Full scheme for ODO used with MA and LA

This resource was used with a high ability Y9 group as part of a unit on Current Affairs. It could also be adapted to use for A level English Language. The PP builds towards writing a comparison essay.

A collection of extracts for MA students to work on as revision. My class find the language very difficult therefore I have underlined key quotes and added a glossary down the side to help them. Extracts taken from Sparknotes and I have built this into an activity.

PP looking at each poem separately with clear skills and A3 comparison sheet to plan overall answer. Kahoot activities were used alongside this.

Paper 2: Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives Looks at planning answers for Paper 2. The students look at the general ideas behind how to answer each question. This can then lead on to them writing full answers. My class get easily overwhelmed and I found that this broke things down for them. The extract is taken from somebody else and not my own, however I created the activity. Section B revision sheet helps students to quickly brainstorm ideas and reminds them of the mark scheme.

Planning a new AQA GCSE answer on a Christmas Carol.

2 hour session looking at borrowing and producing a Q3 and 4 answer.

A collection of 4 papers and grid sheet for students to find techniques. I then asked students to select two and compare. Part of a sample answer and sheet with sentence openers is also attached,

A half term worth of homework for KS3 creative writing.

PP will last up to 2 weeks depending on class ability and how long you want to spend on developing writing and peer assessing. The skills numbers match up to Doddle skills however these could easily be changed as the skills are very universal. Focus on improving vocabulary and peer/ self assessment. Images are emotive focusing on 9/11, war and Chernobyl.

Practice question 3, reminder of A0 skills and quiz.

1-2 hr masterclass to go over essentials around regional variation for Section A of paper 7702. Includes revision of theory (A02) and A01 terminology. Students then have a go at answering the sample questions. Mark schemes on AQA website.

Practice on writing from another perspective, focus on a butterfly flying over London. Includes a potential image for a class model answer.

A range of lessons (lasted me around 2 weeks) talking Y10 students through their first attempt at language exam paper 1. Could be edited to become more challenging.

Unit of language and occupation lasting around 10 lessons (planned for 2 lessons a week). Ensures that all terminology required by the exam board is given. Includes example assessments.

Suggested essay plan for English Language AQA Paper 1A Q 3

This PP was used over a week with Y9 students as an introduction to 19C literature. The unit looked at skills needed for both the language and literature exam. There is a mixture of individual and group work. Extracts are available from the AQA KS3 19C resources pack, available from their website under teaching resources.

Used as the first two lessons with Y13. Contains an intro to the course with quick quiz. Leads the students to consider existing knowledge of language and CLA. Moves onto a transcript and a straightforward analytical task introducing students on how their answers should be structured, followed by a peer assessment activity. Contains information on CDS satisfying A01 and A02. Includes further reading.

Introduction to behaviourism including: Key terminology Reference to A0s Transcript Model Answer Writing activity Starter for following lesson Further reading