This unit contains everything you need to teach Of Mice and Men and will save you hours of planning time! This unit of work is focused on preparing students for their GCSE exam, but it could also be modified for Year 9. It includes 20 lessons and is fully resourced with lesson PowerPoints, exemplar material, IWB interactive resources, quizzes, extracts, contextual information and opportunities for online research. Page numbers refer to the Faber and Faber edition. Lesson 1: The American Dream Lesson 2: The Opening Lesson 3: Context Game Lesson 4: The relationship between George and Lennie Lesson 5: Dreams Lesson 6: Chapter 1 review Lesson 7: The Ranch Lesson 8: Slim, Curley, Crooks and Curley’s Wife Lesson 9: Film review of chapters 1-2 Lesson 10: Character relationships Lesson 11: The shooting of Candy’s dog Lesson 12: How the dream has evolved Lesson 13: Structure and the fight Lesson 14: Crooks and racism Lesson 15: Isolation Lesson 16: Chapter review 3-4 Lesson 17: Mood and atmosphere Lesson 18: Appearance and reality Lesson 19: Curley’s Wife Lesson 20: Lennie’s death Lesson 21: Building atmosphere Lesson 22: Lennie

This unit is a great way to teach language, structure and evaluation skills at KS4. It is focused on AQA English Language GCSE Paper 1. It prepares students for Q2 writer’s use of language, Q3 writer’s use of structure, Q4 statement evaluation and Q5 descriptive writing. It includes 20 lessons and is fully resourced with lesson powerpoints, exemplar material, IWB interactive resources, quizzes, extracts and opportunities for online research. Page numbers refer to the Faber and Faber edition. Lesson 1: The American Dream Lesson 2: How does Steinbeck use language to set the scene? Lesson 3: Creative Writing and marking Lesson 4: How Steinbeck creates characters Lesson 5: Structure in Chapter 1 Lesson 6: How to use semi colons Lesson 7: Writer’s use of language Lesson 8: Creative Writing Lesson 9: Using flashbacks and past tenses Lesson 10: The structure of Chapter 3 Lesson 11: Evaluating George and Lennie’s dream Lesson 12: Writing a Q4 answer Lesson 13: Structure in the fight scene Lesson 14: Using language to describe Crooks’ room Lesson 15: Evaluating Curley’s Wife’s character Lesson 16: Mood and atmosphere Lesson 17: Appearance and reality Lesson 18: Building tension at the end Lesson 19: Planning your creative writing Lesson 20: Writing a G9 answer

This unit contains everything you need to teach Lord of the Flies at KS4 and will save you hours of preparation time. It includes 24 lessons and is fully resourced with lesson powerpoints, contextual information, exemplar essays, IWB interactive resources, quizzes, activities to exploit drama, extracts and opportunities for online research. Page numbers refer to the Orange Faber and Faber edition with an introduction by Ian Gregor. Lesson 1: An introduction to Lord of the Flies Lesson 2: William Golding’s message Lesson 3: Leadership Lesson 4: The island as a symbol Lesson 5: Jack as a dictator Lesson 6: The frailty of society Lesson 7: Civilization and the mask Lesson 8: Roger as an enforcer Lesson 9: Order and Chaos Lesson 10: The significance of the beast Lesson 11: Chapters review quiz Lesson 12: Group behaviour Lesson 13: Creative Writing Lesson 14: Marking and improving your writing Lesson 15: How and why Ralph changes Lesson 16: The power struggle Lesson 17: The beast and human nature Lesson 18: The fall of society Lesson 19: Symbolism Lesson 20: The British Empire Lesson 21: Savagery Lesson 22: The importance of hunting Lesson 23: The message of the novel Lesson 24: How Golding builds tension

