Lesson 7 of a Scheme of Work for View from the Bridge. This lesson covers key themes. Extracts taken from the play are added for students to analyse as they work through the play. There are a range of tasks for the students to work on as they read through the play. Suitable for GCSE Literature and can be developed for A Level study of this classic text.

Lord of the Flies taboo activity is a great way to secure understanding of a range of themes, characters and settings.

A 14 slide Powerpoint, covering 3 lessons in total, on the poem Ode with analysis of the structure, language and the form. A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.

3 lessons that analyse Auden’s 1st September 1939. Suitable for A Level English Literature study. Each lesson has a starter, guided questions and a plenary.

Engage your GCSE Eduqas students with this two-part comprehensive teaching booklet for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Designed for Year 10 English Literature students, this resource includes: Booklet One: • Scene-by-scene analysis with engaging tasks exploring key themes, characters, and language techniques. • Activities to build comprehension and analytical skills, including Venn diagrams, highlight-and-annotate tasks, and creative challenges. • Guided prompts to support student discussions, character analysis, and staging interpretations. • Act summaries and key moments for revision and exam preparation. Booklet Two: • Extract-based questions with guidance for Eduqas assessment objectives. • Practice essay prompts combining close analysis (Part A) and whole-text thematic essays (Part B). • Exploration of key ideas like fate, love, and family conflict, with emphasis on developing high-quality, evidence-based answers. • Tasks to enhance SPaG accuracy for achieving top marks. This bundle offers everything students need to succeed, from classroom activities to independent revision and exam practice.

Evaluate your students’ understanding of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with this comprehensive 100-question knowledge quiz. Perfectly tailored for GCSE Eduqas English Literature, this resource is designed for Year 10/11 students preparing for exams or consolidating their learning. This resource includes: • Detailed questions spanning all five acts of the play, focusing on plot, characters, themes, and key quotes. • A variety of question types, from recall to higher-order thinking, ensuring engagement and challenge for all learners. • An answer sheet for efficient marking, featuring full explanations where needed to support further learning. • Scoring bands (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to motivate students and track their progress. This resource is ideal for end-of-unit assessment, class quizzes, homework, or independent revision, supporting students in mastering the text and preparing for Eduqas exam objectives.

Prepare your GCSE Eduqas students for success with this comprehensive mock exam question pack for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Designed to simulate real exam conditions, this resource includes: • Extract-based questions focusing on key moments, including Capulet’s explosive confrontation with Juliet and Lady Capulet’s marriage proposal discussion. • Thematic essay questions exploring core ideas such as conflict, family relationships, and the bond between Romeo and Mercutio. • Clear alignment with Eduqas assessment objectives, ensuring students practise writing high-quality, evidence-based answers. • Guidance on achieving SPaG marks to enhance exam performance. This resource is ideal for use in the classroom, for homework, or as timed practice to boost confidence and familiarity with the GCSE Eduqas exam format.

Support your GCSE Eduqas students in mastering the post-1789 poetry anthology with this comprehensive Key Poems Booklet. Designed for focused revision and in-depth analysis, this resource covers key poems and provides valuable insights for exam success. Features include: • Detailed analyses of core anthology poems, including The Manhunt, Ozymandias, Living Space, and more, with contextual links and interpretations. • Structured notes on language, structure, and themes, helping students connect ideas across the anthology. • Comparative links to other poems, aiding students in building comparisons for thematic and stylistic questions. • Contextual commentary that aligns with Eduqas assessment objectives, ensuring students are well-prepared for analysis. • Exam-focused tasks, including questions and stretch challenges for critical thinking and deeper exploration. This resource is ideal for classroom teaching, independent revision, and mock exam preparation, saving planning time while maximising student engagement.

Elevate your students’ understanding of Shakespeare’s Macbeth with this comprehensive Year 10 Extracts and Essay Booklet. Tailored for Eduqas GCSE English Literature, this resource is ideal for teaching, revision, and exam preparation. The booklet includes: • A selection of key extracts from the play, with accompanying questions designed to enhance analytical skills and exam readiness. • Structured essay prompts that explore major themes, character relationships, and pivotal scenes, aligned with Eduqas assessment criteria. • Practice questions split into two parts: focused extract analysis (Part A) and whole-text essays (Part B). • Tasks that develop writing fluency, critical thinking, and evidence-based argumentation. • Guidance on meeting SPaG (spelling, punctuation, and grammar) objectives for top marks. Perfect for Year 10 students, this resource is invaluable for classroom teaching, independent learning, or homework. Support your students in mastering Macbeth and achieving exam success.

