Elition is written and run by English teachers who enjoy curriculum design and creating effective, intuitive resources. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who are passionate about helping teachers deliver lessons that will engage and inspire students.
Elition is written and run by English teachers who enjoy curriculum design and creating effective, intuitive resources. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who are passionate about helping teachers deliver lessons that will engage and inspire students.
Two lessons that focus on the poem ‘Blessing ’ by Imtiaz Dharker, and aim to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence,close analysis skills and comparison practice for AO2 and AO3.
The slides include:
Key terminology with definitions.
Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain.
Pair and/or group analysis tasks.
Authorial context.
A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3.
Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep.
Modelled writing, writing frames and a practice question to develop comparative analysis.
Suitable for use as standalone lessons or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology.
Please note this was originally taught after students had covered several poems in the anthology so prior knowledge in order to compare Blessing to another poem from based on the presentation of a ‘powerful moment’ would be useful.
Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class, this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
Two lessons that focus on the poem ‘La Belle Dame Sans Merci ’ by John Keats, and aim to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence,close analysis skills and comparison practice for AO2 and AO3.
The slides include:
Key terminology with definitions.
Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain.
Pair and/or group analysis tasks.
Authorial context.
A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3.
Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep.
Modelled writing, writing frames and a practice question to develop comparative analysis.
Suitable for use as standalone lessons or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology.
Please note this was originally taught after students had covered several poems in the anthology so prior knowledge in order to compare LBDSM to another poem based on themes of love and/or relationships would be useful.
Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class, this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘My Last Duchess ’ by Robert Browning, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills.
The slides include:
Key terminology with definitions.
Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain and couplet.
Pair and/or group analysis tasks.
Authorial context.
A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3.
Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep.
Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology. Please note this was originally part of an 80 minute lesson so may need to be adapted if lesson times are differ.
Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Remember’ by Christina Rossetti, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills.
The slides include:
Key terminology with definitions.
Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain and couplet.
Pair and group analysis tasks.
Authorial context.
A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3.
Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep.
Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology.
Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Sonnet 116’ by William Shakespeare, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills.
The slides include:
Mark scheme information and a breakdown of AOs.
Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain and couplet
Group analysis tasks
Authorial context
A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3.
Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep
Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology.
Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
A comprehensive revision guide for the Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Poetry Anthology.
The guide includes the following:
A breakdown of AOs
Key terms glossary
Contextual information for each poet
Revision questions on language, form and structure for each poem
A planning grid to help structure essays
Sample paragraphs and essays, approaches to writing, frames and practice exam questions
A self assessment checklist and exam process reminders
Knowledge organiser and revision clock templates (these are best printed).
Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has covered the poems already and can be used to support an existing scheme.
A comprehensive revision guide for the CIE 9607 Media Studies Media Ecology unit for the Critical Perspectives A2 paper.
The guide includes the following:
An introduction to AOs and concepts
Context and origins
Key terms and definitions
Media environments and audience
Theoretical perspectives and approaches
Case studies (modern and historical) and critical application
Sample essays, approaches to writing, frames and practice questions
Suitable for a year13/A2 class to support revision or as independent study of a unit on Media Ecology.
A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Lament’ by Gillian Clarke, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills.
The slides include:
A line by line analysis
guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features
contextual information that includes an article and optional war photography discussion prompt (please see guidance notes in slides before teaching)
A Frayer Model handout to support with etymological understanding
Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.
A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Hunting Snake’ by Judith Wright, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills.
The slides include:
A line by line analysis
guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features
contextual information
modelled paragraph writing frames
Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.
A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Sonnet 18’ by William Shakespeare, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills.
The slides include:
A line by line analysis
A Kahoot quiz
guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features
contextual information
modelled paragraph writing frames
Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.
A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘A Married State’ by Katherine Philips, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills.
The slides include:
Historical context and a knowledge check ‘quiz quiz swap’
modelled application of analytical verbs
modelled writing
guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features
extension activities that apply a historicism lens
Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.
A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Before the Sun’ by Charles Mungoshi, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills.
The slides include:
modelled annotations by stanza
individual and group discussion tasks
an analysis grid that connects the poet’s choices to wider, thematic ideas
guiding questions on language, form and structural features.
Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL as part of the CIE 0475 Literature Poetry Anthology. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.
A 68 page revision guide for The Kite Runner that includes key terminology, writing samples, chapter-by-chapter study questions, character focus prompts and essay quick tips for the Edexcel International A Level in English Literature, Unit 1, prose question.
A range of practise exam questions and sample essays are included, along with writing frames and approaches to writing.
Suitable for a year12/AS class to support study of the text or as independent revision. Little modification would be needed for this guide to be used with other specifications.
A 50 page revision guide with context, key terminology, critical perspectives, features of postmodern texts and case study examples for the CIE 9607 Media Studies Postmodernism unit for the Critical Perspectives A2 paper.
