Delve into the intricate world of Language Change with this holistic lesson set tailored for the AQA English Language A Level. Created with precision and a deep understanding of the curriculum, this resource guides students through the historical evolution and transformation of the English language, seamlessly aligned with UK secondary school standards. Key Features: AQA-Specific: Meticulously curated to align with the Language Change requirements of the AQA English Language A Level. Evidence-Based Pedagogy: Lessons grounded in research, ensuring effective teaching methodologies and accurate content. Comprehensive Coverage: Tackles the nuances of historical linguistic shifts, sociolinguistic factors, and the future trajectory of language change. Classroom Ready: Includes engaging activities, multimedia resources, and assessment tools to foster student participation and understanding. Time-Efficient: Streamlines lesson planning with ready-to-use content, allowing teachers more time for direct student engagement. Customisable: Flexible content that can be adjusted based on class needs and dynamics. For UK secondary school educators committed to delivering a profound understanding of Language Change, this lesson set is a gold standard resource. Enhance classroom discussions, foster critical thinking, and prepare students for academic success with this invaluable toolkit.

Unlock the intricacies of ethnolect with our robust scheme of work tailored for UK secondary school students. Ethnolect, the linguistic variation tied to ethnicity, is an intricate and challenging topic, but our meticulously crafted modules are designed to make this complex subject more digestible. Features: In-Depth Understanding: Start with a foundational knowledge of ethnolects, delving into the historical, social, and linguistic factors that shape them. Challenging Yet Rewarding: Recognising the intricacies of ethnolect, our scheme addresses the difficulties head-on, offering scaffolding techniques and step-by-step guidance to make the learning process smoother. Interactive Activities: Incorporate role-plays, simulations, and critical analysis tasks to immerse students in real-world scenarios, helping them understand ethnolects in practical contexts. Cultural Appreciation: Explore a wide array of global ethnolects, fostering a deeper appreciation for linguistic diversity and the richness of multicultural societies. Assessment and Feedback: Regular checkpoints and assessments ensure students grasp the challenging concepts, with constructive feedback to guide their learning journey. Our Ethnolect Explorations scheme of work is more than just a series of lessons; it’s a comprehensive educational journey. Through this program, students will navigate the challenging waters of ethnolect, emerging with a refined understanding and a keen ability to dissect and discuss the linguistic nuances of different ethnic communities.

Delve deep into the world of William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” with our meticulously crafted Scheme of Work tailored for secondary school students. This resource offers 18 structured lessons, balancing the exploration of historical context, character analyses, and the play’s intricate plot. Teachers can expect: Detailed Lesson Objectives: Guiding questions for every session to steer classroom discussions and activities. Knowledge Strands: Clear categorisation of the type of knowledge or skill targeted – from ‘Literary Study’ to ‘Transactional Writing’. Substantive & Procedural Knowledge Breakdown: Outlining core content and key skills, ensuring students grasp foundational facts, concepts, and methods. Engaging Activities: Diverse tasks from video analyses, reading exercises, to creative writing projects. Assessment Components: Formative and summative assessments for monitoring student progress and feedback. Perfect for educators seeking a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach to teaching “Richard III”. Ideal for UK secondary schools. Boost classroom engagement and deepen understanding of this Shakespearean classic!

Embark on an imaginative journey with the “Stars in Your Eyes” Home Learning Project, designed to spark creativity and enhance various literacy skills in secondary school students. This project engages students in a series of exciting tasks where they envision themselves as famous personalities. Through these activities, students will develop their writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills while having fun. Project Outline: Promotional Poster: • Task: Create a sensational promotional poster for yourself as a famous personality. • Skills: Use of presentational devices, sensational language. Diary Entry: • Task: Write a diary entry detailing a day in your exciting life. • Skills: First-person narrative, chronological writing, use of time connectives. Motivational Speech: • Task: Compose a motivational speech by your agent or mentor to get you focused before a big event. • Skills: Persuasive language, first-person perspective, use of exaggeration. Formal Invitation: • Task: Write a formal invitation to a celebrity ball. • Skills: Layout design, use of formal vocabulary. Playscript Scene: • Task: Imagine and write a scene at the celebrity ball, formatted as a play. • Skills: Scriptwriting, proper layout, stage directions. Newspaper Article: • Task: Write a sensational newspaper article about the celebrity ball. • Skills: Newspaper layout, sensationalism in writing. Celebrity Biography: • Task: Write a biography of your life, highlighting key or exciting events. • Skills: Third-person narrative, chronological order, use of time connectives. This resource provides a structured yet flexible framework that allows students to explore different genres of writing and presentation. It encourages self-expression and the development of literacy skills in a fun, engaging manner. Perfect for home learning, this project will keep students motivated and entertained while enhancing their educational experience.

