An introduction to poetry analysis and writing skills for KS3. A range of poetry from 19th-21st Century. Non exam board specific Mixed media with a variety of tasks for high student engagement.

6 Full lessons on Stave 2 of A Christmas Carol - Created for students studying through AQA but can be used for any exam board or HPA year 9 students.

7 Lessons on Stave 3 of a Christmas Carol - Designed for students studying for GCSE on the AQA exam board, but can be used regardless of exam board. Can also be used for HPA year 9 to practice literature analysis skills.

A full lesson that can be taught or students can do whilst working at home. The lesson focuses on the idea that stories are everywhere in their everyday lives and that they can take inspiration from art and music when writing their own stories. Suitable for ages 11-16

Pack includes PP and accompanying student worksheets. This would be suitable for KS4 and works well as a stretch & challenge (gifted and talented) lesson/lessons as it highlights and breaks down the mark scheme so that students understand the expectations in relation to each grade from 7+

Lesson pack that students can complete at home during distance learning, as homework or as a summer activity between year groups. Suitable for Year 6, 7 and 8. Students use analysis and creative skills whilst looking at the superhero genre.

This lesson can be completed by students whilst at home, either as part of distance learning or homework tasks. Students focus on the identification and analysis of language techniques. Suitable for 14+

This lessons requires students to use literature analysis skills whilst looking at The Yellow Wallpaper. Creative task also incorporated. Suitable for 13+

Lesson comparing culture by comparing two texts. Students consider what home means to them and if where you grew up defines you. Suitable for 13+

Two lessons focusing on Birdsong and the presentation of war in literature. Worksheet included for use as part of the lesson but could be used independently. Suitable for 13+

A lesson that examines the poem Holocaust and gets students to consider the effects and impacts of way. Appropriate for 13+

OCR Youth and Age poetry anthology - John Keats - When I Have Fears That I May Cease To Be. Exploration of context, poetry analysis skills and extended exam style questions. Includes worksheet, fully annotated poem and exam preparation ideas. GCSE poetry component.

A mixed media non fiction lesson exploring the theme of imprisonment and entrapment. Links to videos and articles. Questions for discussion and analysis. Suitable for 13+

OCR Youth and Age poetry anthology - Spring and Fall - Gerard Manley Hopkins Exploration of context, poetry analysis skills and extended exam style questions. Includes worksheet, fully annotated poem and exam preparation ideas. GCSE poetry component.

This lesson gives students the opportunity to look at LGBTQ+ characters within literature. Students will use analysis and comparison skills. Suitable for students 13+ NON EXAM BOARD SPECIFIC

This lesson requires students to use many different skill sets, both analytical and creative in order to form opinions on the representation of young men and women by Disney.

A full lesson that focuses on body positivity with both analytical and creative tasks. The students will analyse an extract from a play to consolidate ideas.

Free worksheet on Mercutio’s death, asking students to consider a series of quotations before forming an opinion on who is responsible for Mercutio’s death (including the theme of fate) Non - Exam board specific. Great as H/W Starter or extension task Revision

Free Romeo and Juliet active viewing sheet to accompany Act 2 of the 1996 adaptation. Non exam board specific. Great as a precursor to annotating/studying this act.

7 Free poetry worksheets for developing unseen poetry analysis skills. These poems are all part of the Youth and Age poetry anthology from OCR.