A lesson exploring the theme of fate in Romeo and Juliet, focusing in particular on the Prologue and Act 1 Scene 4. Photocopiable resources included.

A lesson exploring the character of Romeo, in particular how far Romeo can be classified as a ‘tragic hero’. Photocopiable resources included.

A lesson exploring how Eva Smith is presented in the play and the significance of her character. Photocopiable resources included. Suitable for mid to high ability KS4.

A lesson exploring the character of Gerald Croft and how he is portrayed in the play, looking at key quotations and focusing on language analysis. Photocopiable resource included. Appropriate for mid to high ability KS4.

A lesson exploring the differences between the older and younger generation in An Inspector Calls, focusing on key quotations and language analysis. Useful as a revision lesson or review of the key themes in the text.

Two lessons serving as an introduction to Greek tragedy, looking at the etymology and origins, Aristotle’s tragic plot structure and close analysis of an extract from Oedipus Rex.

Two lessons exploring the imagery used in Wilfred Owen’s ‘Futility’.

Two lessons exploring how Wilfred Owen presents the horrors of war in Dulce Et Decorum Est, analysing the poem and exploring the effects of language in detail and guiding students to writing their own What How Why responses, with understanding of context.

Two lessons exploring the poem Exposure by Wilfred Owen from the GCSE AQA Power and Conflict poetry cluster. Lessons cover the context,key vocabulary, analysis of the poem and the opportunity for extended writing on the theme of conflict.

Two lessons exploring My Last Duchess by Robert Browning from the GCSE AQA Power and Conflict poetry cluster. Provides context, revision of poetic techniques, analysis and a writing task focusing on the character of the Duke.

Two lessons exploring Extract From The Prelude by William Wordsworth from the AQA Power and Conflict poetry cluster. Lesson 1 looks at the poem as a whole, with some contextual information on Romanticism Lesson 2 focuses on in-depth language analysis, exploring how nature is presented in the poem. Photocopiable activities included.

Two lessons on Act 2 Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet. The first lesson looks at Romeo’s soliloquy and explores how far he is presented as a hopeless romantic The second focus on how Shakespeare uses language to present Juliet’s feelings Photocopiable resources included.

Two lessons exploring the significance of the thieves and the presentation of the Cratchit family after Tiny Tim’s death in Stave 4 of A Christmas Carol.

Two lessons exploring the significance of the thieves stealing the belongings of the dead man and how the Cratchits are presented in Stave 4 of A Christmas Carol. Worksheets included.

Two lessons guiding students through the Unseen Poetry component of English Literature Paper 2, using the poems ‘Mean Time’ by Carol Ann Duffy and ‘The Voice’ by Thomas Hardy.

A lesson resource, exploring expectations of women at the time the novel was written and Steinbeck’s views of the character of Curley’s wife.

A comprehensive guide to answering English Language Paper 1, Section A, including: The November 2018 insert and questions (The Sound of Thunder) and mark scheme Practice tasks for students to plan and write responses Model answers and exemplars Success Criteria and strategies for success

Two lessons studying the poem ‘Limbo’ by Edward Kamu Brathwaite. Lesson 1 focuses on context and studies an account of life aboard an African slave ship Lesson 2 focuses on a close reading of the poem and language analysis

Two lessons focusing in depth on the opening of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Lesson 1 focuses on identifying explicit and implicit information Lesson 2 focuses on close language analysis

Two lessons focusing on the poem ‘Island Man’ by Grace Nichols. Lesson 1 focuses on the Caribbean and travel writing Lesson 2 focuses on exploring the imagery in the poem