AQA English Literature, paper 2, section B: Power & Conflict poetry. A lesson focussed on comparing Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland, and My Last Duchess by Robert Browning. Includes activities based on overall themes, language, and structure. Uses the question: Compare how poets present conflict between people in ‘Kamikaze’ and in one other poem from ‘Power and conflict’. Also includes an example response. PDF version can be used to support the lesson, or used as an independent resource for independent revision or one-to-one tuition.

“Fire and Blood and Anguish.” A lesson aimed at understanding and studying the Inspector’s final speech during a pivotal moment in An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley. PowerPoint includes: (9 slides) Revision activity of 10 questions Copy of Inspector’s final speech Table aimed at identifying writer’s methods Question based on analysing effectiveness of persuasive language Sentence starters Example response PDF: Can be printed and used as a companion to the PP, or used independently. Ideal for whole lesson, independent work, one-to-one tuition.

Reading Non-fiction. Lesson includes an extract from a biography on Elon Musk: Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance. PowerPoint includes: (11 slides) Extract, activity on tricky vocabulary, activities on character and setting in biography. Ends with a writing activity aimed at improving non-fiction writing skills.

Explore Act 1, Scene 3 of Macbeth with this free lesson. Includes: Extract from Act Scene 3 Activity on difficult vocabulary Matching modern translation with original text Questions based on language techniques Final long form reading question Writing imaginatively activity

A simple group/individual PowerPoint activity that aids students’ understanding of the key themes explored in Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. Themes: Love & relationships Social class Age Responsibility Gender Morality Ends with an activity aimed at students collecting all theme-based information. Word Doc. included to support PowerPoint. Includes example theme-based questions.

English Language Paper 2 (AQA): An Accompaniment to the AQA Specimen 3 Paper (Pub. 2016) The PowerPoint is designed to accompany the AQA specimen paper released in 2016. Source A: The Village that Lost its Children by Laurie Lee Source B: Earthquake in England

Using a short extract from Harry potter: The Philosopher’s Stone, pupils will analyse interesting adjectives, language techniques, and sentence types. This can be adjusted for delivery between 1 and 3 lessons. PowerPoint: 16 slides 6 tasks Addresses tricky vocabulary Focus on sentence types Analyse language techniques Extended reading task Writing task with engaging image prompts PDF: 6 pages. All you need to complete the tasks given on the PowerPoint presentation

The first in a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify. Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions. Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary. Includes: An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.4. Reading age: 12-14) Engaging topic: The growing trend of veganism Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4) Includes 15 tier 2 words (prompted with activity) Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques 10 comprehension questions with answers Activity leading towards an extended analysis. Can be amended for one lesson or more.

Vampires: Reading Non-fiction. A brief history of the vampire myth. Can be used as a stand-alone lesson, or incorporated into a wider scheme on the subject of gothic literature. With a focus on reading and understanding non-fiction, this lesson gives students the opportunity to practise independent or class reading of an engaging text. Includes: true or false quiz comprehension questions based on non-fiction text Summary activity Writing imaginatively

Unseen Poetry Section C of the 2021 AQA exam paper on the two poems: 2021:‘A London Thoroughfare*. 2 A.M.’ by Amy Lowell & ‘November Night, Edinburgh’ by Norman MacCaig. Includes: PowerPoint (24 slides) with language and structural analysis, example response, and activities. PDF: Ready to print. Can be used to support whole class lesson or used in one-to-one tuition, or used independently for revision / assessment.

AQA English Literature: Paper 2 Section B: Love & Relationships Sonnet 29: William Shakespeare Word Doc. ready to print: Activities to aid students understand overall meaning, themes, structure, & language.

One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify. Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions. Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary. Includes: An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.8. Reading Age: 13-15) Engaging topic: How to be successful on TikTok Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4) Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity) Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques 10 comprehension questions with answers Activity leading towards an extended analysis Can be amended for one lesson or more

One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify. Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions. Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary. Includes: An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 9.3. Reading Age: 14-15 yrs) Engaging topic: Disadvantages and dangers of social media Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4) Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity) Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques 10 comprehension questions with answers Activity leading towards an extended analysis Can be amended for one lesson or more

One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify. Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions. Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary. Includes: An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 11. Reading age: 15-16) Engaging topic: Explores why swimming is good for you Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4) Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity) Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques 10 comprehension questions with answers Activity leading towards an extended analysis Can be amended for one lesson or more

One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify. Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions. Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary. Includes: An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 6.6. Reading Age: 11-13 Years) Engaging topic: How we can stop global warming Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4) Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity) Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques 10 comprehension questions with answers Activity leading towards an extended analysis Can be amended for one lesson or more

One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify. Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions. Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary. Includes: An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 9.2. Reading Age: 14-15) Engaging topic: Benefits of gaming Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4) Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity) Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques 10 comprehension questions with answers Activity leading towards an extended analysis Can be amended for one lesson or more

One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify. Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions. Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary. Includes: An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.8. Reading age: 12-14) Engaging topic: Should we spend money to send people to Mars? Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4) Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity) Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques 10 comprehension questions with answers Activity leading towards an extended analysis Can be amended for one lesson or more

One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify. Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions. Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary. Includes: An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 8.6. Reading Age: 14-15) Engaging topic: Footballers are paid too much Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4) Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity) Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques 10 comprehension questions with answers Activity leading towards an extended analysis Can be amended for one lesson or more

One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify. Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions. Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary. Includes: An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.8 Reading Age: 12-14) Engaging topic: Is Bitcoin the future of finance? Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4) Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity) Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques 10 comprehension questions with answers Activity leading towards an extended analysis Can be amended for one lesson or more

One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify. Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions. Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary. Includes: An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 9.4. Reading Age: 14-15) Engaging topic: History of our relationship with dogs Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4) Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity) Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques 10 comprehension questions with answers Activity leading towards an extended analysis Can be amended for one lesson or more