A series of lessons exploring the lyrical ballad ‘Goody Blake and Harry Gill’ for Key stage 3. In these lessons students will: summarise differences analyse use of language write a persuasive letter explore the context of lyrical ballads develop inference skills

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.

Four lessons on the short story ‘Chemistry’ by Graham Swift from the Telling Tales anthology Each lesson has a power point and a worksheet style document that can be used for remote learning. Just upload it to your platform and everything that students need is on their document ready to work on. Lessons were initially made for a well performing year 8 group. New versions were then created for a lower prior attaining year 7 group and so have been scaffolded to meet their needs. Both versions are included here. Resources cover: inference language analysis evaluation writing to argue a view point Knowledge checks and do now activities are included.

Four full lessons using ‘Lamb to the slaughter’ by Roald Dahl, that support students in developing their ability in: making inferences evaluating analysing articulating their own perspectives and researching Worksheets have been created that can be easily uploaded to online learning platforms to make remote teaching easier. Students have everything for the lesson in one document and can simply annotate the text and fill in the relevant boxes and tables. Model answers also included.

These resources (four lessons) guide students how to tackle each of the questions on language paper 1. The extract is taken from ‘The Mist in the mirror.’ Included is a ppt to guide students through the expectations of each question including model answers that would achieve at least a grade 5 and planning strategies for each question. Worksheets are also included which can be uploaded to an online learning platform for students to complete. Worksheets are very user friendly to minimise student difficulty.

These resources (four lessons) guide students how to tackle each of the questions on language paper 2. The paper used is the Summer 2019 paper. Included is a ppt to guide students through the expectations of each question including model answers that would achieve at least a grade 5 and planning strategies for each question. Worksheets are also included which can be uploaded to an online learning platform for students to complete. Worksheets are very user friendly to minimise student difficulty.

Two lessons using an extract from Jurassic Park that are ideal for remote teaching as there is a power point for each lesson and a document that students can complete. Easy to copy and paste into Teams or google classrooms. The first lesson explores inference and the second focuses on analysis.

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.

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?

A resource that supports children in creating a comparison of perspectives using Owen’s ‘The Send Off’ and Brittain’s ‘Perhaps.’

This resource begins by getting students to explore the poem as an unseen poem. It then guides them through how to answer a language analysis question.

As many schools move in the direction of a knowledge based curriculum there has become a need in developing a more challenging and complex curriculum that builds effectively to ensure students grasp the key concepts in a given subject. This resource has been used in staff training and covers the following areas: Determining what it means to study each subject and why it is an important subject to study Ascertaining what is meant by a key concept Exploration of why students should be given the most important knowledge Determining the key concepts and sub concepts that make up a subject Mapping key concepts across a LTP Justifying and articulating how students encounter each concept/sub concept and how the complexity increases as they journey through the curriculum Exploration of the curriculum as the progression model All content is based on educational research and researchers have been referenced.

Rather than differentiation, many schools are thinking more in terms of scaffolding in the current climate. The attached documents include: a ppt used for CPD a guidance document containing a range of strategies that can be used to scaffold work for children.

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.

This resource contains 5 lessons in the form of a knowledge work book for Act 1 scene 2 of The Tempest with particular focus from when Ariel enters the scene. The lessons deal with Prospero as a leader and how he treats those in his charge. Each lesson begins with a ‘do now’ knowledge quiz. (Answers included) Over the course of 5 lessons students will: Read and understand complex material surrounding ‘colonisation’ Retain key knowledge Use art to draw conclusions about character Annotate extracts for language devices and inferences Analyse Shakespeare’s presentation of Prospero Draw similarities and differences between the ways he treats Ariel and Caliban Effectively plan an argument Write an effective argument

A document of questions that can be used when interviewing the head of a department around curriculum intent and implementation in line with the new Ofsted framework.

A learning walk / observation document that can be used to observe lessons across secondary school subjects. This has been created in light of Ofsted’s latest framework which puts emphasis on curriculum and what students know and can do. Three focus areas are teaching for memory, responsive teaching and subject expertise. Behaviour / culture for learning is not included but should always be considered when visiting lessons.

A document created to conduct more beneficial book scrutinies with a focus on curriculum and what students know and can do. Students meet with a member of staff and have their exercise book with them. The document outlines what is to be looked for from the books and what the students should be able to articulate. The document also includes a set of questions that could be asked of students during the scrutiny/pupil voice.

A six week activity book that could be used independently in class or for homework. Over the course of the six weeks students will work on strategies for effective writing which culminates in producing a piece of writing to argue in the final week. Each week’s work begins with a retention quiz. Students develop confidence in: Understanding and identifying the GAP Opening hooks Language devices for effect Punctuation Planning for writing