KS3 lesson introducing students to conflict poetry. Lesson is centred around getting students to consider the purpose of poetry and creating their own poetry using words from 'Where is the Love?' by Black Eyed Peas.
An introductory lesson into A-level English. The lesson breaks down the Assessment Objectives into language that students understand. Furthermore, an 'audit' form for students to track each AO skill is included.
An introduction lesson for the new International GCSE: English as a Second Language.
Lesson includes:
- Breakdown of the paper
-Breakdown of each part of each paper
-Quiz
- Test
Why don't you make your classroom displays more productive with these colourful, easy to understand posters breaking down the English Language Assessment Objectives.
* Assessment Objectives are based on the Edexcel IGCSE, however it can be adapted easily to suit your exam board.
English Language Paper 1 exam paper and feedback lessons, using the Inspector from 'An Inspector Calls'. Lesson breaks down each question and offers example paragraphs to help students' understanding. Mark schemes are also included for students to peer/self-assess.
Exam paper can be found for FREE on my TES Shop.
A lesson focusing on Sheila Birling's involvement in the death of Eva Smith. The lesson includes:
- starter activity using Michaela Coel's article, 'Adele’s tribute to Beyoncé was a frank admission of privilege. I salute it.' Students will identify the explicit information in the text
-activity looking at the differences between Eva and Sheila
-exam style questions (theme and character)
Time to spread some unity and love! The lesson explores Maya Angelou's poem, 'Human Family'. Students will break down the poem using TSLAP and answer an exam question.
To engage students with politics, I have created a lesson exploring capitalism and socialism, using the 2017 General Election as a stimulus. Together, you will:
- explore ideas of capitalism and socialism
-break down the key pledges of the two main political parties (Conservative and Labour)
-host your own ‘Question Time’ where students discuss/debate their different views
-Vote!
This FREE lesson leads on to a series of lessons breaking down the context of ‘An Inspector Calls’, ideas of social class and the political systems of Edwardian Britain.
Detailed lesson looking at AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 3. The lesson includes:
-class structure game
-revision flashcard
-2 Jekyll and Hyde extracts (class work and homework) with guided questions
Some key quotes exploring themes of guilt, bravery and masculinity in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. Students should 'explode' the quotes by analysing words and phrases.
Detailed lesson for Q3 (structure). The lesson:
- looks at the differences between language and structural techniques
-gives students opportunities to identify structural techniques within a text
- includes a detailed flashcard with sentence stems and terminology for revision
-includes mark scheme
Exam questions for the reading section of the English Language Paper. Extract is from 'Fall in Line', a new novel written by a dear friend, teacher, and writer, Char_Scribbes.
Two exam questions looking at the portrayal of class and race in 'The Sign of Four'. The resource includes planning and self assessment sheets to help cut down on the marking ;o)
You will also find a revision video to support the learning of this topic. The visual aid explores the treatment of race and class in Victorian Britain, drawing on comparisons to society today. My main aim is to engage my diverse students with the 19th century texts, but I also aim to teach them to:
LEARN about oneself.
MOTIVATE self health.
EDUCATE self wealth.