A mini-sequence exploring the poem, ‘Poppies’, by Jane Weir through a mixture of reading and writing tasks.

A lesson exploring narrative structure and the role of characterisation during exposition. The text linked to this extract is A Pinch of Magic - the website has a fantastic resource bundle which I use with the lesson. All copyright to the author and not available as part of this purchase.

An engaging lesson consolidating understanding Fantasy fiction characters,.

A lesson exploring the use of dialogue in Fantasy fiction through exploration of an extract from Harry Potter. Students will then be explored to a new form through an extract study of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

A 7 week scheme exploring Fairy Tales.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem, ‘Bayonet Charge’ by Ted Hughes through reading and writing tasks.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem, ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’, by Alfred Lord Tennsyon through the use of reading and writing tasks.

Based on academic reading, the flashcards break down the process of reading for students using pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading tasks and questioning.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem ‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage, including reading and writing tasks.

Useful resources to demonstrate comparing Remains and Exposure, and Remains and Bayonet Charge, with supporting dual-coded images and a breakdown of structure analytical paragraphs. Aimed at LA/MA. Highlight WWW and EBI (such as: lack of development on certain points/not re-reading for spelling mistakes, etc)

Students will craft their subverted fairy tale this week for their end of term assessment. Throughout this week, students will plan, craft, and evaluate their writing by utilising the skills and knowledge developed over the past 6 weeks.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy through a mixture of reading and writing skills.

A single lesson identifying and analysing the use of animalistic imagery in Of Mice and Men through the character of Lennie.

A visual guide to support parents to support their children with their reading.

A lesson analysing the structure of ‘The Lovely Bones’ (AQA P1,Q3).

A visual guide for all staff to support dyslexic students.

A lesson exploring a range of Fantasy fiction conventions and extracts.

A lesson exploring how to craft a traditional fairy tale which has been subverted from the norm.

A LA/MA single lesson exploring crafting atmosphere in Gothic fiction.

A mini-sequence exploring the sonnet ‘Ozymandias’ by Percy Shelley from the AQA Power and Conflict cluster, including reading and writing tasks.