Gothic Horror lesson analysing how language is used to describe Mr Hyde. Aimed at a high ability year 8 class but can easily be adapted to suit other abilities/year groups. Differentiated using aim/challenge/super challenge and the GCSE mark scheme. Includes WAGOLL answers for students to assess using the mark scheme. Lesson has been structured using the TEEP model.

AQA Language Paper 1. A lesson on answering question 4 using an extract from ‘The boy in the striped pyjamas.’ Differentiated and planned using the GCSE mark scheme.

A lesson taught as part of a unit teaching Of Mice and Men. Differentiated using aim/challenge/super challenge. Aimed at a top-set year 9 class but can easily be adapted for lower ability groups.

Differentiated using aim/challenge/super challenge. Lesson is part of a unit of work for KS3 studying Myths and Legends. Lesson uses the story of Theseus and the Minotaur.

Context, poem annotations and language analysis on the GCSE poem ‘Ozymandias.’ Differentiated using aim/challenge/super challenge and the GCSE mark scheme. Lesson is planned using the TEEP model. Aimed at year 9-11 studying GCSE poetry.

A series of lessons and resources made for a mixed ability GCSE class (could easily be adapted for other ability sets.) Objectives and outcomes based around the GCSE mark scheme. Differentiated using aim, challenge & super challenge.

Aimed at a top set year 8 class- can easily be adapted for KS4 students. Includes a range of Gothic texts such as Frankenstein, Jekyll and Hyde, Dracula, Northanger Abbey. Teaches various language techniques such as pathetic fallacy, manichean symbolism, show don’t tell, foreshadowing etc. Lessons are planned using the TEEP format. Objectives and outcomes are designed to fit the GCSE criteria to prepare students for the style of the examinations. Differentiated using Aim, Challenge and Super Challenge tasks.

A GCSE Christmas Carol lesson analysing the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come and how Dickens creates a sense of fear around this ghost. Differentiated using aim/challenge/super challenge and the GCSE mark scheme. Lesson is based around AO1 and AO2. Lesson is created using the TEEP model.

A lesson for Halloween aimed at developing students creative writing skills. Aimed at KS3 but can easily be adapted. Differentiated using the GCSE mark scheme. Lesson is created using the TEEP model.

A lesson based around Enid Blyton’s Enchanted Wood. Lesson aimed at developing creative writing skills. Extract is included. Aimed at KS3 but can easily be adapted. Lesson is created using the TEEP model.

A lesson aimed at using AFOREST persuasive techniques using The Greatest Showman as a focus. Aimed at KS4 but can easily be adapted. Differentiated using the GCSE mark scheme. Lesson is created using the TEEP model.

A creative writing (language paper 1, question 5) lesson based on Goodnight Mister Tom. Aimed at GCSE KS4 students but can be adapted to suit KS3. Differentiated and scaffolded using the GCSE criteria.

A series of lessons to prepare students for the spoken language module of the English Language GCSE and help students to research and plan their own topics. Aimed at KS4 but can easily be adapted. Differentiated using the GCSE mark scheme. Lesson is created using the TEEP model.

A series of lessons and resources for teaching The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas to a KS3 group (could be adapted for other ages if needed.) Lessons include comprehension tasks, language analysis, creative writing, exam skills, group tasks.

A lesson aimed at KS3 students involving language analysis and creative writing tasks (could be used over more than one lesson.) Lesson also involves fun tasks, such as sorting them into Hogwarts houses, to get the students engaged. Lesson is differentiated using aim/challenge/super challenge. Lesson is aimed at KS3 but could be adapted for older students.

A lesson teaching the poem ‘Charge of the light brigade’ from the GCSE power and conflict poetry. Differentiated using the GCSE mark scheme and aim/challenge/super challenge. Includes context, annotations and language analysis tasks.

A lesson teaching the poem ‘Tissue’ from the GCSE power and conflict poetry. Differentiated using the GCSE mark scheme. Includes context and language analysis tasks.

A lesson teaching the poem ‘The Prelude’ from the GCSE power and conflict poetry. Differentiated using the GCSE mark scheme. Includes context and language analysis tasks.

3 lessons using the short story ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’ to each language paper 1 skills. Lessons are aimed at teaching question 1,2 and 4 on the language paper 1. All lessons differentiated using the GCSE mark scheme and aim/challenge/super challenge.

2 x lessons teaching questions 1,2 and 3 on language paper 2. All lessons differentiated using the GCSE mark scheme and aim/challenge/super challenge. All lessons planned using the TEEP model. Please leave a review if possible, it would be really appreciated :)