, blending literary study, historical context, and language evolution. Designed to foster analytical skills and contextual understanding, this resource includes: • Lesson Objectives and Plans: Detailed lesson-by-lesson guides focused on retrieval, evaluation, creative writing, and comparison. • Key Texts and Extracts: Includes The Wanderer, Beowulf, Canterbury Tales, and more, with translation tasks and vocabulary exploration. • Assessment Opportunities: Milestone assessments on transactional writing and comparisons, with structured peer and teacher feedback. • Interactive Activities: Engage students with grids, annotation tasks, character analysis, live marking, and more. • Resources Provided: Articles, key slides, translation activities, vocabulary grids, and more for seamless lesson delivery. • Cross-Curricular Links: Combines language study with literary appreciation, historical inquiry, and creative writing skills. Perfect for deepening students’ understanding of early English literature and its impact on modern language and culture.

This comprehensive six-week scheme of work, titled “Heroes and Villains,” is designed for Year 9 students, focusing on narrative writing, content organisation, and written accuracy. It includes detailed lesson plans, engaging PowerPoint presentations, and a variety of activities to enhance students’ creative writing skills. Week-by-Week Breakdown: Week 1: Archetypes and Adaptation • Texts: Robin Hood and King Arthur • Activities: Students will explore the archetypes of heroes and villains, focusing on what makes an epic story. They will write their own adaptation of either a Robin Hood or King Arthur story. • Objective: Understand and create epic narratives. Week 2: Children’s Stories • Texts: Jungle Book, Matilda, and Peter Pan • Activities: Students will rewrite a key scene from one of these texts from the villain’s point of view, focusing on narrative perspective. • Objective: Develop skills in shifting narrative perspectives. Weeks 3 & 4: Historical Fiction and Revolution • Texts: Hamilton • Activities: Through mini-writing exercises, students will write letters between Hamilton and Eliza, create a song/rap for a character, and write about the Battle of Yorktown from different perspectives. • Objective: Enhance creativity and engage the reader.

Introducing an expertly crafted, full scheme of work for Year 9 English Literature centred around Barry Hines’ classic novel, “A Kestrel for a Knave.” This resource provides a robust, seven-week unit designed to deepen students’ understanding of the text, its themes, and its historical context. With two lessons per week, this scheme ensures thorough coverage and engagement with the novel. Key Features: Literacy Focus & Assessment Objectives: • Emphasis on developing critical reading, comprehension, and analytical skills. • Alignment with key assessment objectives (AO1, AO3) ensuring targeted learning outcomes. Engaging Weekly Themes: • Week 1: Context and Local History, exploring the novel’s setting and historical background. • Week 2: Language and Dialect, analysing how accent and dialogue contribute to character development. • Week 3: Class and Social Attitudes, examining themes of oppression and discrimination. • Week 4: School Life and Corporal Punishment, comparing past and present educational practices. • Week 5: Personal and Character Analysis, focusing on key characters and their development. • Week 6: Physical Education and Impressions of Mr Sugden, analysing the portrayal of school experiences. • Week 7: Assessment and Reflection, culminating in a comprehensive assessment and class discussions. Varied Lesson Plans: • Context-Based Activities: Utilising images, film trailers, and active reading to introduce the novel’s background. • Interactive Tasks: Turned discussions, translation tasks, and dictionary skills to enhance comprehension. • Creative Homework Projects: Encouraging independent research, artistic expression, and reflective writing. Linked Texts for Comparative Analysis: • Integration of complementary texts such as John Agard’s “Checking Out Me History” and Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise” to draw thematic parallels and enrich understanding. Assessment and Plenary Activities: • Structured tasks to reinforce learning and prepare students for assessments. • Plenary sessions to summarise lessons, encourage reflection, and solidify key concepts. Homework Project: • A comprehensive, multi-faceted project that includes historical research, creative writing, and artistic tasks, with incentives for the best submissions. This scheme of work provides educators with a detailed, step-by-step plan to guide students through “A Kestrel for a Knave,” ensuring a rich and engaging learning experience. The resource is designed to foster critical thinking, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for literature, making it an invaluable addition to any Year 9 English curriculum.

