Scheme of work covering aspects of persuasive writing for KS3. Focus on literacy throughout.

PPT and resources for teaching Susan Hill's Woman in Black. Originally used with second set Y11. Plenty of lessons exploring the themes and ideas of novel with analysis of key devices used by Hill.

An end of year Literature quiz for all of the above named texts.

A literacy mat that can be printed and laminated. Pupils will benefit from the use of this and become independent learners and self-correctors. Can be used on tables or on a "help wall".

An exemplar Grade 8 response for AQA Paper 1 Q5 using cyclical structure. Written in response to an image of a train platform. This is my own interpretation of the level 4 mark scheme and how I believe that a student can achieve the higher marks on this question. Please note that this is my own writing and is for use in the classroom. It should not be shared or published online without permission.

This is a lesson that I created for my bottom set Y9 class to help tem understand and use prepositions of place in complex sentences. It could easily be used to teach prepositions at KS2 and wouldn't take much adapting. Lesson uses Where's Wally as a stimulus for writing. Engaging activities to keep students enthused.

Two AQA paper 1 Q4 practices One based on ‘Go Set a Watchman’ and the other based on the new Bond novel, ‘Carte Blanche’.

Exam Q and extract for question: How does Shakespeare present Macbeth’s state of mind? Intro + 2 paragraphs as a modelled response (roughly grade 5/6)

1. How does Stevenson create a feeling of dread? 2. How does Stevenson present Jekyll as a troubled character? Both 2 paragraphs long + roughly grade 5/6 responses.

Model responses for Stevenson's Jekyll and Hyde. Both roughly grade 6/7. 1. How does Stevenson present Dr Jekyll as a troubled character? 2. How does Stevenson create a feeling of dread?

A model response for AQA Lit P2 answering the question: Compare how two poets present love and lust in Singh Song! and one other poem from the relationships cluster. Used with top set Y11.

A single lesson used in a job interview to teach Shakespearean sonnets (evaluating to what extent they conform to or subvert traditional love sonnet). Uses prologue to R+J, Sonnet 18 and Sonnet 130.

A full mock exam for an extract from the opening of ‘Rebecca’. Q1-4 reading followed by Q5 writing.

Colour coded structure strips designed to help students when first learning how to structure GCSE poetry comparison essays. Easily printed, cut up and laminated to be used again and again.

A revision booklet used for Saturday revision school Designed for the AQA Literature GCSE but easily adaptable for other exam boards Contains: Guidance on AOs and exam questions Context notes for AIC and each of the Power and Conflict poems Key quotations and space for analysis for AIC Activity for comparing themes in poetry Advice on how to compare Exam questions for each text (including Unseen element) and space to plan responses

14 lesson SOW covering a range of poems themed around ‘Childhood and Acceptance’. Poem booklet, PPT, knowledge test and resources included. Shine tasks available throughout for extra challenge. All lessons ready to teach.

A mock paper for the Edexcel IGCSE English Language 3B exam. Two non fiction texts themed around sledding. Section A - reading skills Section B and C - writing skills

A full mark question 5 narrative response for English Language paper 1 in response to the prompt ‘Write a story about a game that has gone badly wrong’.

A non fiction task 13 page booklet using 3 war and conflict themed extracts: Statement against war by Siegfried Sassoon Happy to see a heater: at Al Jaleel camp, Syria by Amy Christian ‘The British Army is your Army’ From the British Army website. Contains comprehension and analysis questions for each extract. Provides ‘I do’ model for each extract and room for ‘We do’ and ‘You do’. Ideal for use alongside war/conflict themed novel or poetry study or for use as a cover work booklet.

A double sided revision sheet for ACC and Macbeth. Used before mock/real exams to remind students of key vocabulary, context, quotations. Contains two example thesis statements for each text and 3 quick fire planning questions to get them creating their own.