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.
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.
A full scheme of work covering 10 lessons and a revision lesson.
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 2 covering language, structure and form of chapter one of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson covers the story, narrative and plot 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 1 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson covers the story, narrative and plot 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 8 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson consolidates learning so far.
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 7 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson covers Gatsby’s house.
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 13 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson focuses on the theme of time.
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 14 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson focuses on the theme of time.
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 17 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson focuses on final revision.
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 series of 8 lessons focusing on poems of Blake for the unit on political and social protest writing AQA A Level Lit. Each lesson includes differentiated activities throughout, engaging group learning, examiner advice and key assessments.
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.
Lesson 11 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson focuses on characterisation.
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 10 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson focuses on interpreting Gatsby.
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 9 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson focuses on Jay Gatsby.
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 12 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson focuses on a practice question.
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 15 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson focuses on endings in 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 16 of The Great Gatsby scheme of work for A Level English.
This lesson focuses on endings in 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.
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 practise the question.