Unlock the potential of your Year 9 students with this comprehensive non-fiction reading scheme of work. This expertly designed programme includes a series of engaging lessons focused on key skills such as information retrieval, the craft of the writer, synthesis, and comparison. Each lesson is meticulously planned to foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of non-fiction texts. Key Features: • Detailed Lesson Plans: A sequence of 10 structured lessons, each with clear learning objectives and outcomes. • Interactive Activities: Diverse starter activities like search and find, synthesis, and comparison tasks to captivate students’ interest. • PowerPoint Presentations: Visually appealing slides for each lesson to guide teaching and enhance learning. • Worksheets: Comprehensive and differentiated worksheets to support students’ practice and assessment. • Assessment Focus: ARE (Age-Related Expectations) aligned activities and assessments to monitor and track student progress. Highlights of the Scheme: Information Retrieval: Teach students how to effectively locate and record key information from texts. Craft of the Writer: Develop students’ ability to analyse and understand the techniques writers use to persuade and engage readers. Synthesis and Comparison: Equip students with skills to summarise information and compare viewpoints from different texts. Persuasive Writing: Guide students through the process of identifying and evaluating persuasive techniques in writing. Lesson Overview: • Lesson 1: Introduction to information retrieval through a search and find activity focusing on effective bullet-point use and sentence writing. • Lesson 2: Craft of the writer analysis, examining how language and structure are used to present information. • Lesson 3: Persuasive writing techniques, exploring how writers influence readers’ opinions. • Lesson 4: Detailed examination of argumentative texts, identifying key persuasive language. • Lesson 5: Analytical paragraph construction, focusing on evidence and comment techniques. • Lesson 6: Assessment of understanding through a crafted writer analysis task. • Lesson 7: Introduction to synthesis, comparing different texts’ viewpoints. • Lesson 8: Practising synthesis and comparison, focusing on summarising and contrasting main points. • Lesson 9: Advanced comparison tasks, integrating skills from previous lessons. • Lesson 10: Final assessment on synthesis and comparison, applying learned techniques to new texts. This scheme of work is designed to not only improve students’ reading and analytical skills but also to make non-fiction texts engaging and accessible. Perfect for secondary school educators aiming to enhance their English curriculum and boost student outcomes.

Dive into Paris: A City of Stories, Romance, and History Unlock the secrets of the AQA Paris Anthology with a meticulously curated set of resources tailored to help students excel in their examinations. Featured Resources: Euro Star (Stories are Waiting) - Explore the allure of Paris as the stories await. Fine French Food - Delve into the delectable world of Parisian cuisine and its literary representations. Rick Steves_podcast - Tune into expert insights on Paris’s cultural and historical significance. Paris City Guide - Navigate the city’s landmarks, culture, and stories seamlessly. And many more! Including lessons on Ernest Hemingway’s Parisian adventures, a deep dive into the Paris Riots, and interactive activities with the ‘NOT FOR PARENTS’ guide. Why Choose These Resources? Targeted Analysis: Each resource is designed to target key areas of the AQA syllabus, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Engaging Content: Vibrant presentations, intriguing extracts, and thought-provoking discussions await. Exam Excellence: With resources like ‘Paris example answers (a star).pdf’, students are equipped with top-tier exemplars to guide their own responses. Boost your students’ confidence, understanding, and passion for the Paris Anthology. Equip them with resources that inspire and inform!

Delve into the emotional and cultural landscape of Afghanistan with our dedicated scheme of work for Khaled Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner”, meticulously designed for AQA English Literature Paper 2 Section B. Navigate the intertwined themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption in this modern literary masterpiece. What This Resource Brings to the Table: Thematic Depth: Our scheme ensures a profound exploration of “The Kite Runner”, capturing its essence from the bustling streets of Kabul to the challenges of immigrant life in America. Genre Proficiency: Specifically tailored to AQA’s Paper 2B, students will immerse themselves in the novel’s contributions to political and social protest writing. Classroom Integration: With a suite of detailed lesson plans, engaging classroom activities, and robust assessment tools, this resource is primed for educators aiming for excellence. Literary Analysis: Foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Hosseini’s narrative techniques, character development, and symbolic undertones, equipping students for enriched discussions and essays. Cultural and Historical Context: Dive into the socio-political backdrop of Afghanistan, enriching interpretations and understanding of the novel’s narrative. Who is it Perfect for? Educators: In search of a comprehensive, insightful, and AQA-aligned approach to “The Kite Runner”? This resource has been crafted just for you. Students: Eager to gain a thorough understanding of “The Kite Runner” and ace your A Level English Literature exam? This is your roadmap. Why Our Scheme Stands Out: Developed by experts in literature education, this scheme perfectly balances academic depth with engaging content. Students are set on a path not just to exam success, but to a deeper appreciation and understanding of literature. Highlighted Features: In-depth Lesson Outlines Interactive Activities Assessment Rubrics & Constructive Feedback Mechanisms

Dive deep into the intricacies of textual analysis with our tailored scheme of work for AQA English Language A Level Paper 1, Section A. Packed with resources, this comprehensive guide equips students with essential skills ranging from lexical analysis and pragmatic evaluations to the nuanced understanding of sociolects and language variation. Features: Textual Expertise: Detailed modules on lexical choices, grammatical features, phonological aspects, and more, ensuring students can dissect any text with confidence. Contextual Comprehension: Emphasis on both immediate situational and broader societal contexts to enrich analysis and deepen understanding. Linguistic Frameworks: A thorough introduction to crucial theories related to gender, power, technology, and sociolects, arming students with the knowledge to critically evaluate texts. Dynamic Language Analysis: Modules on language change, variation, and the art of comparative analysis. Skillful Evaluation: Training on how to weigh the impact and effectiveness of language use concerning the audience, purpose, and context. Technical Mastery: Ensure students utilise technical terminology with precision. Enhanced Writing Skills: Tips and exercises to hone extended writing, fostering clarity and structure in student responses. Ensure your students are exam-ready with this meticulously designed scheme of work. Ideal for classroom use, independent study, and targeted revision, this resource reflects the depth and breadth of the AQA specifications, preparing students for both known and unseen challenges. For optimal results, pair with the latest AQA specifications and sample assessments. Perfect your students’ textual prowess and watch them excel!