A sequence exploring the role of Jacobean women, linking this to ‘Macbeth’, and exploring the wider theme of masculinity in society and the play as a whole.
A three/four lesson sequence with a focus on science-fiction.
Lesson 1: Identifying and recapping literary devices.
Lesson 2: Crafting literary devices into a description.
Lesson 3: Using sensory imagery.
A MA, engaging lesson exploring Freytag’s pyramid narrative structure.
Learning Challenge: Can I explore how a text is structured through my understanding of ‘Freytag’s pyramid’?
Any feedback greatly appreciated.
Researched collection of reading strategies to support students in their reading development in a post-lockdown era. The strategies are aimed at secondary school ages, but can be easily adapted.
Would appreciate feedback or tweaks based on effectiveness.
A lesson introducing students to personification, quizzing knowledge, addressing misconceptions, making connections to pop-culture and including this in their own creative writing.
Always a very engaging lesson.
Learning Challenge: Can I make inferences on a Gothic setting
description?
Skills Tested: Inference and selecting appropriate textual evidence.
Text Focus: Wuthering Heights setting description.