This lesson explores the crafting of writing through the use of ‘Show, Don’t Tell’. Students will explore how to use this skill, followed by the crafting of a single paragraph. Students will then peer-assess their work with a focus on the use of ‘Show Don’t Tell’.

An overview of a SOL exploring descriptions with a Sci-Fi theme.

A knowledge recall starter for LA KS4.

A lesson exploring narrative structure and the role of characterisation during exposition. The text linked to this extract is A Pinch of Magic - the website has a fantastic resource bundle which I use with the lesson.

An engaging, fully-resourced lesson consolidating understanding of a range of Fantasy fiction characters, such as: Harry Potter, Queen of Hearts, and Gollum.

A lesson exploring the use of dialogue in Fantasy fiction through exploration of an extract from Harry Potter. Students will then be explored to a new form through an extract study of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

A lesson exploring a range of Fantasy fiction conventions and extracts.

A lesson to explore the use of magic in fantasy fiction, using the text A Sprinkle of Sorcery to complement.

A lesson exploring archetypal characters in Fantasy fiction (with links to Harry Potter).

A lesson exploring the events of Chapter 3 of ‘The Giver’.

A two-part lesson exploring Chapters 4/5 of ‘The Giver’ with students crafting their own letters from the perspective of The Giver to Jonas.

A collection of materials to support the teaching of the AQA Power and Conflict cluster.

A mini-sequence exploring the contextual factors influencing the work of Wilfred Owen. The lesson explores a ‘crunched’ version of the poem and encourages students to make initial predictions based on this and the context.

A sequence of lessons testing LP2 Q3 and Q5 skills through the darts speech in Apple TV show, Ted Lasso, and building up into a methodical construction of an inspiring speech.

An introductory lesson exploring the power of the opening line and the final line, as well as identifying other structural devices. Students will explore using Lovely Bones. All resources provided.

A lesson exploring how to craft a traditional fairy tale which has been subverted from the norm.

A collection of resources to promote reading for pleasure during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

A large collection of knowledge recall starters for KS4, complete with print outs for all students if necessary.

A two-part lesson exploring how to make detailed and perceptive inferences on the characters of Sherlock and Dr. Roylott (The Speckled Band). Aimed at a MA set.

A two-part, fully resourced lesson introducing students to fairy tales, including conventions. Lesson Two: What are fairy tales Students will gain an initial understanding of the genre to support their homework research, which will include conventions and key-terms to be utilised throughout the topic. Students should be informed of their assessment task and informed of the skills they will need to develop over the course of this term. Lesson Three: Fairy tale conventions Students will explore and identify the conventions in fairy tales. This lesson should link, yet differentiate the conventions in Fantasy fiction (Term 5 SOL). Week Overview: By the end of the week, students need an understanding of what makes a fairy tale, common conventions, different types of fairy tales, and the oral origins of the genre.