This lesson guides students through analysing the start of A Monster Calls. It is ideal for Key Stage 3 students (although it is designed with Question 2 of GCSE Language Paper 1 in mind). It includes a scaffolded Point Evidence Terminology Explain grid and the opening Page of A Monster Calls typed onto a Word document. It can be used either as a stand-alone lesson or as an introduction to a unit on A Monster Calls.

This is a lesson on how to answer AQA Literature Paper 1 Section B (A Christmas Carol). It is aimed at lower-attaining students and contains the Assessment Objectives written in a more accessible way. It also includes sentence starters to help students write a paragraph. The question is ‘Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge as an outsider to society?’ This question was taken from the AQA Specimen paper from 2014.

Learning Aim: To identify word classes in a nonsense poem. This is a lesson for Key Stage 3 classes which asks students to read The Jabberwocky and then explain the meaning of a range of nonsense words in the poem. Students will then identify the type of words used in the poem. E.g. the word ‘slithy’ being used as an adjective.

This worksheet covers simple sentences. It is ideal for revising this topic with Key Stage 3 classes. This worksheet is the first in a series of three (the other two cover compound and complex sentences) Make a saving! Buy all three sentences worksheets for just £2.50 here.

An assembly which talks about Pride Month and why it is so important. It also looks at the history of the rainbow flag and how to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. A second assembly for Pride Month is also available - [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12685082] It looks at the professional football Jake Daniels coming out as gay and the importance of this moment.

A worksheet on War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy designed for GCSE students studying the AQA Power and Conflict anthology. This sheet is aimed at middle-attaining GCSE students. There are two other worksheets available (one for lower-attaining and one for higher-attaining). It is A3 so there is space for students to annotate. These worksheets are available individually for £1.50 each. You can also buy all three in a bundle for £3. Images created by Resources_by_Emma.

Two lessons on the first two paragraphs of 1984 by George Orwell. The first lesson is about comprehension of the opening extract (which is included in the resource). The second lesson is on analysing the features of a dystopian society present in the extract. This resource is in a six-page booklet which is ideal to print for or send to students who are working remotely.

A lesson on Maya Angelou’s poem Caged Bird. The Learning Aim is ‘To analyse the impact of language in a poem.’ It starts by exploring the connotations of the words ‘caged’ and ‘bird’ before moving on to look at the poem itself. The focus is on the presentation of the birds through the use of verbs, but challenge tasks are included which ask students to look at the poem as an extended metaphor of racism in the United States. Students are then asked to write four paragraphs on freedom in the poem.

This worksheet is linked to the new Key Stage 2 curriculum. Another worksheet is available for £1 for students who need extra challenge with this topic - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12927573

These worksheets explain what simple, compound and complex sentences are and include activities for students to complete. They are good revision materials (particularly for Key Stage 3).

This resource is ideal for introducing Key Stage 3 students to the style of questions in Language Paper 1 Section A. It could also be used with lower-attaining Key Stage 4 students if a confidence boost is needed! The language used in the opening of A Monster Calls is accessible for lower-attaining students. A range of language techniques are used to create tension as well.

A poetry lesson analysing language and themes in ‘Same Love’ by Macklemore. This is a useful way of engaging students in poetry but also to look at poetry/songs as a form of protest.

A lesson exploring how the monster’s first tale in A Monster Calls fulfils the features of fairy-tales. Perfect for Key Stage 3 classes studying A Monster Calls.

15 comprehension questions on the opening of *Journey to the River Sea. An ideal activity for Key Stage 3 classes who are studying the novel or as a stand-alone comprehension task. These questions follow Bloom’s Taxonomy and increase in difficulty as they progress.

These worksheets are linked to the new Key Stage 2 curriculum and are aimed at Year 6 students. These worksheets are also available separately for £1 each. Make a saving if you buy them together!

Two lessons for Key stage 3 students on planning and writing an essay on Conor in A Monster Calls, following an analysis of an extract from the chapter Understanding. Students will answer the question* how does the writer use language to present Conor’s feelings?* With this bundle you receive: Two PowerPoints for both lessons, which guide students through the process of analysing language step-by-step. One ‘PEE’ Grid for lower-attaining students One ‘PEE’ Grid for higher-attaining students One blank ‘PEE Grid’ The extract typed up on a Word Document This could be used as part of studying the unit A Monster Calls or as a stand-alone activity on language analysis.

A worksheet on War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy designed for GCSE students studying the AQA Power and Conflict anthology. This sheet is aimed at lower-attaining GCSE students. There are two other worksheets available that provide more challenge. It is A3 so there is space for students to annotate. These worksheets are available individually for £1.50 each. You can also buy all three in a bundle for £3. Images created by Resources_by_Emma.

This worksheet is linked to the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Make a saving! Buy two BIDMAS worksheets for £2 here.

A worksheet which provides a range of differentiated activities on roman numerals, suitable for Year 6 students.