An introductory lesson exploring the power of the opening line and the final line, as well as identifying other structural devices. Students will explore using Lovely Bones.
All resources provided.
This SOL is focused on developing writing skills through the following:
Genre
· Develop a secure understanding of Fantasy fiction and fairy tale conventions
· Develop a secure understanding of the history of Fantasy fiction and fairy tales
· Develop a secure understanding of the purpose of Fantasy fiction and fairy tales
Character
· Develop a secure understanding of archetypes (both narrative and character)
· Develop a comprehensive understanding of elements of characterisation: personality, motivation, narrative arcs, dialogue, interactions, relationships, and overall actions
· Develop a comprehensive understanding of fairy tale settings across literature
Skills
· Identifying narrative points using Freytag’s narrative structure
· Plan narrative points using Freytag’s narrative structure
· Subvert typical narrative structures for effect
· Utilise fairy tale vocabulary for effect
· Identify archetypal and Propp character types
· Craft and subvert archetypal and Propp character types
· Craft exposition using engaging narrative hooks and subverting expectations
Based on academic reading, the flashcards break down the process of reading for students using pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading tasks and questioning.
This academic reading booklet is designed to accompany students as they work through Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It encourages critical engagement with the text while fostering a deeper understanding of the themes, characters, and literary techniques within each stave.
Aligned with the popular LitDrive resource, ‘A Christmas Carol Reading Companions Stave 1-5’ by @MrsRBxx, this booklet provides structured activities and academic reading tasks that complement and extend the core material. Students will be guided through targeted questions, vocabulary builders, and analysis prompts that encourage close reading and textual exploration.
Ideal for in-class use or independent study, this resource bridges the gap between basic comprehension and higher-level literary analysis, offering students an enriching reading experience as they work through the novella.
A collection of English exam posters for weekly revision sessions for the following: AQA LP1 and LP2, ‘AIC’, ‘ACC’, ‘Macbeth’ and Power and Conflict poems.
A bundle of engaging knowledge recall starters for a study of ‘An Inspector Calls’. Recall explores:
Language Paper 1
Language Paper 2
An Inspector Calls
A Christmas Carol
Power and Conflict: War Poems
Tier 2/3 Language
Useful resources to demonstrate comparing Remains and Exposure, and Remains and Bayonet Charge, with supporting dual-coded images and a breakdown of structure analytical paragraphs. Aimed at LA/MA.
Highlight WWW and EBI (such as: lack of development on certain points/not re-reading for spelling mistakes, etc)
A KS3 writing to describe unit exploring Science-Fiction as a genre to inspire high-quality, crafted descriptions.
Over 20 hours of lessons.
Fully resourced and formatted for exercise books!