A lesson that focuses on extract analysis from a MIdsummer Night's Dream. There is a simplified process for unpacking a challenging extract and opportunities for peer assessment. Students would need prior knowledge of the play - especially Titania's character. Originally used with a high ability year 7 group, this would also suit a mixed ability year 8 class.

Four lessons focusing on analysis of Philip Pullmans' play adaptation of Frankenstein. The first two lessons focus on improving essay writing skills while the fourth lesson is a feedback and forward style task. The third lesson is given over to timed writing. This can be used to supplement an existing SoW on the play or as a series of lessons treated as extract analysis in preparation for English Language comprehension. Suitable for a mixed ability year 8 group.

A lesson focusing on attitudes to war and how these are conveyed in ‘Disabled’. Students should be familiar with the more obvious poetic devices and there are activities for pair and group depending on class requirements. Originally used with a higher ability year 10 class, it would also work as a revision lesson and to supplement an existing KS4 poetry scheme.

A creative writing lesson focusing on writing a monologue from Juliet’s perspective in Act 1, Scene 3 of the play. This was originally taught to a mixed ability Year 8 class. Suitable for online learning, with opportunities for peer assessment.

Two lessons focusing on an analysis of Atticus Finch’s character in chapter 3 of To Kill A Mockingbird. Suitable for a mixed ability Year 8 class, these lessons include extension tasks and opportunities for peer assessment.

A 17 lesson scheme of work focusing on Chinese Cinderella, by Adeline Yen Mah. This scheme builds towards a reading assessment, with opportunities for discussion, presentation and creative writing activities throughout. Originally planned as an online scheme, this can be easily adapted to suit a classroom or to supplement an existing SoW. Suitable for a mixed ability Year 7 class.

A scheme of work that covers the entire novel and includes reading time, a reading log, exploration of key themes, analysis of quotes, debate tasks and recall activities. Originally designed for the Cambridge 0475 Literature IGCSE. Suitable for a mixed ability KS4 group. This is divided into twenty lessons but note that the lessons are one hour, thirty minutes each. This would stretch to around thirty one hour lessons. Students will need their own copies of the text.

A 14 lesson scheme of work based on extract analysis from A Midsummer Night's Dream. This builds towards a reading assessment focusing on Titania and themes of conflict and the power of nature. There are also opportunities for group writing tasks and performance throughout.

A lesson focused on revision of Gerald's character from An Inspector Calls. Students will need prior knowledge of the text and copies of the text to support the lesson. Suitable for supplementing an existing SoW and as a revision activity for a GCSE group.

A tablemat resource (slide 1, best printed at A3 size) with a process for responding to exam questions on Macbeth at GCSE level with relevant prompts for developing paragraphs and inclusion of historical contexts. The exam question at the top of the first slide can be adapted depending on the lesson focus. Model answer paragraphs are also included along with an example version focusing on Act 2:2.

A KS3 SoW that covers the Philip Pullman adaptation of Frankenstein. There are 11 lessons that build up to a reading assessment focusing on extract analysis with additional lessons and resources for speaking and listening activities. Originally planned for a mixed ability year 8 group, this would also work for a higher ability year 7 class.

A two lesson introduction and practice of analysis skills for the poem 'Kamikaze' by Beatrice Garland. This may work as a springboard for preparing students to engage with ideas and poetry from the 'Conflict and Power' cluster for AQA GCSE English Literature. The lessons would work for a high ability year 8 group or lower year 9. Prior knowledge of basic language and poetic devices is assumed. Powerpoint slides could be printed for scaffolding.

A lesson focusing on Act 1, Scene 6 from Macbeth. Links to theme and extract questions are included. Suitable for a mixed ability year 11 group. Copies of the text are required.

A lesson focusing on Act 2, Scene 3 from Macbeth. Links to theme and extract questions are included. Suitable for a mixed ability year 11 group.

3 lessons that consolidate skills for CV writing. There is a lesson on using colons and semi colons, being able to discuss positive qualities and structure. Originally taught with a mixed ability year 9 group, this would also suit a higher ability year 8 class. A CV template and an example of a badly worded job advert is also included.

A lesson based around exploring and analysing the poem ‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling. Suitable as an introductory lesson to the poem and for a higher ability year 10 class familiar with poetic techniques.

A lesson focusing on Act 4 Scene 2 of Macbeth. Comprehension questions and key quotes are included and explored. Suitable for a mixed ability year 11 or higher ability year 10 class. Also useful for revision.

A lesson consisting of an introduction to key techniques and activities for analysing and exploring the poem ‘Out, Out-’ by Robert Frost. Prior knowledge of simple poetic devices is expected. Practice questions and brief contextual information is included. Suitable for mid to higher ability year 10 classes studying IGCSE English Language and Literature or as standalone poetry analysis practice.