A lesson guiding students through the understanding and reading of Chapter 4. Uses the AQA GCSE specification as framework for AOs. Includes essay style analysis of language and works to evoke personal responses from students using images as well as the text itself. To make life easy I've included the extract required for the essay style question. Ideal for KS3

A selection of resources that can take a few lessons analysing Stave 5 and Scrooge's change. Includes reading time, language analysis, peer assessment and essay skills. Essay skills are developed through carefully structured tasks and encourage students to show independent original thought. Ideal for KS4 preparing for the AQA exam.

A selection of resources easily spread over a few hours of work designed to engage students in the development of Beatrice and Benedick's relationship. Examines the scene in some detail with students then able to summarise what they have learnt Ideal for KS3 as an introduction to GCSE level work

A lesson aimed at KS3 looking at the character of Don John, his role as a villain and an introduction into analytical writing - complete with essay structure support and model paragraph. Ideal for mid ability groups. Lesson is based on the AQA AOs

A mock paper using Col. Tim Collin’s Iraq speech and Henry V’s Harfleur speech designed to test students on AQA’s language paper 2. Students must compare perspectives of war and motivational language. Lesson slides include redrafting opportunities so students can reflect on what they have done will in question 5 and look at how to improve in the future. Ideal for KS4 or high ability KS3

A comprehensive set of resources guiding students through the preface and the first part of Stave One. These resources encourage students to recall key quotes as well as develop their own personal responses. This would ideally be taught over the course of 3-4 lessons to allow for reading time and full class discussion and engagement. Includes example GCSE responses to model outstanding work to students and expose them to analytical writing Lesson includes discrete references to the AQA AOs. Ideal of GCSE/KS4 classes

A lesson guiding students through the nursery chapter of the woman in black. It looks explicitly at skills needed for language paper 1. Q1 & 2. An ideal lesson for KS3 transitioning to GCSE work. Activities include writing skills and speaking and listening tasks which promote descriptive abilities

A lesson designed for KS4 guiding them through close reading and analysis of the novella. Makes references to AQA Assessment Objectives for Literature. Includes contextual information, language analysis and consideration of key characters and themes.

A lesson guiding students through Act 2 Scene 4 - where Macbeth is finally made King of Scotland. Includes language analysis, contextual information and essay style writing activities. Very structured and designed to evoke engagement with the text and personal responses. Aimed at KS4 students preparing for the Extract-Whole nature of the new AQA specification

A few lessons and resources focusing on the key characters of Beatrice, Benedick and Claudio. Lessons are aimed at lower ability y9 students and this is reflected in the content and new GCSE mark scheme.

A series of lessons designed to guide students through the opening of I am Legend with the questions from P1 Section A included. Also incorporates a question three using the opening of the film. Some nice activities to challenge student and encourage discussion. There is also a MAD time (reflection) lesson following on from Q2. Ideal for KS4 or high ability KS3

A selection of resources and lessons to support the answering of section B of the new AQA Specification. Writing to describe and narrate. Includes practice papers created using the AQA wording and mark distribution

A KS3 lesson that focuses on skills required for the new AQA language papers including; vocab, comprehension and grammar. Can be spread over 2-3 lessons using film extracts, quotes from John le Carre's novels, articles and images to evoke conversation and work, fully differentiated with extension tasks.

A selection of resources guiding students through analysis of Scrooge’s character in the opening stave of the novel then moving on to the haunting of Scrooge by Marley. Includes graphics to support quote analysis and structure strips for extended essay style responses. Ideal for mid-high ability KS4. Includes support in writing exam style responses using the AQA literature specification. Ideal for classes learning how to construct essays and exam responses.

A lesson based around AQA English language skills - extracting information, writing to describe, writing to inform. Uses extracts from Fantastic Beasts textbook and suggests the use of a scene of the film to inspire creative writing. Part of a wider scheme of work looking at the fantasy genre and narrative/creative writing. Ideal for KS3

A fully resources and differentiated lesson designed to guide students through the scene. Includes: videos, homework, group tasks and work sheets. Aimed at KS4 preparing for the new AQA specification

A lesson guiding students through the study of Kamikaze. Looks at language analysis, themes and structure as well as extension activities looking at the changed perception of Kamikaze pilots in the 21st Century. Aimed at KS4 preparing for the new AQA GCSE specification

A lesson focusing on AO3 (Context) for Romeo and Juliet. Looks at attitudes to love and marriage in Shakespeare's England. Gives opportunity for discussion and analysis and understanding of the events of the play. Leads students towards a language analysis activity (AO1) before embarking on a creative writing piece. Accompanying worksheet can be set as additional homework.

A selection of revision postcards crammed with information about the key themes and characters An Inspector Calls. Ideal as a revision aid, for essay writing or for look-cover-recall activities. Complete with a variety essay questions for students to attempt. Designed for my KS4 classes in line with the AQA assessment objectives. Why not get these printed on card and post home!

A worksheet enabling students to revise six of the core themes of the play and encourage them to memorise quotations. Great for students who make strong visual associations with quoteations Ideal for KS4 following the new AQA scheme with a focus on extract-whole techniques.