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KS3 War Poetry 'Anthem for Doomed Youth'
A lesson focusing on group analysis of 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' by Wilfred Owen exploring contrast, attitude and effect of onomatopoeia. Originally used with a year 8 mixed ability group, this would also suit a higher ability year 7 class. Prior knowledge of basic poetic devices is required.
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Dulce et Decorum Est KS3 WW1 Poetry Analysis
A pair of lessons that focus on language devices and performance using the poem 'Dulce et Decorum Est' by Wilfred Owen. The first lesson explore the poem through freeze frame activities and group work while the second lesson develops analysis of language devices within the poem with a modelled example. Originally used with a mixed ability year 8 group, this would also work with a high ability KS3 year 7 group and could supplement a war poetry scheme or as a standalone pair of lessons. Prior knowledge of simile, metaphor and emotive language is expected.
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KS4 English Literature Resources
A series of resources for A Christmas Carol, Macbeth, An Inspector Calls and Power and Conflict Poetry. The An Inspector Calls scheme is a 30 lesson unit that covers the entire text with model answers and an exam process guide. The Christmas Carol resources cover activities for extracts from Staves 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 as well as an exam process tablemat. The Power and Conflict set has an exam process tablemat with answer guides and an additional analysis lesson on Ozymandias is included. The Macbeth resource includes model examples of writing with an exam process. Suitable as revision activities for KS4, while the An Inspector Calls scheme is appropriate for those just beginning to study the text and for extended essay practice.
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KS3 English Language/Literacy writing a cover letter guide
A differentiated booklet that enables students to plan a cover letter for a prospective employer. Includes a modelled example, sentence starters and vocabulary and opportunities to self assess. Originally used for a lower ability year 9 group as part of a literacy unit, this would suit KS3 students as part of a letter writing scheme of work. Best printed in booklet format.
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KS3 WW1 Exploring Author's Purpose
An exploratory lesson that focuses on considering authorial purpose for a recruitment speech. Students will need access to cameras/recorders to be able to perform sections of the speech. Resources are included as well as explanatory notes within the powerpoint. Suitable for high ability year 7 or mixed ability year 8 group and would mesh with a scheme on war poetry or supplement the study of War Horse or other WW1 texts.
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GCSE AQA KS4 An Inspector Calls Scheme of Work
A 30 lesson unit that covers, the plot, characters analysis, theme, setting and revision activities. Also included is a guided exam process, with tablemat resource for essay construction and annotated model answers. Practice exam questions with mark schemes included. Suitable for a KS4 group who have not encountered the text before and for GCSE revision.
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Life as a Soldier WW1 KS3
An exploratory lesson on life as a soldier during World War 1 with summarising and pair work activities. Would support contextual background for war poetry or for the novel 'War Horse'. Suitable for a year 8 KS3 class.
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The Merchant of Venice Shylock Analysis
A lesson based around extract analysis (Act 1 Scene 3) of The Merchant of Venice. Included is a differentiated grid and step by step instructions on the PowerPoint to develop analytical and writing skills. Suitable for a year 9 KS3 group. Prior knowledge of the play is required, the lesson would also be suitable as a revision activity.
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KS3 English Literature Bundle
Three schemes of work that comprise of Oliver Twist (12 lessons), the Philip Pullman adaptation of Frankenstein (13 lessons) and A Midsummer Night's Dream (14 lessons). There is a a focus on extract analysis throughout and activities for collaborative writing and performance.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream KS3
A 14 lesson scheme of work based on extract analysis from A Midsummer Night's Dream. This builds towards a reading assessment focusing on Titania and themes of conflict and the power of nature. There are also opportunities for group writing tasks and performance throughout.
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WW1 Comparing Attitudes to War
An introductory lesson that explores attitudes towards World War 1 and war propaganda. Suitable to use alongside the study of 'War Horse' and as a supplementary lesson for a history scheme on WW1. Useful for a high ability year 7 or mixed ability year 8 group.
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A Christmas Carol Stave 5 Activities (AQA GCSE)
A 4-5 lesson unit covering extract analysis of Stave 5 of A Chrismas Carol. Focuses include comparison and contrast, thematic links and language analysis. A Practice exam question and extract with a planning tablemat is included.
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KS3 Literature SoW Bundle
Three schemes of work consisting of poetry analysis (8 lessons), Oliver Twist (12 lessons) and the Philip Pullman adaptation of Frankenstein (13 lessons). Suitable for high ability year 7 or mixed ability year 8. All schemes consist of reading assessments using extracts with additional drama ideas for Frankenstein and extended writing tasks using images as stimulus for Oliver Twist.
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KS2/3 Simile and Metaphor Consolidation
A pair of lessons with a range of activities to consolidate knowledge of simile and metaphor. Students are given tasks in which they must create their own and use them in writing. The first lesson includes identifying similes in the song 'You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch'. The second focuses on using images as a stimulus.
Activities are suitable for a high ability KS2 group or a mixed ability year 7 group.
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KS4 Creative Writing - 'The Road'
A pair of lessons using a film title as a writing stimulus, in this case, 'The Road'. Sample writing, planning map resource and structural ideas included. Aimed at a year 10 mixed ability group but could also be suitable for a high ability year 9 group.
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GCSE English Literature Exam Process Resources
Exam process, model answers, tablemat resources and PEED paragraph ideas to be used for An Inspector Calls, Macbeth, 'Conflict and Power' poetry cluster and A Christmas Carol texts. Suitable for AQA GCSE Literature exam revision.
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An Inspector Calls GCSE Exam Process With Practice Questions
An exam process for the AQA GCSE English Literature exam question on ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J.B. Priestley. Consists of revision of key skills for exam prep, exam practice questions with mark schemes and a couple of annotated model answers. This would be useful for a KS4 class that has completed the text and needs to prepare/improve essay answers.
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Macbeth Witches' Recipe for KS3
A challenging pair of lessons that explores Shakespeare's 'Witches' Recipe' from Macbeth. First lesson explores some context and ideas along with analysis while the second lesson consolidates analysis skills. Ideally aimed at high ability year 8 at KS3. Includes extract with key, notes with ideas are included in the PowerPoint.
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Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland KS3
A two lesson introduction and practice of analysis skills for the poem 'Kamikaze' by Beatrice Garland. This may work as a springboard for preparing students to engage with ideas and poetry from the 'Conflict and Power' cluster for AQA GCSE English Literature. The lessons would work for a high ability year 8 group or lower year 9. Prior knowledge of basic language and poetic devices is assumed. Powerpoint slides could be printed for scaffolding.
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Andrew Forster 'Brothers' and 'Mother Diving' KS3
A mini unit (4 lessons, 3 on content one reading exam) of work using the poems, 'Brothers' and 'Mother Diving' by Andrew Forster. The lessons were aimed at developing independence when tackling unseen poetry. Prior knowledge of basic language devices is assumed. Students are primarily exploring moods and feelings in the poems. These lessons would suit a higher ability year 7 group or mixed ability year 8 group.