A range of resources suitable for WJEC Eduqas English Language and 9-1 WJEC Eduqas English Literature GCSEs, OCR English GCSEs and AQA English GCSEs. A range of resources are designed for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to engage them in English.
There is also a range of A Level resources suitable for English Language, Literature and Language & Literature.
All resources have been taught successfully to a range of classes in my grammar school and can easily be taught to your classes too.
A range of resources suitable for WJEC Eduqas English Language and 9-1 WJEC Eduqas English Literature GCSEs, OCR English GCSEs and AQA English GCSEs. A range of resources are designed for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to engage them in English.
There is also a range of A Level resources suitable for English Language, Literature and Language & Literature.
All resources have been taught successfully to a range of classes in my grammar school and can easily be taught to your classes too.
Transform your A Level English Language course with this all-encompassing resource focused on the AQA Child Language Acquisition unit. This evidence-informed package covers speech, writing, reading, data analysis, exam questions, theories, development charts, and interactive quizzes, all aligned with UK secondary school criteria.
**This unit of work focuses on the writing section.
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Key Features:
AQA-Aligned: Meticulously designed to meet AQA English Language A Level requirements for Child Language Acquisition.
Multi-Faceted Approach: Comprehensive coverage of speech, writing, reading, data analysis, and more.
Exam Ready: Includes an array of exam questions and preparation materials to ensure students are exam-ready.
Theoretical Insights: Integrates key theories and development charts for an enriched understanding of child language acquisition.
Engaging Quizzes: Interactive quizzes to facilitate active learning and reinforce key concepts.
Time-Efficient: Pre-packaged lessons and materials to save you planning time without compromising on quality.
Customisable: Offers the flexibility to adapt the content for various student abilities and classroom dynamics.
Specially tailored for UK secondary school teachers aiming for excellence in AQA’s Child Language Acquisition unit, this resource provides an evidence-based, step-by-step curriculum designed for success. Equip your students with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their A Level English Language studies.
Delve into the emotional and cultural landscape of Afghanistan with our dedicated scheme of work for Khaled Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner”, meticulously designed for AQA English Literature Paper 2 Section B. Navigate the intertwined themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption in this modern literary masterpiece.
What This Resource Brings to the Table:
Thematic Depth: Our scheme ensures a profound exploration of “The Kite Runner”, capturing its essence from the bustling streets of Kabul to the challenges of immigrant life in America.
Genre Proficiency: Specifically tailored to AQA’s Paper 2B, students will immerse themselves in the novel’s contributions to political and social protest writing.
Classroom Integration: With a suite of detailed lesson plans, engaging classroom activities, and robust assessment tools, this resource is primed for educators aiming for excellence.
Literary Analysis: Foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Hosseini’s narrative techniques, character development, and symbolic undertones, equipping students for enriched discussions and essays.
Cultural and Historical Context: Dive into the socio-political backdrop of Afghanistan, enriching interpretations and understanding of the novel’s narrative.
Who is it Perfect for?
Educators: In search of a comprehensive, insightful, and AQA-aligned approach to “The Kite Runner”? This resource has been crafted just for you.
Students: Eager to gain a thorough understanding of “The Kite Runner” and ace your A Level English Literature exam? This is your roadmap.
Why Our Scheme Stands Out:
Developed by experts in literature education, this scheme perfectly balances academic depth with engaging content. Students are set on a path not just to exam success, but to a deeper appreciation and understanding of literature.
Highlighted Features:
In-depth Lesson Outlines
Interactive Activities
Assessment Rubrics & Constructive Feedback Mechanisms
Lesson 3 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson covers context of the novel.
The Great Gatsby A Level English Literature Scheme of Work covering 20 lessons that work through the entire novel and focus on key extracts.
The scheme covers:
An introduction into covering the whole novel and narrative theories.
Context and key themes such as decadence and materialism.
Role of the narrator.
Key settings in The Great Gatsby.
The use of characterisation.
Timed essay structures and opportunity to feedback and improve.
Lesson 2 of a Scheme of Work for View from the Bridge.
This lesson covers Act One.
Extracts taken from the play are added for students to analyse as they work through the play. There are a range of tasks for the students to work on as they read through the play.
Suitable for GCSE Literature and can be developed for A Level study of this classic text.
Lesson 6 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson covers character focalisation.
The Great Gatsby A Level English Literature Scheme of Work covering 20 lessons that work through the entire novel and focus on key extracts.
