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GCSE/IGCSE KS4 'War Photographer' by Carol Ann Duffy
3 lessons (4 with the additional activities at the end of the presentation) that focus on exploring and analysing the poem ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy. There are a range of activities that are tailored for pair and individual work. Suitable for a mixed or higher ability year 10 class and can be used to supplement an existing scheme either on the GCSE ‘Power and Conflict’ Anthology or the IGCSE Literature Poem Anthology.
IGCSE KS4 Literature Poetry Exam Process
3 lessons that explain the exam process, how to answer a question and planning an answer for the IGCSE poetry comparison exam question. Suitable as a revision aid or to supplement an existing scheme of work, the powerpoint includes model paragraphs and longer responses, scaffolds and a tablemat resource that can be printed on A3 and used as further scaffolding. Useful for years 10 and 11.
KS4 GCSE/IGCSE 'My Last Duchess' by Robert Browning
A lesson focusing on analysis of dramatic monologue used in the poem ‘My Last Duchess’ by Robert Browning. The poem is annotated and there is contextual information along with group activities and individual work. Suitable for a higher ability year 10 class or a mixed ability year 11 group. Can be used to supplement an exisiting scheme of work or as a standalone lesson in the vein of an unseen poem.
KS3 Romeo and Juliet Exploring Oxymoron (Act 3, Scene 2)
A KS3 Year 8 lesson in which students explore and then practise using oxymoron. Extracts from Act 3, scene 2 are used as a stimulus. Opportunities for group work and additional challenge are included. Originally taught online, easily adaptable for in class learning.
KS3 Romeo and Juliet Soliloquy Writing
A pair of lessons preparing for a writing assessment task in which they will need to write a soliloquy from Romeo’s perspective after he has killed Tybalt. Examples of modelled writing and scaffolds are included.
Suitable for a mixed ability Year 8 class.
KS3 Y8 Exploring Effective Imagery
A lesson which aims to develop student understanding of what makes imagery effective in creative writing using the short story, ‘All Summer in a Day’ by Ray Bradbury. The lesson is scaffolded with discussion tasks and writing frames.
Prior knowledge of the text is required.
Suitable for a higher ability Year 7 group or a mixed ability Year 8 group.
Year 9 Gothic Scheme of Work (Writing Focused)
A 6 week scheme (15 lessons) of learning that explores Gothic conventions and a range of extracts from notable works. The unit is writing focused and builds awareness of setting and characterisation. There are additional and optional library resources that focuses on a reading of Jekyll and Hyde (text not supplied).
Suitable for a mixed ability Year 9 class.
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KS3 and 4 English Language and Literacy Activities
A range of resources for KS4 English Language Paper 1 covering all questions (10-12 lessons depending on pacing), a standalone creative writing lesson, resources for papers 1 and 2 for KS3 - creative writing and non-fiction as well as standalone literacy lessons focusing on developing cover letter writing skills and persuasive articles.
The KS4 material would be suitable for mixed ability year 10 classes and the KS3 material would suit a higher ability year 7 or a mixed ability year 8 class.
KS4 Creative Writing - 'The Road'
A pair of lessons using a film title as a writing stimulus, in this case, 'The Road'. Sample writing, planning map resource and structural ideas included. Aimed at a year 10 mixed ability group but could also be suitable for a high ability year 9 group.
A Christmas Carol Stave 5 Activities (AQA GCSE)
A 4-5 lesson unit covering extract analysis of Stave 5 of A Chrismas Carol. Focuses include comparison and contrast, thematic links and language analysis. A Practice exam question and extract with a planning tablemat is included.
WW1 Comparing Attitudes to War
An introductory lesson that explores attitudes towards World War 1 and war propaganda. Suitable to use alongside the study of 'War Horse' and as a supplementary lesson for a history scheme on WW1. Useful for a high ability year 7 or mixed ability year 8 group.
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KS3 Shakespeare Bundle
A bundle consisting of a 14 lesson scheme of work for A Midsummer Night's Dream and additional analysis lessons on the Witches' Recipe from Macbeth and Shylock. The scheme is suitable for mixed ability year 8 or a high ability year 7 group while the Merchant of Venice lesson offers additional challenge.
AQA GCSE A Christmas Carol Stave 4 Revision
A revision lesson focused on extract analysis of Stave 4 of A Christmas Carol. Primarily, the focus is on The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come and how Scrooge's character has changed. Includes a tablemat resource for structuring paragraphs and modelled writing. Suitable for revision of the text, students will need their own copies of the text.
Macbeth Witches' Recipe for KS3
A challenging pair of lessons that explores Shakespeare's 'Witches' Recipe' from Macbeth. First lesson explores some context and ideas along with analysis while the second lesson consolidates analysis skills. Ideally aimed at high ability year 8 at KS3. Includes extract with key, notes with ideas are included in the PowerPoint.
'I Look into My Glass' - Thomas Hardy Unseen Poetry
A revision lesson aimed at developing a response to an unseen poem. There are comprehension questions and a brief, step by step process for unpacking an unseen poem. Suitable for an iGCSE syllabus or to supplement a GCSE poetry study SoW as a one-off.
An Inspector Calls Act 1 Revision
5 lessons of activities to supplement study of An Inspector Calls. Students will need copies of the text. This would suit those just encountering the text or as additional revision activities for a GCSE class.
Exploring Nature and Conflict in A Midsummer Night's Dream
A lesson exploring ideas of nature and conflict within A Midsummer Night's Dream. An extract analysis and comprehension questions based on Titania form the main task. Would supplement an existing scheme on A Midsummer Night's Dream. Suitable for a high ability year 7 group or a mixed ability year 8 class.
Journey's End - Responding to an exam question
A lesson that focuses on developing a response to an exam question on Journey's End. Suitable as revision for a GCSE group, the practice questions can be worked through as activities after explaining the powerpoint.
A Midsummer Night's Dream KS3 Creative Writing
A lesson focusing on collaborative writing using stimulus images related to A Midsummer Night's Dream. There are three separate tasks to allow for choice and an opportunity to peer assess. Suitable for supplementing an existing scheme or as creative writing practice as a one-off.
Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger Extract Comparison
Three lessons that focus on extract analysis on Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger followed by a reading exam style lesson. There is a feedback/forward task after the exam lesson that allows students to consolidate skills. Examples of modelled writing are included. This would supplement an existing scheme on Oliver Twist and be suitable for a high ability year 7 group or mixed ability year 8 class that have already studied the text. It would also be useful as extract comparison practice.