A SOW delivered to HA year 8 (though has been taught previously to mixed ability) studying the novel Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman. Students are preparing for a transactional writing assessment so there is plenty of non-fiction context too.

A fully resourced SOW for the musical Blood Brothers. Aimed at mixed ability year 9 (KS3). Students were assessed using AQA English Language Assessment Objectives.

A fully differentiated half term SOW studying The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. The students were working towards a creative writing assessment. All lessons were for mixed ability year 9. Additional resources included for SEND students

A language analysis lesson looking at an extract from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Originally taught to LA Year 10 but could be used with KS3 or differentiated for HA. SEN differentiation included.

Two lessons: using an extract from Rebecca, students practice their Language Paper 1 Section A (AQA) skills and then respond to feedback. High level models are provided along with mark schemes.

Using the opening of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to inspire KS3 students to write their own advice letters.

A fun and competitive creative writing lesson(s) suitable for all years.

Using the comfort and joy of Disney to introduce the concept of structural features and structural effect. Could be used with either KS3 or KS4. I do, we do, you do included. Structural bingo game included.

Using Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ to revise the AQA unseen poetry question 1. Includes full powerpoint and worksheets.

Two lessons looking at the context of colonialism and segregation in preparation for reading Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman. Year 8 HA

Two lessons introducing students to AQA Language Paper 1 Q1 and 2 using extracts Life of Pi and Brick Lane. Vocabulary retrieval starters and I do, we do, you do analysis. Models and annotation included for teacher reference. Mark scheme included.

A series of revision lessons for AQA English Langauge Question 5 and A Christmas Carol (combined using recall and key extracts). Originally designed for a LA class but can be scaled up for higher abilities.

A fully resourced SOW for The Merchant of Venice. Students were mixed ability year 9 (KS3) being assessed against AQA English Language AOs.

A fully resourced KS3 SOW for The Merchant of Venice, delivered to mixed ability year 9.

Using A Midsummer Night’s Dream to inspire and refine creative writing at KS3. This was all taught to mixed ability groups.

4 lessons for mixed ability year 8 introducing A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Shakespearean context.

Four double lessons preparing, planning and improving writing inspired by THG A fully resourced and differentiated SOW for The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Students worked on both reading and writing skills following the AQA KS3 assessment objectives. Includes additional resources for SEND students.

Using Shakespeare and poetry to discuss the theme of friendship. Focus on improving students’ analysis of language and structure. KS3 mixed ability.

KS3 exploration of The Gothic. Students read and understand the poem before beginning to evaluate and express their own opinions.

A fully resourced SOW for The Merchant of Venice. Students were mixed ability year 9 (KS3) being assessed against AQA English Language AOs.