Lesson tailored towards the Edexcel Conflict Poetry Anthology collection. Includes: Relevant context to the poem Notes on the form and structure of the poem In depth analysis of poem, with fully animated annotations for each stanza Learning Objectives: AO2: Analyse how language, form and structure are used to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate (15 marks) AO3: Show understanding of relationships between texts and the contexts in which they are written (5 marks) Useful for initial teaching of the poem, plus revision sessions.

Learning objectives: To recap word class, syntax and phrases To demonstrate an understanding of grammatical constructions Literacy quiz for recap of key grammatical concepts, including knowledge of word class, phrase types, and sentence types. Ideal for use as an entire lesson, or as separate retrieval/recap tasks as starters or plenaries. Intended for use with Year 7 following teaching of key grammatical concepts, however can be used between ages 11-16. Answers to quiz rounds provided at the end of PowerPoint presentation.

Lesson tailored towards the Edexcel Conflict Poetry Anthology collection. Includes: Relevant context to the poem Notes on the form and structure of the poem In depth analysis of poem, with fully animated annotations for each stanza Learning Objectives: AO2: Analyse how language, form and structure are used to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate (15 marks) AO3: Show understanding of relationships between texts and the contexts in which they are written (5 marks) Useful for initial teaching of the poem, plus revision sessions.

Ideal for KS3, PowerPoint resource covers declarative, exclamative, interrogative and imperative sentences. Learning Objectives: To understand the main functions of sentences To identify these functions in writing Includes quiz as plenary activity and imperative worksheet to develop pupils understanding further.

Ideal for KS4 teaching and revision sessions. PowerPoint presentation and Word Document resource for Round Robin activity - more suited for pupils who have read the majority of the play, although can easily be adapted. Learning objective: To show an understanding of the relationships between texts and the context in which they were written (AO3). Aim of lesson: To discuss pupils prior knowledge of the Elizabethan era and any contexts relevant to the play, teacher-led coverage of basic social/historical context related to Elizabethan performance and then student-led activity where pupils will select explicit information and relate to their knowledge and understanding of events within Romeo and Juliet.

Used with a middle ability year 11 class. Learning Objectives: To consider the relevance of visiting Belle in Stave 2 To develop our own interpretations and opinions of the text AO1 To analyse the language, form and structure used by Dickens AO2 Re-cap of Fezziwig, key contextual terms provided to develop students’ understanding and assessment question on the importance of family.

Lesson exploring Pandora’s Box, ideal for KS3. Range of activities to engage students in story and to introduce Greek mythology. Learning Objectives: To develop awareness of a series of myths and legends. To identify the main characteristics of Greek myths. To analyse the key elements within a Greek myth. Differentiated comprehension questions can be used to assess students understanding of the text.

Learning Objectives: Explore the significance of Freddie Mercury’s life and death Evaluate a text in detail making specific judgements. Make clear comparative connections between two non-fiction texts. Originally planned for use with KS3 groups, to introduce students to key skills needed for the English Language GCSE - analysis, evaluation and comparison. Lesson explores stereotypes, stigma and sexual orientation as key themes, through exploring the life and influence of Freddie Mercury, lead vocalist of Queen. Two texts are provided to inform and educate students, allowing for exploration of writer’s methods and comparison of how writers present ideas and perspectives. Lesson can be adapted to then include a transactional writing task influenced by the texts.

Whole unit of work to support teaching of American play ‘Whose Life is it Anyway?’ by Brian Clark. Used for high ability year 9 class but can be used for KS4. Learning objectives focusing on analysis and evaluative skills, plus teaching of key themes and characters. Peer assessment, self-assessment and learning objective review worksheets included to use as formative assessment. Tasks support whole class reading and small-group work. Challenging terminology included to challenge MA students.

Learning objectives: To consolidate our previous knowledge of poetic terminology To comment on the language, form and structure used by a poet to present an important figure To write using a sophisticated and analytical style Lesson facilitates the exploration and analysis of the poem ‘Ulysses’ written by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Lesson includes relevant key terms, contextual information to aid understanding, guidance towards exploring the poems form and structure, plus comprehension questions to aid annotation of the poem. End goal of the lesson is to produce an accurate piece of analytical writing. Exemplars provided to guide students success.

Learning Objectives: To develop knowledge of restrictive and non-restrictive relative clauses To use a range of grammatical constructions in writing Lesson originally used as part of a module teaching clause types to Year 7 students. Lesson covers recap of main and subordinate clauses, teaches the identification and classification of relative clauses, as well as identifying the difference between appositives and relative clauses. Can easily be adapted to suit any KS3/KS4 class, alongside study of other texts. Relative clause worksheet also provided.

Used with a middle ability year 11 class. Learning Objectives: To read and understand Stave 3 of the novel. AO1 To explore the importance of the Cratchit family. AO2 To consider how the theme of social responsibility is presented *Ignorance and Want worksheet not provided due to copyright. Resource reduced in price as a result. Whole text question on social responsibility provided as exam practice.

Used with a middle ability year 11 class. Learning Objectives: To read and understand Stave 3 of the novel. AO1 To consider the presentation of the Ghost of Christmas Present. AO2 Ghost of Christmas Present worksheet provided on PowerPoint (best printed in A3) with weather extract provided for students to consider mood/atmosphere in the first part of this stave.

Used for a middle ability year 11 class. Learning Objectives: To understand the exam assessment requirements To recall previous understanding of the novel AO1 To analyse the language and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects AO2 Edexcel assessment information within PowerPoint. Additional resources provided, including extract from the novel for exam practice.

Resource includes 10 lessons on the novel Coraline by Neil Gaiman, as well as accompanying worksheets and starter tasks. Unit of work ideal for a KS3 class. Aim: to encourage pupils love of reading and to develop pupils confidence when discussing ideas within a text. (Created as part of a ‘wider reading’ module for year 7).

GCSE poetry lesson to support Edexcel Relationships Poetry Anthology. Learning Objectives: AO2: Analyse how language, form and structure are used to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate (15 marks) AO3: Show understanding of relationships between texts and the contexts in which they are written (5 marks) Focus on diction and comparison to ‘She Walks in Beauty’ by Lord Byron.