Support your GCSE Eduqas students in mastering Shakespeare’s Macbeth with this in-depth teaching booklet. Covering Acts 1-5, this resource is tailored to the Eduqas English Literature GCSE specification and includes: • Act-by-act breakdown with key extracts, comprehension questions, and scaffolded tasks to ensure all learners engage effectively with the play. • Detailed exploration of key themes such as ambition, betrayal, and fate, with activities to link these to relevant quotes and events. • Step-by-step guidance on analysing Shakespeare’s language, structure, and form, with stretch tasks for higher-ability students. • Exam-focused activities, including practice questions and tasks addressing Eduqas assessment objectives. • Handy checklists for each act to help students consolidate their learning and track their revision progress.

Test your students’ knowledge of Shakespeare’s Macbeth with this engaging and comprehensive End-of-Year Quiz designed for GCSE Eduqas English Literature. Perfect for Year 10 revision, this resource includes: • 55 detailed questions covering key themes, character development, quotes, and plot points from Macbeth. • A wide range of question types, from recall to analytical and stretch tasks, promoting critical thinking and deeper understanding. • An answer sheet for quick and efficient marking, with detailed responses for teacher or student use. • Focused on Eduqas GCSE assessment objectives, helping students prepare for exams with confidence. Ideal for class quizzes, homework, or independent study, this resource ensures students have a thorough grasp of the play while keeping learning enjoyable and interactive.

Elevate your A Level English Language teaching with this comprehensive Scheme of Work dedicated to the art of writing compelling opinion articles. This resource is tailor-made for the AQA curriculum, ensuring students not only grasp the concept but excel in execution. Contents: Opinion Article Exemplars: Dive into curated examples showcasing the best of opinion writing. Theory Revision: Revisit key theorists, delving deep into topics such as gender, sociolect, dialect, ethnolect, and occupation to provide a robust foundation. Language Levels Explored: Comprehensive revision covering all linguistic tiers, ensuring students have a holistic understanding. Exam-Ready: Integrated exam questions and timed responses to simulate the AQA examination experience. Assessment Tools: Peer assessment checklist included, fostering a collaborative learning environment and facilitating constructive feedback. Classroom Application: This resource seamlessly integrates into your A Level English Language curriculum, equipped with activities, sample writings, and assessment guidelines. It’s designed to be both a teaching aid and a self-study resource. Benefits: Detailed exploration of opinion article writing. Comprehensive coverage of essential theories. Exam-centric approach for best results. Fosters analytical and critical thinking. Empower your students with the tools to write persuasive opinion articles, grounded in theory and practice. An indispensable asset for the AQA A Level English Language syllabus.

A full scheme of work that covers the theories and teaching associated with gender for AQA English Language A Level. 12 lessons in total that cover: Key theorists Student exemplars Powerpoints that have strategies to cover the learning of gender theories Contextualised examples of data/transcripts Key understanding and references are made to the AQA Endorsed Textbook. Further information regarding the textbooks can be found here: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse-english-textbooks

A full scheme of work that covers the theories and teaching associated with occupation and power. Over 18 Powerpoints in total that cover: - Key theorists - Student exemplars - Powerpoints that have strategies to cover the learning of occupation - Contextualised examples of data/transcripts

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.

A Scheme of Work that covers the teaching of Child Language Acquisition for A-Level English Language. It covers: Transcripts and examples Key theorists and studies such as the Wug test and Pavlov's dog Analysis of speech, reading and writing

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.

15+ lessons on Roald Dahl’s Boy

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.

Immerse your Key Stage 3 students in the suspenseful world of “The Woman in Black” with this meticulously designed 28-lesson scheme of work. This programme offers a seamless blend of guided reading sessions, analytical exercises, and creative writing activities, ensuring an enriching educational experience. Enhance your curriculum with this resource that not only deepens students’ understanding of Gothic literature but also hones their critical thinking and writing skills. Key Features: • In-depth Guided Reading: Dive into Susan Hill’s chilling novel with structured reading sessions that foster deep comprehension and discussion. • Analytical Skill Development: Equip students with the tools to dissect themes, character development, and narrative techniques. • Creative Expression: Engage students in creative writing tasks that inspire imagination and originality. • Regular Assessments: Monitor progress and understanding with regular, targeted assessments. • Flexible Structure: Adaptable lessons that cater to various teaching styles and classroom needs.