A lesson that encourages students to explore their experiences and preconceptions of poetry while working towards understanding that poetry encompasses a variety of genres and forms. There are discussion activities based on unpacking existing, historical definitions of poetry and an exemplar activity on the poem ‘OCD’ by Neil Hilborn (more suited towards KS4/5). Suitable for a KS4 class beginning a GCSE/IGCSE poetry scheme of learning or an introduction to an MYP unit of inquiry that encompasses poetry.

A programme of research-backed meetings and materials to support an interdisciplinary implementation of an ‘EAL champions’ initiative within an international secondary school. Part 1:  school audit of current EAL provision with future planning.  Part 2: reading and vocabulary development.  Part 3: strategies for supporting EAL learners with writing Part 4: audit and reflection on student work Part 5: review An accompanying blog post that explores the rationale for these meetings can be found here.

A booklet with quick revision questions on language, form and structure for the Edexcel poetry anthology. Knowledge organiser and revision clock templates are included (these are best printed). Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has covered the poems already and can be used to support an existing scheme.

A free exam wrapper pdf for student reflection post-exam. Originally used with a mixed ability, Year 11 IGCSE English class to promote reflection and ownership of targets.

A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Lament’ by Gillian Clarke, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills. The slides include: A line by line analysis guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features contextual information that includes an article and optional war photography discussion prompt (please see guidance notes in slides before teaching) A Frayer Model handout to support with etymological understanding Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision. Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.

A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Sonnet 18’ by William Shakespeare, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills. The slides include: A line by line analysis A Kahoot quiz guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features contextual information modelled paragraph writing frames Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision. Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.

A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Hunting Snake’ by Judith Wright, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills. The slides include: A line by line analysis guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features contextual information modelled paragraph writing frames Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision. Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.

A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Before the Sun’ by Charles Mungoshi, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills. The slides include: modelled annotations by stanza individual and group discussion tasks an analysis grid that connects the poet’s choices to wider, thematic ideas guiding questions on language, form and structural features. Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL as part of the CIE 0475 Literature Poetry Anthology. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision. Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.

A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘A Married State’ by Katherine Philips, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills. The slides include: Historical context and a knowledge check ‘quiz quiz swap’ modelled application of analytical verbs modelled writing guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features extension activities that apply a historicism lens Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision. Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.

A revision lesson that develops students’ ability to identify and evaluate implicit and explicit ideas in a source prior to incorporating them into a response. Modelled examples of writing are included and a step-by-step breakdown of the mark scheme. Please note that this lesson was originally for a 90 minute session. Useful for Year 11 revision and to support an existing directed writing scheme.

An activity book with revision and recall questions for each stave of the novella. Knowledge organiser, a revision clock template, connection grids (these are best printed) and practise questions and writing samples are included . Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has already read the novella. This resource can be used to support an existing scheme or as independent exam study.

An activity book with revision and recall questions for each chapter of the novella. Knowledge organisers, a revision clock template, connection grids (these are best printed) and practise questions and essay samples are included . Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has already read the novella. This resource can be used to support an existing scheme or as independent exam study.

An activity book with revision and recall questions for each act of the play. Knowledge organisers, a revision clock template, connection grids (these are best printed) and practise questions and essay samples are included . Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has already read the play. This resource can be used to support an existing scheme or as independent exam study.

An activity book with revision and recall questions for each act and scene of the play. Knowledge organisers, a revision clock template, connection grids (these are best printed) and practise questions and essay samples are included. Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has already read the play. This resource can be used to support an existing scheme or as independent exam study.

A complete custom paper 1 that includes insert, mark scheme and question paper. The extracts are based on famous actors and acting and is designed for the CIE post 2020 specification. This was made to assist with KS4 revision and is not based on an existing past paper. Suitable for IGCSE revision or independent study.

A complete custom paper 1 that includes insert, mark scheme and question paper. The extracts are based on flight and is designed for the CIE post-2020 specification. This was made to assist with KS4 revision and is not based on an existing past paper. Suitable for IGCSE revision or independent study.

A 68 page revision guide for The Kite Runner that includes key terminology, writing samples, chapter-by-chapter study questions, character focus prompts and essay quick tips for the Edexcel International A Level in English Literature, Unit 1, prose question. A range of practise exam questions and sample essays are included, along with writing frames and approaches to writing. Suitable for a year12/AS class to support study of the text or as independent revision. Little modification would be needed for this guide to be used with other specifications.

A five lesson mini-unit that explores and develops narrative writing skills for the IGCSE CIE English Language composition task for Paper 2. There a range of modelled examples, planning and writing frames to support the planning stages. The activities would be suitable for KS4 students and can be used as revision, independent work or to supplement an existing SoL.

A 50 page revision guide with context, key terminology, critical perspectives, features of postmodern texts and case study examples for the CIE 9607 Media Studies Postmodernism unit for the Critical Perspectives A2 paper. A range of practise exam questions and sample essays are included, along with writing frames, historical context and approaches to writing. Suitable for a year13/A2 class to support revision or as independent study of a unit on Postmodernism.

A complete IGCSE English Language Paper 1 for the CIE 0500 specification that comes with a mark scheme, teacher training slides for marking guidance, and feedback activities for students. The paper is original and based on the topic of video games. This can be used for a mock exam or as revision practise.