This engaging and comprehensive Reciprocal Reading Scheme of Work for secondary school students takes readers on a 33-week exploration of various non-fiction topics, fostering critical thinking, comprehension, and discussion skills. Each week focuses on a different subject, encouraging students to delve into diverse and intriguing themes, from historical figures and scientific discoveries to contemporary issues and cultural stories. The scheme promotes collaborative learning through structured reading, questioning, summarising, clarifying, and predicting activities, making reading an interactive and enriching experience. Weekly Breakdown: • Week 1: Harambe the Gorilla Explore the life and impact of Harambe, discussing animal conservation and ethics. • Week 2: Alice Coachman Davis Learn about the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal and her legacy. • Week 3: Barbie and Looking After Dogs Examine the cultural impact of Barbie and the responsibilities of dog care. • Week 4: Agbo Discover the story of Agbo and its significance in its cultural context. • Week 5: Newspaper Article and Cinder-Block the Cat Analyse a newspaper article and the viral story of Cinder-Block, the exercising cat. • Week 6-10: Gardening Engage in a five-week gardening project, understanding plant biology, sustainability, and the benefits of gardening. • Week 11: Knut and Jam Sandwich Boy Delve into the tale of Knut the polar bear and the charming story of the Jam Sandwich Boy. • Week 12: Smallest Dinosaur Investigate the discovery of the smallest dinosaur and its implications for paleontology. • Week 13: I’m a Celeb Explore the phenomenon of reality TV through the lens of “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” • Week 14: Bug Leaflet and Banning Mobile Phones in Classrooms Create an informative bug leaflet and debate the pros and cons of banning mobile phones in classrooms. • Week 15: Corkers and Describing a Person Engage with humorous anecdotes (corkers) and practice descriptive writing skills. • Week 16: Sophie Sees the BFG and Writing a Scary Paragraph Reflect on a reading of “The BFG” and craft a suspenseful, scary paragraph. • Week 17: Booza – Stretchy Ice-Cream Discover the science and history behind Booza, the stretchy ice-cream. • Week 18: Dangerous Waters and Report on a School Canteen Examine the challenges of dangerous waters and conduct a report on the school canteen’s food offerings. • Week 19: Poor Tom the 1800s Chimney Sweep and Acrostic Poem Learn about the life of chimney sweeps in the 1800s and create an acrostic poem.

Unlock the full potential of your narrative writing with our comprehensive resource, “Enhance Your Narrative Writing: Descriptive Writing Tasks.” This PowerPoint presentation is designed to help students master the art of descriptive writing, a crucial skill for crafting engaging and realistic narratives. Key Features: Importance of Description: Understand why descriptive writing is vital for creating immersive and believable stories. Learn how detailed descriptions can transport readers to the scene and breathe life into characters. Writing Techniques: Discover practical tips for incorporating description into your writing. From spelling and punctuation to maintaining tense and proofreading, this resource covers all the basics. Vocabulary Enhancement: Expand your vocabulary and learn how to use precise language to add depth and realism to your narratives. Detailed Examples: Explore rich examples of descriptive writing that illustrate the effective use of sensory details. See how to describe scenes, actions, and characters vividly. Interactive Exercises: Engage with interactive tasks that encourage you to apply what you’ve learned. Describe scenes from provided images, focusing on small details and realistic actions. Character Interaction: Think about character behaviours and dialogue, and learn how to depict interactions in a detailed, step-by-step manner. Proofreading Tips: Get essential advice on proofreading your work to ensure it is polished and professional. Whether you are a student aiming to improve your narrative writing skills or an educator seeking effective teaching tools, “Enhance Your Narrative Writing: Descriptive Writing Tasks” offers valuable guidance and practical exercises to elevate your writing to the next level.

