Learning objectives: To recap word class, syntax and phrases To demonstrate an understanding of grammatical constructions Literacy quiz for recap of key grammatical concepts, including knowledge of word class, phrase types, and sentence types. Ideal for use as an entire lesson, or as separate retrieval/recap tasks as starters or plenaries. Intended for use with Year 7 following teaching of key grammatical concepts, however can be used between ages 11-16. Answers to quiz rounds provided at the end of PowerPoint presentation.

Learning objectives: A05: Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences Organise information and ideas, using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts A06: Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation Lesson tailored towards Edexcel Transactional Writing task on English Language Paper 2, however can be tailored towards other exam boards. Lesson provides opportunity to explore writing to complain, through analysis of an exemplar, and a structured writing task. Ideal for use with a Year 11 group as part of structured revision, or alternatively as part of initial teaching of English Language skills at GCSE.

Used for a middle ability year 11 set. Learning Objectives: To consider Scrooge’s treatment of others To analyse the significance of Marley’s visit in Stave 1 AO2 To consider the theme of the supernatural in the novel as a whole AO1 Focusing on Marley’s Ghost and the importance of his visit - extract attached for exam practice. Worksheet to support planning of whole text question provided.

Used with a middle ability year 11 class. Learning Objectives: To read and understand Stave 3 of the novel. AO1 To consider the presentation of the Ghost of Christmas Present. AO2 Ghost of Christmas Present worksheet provided on PowerPoint (best printed in A3) with weather extract provided for students to consider mood/atmosphere in the first part of this stave.

Used for a middle ability year 11 class. Learning Objectives: To understand the exam assessment requirements To recall previous understanding of the novel AO1 To analyse the language and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects AO2 Edexcel assessment information within PowerPoint. Additional resources provided, including extract from the novel for exam practice.

Introduction to creative writing. Created for a year 8 class, but also used for year 7. Tasks throughout lesson easily adaptable to revise key writing techniques for KS4 English Language. Learning Objectives: To explore the importance of setting. To gain an understanding of ‘show, not tell’. To describe a setting to a reader. Pupils will explore a variety of settings throughout the lesson and consider how those settings may be depicted by a writer. They will learn the fundamentals for ‘showing’ and not telling the reader what is happening within a story. Pupils will use their knowledge to peer and self-assess imaginative writing pieces they have created during the lesson.

PowerPoint presentation, extract and worksheet exploring language used to describe the London Blitz in the Second World War. Focus on Language skills (AO1, AO2 and AO4). Questions require students to explore how language and structure are used to show the author’s feelings towards the event and exploring how successfully the event is described. Transactional writing task included to encourage students to respond to what they have read. (AO5 and AO6 skills)

Introduction to the Edexcel Poetry Anthology for GCSE English Literature, as well as annotations for the poem Cousin Kate. Includes: Breakdown of Literature Paper 2 Relevant context to the poem Notes on the form and structure of the poem In depth analysis of poem, with fully animated annotations for each stanza Learning Objectives: AO2: Analyse how language, form and structure are used to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate (15 marks) AO3: Show understanding of relationships between texts and the contexts in which they are written (5 marks) Useful for initial teaching of the poem, plus revision sessions.

Lesson developed as part of an ‘Introduction to Gothic Fiction’ module delivered to year 8. Aim of module: to familiarise pupils with the conventions of Gothic Fiction and develop analysis skills (Language AO1). Lesson Objectives: To continue to develop our understanding of the conventions of a gothic setting. To comment on the language used in a gothic extract.

Used with a middle ability year 11 class. Learning Objectives: To consider the relevance of visiting Belle in Stave 2 To develop our own interpretations and opinions of the text AO1 To analyse the language, form and structure used by Dickens AO2 Re-cap of Fezziwig, key contextual terms provided to develop students’ understanding and assessment question on the importance of family.

Lesson exploring Pandora’s Box, ideal for KS3. Range of activities to engage students in story and to introduce Greek mythology. Learning Objectives: To develop awareness of a series of myths and legends. To identify the main characteristics of Greek myths. To analyse the key elements within a Greek myth. Differentiated comprehension questions can be used to assess students understanding of the text.

Lesson developed as part of an ‘Introduction to Gothic Fiction’ module delivered to year 8. Aim of module: to familiarise pupils with the conventions of Gothic Fiction and develop analysis skills (Language AO1). Lesson based on an extract from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’, in which the hound is described in detail. Content focuses on how the writer sets the scene and uses language to describe the hound. Lesson Objectives: To demonstrate an understanding of the gothic genre To demonstrate descriptive writing skills To identify language features and comment on their effect

Whole unit of work to support teaching of American play ‘Whose Life is it Anyway?’ by Brian Clark. Used for high ability year 9 class but can be used for KS4. Learning objectives focusing on analysis and evaluative skills, plus teaching of key themes and characters. Peer assessment, self-assessment and learning objective review worksheets included to use as formative assessment. Tasks support whole class reading and small-group work. Challenging terminology included to challenge MA students.

Learning objectives: To consolidate our previous knowledge of poetic terminology To comment on the language, form and structure used by a poet to present an important figure To write using a sophisticated and analytical style Lesson facilitates the exploration and analysis of the poem ‘Ulysses’ written by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Lesson includes relevant key terms, contextual information to aid understanding, guidance towards exploring the poems form and structure, plus comprehension questions to aid annotation of the poem. End goal of the lesson is to produce an accurate piece of analytical writing. Exemplars provided to guide students success.

Learning Objectives: To develop knowledge of restrictive and non-restrictive relative clauses To use a range of grammatical constructions in writing Lesson originally used as part of a module teaching clause types to Year 7 students. Lesson covers recap of main and subordinate clauses, teaches the identification and classification of relative clauses, as well as identifying the difference between appositives and relative clauses. Can easily be adapted to suit any KS3/KS4 class, alongside study of other texts. Relative clause worksheet also provided.