A grade 8 - not quite grade 9 - response to a question about how Moses and Benjamin are important in Animal Farm.

Lesson exploring the importance of Fezziwig in the novel. There is a differentiated starter with answers followed by analysis of 8 quotations. Once again possible answers are provided. Then students attempt to write an analytical paragraph using one or more of the quotations.

Lesson analysing the initial description of The Ghost of Christmas Past. Includes a differentiated starter, detailed analysis of 5 key quotations, activity to boost analytical word power followed by an analytical writing task.

Complete lesson analysing Act 4 Scene 3 from Macbeth. Includes a starter activity, scene summary, 9 slides of line by line annotations for this extended scene and analytical questions (covering how Scotland and Macbeth are presented in the scene) to test understanding of the annotations. Also contains a revision sheet on the character of Macduff.

Lesson introducing Act 3 Scene 2 of Macbeth. Includes annotations of key lines in the play, comprehension questions based on the annotations and a detailed exploration of the ‘scorpion’ image along with an example paragraph.

25 lessons covering every scene from the play. Also includes 20 revision cards with detailed analysis of 20 of the most important quotations in the play aimed at grade 7-9 students. All lessons include scene summaries, detailed annotations and often includes extension activities, comprehension questions, differentiated starters example paragraphs to guide students on how to effectively write analytical paragraphs. Also includes a PowerPoint with the whole play annotated.

A full lesson analysing the character of Old Benjamin in Animal Farm. The PowerPoint/pdf includes the following: 3 question starter with detailed answers on slide 2. Then student attempt to explain 6 key quotations before comparing their explanations to the teacher explanations. Students are then given a model paragraph and asked to write their own paragraph analysing Benjamin. The included writing frame is optional for weaker students.

PowerPoint to guide students through Act 3 Scene 2 of Macbeth. Includes a scene summary, annotations of the scene, comprehension questions based on the annotations and then an extension activity analysing the use of animal imagery with an example paragraph as a guide.

Lesson that guides students through Act 3 Scene 1 of Macbeth with a scene summary, detailed annotations followed by comprehension questions to test understanding of the annotations.

A complete ready to teach lesson that includes a differentiated starter, detailed line by line animated annotations of the full scene following by comprehension questions to text students’ understanding of the annotations.

Complete ready to teach lesson on Act 5 Scene 2 of Macbeth. Includes a differentiated starter activity, scene summary, detailed line by line annotations of the scene, comprehension questions and then an activity exploring how the motif of clothing is presented across the play. Includes answers. Ends with students writing an analytical paragraph on the motif of clothing.

Complete ready to teach lesson includes a differentiated starter, animated annotations covering the whole scene followed by comprehension questions to test students’ understanding of the scene.

3 intervention catch-up sessions aimed at Paper 2 Question 3. Each session looks at a short extract and includes annotations, a model paragraph and a writing frame for students who require it. Students then use the model to attempt their own paragraph in the same style on a different quotation.

A detailed revision lesson covering many key quotations from Stave 1 of A Christmas Carol. Each quotation appears chronologically to assist with annotating the text. Instructions for the lesson. Give out the worksheet with the 28 key quotations from Stave 1 and asked students to jot down their ideas in the blank boxes. Then in the second half of the lesson, go through the teacher answers either on the PowerPoint or on the answers worksheet.

A pack of 3 sheets which describe each section of the Eduqas GCSE Set Work Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. All features of the set works are included so students can annotate their scores. There is also a short test (with answers) to be completed after each sheet is completed so you can test their understanding. Each sheet has graded success criteria. These sheets can work well for revision, flip learning or homework activities.

A planning sheet and example grade 7 response answering the following exam-style extract-based question on Macbeth. Starting with this extract from Act 4 Scene 2, how does Shakespeare present women in the play? Also includes some annotations to help students see the positive features of the response.

Three writing frames to help low-ability students structure exam-style response to questions based on the themes of ambition and deception. Students are provided with a very short extract and an exam-style question. I made the extracts shorter than normal to make it more accessible for the students. The writing frame starts off each paragraph for the student. There is then space for the students to use their knowledge of the play to add further analysis of each quotation. It has been designed to fit onto A4 sheets for ease of printing. For some students it may be necessary to enlarge the sheet to A3. These resources help build student confidence and is an important step for helping them structure their answers independently. Also contains guidance on thesis-style introductions. ‘A thesis-style introduction that demonstrates your understanding of the question can be a really helpful way of starting your answer. It shows that you are ‘in charge’ of your essay and that you know what you think. It can provide a strong foundation for the rest of the essay. Keep referring back to the introduction to create a coherent response.’ AQA examiner’s report 2022 Creating a thesis-style introduction is a challenge for many students but is essential in helping students to reach levels 4-6 in the mark scheme. I have produced a simple 3 point structure to help students quickly generate a thesis statement in timed exam conditions. There is an example of the 3 point structure being used and then students attempt to imitate the structure for 4 other exam-style questions.