A lesson focusing on the EDUQAS/WJEC spec where pupils are expected to discuss an extract from A Christmas Carol before 'exploding' it by linking to other parts of the text. This lesson has worked particularly well with a low ability year 10 group to chunk the various stage of approaching the question - forming points based upon the extract, selecting and retrieving evidence and linking to other parts of the novella. The introduction and a modelled paragraph for a response are also included and are a perfect way to extend the lesson over two or provide some assistance with revision.

An anti-bullying lesson created for an SMSC session with a form group. Lots of chances for whole class discussions, references to bullying in popular culture and two creative activities to engage learners and help them consider this all important topic.

A recap lesson of the three AOs (content, language and structure and context) in relation to the theme of change in Afternoons by Philip Larkin and Death of a Naturalist by Seamus Heaney.