Useful resource for use alongside teaching Act 1 of the play - Information presented in concise bullet point note form. Ideal for revision lessons, or to give to students as catch up / revision / to support in class. List of slides included: Act 1 Scene 1: Setting a dark tone Scene 1: The witches’ language Act 1 Scene 2: Introducing the hero Act 1 Scene 3: The Prophecies Act 1 Scene 3: The seeds of ambition Act 1 Scene 4: At Duncan’s Court Act 1 Scene 4: Dramatic irony Act 1 Scene 5: Lady Macbeth’s Introduction Act 1 Scene 5: Character Analysis Act 1 Scene 6: Duncan’s Arrival Act 1 Scene 6: Symbolism and Imagery Act 1 Scene 7: Macbeth’s Soliloquy Act 1 Scene 7: The Persuasion Themes throughout Act 1 Character development in Act 1 Historical and Social context “Fair is foul, and foul is fair” analysis “When the hurlyburly’s done” analysis “There to meet with Macbeth” analysis “What he hath lost noble Macbeth hath won.” analysis “If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me.” analysis “Look like th’ innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t.” analysis “I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition.” analysis “Is this a dagger which I see before me?” analysis

Useful resource for use alongside teaching Stave 4 - Information presented in concise bullet point note form. Ideal for revision lessons, or to give to students as catch up / revision / to support in class. ** List of slides included:** Introduction to Stave 4 The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come The Spirit’s Purpose Themes in Stave 4 Businessmen Discussing A Death Scrooge’s Possessions Stolen The Cratchit Family’s Grief Scrooges Reaction to Tiny Tim’s Death Scrooge’s Gravestone Scrooge’s Epiphany The Role of Fear Symbolism of the Silent Spirit The Power of Regret Social Commentary Imagery Foreshadowing Scrooge’s Transformation Dickens’ Purpose Impact on Readers

Quiz with 20 multiple choice questions based on identifying language techniques or the meaning behind techniques used in Christmas related sentences. Excellent for engaging quiz in class while still being relevant to the curriculum. Answers provided on a separate answer sheet.

Writing lesson based on a Victorian Christmas Day. Lesson is based on an extract from Kate Frye’s diary entries from 1897 detailing her excitement on Christmas Day. Students begin with vocabulary matching task, answering questions based on techniques / vocabulary used in the extract, writing a diary entry using specified techniques / vocabulary, self / peer assessment based on a point scoring system.

Writing lesson based on Romeo and Juliet performance at the Globe. Lesson is based on an extract from a review by the Guardian on a Romeo and Juliet performance at the Globe. Students begin with vocabulary matching task, answering questions based on techniques / vocabulary used in the extract, writing a diary entry using specified techniques / vocabulary, self / peer assessment based on a point scoring system.

Writing lesson based on Flamingo Beach in Aruba. Lesson is based on an extract of a description of Flamingo beach. Students begin with vocabulary matching task, answering questions based on techniques / vocabulary used in the extract, writing a description using specified techniques / vocabulary, self / peer assessment based on a point scoring system.

Writing lesson based on climate change. Lesson is based on an extract from Barack Obama’s speech on climate change. Students begin with vocabulary matching task, answering questions based on techniques / vocabulary used in the extract, writing a diary entry using specified techniques / vocabulary, self / peer assessment based on a point scoring system.

Writing lesson based on Victorian London. Lesson is based on an extract from Dickens’ ‘Hard Times’. Students begin with vocabulary matching task, answering questions based on techniques / vocabulary used in the extract, writing a diary entry using specified techniques / vocabulary, self / peer assessment based on a point scoring system.

Writing lesson based on the theme of animal cruelty, Lesson is based on an extract from ‘The Harvard Gazette’. Students begin with vocabulary matching task, answering questions based on techniques / vocabulary used in the extract, writing an article using specified techniques / vocabulary, self / peer assessment based on a point scoring system.

Writing lesson based on the theme of refugees, Lesson is based on an extract from ‘The Displaced: Refugee Writers on Refugee Lives’. Students begin with vocabulary matching task, answering questions based on techniques / vocabulary used in the extract, writing a diary entry using specified techniques / vocabulary, self / peer assessment based on a point scoring system.

A step by step guide for each question of Language Paper 2, with sample paragraphs.

EAL descriptive writing worksheet with an image of a snowy Victorian street. Contains translated sentence starters and vocabulary which aids the pupil to complete a piece of writing in English.

Descriptive writing lesson, it is complete with vocabulary, a short extract relating to the image with analysis questions, and self or peer assessment task after extended writing task.

Well-designed posters for language techniques. Includes definition of technique and examples.

Descriptive writing for EAL students. English sentences starters and vocabulary with Italian translation to allow students to formulate phrases in English.

Descriptive writing for EAL students. English sentences starters and vocabulary with Spanish translation to allow students to formulate phrases in English.

Complete lesson with timed practice for questions 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the paper. Questions 1, 2 and 3 come with sample answers to allow students to assess their responses against a model. Excellent for use in class - helps with improving timing for the paper. Sources are included within the slides.

Workbook of lessons based on numerous key extracts from the play. Complete SOW in booklet. Can be used as it is, complete with titles, learning objectives, and recap questions at the start of every lesson. Excellent for study of the play.

Descriptive writing task based on an image of the wreckage after a storm on a beach. It contains a wide range of sentence starters / words / phrases which are both in English and Lithuanian to enable EAL students to complete the description.

Descriptive writing task based on an image of the wreckage after a storm on a beach. It contains a wide range of sentence starters / words / phrases which are both in English and Spanish to enable EAL students to complete the description.