This lesson guides pupils through the scene, looking at the language used and theme of deception. Ideal for KS4 or high ability Year 9s

A well crafted lesson and worksheet designed to help students engage with the opening of the novel and consider the key themes. Ideal as independent work or as revision aimed at higher ability students. Ideally should be printed on A3.

This lesson is designed to support KS3 students in writing their own Greek mythological stories. It can be conducted over 2-3 lessons depending on depth and ability. Full resources with model work to promote excellence from students.

A comprehensive set of resources guiding students through the preface and the first part of Stave One. These resources encourage students to recall key quotes as well as develop their own personal responses. This would ideally be taught over the course of 3-4 lessons to allow for reading time and full class discussion and engagement. Includes example GCSE responses to model outstanding work to students and expose them to analytical writing Lesson includes discrete references to the AQA AOs. Ideal of GCSE/KS4 classes

An analysis sheet guiding students through revision of the poem and key images and themes

A lesson guiding students through reflective time after an assessment. Uses the AQA specification to inform feedback. Includes example answer and engaging kagan style activities

An extract and worksheet looking at The Hunger Games, focusing students on the character and behaviours of Katniss as well as understanding the plot of the novel.

This is a fully differentiated lesson examining the importance of family in A Christmas Carol. It includes round robin activities as well as opportunity for individual response and extended writing development. Ideal for KS4 preparing for the AQA specification

A revision quiz looking at events, characters, themes and quotes to support KS4 students prepare for their GCSEs

A selection of resources ideally taught over 2-3 lessons. It covers the masquerade ball scene of Much Ado About nothing, using the Kenneth Branagh adaptation as visual stimuli. It includes a variety of tasks to hit the AOs of the GCSE AQA specification including recall of events and identification of language features. It also includes a variety of more creative activities including mask design. Ideal for KS3 as an introduction to the content of GCSE level work.

A couple of lesson based on Chapter 6 of War horse including videos for stimuli. Encourages creative writing skills as well as comprehension of language and its effect on the audience. Aimed at bottom set year 7 easily adapted for Primary

This is a comprehensive lesson guiding students through an extract from Stephen King’s IT. This lesson works through a suspenseful and sinister extract. Gives example answers and allows students to make associations across genres and texts, improving their comprehension and vocabulary. Ideal for KS4 studying section A of Language Paper 1.

A lesson guiding students through the context of the deserving and undeserving poor in A Christmas Carol and analysis of the language describing the Cratchits and their purpose within the novella. Ideal for GCSE, includes structured exam style responses as well as group work in the form of a round robin. Extension tasks are littered throughout and students are encouraged to draw similarities between Victorian England and modern society - enabling them to build their cultural capital and enhance their knowledge for AO3. Uses the AQA assessment objectives to inform activities and help familiarize students with the assessment criteria.

This lesson guides students through the core context (AO3) topics relating to Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This round robin task gives students the chance to act in an investigation, enhancing their knowledge through a fun activity. This is then consolidated using a writing task based around skills needed for AQA’s GCSE

A lesson guiding students through the tricky scene of Act 4 Scene 3 Includes comprehension questions, homework activities, language and structure analysis, creative writing. Works well for any group studying the new GCSE AQA scheme, includes references to AOs. Now includes analysis and annotations support sheet and work sheets that can be set as homework for knowledge consolidation. Supportive quotations flashcards and jeopardy included to aid revision.

A homework booklet to accompany the study of the novel Trash by Andy Mulligan. Suitable for Key Stage 3. A variety of activities including word searches, inferences and research activities.

A selection of resources easily spread over a few hours of work designed to engage students in the development of Beatrice and Benedick's relationship. Examines the scene in some detail with students then able to summarise what they have learnt Ideal for KS3 as an introduction to GCSE level work

A wide selection of resources helping students to prepare for AQA’s language paper 1, specifically section A. These extracts cover a variety of genres, styles and are suitable for both high and low abilities. Great if you have some quality time to spend with your KS4 students before their final exam.

A mini scheme guiding students through an extract from Anthony Horowitz's Skeleton Key using the new AQA Specification as stimuli. Lessons emphasise extracting information, structure and writing to describe. Includes extract of specimen markscheme to aid in self/peer assessment. Includes both collaborative and independent tasks designed to engage students with text and skills. Great for KS3 as an introduction to the exam skills or for KS4 as a refresher.