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.

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

A mini scheme guiding students through an extract from Anthony Horowitz's Skeleton Key using the new AQA Specification as stimuli. Lessons emphasise extracting information, structure and writing to describe. Includes extract of specimen markscheme to aid in self/peer assessment. Includes both collaborative and independent tasks designed to engage students with text and skills. Great for KS3 as an introduction to the exam skills or for KS4 as a refresher.

A lesson guiding students through the skills needed for letter writing. Uses real WW1 examples of letters home to help model their work. Ideal for KS3 or high ability KS2. Lesson makes reference to the GCSE AOs in order to build familiarity with assessment criteria and promote mastery

A comprehensive lesson guiding students through detailed analysis of Bayonet Charge. Includes visual stimuli. Perfect for KS4 studying AQA's power and conflict unit. Includes references to assessment objectives and fully prepares students to complete an extended essay in response to the poem.

These lessons guide students through inferences about the title of the novel, looks at the key events of the British Empire and builds to a timeline activity. Knowledge and research is consolidated through creatively writing a tour guide leaflet to Victorian London Ideal for mid-high set KS3

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 couple of lesson based on Chapter 6 of War horse including videos for stimuli. Encourages creative writing skills as well as comprehension of language and its effect on the audience. Aimed at bottom set year 7 easily adapted for Primary

A comprehensive lesson running through how the theme of ambition is presented through the characters of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and Banquo. Includes some contextual information, card/quote sort activities.

An information heavy lesson talking students through the various possible genres of An Inspector Calls. This uses the AQA mark scheme as guidance for the context. Ideal for KS4 as either an introductory lesson to the genre or as pre-exam revision.

A booklet encouraging students to engage with some classic works of literature. Most activities are based around comprehension skills and skills required for AQA’s Language Paper 1 including language analysis and creative writing. Perfect as a series of short tasks completed as homework, in form time or as revision tasks. Ideal as a KS3 to 4 transition piece.

This lesson is designed for KS3, guiding them through chapter 5 and their first encounter with Cpl Perkins. It encourages close analysis of language in a structured methodical was as well as encouraging students to justify their opinions. Ideal for KS3 with a view to doing AQA specifications in the future.

A fully resourced lesson pushing your students to develop their creative writing by thinking outside the box. Includes exemplar work to help students model their responses and 4 independent writing tasks in order to embed skills. Lesson includes direct references to AQA’s language paper 1 mark scheme and as ideal for KS4.

This lessons takes a multisensory and abstract approach to creative writing. Allowing students to see literary examples of writing and then giving them the tools to create their own piece based on the season of spring. The lesson looks at the symbolism of the seasons, how this can influence our writing. Then gets students to construct their own description using these tools. Ideal for High Ability KS3 or KS4 preparing for GCSE Language Paper 1 Designed to be delivered over 2-3 lessons

A comprehensive lesson guiding students through the personalities of Henry and the French Prince. Allows time for converstations based around analytical questions and ideas. The resources are based around the skills required for AQA’s literature paper one, but could be easily adapted to suit other specifications. I originally aimed this at KS3.

Perfect for a detailed look at the character and symbolism of Eva Smith. Includes exam style questions, complex ideas about symbolism and work sheets to help memorise quotations about this pivitol character. Perfect for KS4 once they have read the whole plot.

This lesson is designed to support KS3 students in writing their own Greek mythological stories. It can be conducted over 2-3 lessons depending on depth and ability. Full resources with model work to promote excellence from students.

A detailed set of lessons guiding students through revision of Lady Macbeth's character and her sleep walking episode in A5S1. Includes student lead activities, revision support and essay style questions. Essay style question includes differentiated work sheet designed to support students in AO1, 2 & 3 and support them in reaching the higher grades. Ideal for mid-high ability KS4 classes

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 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.