A fabulous lesson that successfully demonstrates and practises the art of ‘making strange’- a defamiliarisation technique that can be used when writing to describe:characters, locations or settings. Lesson includes: 11 page PowerPoint was or were starter activity explanation of the dfamiliarisation technique and how to apply it, successfully. Check point stop to address misconceptions Defamiliarisation writing tasks x2 visual clips from David Attenborough. Plenary: peer assessment. A really interesting lesson that aids students to think out of the box!

At times, students lose track of plot and character with Jekyll and Hyde but fear not, I have created a summary of all ten chapters that can be used alongside the novella to organise key quotes, helping to build whole text links and keep on top of the plot.

A flexible lesson that can be used for either KS3 or KS4. Features an introduction to Marley’s Ghost and the Ghost of Christmas Past The lesson includes: a sixteen page PowerPoint quizzlet links, allowing studentsto match up words with their definitions or synonyms. Key vocabulary tasks: pairing up synonyms with answers. cloze activity extract from A Christmas Carol finding evidence tasks - four questions synonym tasks comprehension questions on both ghosts.

I have created an extensive 24 page guide, appropriate for both Year 10 and Year 11 who are on the AQA English Language GCSE pathway. This booklet can be utilised in class to support teaching or at home to support extended learning. The pack includes: a 24 page in depth guide to each question three separate extracts: 19th Century/ 21st Century non-fiction. ‘The End of Innocence - Inside British Child Prisons.’ A letter to the Daily Chronicle Newspaper - Oscar Wilde ‘A Game of Thrones’ extract - George R.R Martin. Questions 1 - 4 on Paper 1 and 2 with self-assessment and reflection grids. Section B tasks What Went Well Grids and Next Step Grids for revision. AQA audit- post session reflection for each question in Section A and B on both papers.

An 18 page 11 Plus lesson that focuses on language used to describe character and setting - notably Scrooge and his counting house. Lesson Includes: an informative 18 page PowerPoint stave 1 extract finding alternative word tasks choose a word that suggests tasks Year 5 and 11 Plus synonym tasks Year 6 SAT tasks retrieval and interpretation questions Big summative question regarding Scrooge and his nephew.

A nine page PowerPoint introducing some of the characters from Romeo and Juliet. The lesson explores symbolism and metaphor of key characters in the play. Can be used in Year 6 or Year 7 to help understand the characters and personalities. The PowerPoint addresses: the significance of names what is in a name: Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt, Mercutio big question ‘who is Romeo and what role does he have in the play as a whole?’ who is Mercutio and what role does he play? who is Tybalt and what does his name symbolise. making predictions

An informative five page PowerPoint introducing evaluative verbs - how to identify and apply them appropriately in a piece of writing. Suitable for 11 Plus or SATs focus. Includes: PowerPoint Resource Examples of a variety of evaluative verbs Hills Like White Elephants extract Three separate writing tasks.

A 22 page PowerPoint that explores the differences between broadsheet and tabloid newspapers - focusing on layout and structure, Leans towards the skills required for Paper 2: question 5. Comes complete with a sample structure grid to write a paired plan when answering the question. Additionally, provides teacher top tips for answering the question with time management strategies when referring to the exam. A great lesson to introduce the art of structuring non-fiction writing or can be used to re-cap and reflect on skills required prior to the exam.

A session that can be used either as an introductory to Q5 on Paper 2 or as a reflection/revision lesson. Suitable for both KS3 and KS4 learners. Lesson addresses: development of writing skills using CDAFOREST techniques upgrading vocabulary, using Thesaurus tasks PAFL (purpose, audience, form and language) an example exam question focusing on letter form make your viewpoint clear - includes planning and organising grid to support learners.

Resource includes: Brief summary of the poem. Contextual information A list of questions to aid with analysis and annotation of the poem. A great introduction to the poem or can be used as an informative revision tool.

A great lesson packed full of ideas and engaging tasks to aid with both descriptive and narrative writing. Addressing key learning outcomes, such as, ‘being able to apply a wide range of effective language techniques’ taking into consideration the importance of SPAG. Key Elements: Overview of Paper 1, Section A and B. Silent Starter (SPAG Focus) Image and sentence starter activities. All Read Round Robin. Examples of descriptive writing with tasks on annotations. Core - Extension - Challenge - Super Challenge tasks. Mix - Pair - Share activity to assess for learning. Self - assessment activities. A Full 13 page PowerPoint.

A resource that includes: Introduction to context of poet. Summary of poem Questions to aid with annotation and analysis of the poem and its features. Great resource to introduce the poem or can be used as a revision tool,also.

An engaging lesson that can be used to introduce key skills required for Paper 2 AQA GCSE English Language. The lesson does give lots of examples and advice and guidance on how to answer: Q1, Q2 and Q4 - focuses on the theme of homelessness. Pack includes: 11 page PowerPoint packed full of information. Q1 skim and scan skills with true and false questions. comparison tasks based on image. informative visual clip (lasts 10 mins) ‘Simon on the Streets.’ Additional questions to support. reading skills tasks based on account by ‘Sophie Haydock.’ round robin task based on source A and source B. summary question WAGOLL guide on summarising two texts with a framework to support. stand up-hand up- pair up tasks.

A great introduction demonstrating how to recognise and use: tension, structure and suspense in writing. A full eight page PowerPoint with resources, using George Orwell’s 1984, Room 101 and Big Brother. Pack includes: eight page PowerPoint starter task with audio video from Big Brother and Room 101 part 3, chapter 5 from George Orwell’s 1984 part annotation of chapter 5 from George Orwell’s 1984 tension wall resource, explaining what tension is and the features used in writing to structure for effect. Apply your knowledge task, creating a narrative opening, using some of the tension features discussed on the PowerPoint. peer assessment plenary task.