A Day to Remember Description: This comprehensive homework project guides students through a creative and engaging narrative experience over a half-term period. Each week, students explore different aspects of a day out through tasks like drawing characters, designing flyers, and writing recounts from varied perspectives. This booklet is perfect for enhancing descriptive writing, persuasive language, and formal letter composition skills. The Grand Opening Description: Focused on a new local leisure centre, this project spans a half-term and encourages students to engage with real-world scenarios. Tasks include creating promotional posters, writing diary entries, composing formal letters of complaint, and delivering persuasive speeches. This resource is ideal for developing persuasive writing, formal letter structure, and balanced argumentation. Stars in Your Eyes Description: This exciting project transforms students into stars, guiding them through tasks that develop promotional posters, diary entries, motivational speeches, and newspaper articles. Over seven weeks, students explore imaginative scenarios, perfect for enhancing creative writing, formal invitations, and biography composition skills. A Day in Your Life Description: This half-term project invites students to plan and recount an educational visit, covering tasks from designing posters and writing formal letters to diary entries and newspaper articles. Through these weekly activities, students will improve their descriptive, persuasive, and narrative writing skills, making it a comprehensive literacy development resource. The Mystery of the Missing… Description: In this thrilling detective-themed project, students assume the role of a chief inspector solving a high-profile case. Weekly tasks include creating police posters, conducting interviews, drawing plans, and writing formal letters and newspaper articles. This project is excellent for developing skills in investigative reporting, formal writing, and logical reasoning.

This unit of work aims to develop students’ reading skills and develops their ability to respond to GCSE style questions for English language. Students will develop their select and retrieve skills (English Language AO1). Students will learn how to select accurate evidence from the text and will practise writing up their responses in a timely manner. Explaining the effect of the writer’s choices will be another key focus throughout the unit, with an emphasis on creating ‘quality comments’, allowing students to gain higher marks for AO2 style ‘how’ questions. Students will also be taught how to analyse the author’s choices of language using accurate subject terminology. Students will be introduced to a range of non-fiction texts and how to evaluate a writer’s viewpoint as presented in a text (English Language AO4). Students will also be given the opportunity to develop their narrative and transactional writing skills, with the focus being on developing depth and detail in their writing.

This resource is a meticulously organised scheme of work designed to immerse secondary school students in the rich tapestry of poetry from various cultures. It is structured into thematic folders, each containing detailed lesson plans, activities, and assessments. Here’s a breakdown of the contents: Introduction • This offers introductory materials to set the stage for the scheme of work. It includes background information, objectives, and an overview of the cultural significance of the selected poems. Limbo • Featuring “Limbo” by Edward Kamau Brathwaite, this section provides lesson plans and activities that explore the historical and cultural themes of the poem. Night of the Scorpion • This delves into “Night of the Scorpion” by Nissim Ezekiel. It includes comprehensive lesson plans, discussion points, and activities to enhance students’ understanding of the poem’s narrative and cultural background. Nothing’s Changed • Focused on “Nothing’s Changed” by Tatamkhulu Afrika, this section includes lesson plans and resources to discuss themes of apartheid, social justice, and change. Presents from My Aunts • Featuring “Presents from My Aunts in Pakistan” by Moniza Alvi, this folder offers materials to explore themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the immigrant experience. Two Scavengers • This section focuses on “Two Scavengers in a Truck, Two Beautiful People in a Mercedes” by Lawrence Ferlinghetti. It includes lesson plans and activities to discuss social class and disparity. Unrelated Incidents • Including Tom Leonard’s “Unrelated Incidents,” this folder provides resources to examine dialect, language, and identity within cultural contexts. Assessment (Blessing) • Focused on the poem “Blessing” by Imtiaz Dharker, this includes assessment materials to evaluate students’ understanding and appreciation of the poem’s cultural context and themes.

