A Christmas Carol - The Ghost of Christmas Past (15-slide PowerPoint and 4 worksheets) This GCSE resource enables learners to explore Dickens’ presentation of the Ghost of Christmas Past. Contents include: A differentiated starter activity that encourages learners to revise characters, quotations and ideas from Stave One. Activities exploring how Dickens presents the Ghost of Christmas Past and why Scrooge yearns to see the Ghost put on its extinguisher cap. Learners use a sheet of visual clues to help them interpret key details from Dickens’ description of the Ghost. The lesson concludes with a differentiated review which asks learners to examine three images and suggest how they relate to Scrooge. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE resources for Stave 2 of A Christmas Carol: A Christmas Carol - Scrooge’s Childhood A Christmas Carol - Old Fezziwig A Christmas Carol - Fezziwig and Scrooge A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Belle A Christmas Carol - Belle’s Family

A Christmas Carol - The Penitent Spirits (15-slide PowerPoint-based GCSE lesson with differentiated worksheets) At the end of Stave One, Scrooge sees into the purgatorial realm that he is currently doomed to enter. This resource enables students to examine how Dickens presents the penitent spirits that Scrooge observes. It includes: A differentiated starter activity quiz to help revise the main ideas in Stave One Students will then study from, ‘It held its chain up at arm’s length…’ down to the end of chapter, thinking about how Dickens describes the scene outside of Scrooge’s window and its implications for Scrooge himself. After this, pupils will examine an illustration of the scene in question, evaluating the artist’s depiction of the passage they have just read. The lesson concludes with learners producing a short list of the different things that Scrooge might learn in Staves 2-4. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE resources for Stave 1 of A Christmas Carol: Introducing A Christmas Carol at GCSE A Christmas Carol - Introducing Scrooge A Christmas Carol - Scrooge in Stave 1 A Christmas Carol - Scrooge Vs Fred A Christmas Carol - The Workhouse A Christmas Carol - Thomas Malthus A Christmas Carol - Marley’s Ghost A Christmas Carol - The Rich and the Poor

This resource provides an introduction to the plot of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ for GCSE. It includes a differentiated ‘Do Now Task’ in which learners link illustrations of key moments in the novella to relevant quotations. At higher levels, learners will think about the order in which the illustrations could be placed and which is the most important and why. The resource also includes a detailed plot summary of A Christmas Carol split up into 5 sections corresponding with each stave in the novella. There are 11 worksheets, one for each section, to promote understanding, inference-making and analysis of the novella’s main ideas. The tasks on many of the worksheets contain opportunities for further challenge to stretch more able learners. Click on the images opposite for more details. If necessary, this resource can be split over two 50-60 minute lessons. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE resources for Stave 1 of A Christmas Carol: A Christmas Carol - Introducing Ebenezer Scrooge A Christmas Carol - Scrooge in Stave One A Christmas Carol - Scrooge Vs Fred A Christmas Carol - The Workhouse A Christmas Carol - Thomas Malthus A Christmas Carol - Marley’s Ghost A Christmas Carol - The Penitent Spirits A Christmas Carol - The Rich and the Poor

A Christmas Carol - Introducing Ebenezer Scrooge This GCSE resource enables learners to explore Dickens’ introduction to the protagonist Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’. It includes a differentiated Do Now activity, in which learners read a short passage of text on the biblical background of the name Ebenezer and consider how it might be relevant to readers’ understanding of Dickens’ main character. At higher levels, learners will also reflect on the meaning and the connotations of the surname Scrooge. After this, learners will read from the beginning of the novella to the end of Dickens’ introduction to Scrooge. As they read, learners will consider What they learn about Scrooge’s character What Dickens does not tell us about Scrooge How Scrooge may develop in the future. The main activity is for learners to use one of three differentiated templates to design Scrooge’s Twitter profile page, based on what they have read in the introductory passage. This activity encourages learners to think about sub-textual layers of meaning as well as surface level information. Teacher suggestions provided. The lesson concludes with learners reflecting on what they have learnt during the lesson about the character of Scrooge. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more GCSE resources for Stave 1 of A Christmas Carol: Introducing A Christmas Carol at GCSE A Christmas Carol - Scrooge in Stave 1 A Christmas Carol - Scrooge Vs Fred A Christmas Carol - The Workhouse A Christmas Carol - Thomas Malthus A Christmas Carol - Marley’s Ghost A Christmas Carol - The Penitent Spirits A Christmas Carol - The Rich and the Poor

Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl contains a variety of activities designed to help children understand the book's plot, characters, language, and themes. Includes: - A unit of work with 11 lessons - A Roald Dahl biography, a video by Michael Rosen, a comprehension task and a class game - Reading, writing and speaking and listening activities - Developing making predictions skills using book covers (images, title, author, blurb) about plot, characters, themes and genre - Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters - Writing-frames to help children write about characters - Examining Roald Dahl's use of language - Creating a comic strip version to asses understanding of the plot - Tips for tackling new words - Cross-curricular content - Endangered species (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment)

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - 130 slide PowerPoint, 10 worksheets and scheme of work overview Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde contains 11 lessons designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the plot, characters, language, themes and historical context of the novel. Contents: -A brief biography of Robert Louis Stevenson -An explanation of the context of the novel (Victorian London, gothic traditions, the Theory of Evolution, Jack the Ripper) -Activities to explore the narrative structure of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde -Indepth analysis of the characters of Gabriel Utterson, Dr Lanyon, Henry Jekyll and Mr Hyde -Exploration of themes - the duality of human nature, the supernatural and science and the unexplained -Developing awareness of the features of a novel – character, theme, plot, style and language -Examining Stevenson's use of language - setting, description, contrast, symbolism and pathetic fallacy - And much more!