This unit contains everything you need to teach speech writing at KS3. It is solid foundation for AQA Paper 2 for English language and the Spoken Language module at GCSE. The students analyse speeches by Emma Watson, Muhammad Ali, Leonardo DiCaprio, John F Kennedy and more. It includes 14 lessons and is fully resourced with lesson PowerPoints, exemplar speeches, IWB interactive resources, quizzes, activities to exploit drama and opportunities to exploit online research. Lesson 1: Sentence structure in JFK’s speeches Lesson 2: How to talk formally Lesson 3: Writing a protest speech Lesson 4: Body language with Malala Jusef Lesson 5: Feminism with Emma Watson Lesson 6: Equality in education Lesson 7: Arguing for or against capital punishment Lesson 8: Defending Derek Bentley Lesson 9: Let him Have It! Lesson 10: Analysing a court case speech Lesson 11: Formal writing Lesson 12: Planning your speech Lesson 13:Writing your speech Lesson 14: Presenting your speech to the class

This scheme of work is 10 lessons designed to test your students’ ability to plan and write creatively using a picture as a springboard for their imagination. It is most effective when used a few weeks before their exam. The focus is: Lesson 1: structuring paragraphs in a WW1 trench scene Lesson 2: using varied sentence structures in a train scene Lesson 3: noun-verb collocation in a forest scene Lesson 4: the effect of adjectives in an alien planet scene Lesson 5: paragraph focus in a scene from Private Peaceful Lesson 6: descriptive techniques in a castle scene Lesson 7: using tense changes in a stormy sea scene Lesson 8: individual word choice in a transport image Lesson 9: creating backstories from AI images Lesson 10: using a learning mat for a mountain scene

If your students find Shakespeare dull and inaccessible, this is the unit for you. The lessons are focused on staging a shipwreck, costume, props, bringing the play to life and contextually understanding Elizabethan views of slavery. This unit includes everything you need to teach The Tempest at KS3. It includes 20 lessons and is fully resourced with lesson powerpoints, contextual information, exemplar material, IWB interactive resources, quizzes, activities to exploit drama and extract analysis. Page numbers refer to the Cambridge Shakespeare edition. There is a final unit assessment on the relationship between Miranda and Prospero. Lesson 1: Elizabethan context Lesson 2: Accessing Shakespeare’s language Lesson 3: The plot Lesson 4: The characters Lesson 5: A1S1 shipwreck Lesson 6: Analyzing the relationship between Prospero and Miranda Lesson 7: Ariel and magic Lesson 8: Caliban and slavery Lesson 9: How Prospero and Miranda’s relationship changes Lesson 10: Alonso and betrayal Lesson 11: Gonzalo and loyalty Lesson 12: Miranda and Ferdinand Lesson 13: Designing a Tempest poster Lesson 14: Nature and nurture Lesson 15: Prospero’s plan Lesson 16: How the characters change Lesson 17: The epilogue Lesson 18: Assessment planning Lesson 19: Writing your assessment Lesson 20: Feedback and improve

If you are teaching Frankenstein, this unit contains everything you need to allow students to connect an 19th century Romantic novel with the great issues of today, such as the environment, artificial intelligence and what makes us human. This unit has everything you need to teach Frankenstein at KS4. It contains over 25 lessons that take you through the text chapter by chapter. It is fully resourced with context readings, theme discussions, chapter analysis, persuasive writing opportunities, online research on The Romantics, example essays, critical articles and opportunities to practice extract into essay writing. The page numbers refer to the Penguin Classics edition. Lesson 1: an introduction to the themes of Frankenstein Lesson 2: context: grave robbers, Gothic horror and Mary Shelley Lesson 3: the Epistolary opening Lesson 4: Victor and Elizabeth as character foils Lesson 5: good and evil in Frankenstein Lesson 6: foreshadowing Lesson 7: the importance of setting Lesson 8: the creature comes to life! Lesson 9: extract analysis Lesson 10: the role of women in Frankenstein Lesson 11: the psychology of child killers Lesson 12: acting out Justine’s trial Lesson 13: the Gothic and the Romantic Lesson 14: Romantic poet research Lesson 15: Romanticism on the ice field Lesson 16: the importance of parenting Lesson 17: education and influences Lesson 18: serial killers Lesson 19: appearance vs reality Lesson 20: revenge Lesson 21: revolting monsters Lesson 22: comparing Victor and his creature Lesson 23: the dangers of science Lesson 24: who is the real monster? Lesson 25: the trial of Victor Frankenstein

