This extensive scheme of work provides secondary school educators with a rich collection of resources to explore British literature, history, and social issues. From the significant role of the Poet Laureate to the intricacies of the British Monarchy, military history, and the poignant themes in Oscar Wilde’s works, this collection is designed to engage students in deep, critical thinking and creative expression. With a mix of PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, newspaper article assignments, and creative writing exercises, teachers are equipped to deliver a dynamic and interactive learning experience that covers essential historical events and literary masterpieces.

This extensive collection of educational resources is meticulously designed to support a comprehensive reciprocal reading scheme of work for Year 7, Year 8, and Year 9 students. The materials include a variety of PowerPoint presentations and Word documents tailored to engage students and enhance their critical reading skills through a structured and diverse curriculum. Year 7 Reciprocal Reading: Content and Topics: “I’m A Celebrity” - Engages students with popular culture references. “Sponsorship of Cricket by KP Snacks” - Explores the intersection of sports and commercial sponsorship. “Harambe the Gorilla” - Discusses animal conservation and media portrayal. “Alice Coachman Davis” - Highlights the achievements of a notable historical figure in athletics. “Storm Ciara” - Examines natural disasters and their impact. Formats Available: PowerPoint presentations for interactive lessons. Text-only documents for focused reading activities. Goals: Enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills. Encourage discussion and analysis of diverse topics. Year 8 Reciprocal Reading: Content and Topics: “Protect Your Brain” - Focuses on mental health and neuroscience. “Barbie: Are They Tough Enough?” - Challenges societal expectations and stereotypes. “Athletes on the Brink” - Looks at the pressures faced by athletes. “Alan Turing” - Celebrates the contributions of a pioneering mathematician and codebreaker. Formats Available: Editable presentations for customised lessons. Text-only documents for in-depth reading. Goals: Develop higher-order thinking skills. Foster a deeper understanding of complex issues. Year 9 Reciprocal Reading: Content and Topics: “The American Dream and Poverty” - Explores socio-economic themes. “What Really Happened to Madeleine McCann” - Encourages critical analysis of a high-profile case. “Recycled Fibres: Are They Really Sustainable?” - Discusses sustainability and environmental impact. “Thwaites Glacier: Text Only” - Provides insights into climate change and geography. Formats Available: Comprehensive PowerPoint presentations. Detailed Word documents for thorough reading exercises. Goals: Prepare students for advanced critical reading and writing tasks. Cultivate an awareness of global and environmental issues.

Analysis section of the AQA English Language A Level Non Exam Assessment (NEA) Includes format of analysis and ideas for students to discuss with exemplars

Embark on an imaginative journey with the “Stars in Your Eyes” Home Learning Project, designed to spark creativity and enhance various literacy skills in secondary school students. This project engages students in a series of exciting tasks where they envision themselves as famous personalities. Through these activities, students will develop their writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills while having fun. Project Outline: Promotional Poster: • Task: Create a sensational promotional poster for yourself as a famous personality. • Skills: Use of presentational devices, sensational language. Diary Entry: • Task: Write a diary entry detailing a day in your exciting life. • Skills: First-person narrative, chronological writing, use of time connectives. Motivational Speech: • Task: Compose a motivational speech by your agent or mentor to get you focused before a big event. • Skills: Persuasive language, first-person perspective, use of exaggeration. Formal Invitation: • Task: Write a formal invitation to a celebrity ball. • Skills: Layout design, use of formal vocabulary. Playscript Scene: • Task: Imagine and write a scene at the celebrity ball, formatted as a play. • Skills: Scriptwriting, proper layout, stage directions. Newspaper Article: • Task: Write a sensational newspaper article about the celebrity ball. • Skills: Newspaper layout, sensationalism in writing. Celebrity Biography: • Task: Write a biography of your life, highlighting key or exciting events. • Skills: Third-person narrative, chronological order, use of time connectives. This resource provides a structured yet flexible framework that allows students to explore different genres of writing and presentation. It encourages self-expression and the development of literacy skills in a fun, engaging manner. Perfect for home learning, this project will keep students motivated and entertained while enhancing their educational experience.

A lesson, including a quiz, on accent and dialect revision for AQA English Language A Level.

