3 differentiated lessons tha explore: 1. Out of the blue by Simon Armitage 2. President Bush's speech to America following the 9/11 terror attacks Resources provide opportunities to: - develop a personal response to the poem - analyse language used in both texts - compare texts - explore the context of the 9/11 attacks on New York - compare the 2 perspectives of the writers Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher

Power point resources to support the teaching of the following poems from the new specification AQA power and conflict poetry collection: 1. Storm on the island 2. War photographer 3. Extract from Prelude 4. My last Duchess 5. Checkin out me history 16 outstanding lessons that are meticulously planned, fully differentiated and numbered for ease of use with activities included. Homework tasks included. Download and teach right away! All resources are fully differentiated by colour. (Purple = low ability, blue = mid ability, yellow = higher ability) There are 2 to 3 power point presentations per poem which cover context, language, form and structure and contain assessment opportunities in line with new specification. Comparison lessons also included.

This knowledge book has been created so that students work through it in lessons rather than using an exercise book for all activities. Exercise books are then just used for extended writing. All key knowledge for Macbeth has been pre-determined and this booklet provides that knowledge alongside purposeful activities and tasks for each scene of the play. When complete - students then have a perfect revision guide to use as part of their exam preparation. Included in this knowledge book: 32+ lessons covering every scene a ‘do now’ knowledge retention activity in every lesson a powerpoint with all knowledge quiz answers a big and small question to guide learning and discussion key knowledge including key terminology embedded contextual links as part of ‘extended reading’ an appendix containing scaffolded activities activities that also help students to work on the skills required for the language papers opportunity for students to develop narrative and transactional writing opportunity to develop language paper 1 and 2 skills Also useful for students to use as a revision booklet ahead of GCSE examinations.

A lesson that encourages students to think deeply when exploring Churchill’s speech. Students work towards answering the question: How does Churchill attempt to motivate the British people?

Two lessons, used for remote learning but can be used in class, that serve as an introduction to ballads. Students read ‘Homeless Jack’ and explore the conventions of ballads. In lesson 2 students write their own ballad about ‘Too tall Paul’ after reading an extract from an article about Britian’s tallest man.

This resource was created as a Walking talking mock to guide students through how to tackle key questions from the AQA language papers. This resource deals with Paper 1 Q4 and 5 Paper 2 Q2,4 and 5 The booklet provides all key knowledge and models as well as space for students to plan and answer questions themselves. The power point guides the WTM.

Students explore extracts taken from Anne Frank’s dairy and explore the language she uses to express her feelings. Focus is applied to forming deeper interpretations. Reading is also provided around the Holocaust which leads into an imaginative writing speech task based on this. Do now quizzes also included.

3 lessons designed to revise with students how to write an academic essay including introduction. The first lesson models to students The second lesson is a ‘we do’ lesson where, with teacher support, students structure an answer to a new A Christmas Carol question. The third lesson is designed to be an assessment where students answer a third question independently. Three sample assessments included

2 differentiated (by colour) lessons to support the teaching of 'No problem' by Benjamin Zephaniah. Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher Resources provide opportunities for students to develop the following areas in line with the new specification: - explore context - analyse language - consider the effect on the reader of writer's methods

Fully differentiated resources to support the teaching of the following poems from the new specification Edexcel conflict poetry collection: 1. Poppies 2. War photographer 3. Charge of the light brigade 4. Exposure 5. Extract from the prelude Outstanding lessons (2-3 power points per poem) that are meticulously planned and numbered for ease of use with activities and homework tasks included. Ready to go lessons. Lessons cover: language, form, structure and context to meet the requirements of the new specification. Differentiation: purple = lower ability blue = middle ability yellow = higher ability

Fully differentiated resources to support the teaching of the following poems from the new specification Edexcel conflict poetry collection: 1. Cousin Kate 2. Catrin 3. Half Caste 4. The Class Game 5. Belfast Confetti Outstanding lessons that are meticulously planned and numbered for ease of use. Ready to go lessons. Differentiation: purple = lower ability blue = middle ability yellow - higher ability Lessons cover language, form, structure and context in order to prepare students to the requirements of the new 9-1 literature examinations. The other 10 poems are also available in separate bundles.

Fully differentiated (by colour) resources to support the teaching of poetry on the theme of power to KS3 or GCSE. The poems make up 8 of the poems that need covering for the AQA 9-1 poetry component. These resources could equally be used for KS3 to prepare students for GCSE poetry if a different exam board is being used for GCSE. Resources cover context, language, form and structure. Poems covered: - Tissue - Emigree - Checkin out me history - London - Ozymandias - Extract from the Prelude - My last Duchess - Storm on the island Differentiation: purple = lower ability blue = middle ability yellow = higher ability

Five fully differentiated (by colour) lessons to support the teaching of Romeo and Juliet Act 2 scene 1 and scene 2. Differentiation: purple = lower ability blue = middle ability yellow = higher ability Resources provide opportunities to: - explore language, form and structure - assess against the 9-1 specification success criteria - explore imagery - explore presentation of character and theme - use structure strips to form better analytical responses - use 'what, how, why' instead of PEE which can be too restrictive

Three differentiated (by colour) lessons to support the teaching of Romeo and Juliet Act 3 scene 1. Differentiation: purple = lower ability blue = middle ability yellow = higher ability Resources provide opportunities to: - explore language, form and structure - assess against the 9-1 specification success criteria - explore the presentation of character and theme - use structure strips to encourage better analytical responses - use what, how, why instead of PEE which is too restrictive

2 differentiated (by colour) resources to support the teaching of What were they Like? by Denise Levertov. Differentiation: purple - lower blue- middle yellow - higher Resources provide opportunities for students to: - explore context - explore language and structure