Animal Farm is made up of a 175-slide PowerPoint presentation, a 50-page booklet of worksheets, and a 14 lesson scheme of work overview. This Animal Farm resource is designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the plot, characters, language, themes, and historical context of Orwell’s modern classic. The resource includes a collection of activities for pupils of all abilities: -A biography of George Orwell -An explanation of the historical context of Europe in the 1930s and the rise of the USSR - notes and BBC documentary -Russian Revolution research task -Activities to explore the narrative structure and develop knowledge of the plot of Animal Farm -In-depth analysis of Snowball, Napoleon, Squealer, Boxer, and Benjamin -Exploration of the key themes of Animal Farm - power, idealism, corruption, class, socialism, propaganda, social control

The Landlady by Roald Dahl is a Year 9/10 unit of work with a 50-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and an 11-page booklet of worksheets. The Landlady by Roald Dahl teaching resource includes a collection of activities for pupils of all abilities: - A unit overview with 5 four part lessons covering literary context, plot, character, themes and language - Analysis of the characters of Billy Weaver and The Landlady - Extension activities - Cloze and sequencing exercises to consolidate plot knowledge - Literary context exploration - the influence of fairy tales - Analysing Roald Dahl's use of language to build mood and tension - Essay question with planning guidance - and much more!

Punctuating Speech ‘Punctuating Speech’ is an animated PowerPoint presentation with 2 accompanying worksheets designed to teach pupils how to use speech marks accurately in their writing. Content includes: An explanation of how and why we use speech marks in our writing Adding speech marks activity Speech marks consolidation and assessment activity three accompanying worksheets ‘Punctuating Speech’ is fully editable so teachers can adapt the resource to suit the individual needs of each class they teach. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Direct and Reported Speech Direct Speech - Year 3 and 4

Types of Nouns English SPaG Teaching Resource In ‘Types of Nouns’ pupils practise recognising common and proper nouns. Content includes: An animated PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective with two accompanying worksheets ‘Types of Nouns’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource, if needed, to suit all their teaching requirements. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see similar resources: Nouns - Year 1 Singular Nouns to Plural Nouns - Year 1 Concrete Nouns Collective Nouns Parts of Speech - Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs and Adverbs

This Charlotte’s Web unit of work has been created to develop key KS2 reading skills by exploring the popular children’s novel in detail. It covers the following areas of study: Inference and deduction skills Discussion and research skills Exploring character in detail How to write a response using quotations Examining plot, themes and language Activities for individuals, pairs and groups Think, pair, share tasks Hot seating and storyboarding Making a quiz Writing a front-page newspaper story Writing a book review Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see resources for other popular KS2 novels: The Silver Sword War Horse The Demon Headmaster Skellig Holes Billionaire Boy Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 2, Section A Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2 Section A is a 54-slide PowerPoint teaching resource with 10 accompanying worksheets designed to help students prepare for the Edexcel GCSE English Paper 2 exam – Section A. Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2 Section A includes: • An introduction to the Edexcel GCSE English Language exam. • An example exam paper with booklet and texts. • Example questions with prompts, and marks. • A step-by-step guide to answering each question on the exam paper. • Exploring the skills required to respond to each question successfully. • Developing awareness of language and structure. • Learning how to compare and contrast two non-fiction texts in the exam. • Understanding how responses are assessed by examiners. To preview Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 2, Section A please click on the images. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more Edexcel GCSE English and English Literature resources: Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 1, Section A Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 1, Section B Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 2, Section B Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation Bundle - Paper 1 Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation Bundle - Paper 2 Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation Bundle - Paper 1 and Paper 2 Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry

Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 1, Section A ‘Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 1, Section A’ is a fully editable PowerPoint teaching resource with accompanying worksheets. It has been created to help teachers prep students for Section A of the Edexcel GCSE English exam Paper One. Content includes: An introduction to the exam paper and how it works Example extract using The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Example exam questions linked to the extract with guidance and advice Step by step lessons to help students tackle the exam paper with confidence Analysing language and learning how to write detailed extended answers Understanding how AO1, AO2 and AO4 are represented on the paper Worksheets Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below to see more Edexcel GCSE English and English Literature resources: Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 1, Section B Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 2, Section A Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 2, Section B Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation Bundle - Paper 1 Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation Bundle - Paper 2 Edexcel GCSE English Language Exam Preparation Bundle - Paper 1 and Paper 2 Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry

Romeo and Juliet – The Prologue ‘Romeo and Juliet – The Prologue’ focuses on Shakespeare’s use of language in the prologue to Romeo and Juliet. Contents include: Prologue Perfection – A fun starter activity in which students use prior knowledge and their knowledge of rhythm and rhyme to rearrange the prologue into the correct order. A Closer Look – Exploring how the prologue introduces the themes of the play and how Shakespeare uses contrasting imagery. Comprehension – Questions to assess students’ understanding of the prologue. Extension Tasks – A variety of extension tasks for students to complete varying in difficulty. Not quite what you’re looking for? Click below for more Romeo and Juliet resources: Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 5 Romeo and Juliet - The Prince’s Speech Romeo and Juliet - Tybalt and Mercutio Romeo and Juliet – Women in Elizabethan England Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Romeo and Juliet - The Balcony Scene Romeo and Juliet - Friar Lawrence Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Romeo and Juliet – Act 3, Scene 1 Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Romeo and Juliet - The Deaths of Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet - GCSE Unit of Work Romeo and Juliet - AQA GCSE English Literature Exam Preparation Romeo and Juliet - KS2 Unit of Work Romeo and Juliet - House of Games