A range of practise exam questions and sample essays are included, along with writing frames, historical context and approaches to writing.
Suitable for a year13/A2 class to support revision or as independent study of a unit on Postmodernism.
A bundle consisting of the following resources:
A complete IGCSE English Language Paper 1 for the CIE 0500 specification that comes with a mark scheme, teacher training slides for marking guidance, and feedback activities for students. The paper is original and based on the topic of video games. This can be used for a mock exam or as revision practise.
A 10 lesson unit consisting of practise activities to support students studying the CIE 0500 specification for IGCSE English Language Paper 2. There is a focus on evaluating arguments, developing analysis and writing up ideas. Practise extracts, papers and examples are included. Suitable for a mixed ability year 10 class encountering the paper for the first time or as a revision aid.
A complete custom paper 1 that includes insert, mark scheme and question paper. The extracts are based on famous actors and acting and is designed for the CIE post 2020 specification. This was made to assist with KS4 revision and is not based on an existing past paper.
A five lesson mini-unit that explores and develops narrative writing skills for the IGCSE CIE English Language composition task for Paper 2. There a range of modelled examples, planning and writing frames to support the planning stages.
The activities would be suitable for KS4 students and can be used as revision, independent work or to supplement an existing SoL.
A revision lesson that develops students’ ability to identify and evaluate implicit and explicit ideas in a source prior to incorporating them into a response. Modelled examples of writing are included and a step-by-step breakdown of the mark scheme. Please note that this lesson was originally for a 90 minute session.
A complete custom paper 1 that includes insert, mark scheme and question paper. The extracts are based on flight and is designed for the CIE post-2020 specification. This was made to assist with KS4 revision and is not based on an existing past paper.
Suitable for IGCSE revision or independent study.
A bundle consisting of the following resources:
A complete IGCSE English Language Paper 1 for the CIE 0500 specification that comes with a mark scheme, teacher training slides for marking guidance, and feedback activities for students. The paper is original and based on the topic of video games. This can be used for a mock exam or as revision practise.
A complete custom paper 1 that includes insert, mark scheme and question paper. The extracts are based on flight and is designed for the CIE post-2020 specification. This was made to assist with KS4 revision and is not based on an existing past paper.
A complete custom paper 1 that includes insert, mark scheme and question paper. The extracts are based on famous actors and acting and is designed for the CIE post 2020 specification. This was made to assist with KS4 revision and is not based on an existing past paper.
Suitable for IGCSE revision or independent study.
A five lesson mini-unit that explores and develops narrative writing skills for the IGCSE CIE English Language composition task for Paper 2. There a range of modelled examples, planning and writing frames to support the planning stages.
The activities would be suitable for KS4 students and can be used as revision, independent work or to supplement an existing SoL.
A bundle consisting of the following resources:
A 10 lesson unit consisting of practise activities to support students studying the CIE 0500 specification for IGCSE English Language Paper 2. There is a focus on evaluating arguments, developing analysis and writing up ideas. Practise extracts, papers and examples are included. Suitable for a mixed ability year 10 class encountering the paper for the first time or as a revision aid.
A revision lesson that develops students’ ability to identify and evaluate implicit and explicit ideas in a source prior to incorporating them into a response. Modelled examples of writing are included and a step-by-step breakdown of the mark scheme. Please note that this lesson was originally for a 90 minute session.
A complete IGCSE English Language Paper 1 for the CIE 0500 specification that comes with a mark scheme, teacher training slides for marking guidance, and feedback activities for students. The paper is original and based on the topic of video games. This can be used for a mock exam or as revision practise.
A complete custom paper 1 that includes insert, mark scheme and question paper. The extracts are based on flight and is designed for the CIE post-2020 specification. This was made to assist with KS4 revision and is not based on an existing past paper.
Suitable for IGCSE revision or independent study.
A programme of research-backed meetings and materials to support an interdisciplinary implementation of an ‘EAL champions’ initiative within an international secondary school.
Part 1: school audit of current EAL provision with future planning.
Part 2: reading and vocabulary development.
Part 3: strategies for supporting EAL learners with writing
Part 4: audit and reflection on student work
Part 5: review
An accompanying blog post that explores the rationale for these meetings can be found here.
Bundle comprises of a 10 lesson unit consisting of practise activities to support students studying the CIE 0500 specification for IGCSE English Language Paper 2. There is a focus on evaluating arguments, developing analysis and writing up ideas. Practise extracts, papers and examples are included. Suitable for a mixed ability year 10 class encountering the paper for the first time or as a revision aid.
Also, a revision lesson is included that develops students’ ability to identify and evaluate implicit and explicit ideas in a source prior to incorporating them into a response. Modelled examples of writing are included and a step-by-step breakdown of the mark scheme. Please note that this lesson was originally for a 90 minute session. This would be useful for Year 11 revision and to support an existing directed writing scheme.