The scheme covers:
An introduction into covering the whole novel and narrative theories.
Context and key themes such as decadence and materialism.
Role of the narrator.
Key settings in The Great Gatsby.
The use of characterisation.
Timed essay structures and opportunity to feedback and improve.
A lesson designed for students to understand the extract question by creating their own.
Students can use the planning sheet to create their own questions and then they can swap with their peer so they can practice the question.
A 14+ slide Powerpoint, covering 3 to 4 lessons, on the poem ‘James Honeyman’ with analysis of the structure, language and the form.
A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.
Dive into the intriguing world of Elizabethan literature with “Unraveling the Mystery of Shakespeare’s Authorship,” an engaging educational resource designed for secondary school students. This comprehensive guide challenges the widely accepted notion that William Shakespeare of Stratford wrote his famed plays and poems.
Through a series of thought-provoking tasks and activities, students will explore alternative theories suggesting that Christopher Marlowe or Edward De Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, might be the true authors. Featuring detailed information sheets, interactive media, and critical thinking exercises, this resource fosters analytical skills and a deeper understanding of Elizabethan history and literature.
Perfect for classroom use, “Unraveling the Mystery of Shakespeare’s Authorship” inspires curiosity and debate, encouraging students to form their own conclusions about one of literature’s greatest mysteries. Engage with historical contexts, evaluate compelling arguments, and become a literary detective in this captivating journey through time.
This unit introduces Year 7 students to the essential skills of reading, analysing, and writing non-fiction texts. It covers a wide range of non-fiction materials and uses reciprocal reading strategies to help students build confidence in understanding and evaluating these texts. A key focus is on how writers use language to convey meaning and structure their work to create impact. Students will also learn to produce various styles of non-fiction writing, using analysed texts as models.
Key Skills
• Systematically track texts using reciprocal reading strategies.
• Select appropriate evidence.
• Make inferences.
• Use the ‘suggests’ formula for analysis.
• Focus on reading skills: select, retrieve, and evaluate information.
Key Concepts
• Author’s purpose
• Transactional writing
• Summarise and synthesise information
Assessment
• Praising Stars assessment focusing on evaluative skills and detailed feedback on ‘Craft of the Writer’ questions.
Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: Identifying Non-fiction Text Types
• Learning Outcomes: Identify differences between non-fiction text types; explain language techniques used.
• Activities: Buzz and go activity to name non-fiction types, carousel tasks for text type identification, group presentations.
• Support and Challenge: Mixed ability groups, language analysis.
Week 2: Understanding Author’s Purpose
• Learning Outcomes: Identify accurate evidence; explain the author’s purpose.
• Activities: Discussions on video games, comprehension activities using reciprocal reading (RR) strategies.
• Support and Challenge: Sentence starters, modeling predictions and summaries.
Week 3: Analysing Language Use
• Learning Outcomes: Analyse language use; independently identify information.
• Activities: Debates on gaming addiction, tracking articles with RR strategies, writing responses to language questions.
• Support and Challenge: Sentence starters, zooming in on language.
Week 4: Craft of the Writer
• Learning Outcomes: Explain the author’s use of language; identify appropriate evidence.
• Activities: Discussions on heroism, RR strategies, writing ‘comment evidence this suggests’ paragraphs.
• Support and Challenge: Predicting, clarifying, questioning, summarising strategies.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Full Scheme of Work covering over 150 slides.
This full SoW covers the entire novel and each chapter is broken down for you to work with your students. Each lesson includes a starter, a range of tasks linked to the chapter being read and a suitable plenary.
There's a range of research tasks for the students to investigate the events linked to the novel. The end of unit assessment is a review and there is a range of slides that explain what is needed for a successful review.
Everything is planned for you and you can pick it up and go.
A 17 slide Powerpoint, covering 3 to 4 lessons, on the poem Miss Gee with analysis of the structure, language and the form.
A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.
Also includes the following activities:
Quiz, Quiz Trade.
Narrative Analysis Grids
A starter activity
A 14 slide Powerpoint, covering 3 lessons in total, on the poem Ode with analysis of the structure, language and the form.
A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.
A workbook suitable for revision for key characters from the novel.
The character plans cover:
Ralph
Jack
Piggy
Roger
Simon
Samneric
Each character plan gives an example introduction and conclusion as well as 3 example paragraphs with key themes and key quotes.