This scheme of work is ideal as an introduction to classic poetry at KS3. It gives the students an insight into classic poets like Sylvia Plath, Robert Frost and WH Auden. There are 11 lessons focusing on analysing poems, giving students the skills to annotate poems and comment on the effect of poetic devices. It is fully resourced with PowerPoints, quizzes, match ups, terminology definitions and activities that act as a gateway to the poems. This is perfect for early AQA Unseen Poetry preparation. Lesson 1: Revising poetic techniques Lesson 2: You Being Born by Brian Jones Lesson 3: Mirror by Sylvia Plath Lesson 4: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein Lesson 5: Adolescence by Rita Dove Lesson 6: The Loner by Julie Holder Lesson 7: The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Lesson 8: Stop All the Clocks by W. H. Auden Lesson 9: Stop All the Clocks assessment Lesson 10: Assessment feedback Lesson 11: How to compare poems

Encourage students to stand up for their rights, using their language skills to influence the world. This unit is ideally for KS3 students. It has been designed to teach the skills to write a formal letter of complaint by opposing the development of a theme park in the local area. There are 17 lessons which examine the layout of a letter as well as formal phrases to use. It is fully resourced with PowerPoints, brochures, theme park maps, persuasive adverts and debate cards. Lesson 1: Language to advertise Lesson 2: Holiday brochures Lesson 3: Advertising theme parks Lesson 4: Descriptive Writing Lesson 5: Online holiday webquest Lesson 6: Holidays gone wrong! Lesson 7: Writing a letter of complaint Lesson 8: Writing an application letter Lesson 9: Evaluating a theme park leaflet Lesson 10: Evaluating a website Lesson 11: Designing a theme park Lesson 12: Theme park debate Lesson 13: Theme park poetry Lesson 14: Theme park letter of complaint Lesson 15: Theme park TV advert Lesson 16: Plan your assessment Lesson 17: Write your assessment

This scheme of work uses the superhero genre to engage lower achieving students, culminating in writing a formal film review. It works well with low to mid ability KS3 students and could appeal to boy heavy groups. The 14 lesson unit looks at the content and structure of a film review and supports their writing in the final assessment. It is fully resourced with superhero review exemplars, jigsaw readings, quizzes, crosswords and essay frames. Lesson 1: Designing your own superhero Lesson 2: Turning this into a comic strip Lesson 3: Making a superhero movie using online software Lesson 4: Superhero Origins Lesson 5: Designing a poster for your film Lesson 6: Film pitch planning Lesson 7: Pitching your film to the critics Lesson 8: Fantastic 4 Review Lesson 9: X-men review Lesson 10: Pirates of the Caribbean review Lesson 11-12: Watching and evaluating a superhero film Lesson 13: Writing your film review Lesson 14: Top Trumps

This unit contains everything you need to teach Midsummer Night’s Dream at KS4. It is focused on essay writing skills, analyzing extracts for English Literature and bringing the play to life. It includes over 25 lessons and is fully resourced with lesson powerpoints, contextual information, exemplar essays, interactive resources, quizzes, activities to exploit drama, extract analysis and opportunities for online research. Page numbers refer to the Cambridge Shakespeare edition. Each lesson is focused on a scene from the play, so you can easily cut this unit down to focus specifically on a key scene and a theme from the play. Lesson 1: Context Lesson 2: Online research Lesson 3: The Globe Lesson 4: Character research Lesson 5: Language Lesson 6: Plot and characters Lesson 7: Act out the play Lesson 8: A1S1 Theseus and Hippolyta Lesson 9: A1S2 The Mechanicals Lesson 10: A2S1 Puck Lesson 11: A2S1 Oberon and Titania Lesson 12: A2S1 Demetrius and Hermia Lesson 13: Language Lesson 14: A2S2 The love potion Lesson 15: A3S1 The rehearsal Lesson 16: A3S1 Bottom and Titania Lesson 17: A3S2 Oberon and Puck Lesson 18: A3S2 The lovers Lesson 19: A3S2 Young love Lesson 20: A4S1 Bottom Lesson 21: A4S1 Explanations Lesson 22: A5S1 The play Lesson 23 A5S1 The end Lesson 24: Blockbusters review game Lesson 25: Revision cards

