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PLANNING Q5 ENGLISH LANGUAGE GCSE PAPER 1 - KS4 - AQA
This resource is 3 ppt slides which demonstrate key ideas to bear in mind when planning a response to Q5, the narrative / descriptive question of English Language Paper 1 (AQA).
It contains some key advice from a recent AQA Language training session I attended, involving getting students to consider the ‘bigger ideas’ when presented with an image for stimulus.
KS3 GOTHIC CONVENTIONS AND SETTINGS
A complete lesson looking at Gothic conventions, with particular focus on conventions of setting. Pupils identify techniques used in a range of example gothic setting descriptive sentences linked to a given gothic setting image. Using lesson knowledge so far, pupils create their own description of a gothic setting using a choice or combination of given gothic setting images.
DESCRIBING FAMOUS FICTIONAL CHARACTERS KS3 & 4 MINI TASKS MIX OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS
This resource includes 4 x worksheets. Each worksheet contains an extract describing a famous fictional character. Here, these are Dr No (James Bond_, Gollum, Mrs Pratchett and a witch from the Witches. Pupils are asked to identify a range of tasks using colours and symbols. Then, they are given another picture linked by the theme of the first extract. They can plan their description using the planning boxes provided. Once they have described their own character, using the image, they can then self assess which skills they have used from the reading task. Easily adaptable and easy to set for independent learning. Easier for pupils to print out and then complete the tasks. Please see my other describing character tasks (booklet).
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DESCRIBING CHARACTERS FOR KS3 & 4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE READING & WRITING SKILLS INDEPENDENT LEARNING
This bundle contains 4 x single worksheets based on famous fictional characters - Dr No (James Bond), Gollum, Mrs Pratchett and The Witches. Each contains an extract from which pupils have to identify the writer’s techniques. Then, pupils can plan their own description using a themed given image. Planning boxes are provided to help. They can then self assess, looking for the skills they identified earlier in their own descriptions. Can be used one worksheet at a time or printed off as a booklet.
The second resource in this bundle is a work booklet which offers a range of structured tasks based on several fictional extracts with the purpose being to identify and be able to use the following skills: interesting vocabulary, simile, lists,adjectives, metaphor, short sentences, pathetic fallacy, opening sentences with a simile & personification. Easy to print off as a booklet and work through the tasks.
KS3 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PERSUASIVE SPEECH: EMMELINE PANKHURST
This lesson looks at the context of Emmeline Pankhurst’s speech in Connecticut, 1913, which aimed to persuade the audience to support women’s suffrage. Focuses are on militaristic language, as well as other rhetorical devices and a plenary task comparing her speech for women’s rights with that of Emma Watson.
Both speeches are included with this resource.
THE ROAD NOT TAKEN ROBERT FROST POETRY RESPONSE / UNSEEN KS4 ENGLISH LITERATURE
Two lessons
Lesson 1 - Unseen lesson on ‘The Road Not Taken’ by Robert Frost- includes a copy of the poem, questions for pupils to answer / facilitate discussion with suggested answers. Consideration of structure / form (see ppt slide notes) and ending with a question asking what the poet’s thoughts are about life. Set of ‘clear’ criteria given from AQA markscheme for pupils to follow in their response. Really nice poem and links nicely to the Paper 1 Q5 practice.
Lesson 2 - idea of using a scene as a way in to description e.g. thinking about bigger ideas such as Autumn being a metaphor for change or an ending. Includes example of planning, skills focus and an example paragraph to use for discussion before pupils write their own. Perfect for current Y10.
KS3 THE FEMALE FIGURE IN POETRY THROUGHOUT THE AGES IN A SELECTION OF POEMS MINI UNIT
This mini unit aims to introduce KS3 pupils to the way female figures have been historically presented in poetry. Originally written as a remote scheme, these would work equally well in the classroom. Copies of the poems are included as part of the powerpoints and can be easily found on the internet.
