A lesson that encourages students to explore their experiences and preconceptions of poetry while working towards understanding that poetry encompasses a variety of genres and forms. There are discussion activities based on unpacking existing, historical definitions of poetry and an exemplar activity on the poem ‘OCD’ by Neil Hilborn (more suited towards KS4/5). Suitable for a KS4 class beginning a GCSE/IGCSE poetry scheme of learning or an introduction to an MYP unit of inquiry that encompasses poetry.

A programme of research-backed meetings and materials to support an interdisciplinary implementation of an ‘EAL champions’ initiative within an international secondary school. Part 1:  school audit of current EAL provision with future planning.  Part 2: reading and vocabulary development.  Part 3: strategies for supporting EAL learners with writing Part 4: audit and reflection on student work Part 5: review An accompanying blog post that explores the rationale for these meetings can be found here.

A free exam wrapper pdf for student reflection post-exam. Originally used with a mixed ability, Year 11 IGCSE English class to promote reflection and ownership of targets.

This free revision guide includes questions on language, form and structure for the following poems in the anthology: Piano My Last Duchess Sonnet 116 Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night Poem at Thirty Nine Half-Past Two Prayer Before Birth Blessing A revision clock and knowledge organiser are included (best printed). Suitable for Y10 or 11 students who have already studied the anthology and need a quick refresher. The full version of the guide, along with writing frames, exam processes and sample essays can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13170179

A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘My Last Duchess ’ by Robert Browning, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills. The slides include: Key terminology with definitions. Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain and couplet. Pair and/or group analysis tasks. Authorial context. A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3. Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep. Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology. Please note this was originally part of an 80 minute lesson so may need to be adapted if lesson times are differ. Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.

A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Remember’ by Christina Rossetti, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills. The slides include: Key terminology with definitions. Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain and couplet. Pair and group analysis tasks. Authorial context. A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3. Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep. Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology. Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.

A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Sonnet 116’ by William Shakespeare, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills. The slides include: Mark scheme information and a breakdown of AOs. Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain and couplet Group analysis tasks Authorial context A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3. Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.

A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Lament’ by Gillian Clarke, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills. The slides include: A line by line analysis guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features contextual information that includes an article and optional war photography discussion prompt (please see guidance notes in slides before teaching) A Frayer Model handout to support with etymological understanding Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision. Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.

A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Hunting Snake’ by Judith Wright, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills. The slides include: A line by line analysis guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features contextual information modelled paragraph writing frames Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision. Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.

A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Before the Sun’ by Charles Mungoshi, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills. The slides include: modelled annotations by stanza individual and group discussion tasks an analysis grid that connects the poet’s choices to wider, thematic ideas guiding questions on language, form and structural features. Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL as part of the CIE 0475 Literature Poetry Anthology. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision. Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.

A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Sonnet 18’ by William Shakespeare, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills. The slides include: A line by line analysis A Kahoot quiz guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features contextual information modelled paragraph writing frames Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision. Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.

A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘A Married State’ by Katherine Philips, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills. The slides include: Historical context and a knowledge check ‘quiz quiz swap’ modelled application of analytical verbs modelled writing guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features extension activities that apply a historicism lens Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision. Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.

A revision lesson that develops students’ ability to identify and evaluate implicit and explicit ideas in a source prior to incorporating them into a response. Modelled examples of writing are included and a step-by-step breakdown of the mark scheme. Please note that this lesson was originally for a 90 minute session. Useful for Year 11 revision and to support an existing directed writing scheme.

An activity book with revision and recall questions for each chapter of the novella. Knowledge organisers, a revision clock template, connection grids (these are best printed) and practise questions and essay samples are included . Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has already read the novella. This resource can be used to support an existing scheme or as independent exam study.

An activity book with revision and recall questions for each act of the play. Knowledge organisers, a revision clock template, connection grids (these are best printed) and practise questions and essay samples are included . Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has already read the play. This resource can be used to support an existing scheme or as independent exam study.

An activity book with revision and recall questions for each stave of the novella. Knowledge organiser, a revision clock template, connection grids (these are best printed) and practise questions and writing samples are included . Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has already read the novella. This resource can be used to support an existing scheme or as independent exam study.

An activity book with revision and recall questions for each act and scene of the play. Knowledge organisers, a revision clock template, connection grids (these are best printed) and practise questions and essay samples are included. Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has already read the play. This resource can be used to support an existing scheme or as independent exam study.

A complete custom paper 1 that includes insert, mark scheme and question paper. The extracts are based on famous actors and acting and is designed for the CIE post 2020 specification. This was made to assist with KS4 revision and is not based on an existing past paper. Suitable for IGCSE revision or independent study.

Two lessons that focus on the poem ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy, and aim to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence,close analysis skills and comparison practice for AO2 and AO3. The slides include: Key terminology with definitions. Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain. Pair and/or group analysis tasks. Authorial context. A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3. Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep. Modelled writing, writing frames and a practice question to develop comparative analysis. Suitable for use as standalone lessons or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology. Please note this was originally taught after students had covered several poems in the anthology. Prior knowledge in order to compare War Photographer to another anthology poem based on the presentation of ‘personal experience’ would be useful. Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class, this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.

Two lessons that focus on the poem ‘Blessing ’ by Imtiaz Dharker, and aim to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence,close analysis skills and comparison practice for AO2 and AO3. The slides include: Key terminology with definitions. Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain. Pair and/or group analysis tasks. Authorial context. A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3. Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep. Modelled writing, writing frames and a practice question to develop comparative analysis. Suitable for use as standalone lessons or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology. Please note this was originally taught after students had covered several poems in the anthology. Prior knowledge in order to compare Blessing to another poem based on the presentation of a ‘powerful moment’ would be useful. Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class, this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.