This lesson is for students to deliver a speech on social media. With a clear start, guidance on how to lay it out and a suitable plenary. Students have a clear structure on how to develop their speech.

A 14 slide Powerpoint, covering 3 lessons in total, on the poem ‘If I Could Tell You’ with analysis of the structure, language and the form. A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.

Lesson 9 of the Lord of the Flies Scheme of Work. This lesson focuses on Simon and the idea of religious allegory. There are key quotes embedded for students to analyse.

Lesson 5 of a Scheme of Work for View from the Bridge. This lesson covers Eddie’s downfall. 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.

A 14+ slide Powerpoint, covering 3 to 4 lessons, on the poem ‘As I Walked Out One Evening’ with analysis of the structure, language and the form. A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.

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.

Introduction to the AQA English Language A Level Non Exam Assessment (NEA) Includes format of investigation and ideas for students to discuss

Lesson on the AQA English Language A Level Non Exam Assessment (NEA) Includes format of investigation and a clear breakdown of what to for the title, aims and introduction with exemplars for students

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

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

15 lessons with a range of activities and support during guided reading.

A fully resourced A-Level English Literature scheme of work for Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, designed to engage students in detailed textual analysis, historical context, and critical discussions. This comprehensive teaching package includes: Detailed Lesson PowerPoints – covering every volume and key chapter, focusing on character development, themes, and narrative structure. Exam-Style Essay Questions & Structured Analytical Tasks – developing high-level essay responses through guided practice. Contextual Exploration – including Regency-era society, gender roles, marriage, class structure, and Austen’s subversive critique of social conventions. Close Reading & Extract-Based Analysis – refining textual interpretation and critical thinking, with a focus on Austen’s irony, satire, and free indirect discourse. Character Studies & Relationship Mapping – examining Elizabeth Bennet, Mr Darcy, Mr Collins, and Wickham, with in-depth studies on proposals, letters, and dialogue. Debate & Discussion Activities – encouraging students to evaluate themes of pride, prejudice, love, wealth, and social mobility. Creative & Comparative Writing Tasks – including comparisons of Mr Darcy and Mr Collins’ proposals, analysis of letters in the novel, and setting-based activities on Pemberley, Netherfield, and Longbourn. Perfect for A-Level English Literature teachers, this fully editable scheme of work is structured yet flexible, adaptable for different exam board requirements (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC). Save time with this ready-to-teach, high-quality resource that ensures students engage deeply with Austen’s wit, narrative techniques, and enduring social critique.