This engaging and comprehensive Reciprocal Reading Scheme of Work for secondary school students takes readers on a 33-week exploration of various non-fiction topics, fostering critical thinking, comprehension, and discussion skills. Each week focuses on a different subject, encouraging students to delve into diverse and intriguing themes, from historical figures and scientific discoveries to contemporary issues and cultural stories. The scheme promotes collaborative learning through structured reading, questioning, summarising, clarifying, and predicting activities, making reading an interactive and enriching experience. Weekly Breakdown: • Week 1: Harambe the Gorilla Explore the life and impact of Harambe, discussing animal conservation and ethics. • Week 2: Alice Coachman Davis Learn about the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal and her legacy. • Week 3: Barbie and Looking After Dogs Examine the cultural impact of Barbie and the responsibilities of dog care. • Week 4: Agbo Discover the story of Agbo and its significance in its cultural context. • Week 5: Newspaper Article and Cinder-Block the Cat Analyse a newspaper article and the viral story of Cinder-Block, the exercising cat. • Week 6-10: Gardening Engage in a five-week gardening project, understanding plant biology, sustainability, and the benefits of gardening. • Week 11: Knut and Jam Sandwich Boy Delve into the tale of Knut the polar bear and the charming story of the Jam Sandwich Boy. • Week 12: Smallest Dinosaur Investigate the discovery of the smallest dinosaur and its implications for paleontology. • Week 13: I’m a Celeb Explore the phenomenon of reality TV through the lens of “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” • Week 14: Bug Leaflet and Banning Mobile Phones in Classrooms Create an informative bug leaflet and debate the pros and cons of banning mobile phones in classrooms. • Week 15: Corkers and Describing a Person Engage with humorous anecdotes (corkers) and practice descriptive writing skills. • Week 16: Sophie Sees the BFG and Writing a Scary Paragraph Reflect on a reading of “The BFG” and craft a suspenseful, scary paragraph. • Week 17: Booza – Stretchy Ice-Cream Discover the science and history behind Booza, the stretchy ice-cream. • Week 18: Dangerous Waters and Report on a School Canteen Examine the challenges of dangerous waters and conduct a report on the school canteen’s food offerings. • Week 19: Poor Tom the 1800s Chimney Sweep and Acrostic Poem Learn about the life of chimney sweeps in the 1800s and create an acrostic poem.

A range of student examples for the NEA Investigation: AQA English Language A Level

A range of resources, activities, lessons and plans to support the reading of When the Wales Came by Morpurgo.

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.

30 of the hardest questions students will be asked to help aid revision for Romeo and Juliet.

A scheme of work designed to prepare students for their EDUQAS English Language Exam - the lessons cover letters, reviews and articles.

A useful lesson to get students comparing two texts in preparation for their English Language exam.

Explanation of all Acts and Scenes in Romeo and Juliet. Space provided for students to add their own comments.

Key quotes from all Acts in Romeo and Juliet.

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

Full scheme of work for World Englishes in AQA A Level Language Paper 2. Covers the following topics: How does change spread? Substratum theory. Linguistic characteristics across varieties. Kachru’s Three Circles with examples English as a Lingua Franca Attitudes towards global Englishes The future of global Englishes Pidgin English Language Death Exam question

Enhance your A Level English Language curriculum with this extensive checklist bundle, tailored explicitly for educators striving for academic depth and precision. From child language acquisition in both speech and writing to the nuances of dialects, gender, and global Englishes, this resource ensures thorough topic coverage aligned with UK secondary school standards. Key Features: Diverse Topics: Inclusive of checklists for Child Language (speech & writing), Dialect Revision, Occupation, Global Englishes, Gender Revision, Language Change, Ethnolect, and Sociolect. Evidence-Based Content: Each checklist is rooted in research, ensuring accurate content that aligns with the AQA guidelines and UK secondary school curriculum. Structured Learning: Organised and systematic approach to each topic, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding for both educators and students. Revision Ready: Ideal for exam preparation, offering students a clear roadmap of key concepts, theories, and terminologies. Adaptable: Suitable for diverse teaching styles, allowing for customisation based on student needs and classroom dynamics. Designed with UK secondary school teachers in mind, this A Level English Language checklist bundle is a one-stop solution for ensuring comprehensive topic coverage and academic excellence. Dive deep into each subject area and equip your students with the tools they need for success.

This resource is a comprehensive set of lesson plans centred around exploring the impact and portrayal of significant figures in sports, with a specific focus on football. The lessons aim to enhance both substantive and procedural knowledge strands in students, and are tailored to suit the UK secondary school curriculum. Teachers will find this resource invaluable for multiple reasons: Addresses contemporary figures like Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Chloe Kelly, and Alex Scott, ensuring student engagement. Integrates Information Retrieval, Craft of the Writer, and Evaluation as key skills, aligning with KS3 English. In-depth coverage of subject terminology like adjectives, adverbs, verbs, similes, and metaphors. Flexibility to adapt to different learning environments, be it traditional classrooms or online learning platforms. Each lesson plan includes: Lesson Question: Engages students in critical thinking and prompts focused inquiry. ARE/Procedural Knowledge Strand: Aligns with curriculum standards. Substantive Knowledge: Details facts, rules, and background context to anchor the discussion. Subject Disciplinary/Procedural Knowledge: Aids in understanding how to approach the subject matter methodically and analytically. By the end of this module, students will be adept at information retrieval, evaluation, and crafting cohesive arguments, fortified by a rich understanding of language and terminology. Ideal for English and Humanities departments, this resource offers a modern, evidence-informed approach to learning.

Lesson 1 of the transactional writing scheme of work. This lesson covers the persuasive features found in the adverts of bootcamps. 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 2 of the transactional writing scheme of work. This lesson covers a personal response from the students towards situations found in bootcamps. 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.