Resources to identify how to respond to a speech writing question, with video clips of excellent speeches and notes on language techniques and structure

A range of power points and worksheets designed to accompany teaching of Feminine Gospels. Some assessment tasks based on th new AQA Literature A level.

A power point on The Flea, with information about metaphysical poets and the conceit, key questions for the students to analyse the poem and an aqa exam style question for assessment

a close analysis of the handkerchief and Othello's tragic decline in Act III Scene IV. Exam style question with specific pointers on how to address the AO's according to the new AQA mark scheme

a way for students to analyse Iago's growing influence on Othello in Act 3 Scene 3 of the play with a close look at language, structure and form. Key dramatic vocabulary used and potential exam style question at the end of the power point. Self contained lesson leading to possible timed essay task

Two power points with close reference to the assessment objectives outlines by AQA, with some specific focus on what my students always miss - the FORM and STRUCTURE within the extract and play as a whole. Some timed essay style questions and useful video clip of Emilia's speech "If wives do fall" which provoke the students to consider Feminist and Marxist interpretations of the play.

A literary terminology quiz designed for students studying Othello at AS or A level. Could be used as a baseline test or after preparation. Specific tragic genre vocabulary as well as language terminology. A cover teacher could deliver this. Whole activity from beginning to end takes approx 40 minutes

7 lessons on planning a response to a Duffy question and comparing Duffy with Handmaid’s Tale