Two lessons serving as an introduction to Greek tragedy, looking at the etymology and origins, Aristotle’s tragic plot structure and close analysis of an extract from Oedipus Rex.

Three lessons using the opening of Red Room by HG Wells as an inspiration for writing a descriptive setting. Photocopiable resources included.

Four lessons examining the Windrush Scandal, building students up to a persuasive writing task, using David Lammy’s parliament speech as a model.

Two lessons examining the relationship of Hero and Claudio through the conventions of courtly love at the beginning of the play and the treatment of women in the wedding scene. Resources provide opportunities for close language analysis, discussion, social and historical context and evaluation of the text.

Two lessons examining the opening stage directions of An Inspector Calls in detail, considering: Priestley’s use of dramatic devices Close language analysis of how the Birling family are presented at the beginning of the play. Consideration of social and historical context Students guided to write an exam-style response with success criteria and model response

Two lessons focusing on the relationship between Beatrice and Benedick, particularly at the beginning of the play. With opportunities for discussion, close language analysis, evaluation of the text and social/historical context.

Three lessons guiding students through English Language Paper 2, Section A, using the June 2018 paper (Sailing). Lessons include: Guided Practice Exemplar responses Assessment Criteria

Three lessons guiding students through English Language Paper 2, Section A, using the June 2018 paper (Surfing). Lessons include: Photocopiable activities Exemplar responses Assessment Criteria Guided Practice

Three lessons guiding students through English Language Paper 1, Section A, using the June 2019 paper (The Mill). Lessons include: Mark schemes Exemplar responses Assessment Criteria Guided Practice

Two lessons to guide students through comparing Ozymandias and My Last Duchess from the AQA Power and Conflict cluster. Worksheets and resources included.

Two lessons inviting pupils to draw comparisons between Ozymandias and My Last Duchess from the AQA Power and Conflict cluster and write their own comparative responses, with worksheets provided.

Two lessons guiding pupils through how to approach poetry comparison for the AQA Power and Conflict cluster, focusing on Exposure and Bayonet Charge. Photocopiable resources included for each lesson.

A three-lesson series on Verbs and Tenses, focusing on: Understanding and identifying dynamic and stative verbs and Present and Past Progressive Commenting on the effect of these language choices Using verbs and tenses in your own extended writing for effect

A three-lesson series on Nouns and Noun Phrases, focusing on: Understanding and identifying nouns and expanded noun phrases Commenting on the effect of these language choices Using nouns and noun phrases in your own extended writing for effect

A three-lesson series on Modal Verbs, focusing on: Understanding and identifying modal verbs Commenting on the effect of these language choices Using modal verbs in your own extended writing for effect

Four lessons to launch and help prepare students for the AQA GCSE Spoken Language component of their exam. Lesson 1 focuses on exam guidelines and reviewing persuasive techniques Lesson 2 studies a speech and how these techniques are used effectively Lesson 3 focuses on rhetoric, using Ethos, Logos and Pathos Lesson 4 goes through how to structure a speech

An activity booklet covering literary non-fiction texts related to the First World War, developing: Vocabulary practice Reading skills Creative Writing Language Analysis Perfect to use as an accompaniment to teaching WW1 texts, a homework resource or a series of cover lessons. Can be used with both KS3 and KS4.

A series of lessons guiding students through English Language Paper 2, Sections A and B, using the November 2021 paper. Lessons include: Practice tasks and planning Insert and Questions Model Responses for Qs 1-4 Strategies and Success Criteria for each question Timings

A series of lessons guiding students through English Language Paper 1, Sections A and B, using the November 2021 paper. Lessons include: Practice tasks and planning Insert and Questions Mark schemes Model Responses for Qs 1-4 Strategies and Success Criteria for each question Timings

A series of lessons guiding students through English Language Paper 2, Sections A and B, using the November 2021 paper. Lessons include: Practice tasks and planning Insert and Questions Model Responses for Qs 1-4 Strategies and Success Criteria for each question Timings