A comprehensive lesson on Macbeth Act 5.5. The content can be delivered as a carousel, jig saw task or simple work sheet. The scene, where Macbeth learns of the witches deception and prepares for battle, is divided up into 5 sections with different tasks. Resources for this lesson include: Carousel Task sheets separated out for printing and trimming Tasks set out in worksheet form Powerpoint with instructions for carousel or jigsaw version Comprehensive answers (on powerpoint) Model annotation (on powerpoint and in separate document) Suggested answers for each section useful for student who are away, new teachers or non-specialists. This resource is suited for GCSE Literature all syllabuses and high ability Year 9.

Powerpoint with quick tasks on the short scene 5.4 in Macbeth where Malcolm and his army cut down the boughs from Birnham Wood. Tasks involves summary notes, discussion and notes on function and an opportunity to jot down key quotations. Whole task will take no longer than 10-15 minutes with reading.

Macbeth Act 5.3 - fully resourced to cover at least 2 lessons with the potential for an assessment built in. This pack includes the following: Extract Question (with second wider question should you wish) focused on Macbeth’s state of mind in this scene. Extract Analysis Grid (differentiated options - blank bar one example or all quotations included) Teacher suggested answers for analysis grid (particularly useful if new teacher or non specialist) Powerpoint covering the final section of the scene (not included in the extract) focusing on Macbeth’s treatment of Lady Macbeth’s illness and concerns for Scotland. Perfect for GCSE Literature (any syllabus) or high ability year 9.

A fully resourced mini lesson on Macbeth 5.2. The lesson includes: Powerpoint with summary, questions and annotation tasks Teacher notes for annotation (on powerpoint) Student annotation sheet. 5.2 is a short scene focusing on the progress of the battle and Macbeth’s mental state. Easily glossed over as a plot filler scene, this resource ensures students will be prepared should it come up as an extract. Perfect for all GCSE Literature syllabuses or high ability year 9.

A fully resourced lesson covering Lady Macbeth’s sleep walking scene. The lesson includes the following resources: detailed powerpoint with activities, questions and annotation tasks on context, content, language, structure and form Powerpoint notes to support teachers Model annotations Full scene Activity sheet tracking Lady Macbeth’s thoughts, identifying where they fall in the play Teacher sheet to support thought tracking activities. Perfect for Literature GCSE -any specification. Could be used as a new lesson or revision. Activities could also be set as homework tasks.

A practice paper based on the Macbeth’s encounter with the witches in Act 4 Scene 1. Can be used in conjunction with a wider question on the role of the witches. Perfect for KS4 study. Perfect for Edexcel but would be useful for all exam boards.

A detailed analysis of the entire of Macbeth Act 4 Scene 1 with a focus on the impact of the witches on Macbeth. This resource includes a detailed powerpoint with questions and annotation activities. There is an accompanying work sheet for the students and all questions / tasks have possible answers indicated in the note sections of the powerpoint. Easily enough material for 2 lessons. Includes details on form, language, structure, aspects of tragedy and context. Aimed for Key Stage 4, Edexcel but will work for all major exam boards. Could also suit high ability Year 9.

A fully resourced lesson with Powerpoint and A3 extract sheets teaching students how and why Shakespeare used the witches in his play. The powerpoint resource goes through key contextual factors affecting Shakespeare’s choices including superstitions, King James’ own belief in witches, and mythology. It also offers opportunities for close analysis in conjunction with the A3 hand out. This is a medley of the most important sections of the play incorporating the witches. Great for extract practice or quote learning. The lesson builds to students completing an essay on the function of the witches which could be done for homework or in class. For a model response to this question, please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Marianneadams810

Feedback form for students to gain insight on their views on the curriculum over the year. Can be used with KS3 and 4, this sheet asks for their views on the best bits of the year, what they liked the least, where they feel they learn the most (skills/knowledge) their proudest moments along with areas for improvement. It should should prompt independent reflection as well as give teachers a steer on how students feel they are learning. Great as a tool for Department Self Evaluation.