Everything you need to revise Romeo and Juliet at KS4. This unit includes 13 revision lessons and is fully resourced with lesson powerpoints, contextual information, exemplar essays, extracts and critical articles. The lessons cover character and theme questions. Page numbers refer to the Cambridge Shakespeare edition. This unit of work has been designed for the AQA GCSE, but is adaptable to fit other exam board specifications. Lesson 1: Atmosphere in A3S1 Lesson 2: Juliet in A4S3 Lesson 3: Juliet’s changes Lesson 4: The trial of Friar Lawrence Lesson 5:Top Trumps Lesson 6: Juliet’s strong emotions Lesson 7: Juliet and Romeo’s relationship Lesson 8: Computer research Lesson 9: Is Romeo to blame? Lesson 10: Lord Capulet Lesson 11: Tybalt Lesson 12: Context Lesson 13: Relationships between adults and children

Everything you need to revise Macbeth at KS4. This unit includes 10 revision lessons and is fully resourced with lesson powerpoints, contextual information, exemplar essays, extracts and critical articles. The lessons cover character and theme questions. Page numbers refer to the Cambridge Shakespeare edition. This unit of work has been designed for the AQA GCSE, but is adaptable to fit other exam board specifications. Lesson 1: Plot review Lesson 2: Macbeth’s changes Lesson 3: Lady Macbeth debate Lesson 4: Quote bank for exams Lesson 5: Evaluating Lady Macbeth in A2S2 Lesson 6: Macbeth as the tragic hero Lesson 7: Exam revision Lesson 8: How to remember key quotes Lesson 9: Shakespeare’s use of soliloquys Lesson 10: Extract analysis

Everything you need to teach non fiction texts at SL or HL. This unit of work is focused on Paper 1 IB for English Language and Literature. It includes 13 lessons and is fully resourced with exemplar answers, past papers, workbooks and key aspects of each genre. Lesson 1: Analysing comics Lesson 2: Analysing graphic novels Lesson 3: Reviewing comics Lesson 4: Graphic novel revision Lesson 5: Analysing ‘The Arrival’ Lesson 6: How Adverts Persuade Us Lesson 7: How To Read a Photograph Lesson 8: Analysing Speeches Lesson 9: Understanding Photographs Lesson 10: Analysing Websites Lesson 11: Fighting Back Past Paper and Exemplar Answer Lesson 12: McDonalds Exemplar and Past Paper Lesson 13: Key Features of the Genre

This unit contains everything you need to teach Greta Thunberg Speeches. It works well balanced with with Rime of the Ancient Mariner, so the students can discuss ecological arguments in their Individual Oral. The unit opens with 5 famous speeches so the students can learn and use the required terminology. It is then followed by 7 IB specific lessons, focusing on how to analyse a speech. This unit could also be used for Higher Level Students. Lesson 1: JFK Lesson 2: Leonardo DiCaprio’s speech at the UN Lesson 3: Muhammad Ali Lesson 4: Malala Lesson 5: Emma Watson Lesson 6: Introduction to IB speeches Lesson 7: The World is Waking Up Lesson 8: Act Right Now Lesson 9: A Disarming Case Lesson 10: Global Issues Lesson 11: Our Lives Are In Your Hands Lesson 12: Our House Is On Fire

