Two fully differentiated (by colour) lessons to support the teaching of Romeo and Juliet Act 2 scene 3. Differentiation: purple = lower ability blue = middle ability yellow = higher ability Resources provide opportunities to: - explore writer's methods - assess against the 9-1 specification success criteria - explore Catholic marriage - work on writing skills for language paper 2

Lessons that guide students through the process of writing a comparison between Exposure and Extract from the Prelude as well as Exposure and Storm on the Island. Students are encouraged to think about a thesis - a central argument that will run throughout their essay. What do we learn about the power in Exposure? What is the big idea? Once students have this they are encouraged to unpick a quotation and explore how the words/devices used corroborate their thesis before writing their first paragraph. Once complete, students apply the same process to the second poem by considering how the power has been presented and using evidence effectively.

3 fully differentiated and meticulously planned lessons to explicitly teach AQA English language paper 2 question 3. The lessons start from scratch and provide opportunities for teachers to assess student ability and work out where their areas for development are. Students can then be pointed in the direction of a particular task that will help to plug the gaps in their understanding and climb the mark scheme. Lesson 1 focusses on the selection of judicious evidence Lesson 2 focusses on the effect of language Lesson 3 focusses on language analysis Texts used: 1. Mail online article about a spoilt child 2. 19th century extract from 'Walks in and around London' Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher Resources provide opportunities to: - read 2 texts - use structure strips to form better analytical paragraphs - select judicious evidence - use the mark scheme - self and peer assess - teacher assess - develop perceptive comments - work on target grade specific tasks - explore how language makes you think, feel etc. - Analyse the effect of language - improve a sample response - grade sample responses

A differentiated lesson that results in students writing their own speech as class president. Students will explore the legacy left by Barack Obama and discuss how effective he was as a leader. Students will also explore the attributes of a leader that they are familiar with through people they know or admire. Students will watch President Trump's inauguration speech and consider its effectiveness through analysis of language used. Students will consider propagandist techniques and identify them within Trump's speech., The final assessment requires students to agree a class success criteria before the writing task using their understanding of the mark scheme and essential ingredients for good speeches.

3-4 differentiated lessons to introduce Of Mice and Men. Resources provide opportunities to: - explore the great depression including dust bowl - explore the roaring twenties - write imaginatively - upgrade sentences - Analyse language within the song/poem ‘Do-re-mi’ - use ‘what, how, why’ to form analytical paragraphs Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher

14 key quotations from Animal Farm, each with an accompanying image to help students remember them. Perfect as a starter where students use the given quote and image to write an interpretation. Also great for use as part of a display.

A six week activity book that could be used independently in class or for homework. Over the course of the six weeks students will work on strategies for effective writing which culminates in producing a piece of writing to argue in the final week. Each week’s work begins with a retention quiz. Students develop confidence in: Understanding and identifying the GAP Opening hooks Language devices for effect Punctuation Planning for writing

This resource contains 5 lessons in the form of a knowledge work book for Act 1 scene 2 of The Tempest with particular focus from when Ariel enters the scene. The lessons deal with Prospero as a leader and how he treats those in his charge. Each lesson begins with a ‘do now’ knowledge quiz. (Answers included) Over the course of 5 lessons students will: Read and understand complex material surrounding ‘colonisation’ Retain key knowledge Use art to draw conclusions about character Annotate extracts for language devices and inferences Analyse Shakespeare’s presentation of Prospero Draw similarities and differences between the ways he treats Ariel and Caliban Effectively plan an argument Write an effective argument

This knowledge book has been created so that students work through it in lessons rather than using an exercise book for all activities. Exercise books are then just used for extended writing. All key knowledge for Macbeth has been pre-determined and this booklet provides that knowledge alongside purposeful activities and tasks for each scene of the play. When complete - students then have a perfect revision guide to use as part of their exam preparation. Included in this knowledge book: 32+ lessons covering every scene a ‘do now’ knowledge retention activity in every lesson a powerpoint with all knowledge quiz answers a big and small question to guide learning and discussion key knowledge including key terminology embedded contextual links as part of ‘extended reading’ an appendix containing scaffolded activities activities that also help students to work on the skills required for the language papers opportunity for students to develop narrative and transactional writing opportunity to develop language paper 1 and 2 skills Also useful for students to use as a revision booklet ahead of GCSE examinations.

Two lessons using an extract from Jurassic Park that are ideal for remote teaching as there is a power point for each lesson and a document that students can complete. Easy to copy and paste into Teams or google classrooms. The first lesson explores inference and the second focuses on analysis.

A series of lessons exploring the lyrical ballad ‘Goody Blake and Harry Gill’ for Key stage 3. In these lessons students will: summarise differences analyse use of language write a persuasive letter explore the context of lyrical ballads develop inference skills

A booklet of lessons to support the teaching of act 1 of Macbeth. Each lesson has a big and small question, provides key terms to support scene exploration and contains a knowledge retention quiz that also tests student knowledge of Power and conflict poetry and A Christmas Carol. A range of activities are included to support students with modelled responses.

A knowledge booklet designed for students to use as they study Romeo and Juliet in class. Suitable for KS3 and KS4 GCSE students. Lessons for all scenes and scaffolded activities for students who may need it. All lessons include a ‘do now’ activity that encourages knowledge retention and provide key term definitions to assist reading of scenes. Context is embedded and advanced reading around literary heritage is also provided. Lessons provide opportunity for students to develop and practice: language/structure analysis Narrative writing Writing about view points and perspectives evaluation skills SPaG GCSE literature skills academic writing including creating introductions

3 lessons designed to revise with students how to write an academic essay including introduction. The first lesson models to students The second lesson is a ‘we do’ lesson where, with teacher support, students structure an answer to a new A Christmas Carol question. The third lesson is designed to be an assessment where students answer a third question independently. Three sample assessments included

A series of lessons following the I do, we do, you do structure that guides students through how to write an academic response to the GCSE exam question on Power and conflict poetry. Students are guided through: how to tackle the question how to plan their response how to write an effective introduction how to structure an academic essay Three exam questions included for students to work on.

3 lessons designed to revise with students how to write an academic essay including introduction. The first lesson models to students The second lesson is a ‘we do’ lesson where, with teacher support, students structure an answer to a new Macbeth question. The third lesson is designed to be an assessment where students answer a third Macbeth question independently. Three Macbeth sample assessments included

This resource was created as a Walking talking mock to guide students through how to tackle key questions from the AQA language papers. This resource deals with Paper 1 Q4 and 5 Paper 2 Q2,4 and 5 The booklet provides all key knowledge and models as well as space for students to plan and answer questions themselves. The power point guides the WTM.