This scheme of work is designed to support the reading and analysis of Eva Ibbotson’s novel “Journey to the River Sea.” It includes a detailed breakdown of each chapter, engaging activities, and accompanying PowerPoint presentations. The scheme aims to enhance students’ understanding and enjoyment of the text while developing their literacy and critical thinking skills. Structure Introduction to the Novel PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of the author, historical context, and themes. Activity: Pre-reading discussion on students’ expectations and prior knowledge about the Amazon and colonialism. Chapter-by-Chapter Breakdown Each chapter will include: Summary: Key events and characters introduced. Vocabulary: List of challenging words and their definitions. Comprehension Questions: To ensure understanding of the text. Discussion Questions: To encourage deeper thinking and personal connections. Activities: Varied tasks including creative writing, role-playing, and research projects. Key Themes and Character Analysis PowerPoint Presentation: Detailed look at major themes such as bravery, friendship, and the clash of cultures. Activity: Character maps and theme tracking throughout the novel. Literary Devices and Language PowerPoint Presentation: Explanation of literary devices used in the novel (e.g., imagery, metaphor, simile). Activity: Identification and analysis of literary devices in selected passages. Cultural and Geographical Context PowerPoint Presentation: Exploration of the Amazon rainforest, its biodiversity, and the cultural backdrop of the story. Activity: Research project on the Amazon, its flora and fauna, and indigenous tribes. Creative Projects PowerPoint Presentation: Instructions and examples of creative projects (e.g., diorama of a scene, illustrated travel journal). Activity: Group projects to create visual or digital presentations related to the novel’s setting and themes. Assessment and Evaluation PowerPoint Presentation: Guidelines for formative and summative assessments. Activity: Essay prompts, creative writing tasks, and comprehension tests.

Elevate your students’ reading comprehension skills with our meticulously crafted scheme of work focusing on non-fiction texts. This resource includes ten detailed lessons designed to develop essential GCSE skills, including information retrieval, synthesis, comparison, and analysis of writers’ techniques. Each lesson targets specific learning outcomes aligned with GCSE assessment objectives, ensuring students progress from basic information retrieval to sophisticated analysis of the writer’s craft. What’s Included: • Lesson 1: Information Retrieval - Students learn to extract key details from a text about giant pandas, using bullet points and mini-quotations. • Lesson 2: Text Analysis - Focus on the Tower of London; students practice drawing inferences and commenting on the writer’s choices. • Lesson 3: Persuasion Techniques - Analysis of texts on the benefits of breakfast and health benefits of carrots, emphasizing persuasive language. • Lesson 4: Critical Evaluation - Examination of energy drinks’ health impacts, teaching students to critique and evaluate text. • Lesson 5: Historical Context - Learning about pyramids and the presentation of historical information, developing analytical paragraphs. • Lesson 6: Engaging with Historical Non-Fiction - Detailed reading on Vikings, highlighting the importance of contextual understanding. • Lesson 7: Comparative Reading - Comparing two texts on the use of highlighters in study practices to identify differing viewpoints. • Lesson 8: Review and Synthesis - Analysing promotional materials and reviews, focusing on synthesis and evaluation of two contrasting perspectives. • Lesson 9: Responsibility and Ethics - Discussing texts on parental accountability for children’s behavior and consequences of actions. • Lesson 10: Public Performance Reviews - Comparison of historical and contemporary performance reviews, focusing on effective argumentation. Skills Developed: • Critical thinking and analysis • Effective information retrieval • Synthesis of multiple texts • Comparative analysis • Persuasive writing Why Buy This Resource: This comprehensive resource will equip your students with the skills needed for GCSE success, making it an invaluable addition to any secondary English curriculum. • Aligned with GCSE assessment objectives • Detailed, ready-to-use lessons • Enhances critical reading and writing skills • Suitable for a range of abilities • Comprehensive coverage of non-fiction texts Invest in your students’ future success with this essential non-fiction reading scheme of work, designed by experienced educators to deliver results.