A sequence of lessons testing LP2 Q3 and Q5 skills through the darts speech in Apple TV show, Ted Lasso, and building up into a methodical construction of an inspiring speech.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem, ‘My Last Duchess’, by Robert Browning, through a mixture of reading and writing tasks.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem, ‘The Emigree’ by Carol Rumens, through a mixture of reading and writing tasks.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem ‘Tissue’ by Imitiaz Dharker through a mixture of reading and writing tasks.

An introductory lesson exploring the power of the opening line and the final line, as well as identifying other structural devices. Students will explore using Lovely Bones. All resources provided.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem ‘Kamikaze’ by Beatrice Garland from the AQA Power and Conflict cluster through a mixture of reading and writing tasks.

A presentation exploring the value of creating a Reading for Pleasure culture across the school.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem ‘London’ by William Blake through a mixture of reading and writing tasks.

A detailed lesson completing an academic read of an extract from ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’. This can be part of a study of ‘The Gothic’ genre and/or the 19th century.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem, ‘Checking Out Me History’ by John Agard through a mixture of reading and writing tasks.

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

A single lesson on creating a Dickensian villain using Dickensian writing methods.

GCSE structure strip bookmarks to formulate an English Literature response.

A bespoke structure strip for AQA LP1 Q2-Q5.

A visual guide for all staff to support dyslexic students.

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

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.

A lesson exploring archetypal characters in Fantasy fiction (with links to Harry Potter).

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.