A recap lesson of the three AOs (content, language and structure and context) in relation to the theme of faith in London by William Blake and Living Space by Imtiaz Dharker.

A lesson focussing on the EDUQAS/WJEC spec where pupils are expected to discuss an extract from A Christmas Carol before 'exploding' it by linking to other parts of the text. This lesson has worked particularly well with a low ability year 10 group to chunk the various stage of approaching the question - forming points based upon the extract, selecting and retrieving evidence and linking to other parts of the novella.

In depth analysis of the poem, Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy. Explores all requirements of the Eduqas specification by analysing context, language, form and structure. All resources included.

An engaging lesson for pupils to explore As Imperceptibly as Grief by Emily Dickinson. Focusing on the Eduqas specification requirements the lesson explores context, language, form and structure. All resources included.

A recap lesson of the three AOs (content, language and structure and context) in relation to the theme of relationships in Cozy Apologia by Rita Dove and As Imperceptibly as Grief by Emily Dickinson.

A lesson that focuses on the power of language! The starter activity helps to develop pupils' understanding of the treatment of children to add to their contextual knowledge of the novella (A03). The lesson then develops to explore what makes language powerful by exploring an infamous Charlie Chaplin speech before culminating in a persuasive writing activity that draws heavily upon context (A03). My class particularly loved being able to read their persuasive speeches to the class at an old fashioned lectern! This lesson could be extended over two by completing a speaking and listening feedback session on speeches that are shared with the class.

A lesson that explores the allegorical aspects of the novella in relation to stave one. Lots of opportunities for pupils to engage in speaking and listening activities whilst also exploring the symbolic nature of the characters contained in the opening of the text. From my experience, this lesson has helped pupils to understand the significance of more peripheral characters whilst also allowing them to discuss A03 (context) more confidently.

A handy lesson that introduces pupils to the main characters of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. Including lots of vital information on a range of characters, pupils are challenged to select and retrieve key information from around the classroom before creating a more detailed Facebook profile for their chosen character. All resources included!

A resource booklet for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Includes contextual information, character lists, plot overview, introduction to Shakespeare's language and key words.

This lesson explores the concept of monsters within Jane Eyre. Pupils work as a class to describe famous monstrous characters in a fun and interactive starter, following this, pupils consider Bertha Mason through paired work which sees them teach one another to consolidate their ideas. Plenty of engaging activities are included in this lesson with lots of opportunity for whole class discussion. All resources included!

A fun and engaging creative writing lesson based upon the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Pupils work in pairs to develop their use of higher level vocabulary and demonstrate their knowledge of the two characters before creating their own dating profile for either Macbeth or Lady Macbeth. Includes a modelled dating profile for Shakespeare himself! Pupils reflect upon their work through the use of a levelled mark scheme aimed at year 7 but could easily be altered.

A lesson that is ideal to link with any of the ghosts, however, I found it worked particularly well with the introduction of Marley's ghost in stave one. There are lots of opportunities for speaking and listening skills to be developed as pupils explore the Victorians' thoughts on all things supernatural thus addressing A03 (context).

An interactive and engaging lesson exploring Chinua Achebe's poem, Vultures. Students explore images related to the poem and engage in a whole class reading of the poem before exploring different aspects of the work through speed dating. All resources included.

An engaging and in depth lesson for pupils to explore London by William Blake. Focusing on the Eduqas specification requirements the lesson explores context, language, form and structure. All resources included.

A lesson to explore characterisation through an examination of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Lots of opportunities for pupils to share and discuss ideas prior to writing. An extract exploring the dual nature of the infamous protagonist is used to spark discussion and compliment contextual information associated with Victorian Edinburgh. Pupils are then prompted to focus their writing to address some mini success criteria. There is also a worked example as a starting point!

This lesson focuses on the transition between stave 4 and stave 5. Its main focus is how Scrooge has transformed as a character. Pupils are encouraged to consider the entire text and how they might adjust it for the starter, there is a suggestion of how to select readers using raffle tickets, before pupils are asked to engage in a 'snowball' activity culminating in language analysis. This lesson worked particularly well with a low ability group of year 10s!

An anti-bullying lesson created for an SMSC session with a form group. Lots of chances for whole class discussions, references to bullying in popular culture and two creative activities to engage learners and help them consider this all important topic.

A fun and interactive lesson to develop pupils' confidence within writing to argue. Delivered to year 6 pupils within my Primary Links role and it engaged a wide variety of learners. All resources included.

An interactive lesson exploring the use of personification within Sylvia Plath's poem, Mirror. Pupils are challenged to consider narrative voice, explore the persona Plath creates and develop their very own piece of poetry featuring personification. All resources included.

Introducing pupils to context before exploring war poetry through the use of a research based lesson which can be spread out over several lessons and culminate in pupil-led presentations. All source material provided along with a handy presentation assessment grid.