A set of activities designed to help students closely read an extract of the novel, examining how the woman is presented in 'The Bundle of Letters' Includes essay structure materials. Ideal for higher ability KS3

This lesson is designed to support students preparing for the AQA Macbeth GCSE. These resources look at Banquo’s key speech and gives students the chance to read and pull apart a high grade response as well as construct their own analysis. Resources include a follow up lesson allowing students to reflect on their work and improve it, perfect to instill a sense of pride in their work and resilience.

A mock paper using Col. Tim Collin’s Iraq speech and Henry V’s Harfleur speech designed to test students on AQA’s language paper 2. Students must compare perspectives of war and motivational language. Lesson slides include redrafting opportunities so students can reflect on what they have done will in question 5 and look at how to improve in the future. Ideal for KS4 or high ability KS3

An information heavy lesson talking students through the various possible genres of An Inspector Calls. This uses the AQA mark scheme as guidance for the context. Ideal for KS4 as either an introductory lesson to the genre or as pre-exam revision.

This lesson can be delivered over 2-3 hours to KS3. It goes into detail about the context and background of Auschwitz Concentration camp, bringintg together past and present views of it. This contextual knowledge is then used to support analysis of language and dramatic techniques.

A section of a scheme for War Horse studying the text from chapter 7 onwards. Includes starters, plenaries, extended writing and essay skills. Aimed at Y7

A lesson looking at operation Mincemeat; understanding of context, critical thinking skills, information extraction and creative writing

A lesson supporting the study of GCSE Sign of 4 for the AQA specification for 'extract whole' exam. Looks at key themes, language features and essay style questions.

A lesson guiding students through other characters perceptions of Macbeth and how he is presented throughout the play. Includes essay style questions and guidance, homework task and work sheet

A comprehensive set of lessons analysing the context, content and structure of My Last Duchess. This is aimed at KS4 preparing for the power and conflict GCSE. Finishing with a comparative question in line with the exam specification

A lesson guiding students through Act 2 Scene 4 - where Macbeth is finally made King of Scotland. Includes language analysis, contextual information and essay style writing activities. Very structured and designed to evoke engagement with the text and personal responses. Aimed at KS4 students preparing for the Extract-Whole nature of the new AQA specification

A fully resources and differentiated lesson designed to guide students through the scene. Includes: videos, homework, group tasks and work sheets. Aimed at KS4 preparing for the new AQA specification

A comprehensive set of resources guiding students through the preface and the first part of Stave One. These resources encourage students to recall key quotes as well as develop their own personal responses. This would ideally be taught over the course of 3-4 lessons to allow for reading time and full class discussion and engagement. Includes example GCSE responses to model outstanding work to students and expose them to analytical writing Lesson includes discrete references to the AQA AOs. Ideal of GCSE/KS4 classes

A lesson guiding students through the study and reading of Stave 2 up to the end of Scrooge’s experience in his school. Focuses on the pathetic fallacy, life in Victorian England (AO3) and language support. Includes essay style question to practice analytical writing. Uses the AQA specification AOs as focus throughout the resources. Ideal for KS4 looking to improve their knowledge of the plot and key ideas surrounding the novella

A 50 page work book designed for KS3 to engage them in a variety of texts, genres and forms. Perfect for remote learning or homework

A selection of lessons covering the first 5 chapters of War Horse. This is aimed at Year 7 students but could be easily adapted to suit different abilities. Comes with question matrix, work sheets and extension activities. Updated to include GCSE style AOS and updated resources.

A market place activity and accompanying worksheets focusing on Tiny Tim as a stock character and social message.

A writing frame designed to support GCSE student in their analysis and understanding of Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol

A few lessons and resources focusing on the key characters of Beatrice, Benedick and Claudio. Lessons are aimed at lower ability y9 students and this is reflected in the content and new GCSE mark scheme.