A revision tool for structural techniques in English Literature and Language, using Kagan activities to encourage engagement and collaboration. Perfect as a GCSE starter or as an activity for more able KS3.

An exam style paper getting students to practice their skills for language paper one. The extract has a reading age of 11 and is therefore useful for students who have lower reading ages.

A lesson introducing students to the language of Shakepeare. Ideal for KS3 or KS4 who need an introduction to the language techniques. Updated May 2018

A lesson guiding students through the tricky scene of Act 4 Scene 3 Includes comprehension questions, homework activities, language and structure analysis, creative writing. Works well for any group studying the new GCSE AQA scheme, includes references to AOs. Now includes analysis and annotations support sheet and work sheets that can be set as homework for knowledge consolidation. Supportive quotations flashcards and jeopardy included to aid revision.

A GCSE lesson for A Christmas Carol look at analysis of the pathetic fallacy and language (AO1 & AO2). Includes extension questions for higher ability and to evoke conversation. Essay style questions will assist in exam technique and lesson includes work sheet to revise language features

This lesson guides students through the core context (AO3) topics relating to Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This round robin task gives students the chance to act in an investigation, enhancing their knowledge through a fun activity. This is then consolidated using a writing task based around skills needed for AQA’s GCSE

3-4 hours of work looking at Poe’s Gothic poem The Raven. Includes creative activities as well as opportunties to model and demonstrate analysis.

A series of resources designed to be used over 2-3 lessons. Includes independent analysis of elements of A3S1, group work and drama tasks. Followed by an essay style question on how language is used to show conflict complete with support in structuring the answers and quote analysis It uses the AOs from the AQA GCSE specification and is ideal for both KS3 and KS4 groups learning key scenes and themes pf the play

A scheme of work designed to support the teaching of language paper one on the new AQA specification. This is aimed predominantly at lower ability groups in order to help them become familiar with the question styles of Language paper 1. Includes explicit references to the AQA AOs as well as opportunities for collaborative work to promote resilience. For lower ability groups there is a writing frame to help structure Q4 responses and activities to support close analysis of words, phrases and language features. Also has assessment on a different HP extract to assess learning once completed Includes film clips and a section B writing to describe question.

A series of resources designed to introduce KS4 to Charles Dickens, Victorian London and prepare them for a reading of A Christmas Carol. Makes overt references to AQA AOs and begins to include key quotes. Ideal for learners who are visually engaged through videos. Also includes activities similar to those found on the AQA language papers in order to reinforce language skills through literature study. Fully resourced and easy to print. All fonts and colours are dyslexia friendly. Ideal for mid-high ability but easily differentiated down for those who need more structure.

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 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

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.

A 5 page quiz checking the understanding of events, characters, themes and language features for The Sign of Four as preparation for the AQA GCSE exam

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 selection of resources designed to support KS4 students in revising for AQA’s literature paper 1 A. Ideal for both independent work and class lead activities. This includes a structured workbook designed to test students’ knowledge and all them to think in alternative ways to promote originality within exam responses

A series of lessons and resources guiding students through Q2, 3 and 5 of language paper one. Engaging activities that stretch the critical thinking of students while giving them an accessible text. this boots confidence and ultimately exam performance.

Two lessons looking at chapter 8-11 of War Horse. Lesson focuses on Prisoners of War (AO3) and The events of Chapter 10/11 and picking out language features. Homework fits with the new GCSE syllabus of Language Paper 1 section B. Aimed at lower ability Y7s