A sequence of lessons testing LP2 Q3 and Q5 skills through the darts speech in Apple TV show, Ted Lasso, and building up into a methodical construction of an inspiring speech.

A lesson exploring tips and tricks to help ‘ace’ Language Paper 1, Question 5. Based on the 2019 past paper: The Sound of Thunder. Including a follow up lesson to consolidate learning. Q4 detailed deconstruction is also available. All resources are formatted at the back of the PowerPoint.

Lesson Thirteen: Vladimir Propp and Crafting Characters (Exposition) Students will be introduced to Propp characters and identifying these in fairy tales. Students will differentiate between heroes and villains. Lesson Fourteen: Linear/Circular Narratives and Crafting Settings (Exposition) This lesson, students will explore linear and circular narratives, including a close reading of ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’. Students will then begin to plan how they can subvert narrative structures in their assessment next week. Lesson Fifteen: Advanced Features Continuing to explore crafting of narrative, students will explore how they can build better sentences, utilise a range of punctuation, craft their vocabulary choices for effect, and incorporate high-level features in their writing.

A LA/MA single lesson exploring crafting atmosphere in Gothic fiction.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy through a mixture of reading and writing skills.

A comprehensive booklet breaking down essential skills and knowledge to maximise marks for AQA English Language Paper 1, Question 5 (Section B). Throughout the booklet, students will systemtically develop skills before it is all applied in a ‘Crafting Border’.

A term of instructions linked to the lesson resources (Oak National) for covering Gothic fiction lessons.

A booklet to teach Language Paper 1, Question 2 using ‘The Great Gatsby’.

For higher ability students, this section of the post-reading booklet offers challenging activities designed to push their analytical thinking and deepen their engagement with A Christmas Carol. These advanced tasks encourage students to explore the novella from multiple perspectives, linking it to broader literary movements, critical theory, and socio-political discourse.

For staff and students to develop reading fluency.

A collection of starters and LP2 links for the war poems from the power and conflict cluster.

A strategy guide poster outlining methods to maintain reading enthusiasm between KS2 and KS3.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem ‘Extract from the Prelude’ by William Wordsworth through a mixture of reading and writing tasks.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem, ‘The Emigree’ by Carol Rumens, through a mixture of reading and writing tasks.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem ‘Tissue’ by Imitiaz Dharker through a mixture of reading and writing tasks.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem ‘Kamikaze’ by Beatrice Garland from the AQA Power and Conflict cluster through a mixture of reading and writing tasks.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem ‘London’ by William Blake through a mixture of reading and writing tasks.

A detailed lesson completing an academic read of an extract from ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’. This can be part of a study of ‘The Gothic’ genre and/or the 19th century.