A lesson that would take 2 hours- exploring the use of structure in Act 2 Scene 1 and Beatrice's views towards marriage and men. Set for a more able group but can be easily adapted to a lower ability group. Lesson also includes: A grid of structural techniques An extract for students to annotate A teacher example of analysis aimed at structure A differentiated set of tasks aimed at students completing the GCSE question "How is structure/language used to show Beatrice's views on marriage?" A model answer An ending discussion topic.

A lesson that explores 'The follower by Seamus Heaney' and the GCSE question 'How is structure used to create an effect on the reader in Seamus Heaney’s ‘The follower'? The lesson explores: -The context of the poem -Key terminology 'Irony' -The poem with directions for annotations -A worksheet to secure annotations -A model answer -Glossary -A Graph to plot student's progress

This lesson explores imagery used in the poem Vultures by Chinua Achebe. The lesson explores: - The imagery of a vulture - A step to success ladder for GCSE poetry -Context of the poet - A YouTube link to the poem - The poem in text format - Exploration of key quotes linking to imagery - Steps to help students annotate the poem - A model answer - The question "How does the poet use imagery to create an effect on the reader?" -Peer assessment

A lesson that should be used over two hours. An exploration of the poem Mametz Wood- Used at GCSE level in an observation that gained outstanding. Could be used at year 9 or a high ability year 8 with some alterations. The lesson explores the context of the poem, key quotations, comprehension questions designed to help students annotate the poem, supported essay structures to complete the GCSE question "How does the poet represent war through the use of imagery?" complete with a model answer - which is a weak model for students to add input on how to make it better and peer assessment.

This lesson explores the culture of the Caribbean and the poem Limbo by Kamau Brathwaite. The lesson looks at historical events that can have links to the poem, the linguistic meaning behind the title, a full annotation of the poem, a question based on how the themes are presented in the poem and a hot seat plenary.

Would last two or three lessons: This lesson explores the poem Nothing's Changed by looking at questions surrounding different cultures. A task that helps to show your student's understanding as the topic progresses on poetic techniques. Context of the poem and the poet. An analysis of language and structure within the poem and two model answers that students can mark and feedback on which one is better and why. The final question is "How does the poet present his life in Nothing's changed?

This lesson looks at the Myths Beowulf and Hercules in a comparative way. Students are given an overview of how both heroes can be compared and allows them to look at two extracts exploring how both heroes are presented. Students should analyse the language used to show how each hero is presented as being similar or different. They are then given a grid which enables them to find quotes and write a comparison answer in the style of GCSE.

The lesson focuses on reading the story "Answer" which is an outdated Science fiction story that describes the creation of the internet- before it was even created. Explanation of the technique - Allegorical reference and full story included. Students are then supported through discussion of typical Sci-Fi conventions whether or not this story is an effective Science Fiction story.

This lesson looks at the use of language and structure throughout an extract from the book 'Wonder' by R.J Palacio. Students are given a list of things to look for in the extract, a group task which allows students to work together to create a grid of techniques and effects. Complete with a model answer to be discussed as a class and the tools/support to enable students to answer the GCSE styled question "How has Palacio used language and structure to engage the reader?"

This lesson explores how structure is used in the story looking at a particular extract. The lesson covers the structure techniques and effects used in the extract (extract and revision sheet of techniques attached). Students are directed through a pre-analysed section of the extract of how to analyse the use of structure and then given the full extract to do this independently. The end result supports students in answering the GCSE styled question "How does Palacio use structure to influence the reader?"

A lesson that explores the use of first person which includes the use of first person with a task that looks at the use of first person in the wonder trailer- youtube link attached. It also allows students to use first person themselves by comparing their first day to the main characters and a supported answer to the question "How does the writer use first person perspective to allow the reader to imagine August's first day?"

This lessons explores the GCSE styled question "How does Palacio use allusion to create a sense of sympathy?" The lesson allows for the guided reading of certain pages, discussion questions based around the technique of allusion, identification of the difference between empathy and sympathy, analysis questions to support the annotations of the extract and a supported structure to help students answer the question. Differentiated and could be used over two lessons as peer assessment is included- students should come up with the criteria you are looking for.

2 introductory lessons for R.J Palacio's Wonder. Studied with a year 7 class which could be used for high ability year 6 students or low ability year 8 students. The lessons include information about the author, a task based around emotive impact of the story, analysis of the blurb, comprehension questions, tasks to lead to students learning their first impressions of the main character and a structured support to help students write their own response to the question "What are your first impressions of August's life?" -Images of the book cover to use as a mind-map for students included.

This lesson enables students to think about mood and atmosphere when writing to describe. They are given the task to describe a journey and then they have to do this using the opposite mood/atmosphere. My students really responded to this lesson and can now identify mood and atmosphere differences in other texts.

This lesson explores the AQA poem 'The follower' by Seamus Heaney. It looks at context of the poet, analysing the poem, a model answer and a structured set of sentence starters for students to follow to help them answer the GCSE question "How does Heaney present the relationship between father and son?"

This lesson was created as part of an observation which received positive feedback showing students had made good progress. Originally taught to a bottom set year 10 class. It could be adapted to reach a more able group or a higher ability group at KS3. The lesson begins with a creative writing starter based on the image of the ghost. Also included, a youtube clip showing ghost stories, extract of Marley's Ghost (focusing on the description), the same extract with 4 language techniques identified, a glossary, an exploration of the use of the imagery (Lobster), a model answer and a supported set of sentence openers for students to write their own answer to the question "How is language used to present Marley's Ghost"

3 LESSONS- Analysing and understanding ACT 4: Plot line, characters and themes. Act 4 Scene 1- Students are asked to explain the change in relationship between Banquo and Macbeth as a starter activity. Includes reading act 4 scene 1- Speakers needed are outlined in the presentation. Discussion around what is an apparition? Summary of Act 4 scene 1 and then comprehension questions for students attached with a Youtube link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdoGqrizfdc The witches apparitions explained lesson- A more detailed analysis of what each apparition symbolises. Complete with an explanation slide of each apparition to spark discussion within class- allowing students to take notes. The final question is "Why did Shakespeare introduce the apparitions?" Act 4 Scene 2- Exploring the theme of violence. Lesson complete with: A whole re-cap of where violence is shown throughout the play, supported reading of Act 4 Scene 2, exploration of Lady Macduff as a minor character and the importance of this, highlighting Lady Macduff quotes and a supported structure to allow students to answer "How is the theme of violence shown in Act 4 Scene 2?"

Three lessons: Killing Banquo- Complete with: The rules of succession, summary of plot line, extract of scene, model answer to the AQA question "How is language used in the soliloquy to show how Macbeth is feeling?" structure to follow for students to complete the question (for lower ability) and peer assessment. Act 3 scene 2- Predator quote analysis- step by step support to help students answer the question "How is tension created before Banquo's murder?" Here students are supported in finding quotes that show tension being created with explanations in a model example. Also, a full exploration of the symbolism of Banquo's ghost with links to context. (Extracts included) Lesson 3- (Shorter lesson) - How is the witches' meeting presented as being significant in the play-exploring the role of 'Hecate" linking to context. Extract included. Peer assessment included.