These feedback sheets really help students to target areas of weakness without relying on the teacher. Each sheet has been designed for the students to carry out their own corrections once you have given them a target. Each sheet includes an explanation of what the target means, how to achieve it in their own work, a sample paragraph containing a successful example and a list of dos and don’ts. Reading Targets A: how to deepen your explanations B: how to select and use quotes effectively C: how to skillfully embed historical context D: how to comment on language techniques E: how to keep your answer relevant F: how to improve your knowledge of the text G: how to write analytical paragraphs H: how to compare two texts I: how to write an introduction J: how to write a conclusion K: how to plan an essay L: how to annotate an extract M: how to explore different interpretations N: how to analyse form and structure O: how to comment on poet’s use of meter P: how to write a conceptualised response Writing Targets A: using paragraphs and discourse markers B: how to correct your punctuation C: using figurative language D: varying your sentence types E: fixing grammar issues F: appealing to your audience G: focus on purpose H: using the 5 senses I: improving your vocabulary J: correcting your tenses K: how to plan your writing L: how to brainstorm your ideas M: how to structure your writing effectively N: how to begin and end your writing

Are you a TEFL teacher with an upper-intermediate level class? Or maybe your students have EFL needs? If so these resources should be helpful. There are around 50 worksheets covering intermediate grammar and speaking, with some games to reinforce the grammar rules. They are not stand alone lessons, but could serve as effective support for EFL students struggling with their English in the classroom. There are a number of speaking, grammar, reading and writing activities based around: using the second conditional to express past regrets creating your own laws with modal verbs debating topics describing your home city expressions with ‘go’ making predictions about the future relative clauses talking about hypothetical futures setting the rules for men using modals of obligation narrative tenses the past perfect progress tests quantifiers relative clauses reported speech say and tell giving advice using “will” for instant decisions

Are you a TEFL teacher with an advanced level class? Or maybe your students have EFL needs? If so, these resources should be helpful. There are around 50 worksheets covering reading, writing, grammar and speaking, with some games to reinforce the grammar rules. This unit also contains end of unit tests, research lessons and opportunities for discussion. They are not stand alone lessons, but could serve as effective support for EFL students who want to improve their English in the classroom for IELTS or TOEIC. There are a number of speaking, grammar, reading and writing activities based around: 2nd conditionals film quizzes writing a film review childhood rules using modals to write your own rules conditional sentences using connectors conspiracy theories count and uncount nouns essay writing researching festivals discussing the future choosing between gerunds and infinitives jigsaw reading and sharing information researching Jack the Ripper modals of deduction past modals relative clauses talk and speak writing a travel guide

Are you a TEFL teacher with an advanced level class? Or maybe your students have EFL needs? If so, these resources should be helpful. There are around 50 worksheets covering writing, grammar and speaking, with some games to reinforce the grammar rules. This unit also contains end of unit tests. They are not stand alone lessons, but could serve as effective support for EFL students who want to improve their English in the classroom for IELTS or TOEIC. There are a number of speaking, grammar, reading and writing activities based around: articles chat up lines describing city life verb noun collocations describing a process using the passive voice forming nouns making predictions using the future perfect discussing gender differences expressions with ‘get’ adventure How to… advice learning styles letter writing narrative tenses nouns and adjectives passive voice personal qualities personality adjectives phrasal verbs prefix and suffix

Are you a TEFL teacher with a pre-intermediate level class? Or maybe your students have EFL needs? If so, these resources should be helpful. There are around 65 worksheets covering intermediate grammar and speaking, with some games to reinforce the grammar rules. This unit also contains end of unit tests. They are not stand alone lessons, but could serve as effective support for EFL students struggling with their English in the classroom. There are a number of speaking, grammar, reading and writing activities based around: forming first conditionals forming second conditionals writing in the past simple comparative adjectives superlative adjectives discussion cards Dating Agency Game describing people formal letter phrases the passive voice future tenses reading activities make and do forming predictions past simple games using the present continuous prepositions in songs used to