New AQA GCSE The Sign of Four Chapters 1-4 + Activities

Although the novel, The Sign of Four, is AQA GCSE exam material, it doesn't have to be a boring topic in the classroom! This resource is designed to mesh creativity, academics, exam skills, and engaging activities into an enjoyable and exploratory experience of the 19th Century novel. *NOTE: This covers content and supporting materials for Chapters 1-4.

More specifically, here is what this resource package includes (for Chapters 1-4):
- a guide on how to use this resource
- a PowerPoint of 101 slides for the lessons included
- an intro to the literature paper and route of study
- three vocabulary lessons
- teaching Victorian context
- a lesson on, "Lamb to the Slaughter" to explore the mystery genre
- the skill of comparing and contrasting
- going beyond PEE
- identifying and using pathetic fallacy for effect
- evaluating the effectiveness of openings and how an author hook's a reader

Savvy with teaching the content but can't beat dry vocab? Check out the 4 vocabulary lessons that are available in my shop that will jazz up teaching vocabulary from The Sign of Four!