Revise poetry terms and your poetry anthology with this fun resource, perfect for end of term activities or a fun way to revise for exams. This resource includes a poetry bingo card with 20 terms and instructions to play. Suitable for any collection of poems your are using with students at Key Stage 3 or 4. The game could also be adapted for poetry terminology definitions depending on need.

Turn your favourite book into a board game. Stuck with what to do with your students in the final week of the summer term? Use this powerpoint and handy templates for a week’s lessons of fun. Students can choose any text they have studied with you over the year and create their own board game. This could be a brand new game or something inspired by a classic. Included is a powerpoint with rules and suggestions, and three templates inspired by monopoloy, snakes and ladders and cluedo. All are left blank so students can adapt. Ie. instead of snakes they could use prospero’s staff

Recap technical accuracy skills, when to use a comma and how to avoid the comma splice, whilst revising character and theme in Jekyll and Hyde! This resources takes you through the basics of commas: in lists, after frontal adverbials/sub clauses, embedded clauses and when not to use a comma. Each task uses Jekyll and Hyde content to maximise revision opportunities! Perfect for key stage 4 revision or a starter exercise.

Jekyll and Hyde worksheet on key quotations from Dr Lanyon’s Narrative. The quotations have thematic questions which allow for class discussion but also can be used as annotation points. The resource could work along side an extract analysis of the transformation itself. Suitable for in class work with any GCSE Literature class, although some of the questions may be angled more to high ability. Could also be set as revision or homework.

A Jekyll and Hyde booklet with 9 extracts with analytical questions for each. Perfect for any study of the text or extract practice for the GCSE Literature Edexcel syllabus. Great revision tool or weekly homework, this is suitable for GCSE students of all levels or high ability Year 9. The resource could also be used to hone analytical skills with Year 12.

Useful two page sheet documenting quotations all to do with setting in Jekyll and Hyde. Worksheet covers quotations in chronological order under chapter headings. Perfect revision tool for student studying for closed text exams. Also handy as a starting point for any essay on the significance of setting in |Jekyll and Hyde. Suitable for GCSE students or A Level.

Jekyll and Hyde extract taken from Dr Lanyon’s Narrative detailing the transformation from Hyde to Jekyll. Extract based question with wider novella question. Colour coded essay plan with key terminology and device identification for extract. Discussion points and key quotations for the wider question along with a model paragraph. Perfect for in class essay with option for differentiation. Alternatively can be used for revision or homework tasks. Aimed for the Edexcel GCSE Literature spec but suitable for any literature course.

Extract from Chapter 10 of Jekyll and Hyde with an accompanying essay question. Resource includes an essay plan with guidance and a colour coded model paragraph highlighting good practice. Great as a starting point for an essay, revision or homework. This extract is taken from The Full Statement of the Case and details the moment when Hyde is on the run, before he asks for Lanyon’s help. The essay plan explores the idea that both Jekyll and Hyde’s characters are present in this extract and therefore both have to be considered.

A planning sheet based on critical interpretations focused on attitudes towards women. For KS5 groups, this allows students to engage with a critical quotation by Ania Loomba. It provides a key quotation from Emilia along with wider quotations from the rest of the play. This could be used for annotations / planning or the basis of an essay.

Macbeth - Function of the witches essay with model answer. Approximately 1000 word discursive essay about the function and the importance of the witches integrating relevant contextual discussion. The essay covers form, the opening of the play, King James’ fascination with witches, Middleton’s later edits and the witches as catalysts of the plot. Suitable for GCSE or A Level Literature. Could be used as a style guide, a revision tool or a class marking exercise.

A resource tackling a Lord of the Flies essay on Power. The worksheet contains a variety of useful quotations from across the novel and a model paragraph. Suitable for all GCSE Literature.