This fully differentiated workbook is ideal for introducing the content of Language Paper One to students while combining the plot of A Christmas Carol. It is designed for KS4 and uses the AQA assessment objectives and success criteria. Includes fully scaffolded activities for questions 1-4 and a section 5 that is linked thematically.

This set of 2 lessons guides students through a short Irish poem from th 9th Century. Packed with language features, interesting structural techniques and engaging contextual information, this is an ideal way of introducing students to unseen poetry. It would also make a fantastic addition to KS3 schemes looking at historical poetry or conflict poetry.

This lesson looks at the history of the police force and the influence of class on the author and novels. Can be used in conjunction with most Sherlock Holmes novels.

A differentiated work pack for Act 3 Scene 2 of Macbeth. Ideal for home learning or homework. Differentiated to three ability levels to support accessibility.

This lesson looks at the theme and importance of death in A Christmas Carol. Designed originally for online learning but can be easily adapted to traditional face to face learning for KS4

This lesson guides pupils through the scene, looking at the language used and theme of deception. Ideal for KS4 or high ability Year 9s

This lesson is based around the criteria for AQA’s language paper 1 question 5. It guides pupils through the basics of sensory writing, considering vocabulary, detail and structure. The extended writing task uses slow writing prompts to focus pupils on quality and crafting over quantity.

This lesson guides students through the ring scene in An Inspector Calls and provides them with relevant contextual information in line with the AQA Specification. Includes time to practice extended writing skills and see what good analysis looks like. Ideal for KS4

This lesson allows students to understand D H Lawrence’s poem in detail, taking into account Biblical imagery and language features. Ideal for those preparing for AQA’s unseen poetry or high ability KS3 looking to further their understanding of poetry and analysis skills.

This lesson guides students through tricky concepts within Ruby in the Smoke such as Appearances VS Reality, Drug Use and The Duality of Human nature. Well structured and differentiated it breaks the ideas down into manageable chunks. Ideal for mid-high ability KS3

This information heavy lesson is ideal for KS4 who have an understanding of the play as a whole. It looks at why characters feel guilt and Shakespeare’s purpose behind this and includes extended writing tasks so students can develop these skills Fits with Assessment Objectives for the AQA specification but can easily be adapted to fit other specs.

A selection of activities based around analysis of Romeo Montague. This can be delivered over 3-4 lessons depending on ability. It uses the new GCSE specification as a basis for activities and assessment. Includes challenging vocab, peer assessment, essay writing skills and quote analysis

A creative lesson guiding students to write a description of a spy using the new AQA specification. Includes a feedback task getting students to improve their use of possessive apostrophes

A comprehensive lesson examining the language, form and structure of William Blake’s ‘London’. This includes annotations of the poem, language features, contextual worksheets and homework activities. Optional task includes the use of horrible histories videos to provide contextual information AO3 and evoke conversation

A lesson guiding GCSE students through the first encounter with the weird sisters. Examining pathetic fallacy language and structure in line with the new AQA specification

A lesson guiding students through analysis of Dracula's character, emphasising key words and comprehension of the text.

A lesson guiding students through close analysis of Macbeth’s soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 7. Lesson will help students to understand language features and word types, help build essay style response skills and boost their knowledge of context. It also includes model answers which allow students to reflect on the construction of their own written work and cherry pick new ideas. This is all geared towards the AQA specification for GCSE

A set of resources designed to guide students through narrative writing skills, using the film Kingsman as a point of reference. Includes film clips & independent tasks to promote engagement with the tasks. Geared towards KS3 however includes an extract from the new AQA markscheme for language paper 1. Easily stretched out over 2-3 lessons.

A lesson heavily using imagery to promote the learning of quotes and engagement with the text. Great as an introduction to the poem for the Power and Conflict unit. Includes exam style questions to encourage critical response and familiarity with the assessment type for students who are studying the AQA specification.

A lesson guiding students through the murder of the Macduffs. Includes language analysis, recap of previous scenes, visual quotes, themes and comparison of key events. PPT is designed on a dyslexia friendly back ground in order to allow access by all students. Ideal for GCSE students studying the text for the new AQA specification. Includes an additional creative writing task, allowing student to intrinsically develop their creative writing skills for AQA Lang P2.