Pupils will read a range of poems (see below) which portray views of the female, in line with the context of the time period. They will be encouraged to apply new knowledge of the context in which the poem was written, in their readings. The unit will introduce inference skills, as we consider the connotations of the poets’ language choices and imagery.
Poems covered are:
‘Perfect Woman’ by William Wordsworth
‘The Lady of Shalott’ by Alfred Lord Tennyson
‘Cousin Kate’ by Christina Rossetti
‘Mirror’ by Sylvia Plath.
KS3 POETRY AN AUTUMN POEM BY ELSIE N BRADY
AIMED AT MIDDLE ABILITY KS3, THIS POEM EXAMINES THE POET'S USE OF RHYME, PERSONIFICATION AND ALLITERATION. POEM INCLUDED WITH PPT.
HOMELESS BY PETE MARSHALL. KS3 POETRY
AIMED AT MIDDLE ABILITY KS3, THIS COMPLETE LESSON LOOKS AT THE IDEA OF A POEM HAVING A SPEAKER. ALSO COVERED IS LANGUAGE USED TO CREATE TONE. INCLUDES LINK TO HOMELESS DOCUMENTARY AND INCLUDES SOME CREATIVE ACTIVITIES.
SYMBOLISM IN MACBETH BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
SET OF IMAGES WHICH ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO THINK WHAT IDEAS ARE SYMBOLISED BY THEM, IN THE PLAY. FOLLOWED BY A SCAFFOLDED ACTIVITY ABOUT LADY MACBETH, USING SYMBOLISM KNOWLEDGE. LASTLY, 10 QUIZ QUESTIONS TESTING LEARNING ON SYMBOLISM. USEFUL REVISION TASKS.
ROALD DAHL DESCRIPTIVE AND NARRATIVE WRITING BFG KS3 & KS4
USING THE BFG BY ROALD DAHL AS INSPIRATION, STUDENTS WILL CONSIDER WHAT MAKES AN INTERESTING CHARACTER FOR A READER. THEY WILL ANALYSE DAHL'S DESCRIPTION OF FLESHLUMPEATER, WITH STEP BY STEP ANALYSIS, HELP AND SUPPORT & STRETCH AND CHALLENGE. NARRATIVE WRITING THEN FOLLOWS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE THEIR OWN GIANT AND PEER ASSESS USING GIVEN CRITERIA. A CREATIVE AND SKILLS BASED LESSON SUITABLE FOR BOTH KS3 & 4.
KS3 & 4 DESCRIPTIVE WRITING - DESCRIBING CHARACTER - WORZEL GUMMIDGE AND THE WHITE WITCH
This complete lesson takes students step by step through a range of descriptive writing techniques, such as alliteration, simile and adverbs. Images of Worzel Gummidge (human scarecrow) are used to enable students to identify and then use descriptive writing techniques. The final task is to describe the White Witch of Narnia, using a range of images and including a set of given success criteria. Useful for KS3 or 4 for descriptive writing skills.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL ENGLISH LITERATURE AQA EXTRACT TO WHOLE QUESTION KS4
Aimed at low to mid ability KS4, this extract to whole question about poverty, takes students through an exam question. First, students will look at the extract part of the question. Secondly, the whole novel will be covered. Includes a brief example response and an annotated copy of the extract.
CONTEXT LESSON ON VICTORIAN ENGLAND FOR INTRODUCING / RE-CAPPING A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Aimed at middle to low ability KS3, this lesson looks at the context of Victorian England, giving a range of information about life in the workhouse and looking at the difference between the lives of the rich and poor. There is also an extract from Berlie Doherty’s ‘The Street Child’ to analyse. Perfect for introducing any Victorian novel, but with A Christmas Carol in mind. Could be useful as re-capping context prior to exam.
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Y7 Y8 Y9 KS3 INTRODUCTION TO POETRY SCHEME FULLY RESOURCED RANGE OF ENGAGING POEMS FOR STUDY
The scheme builds up students’ knowledge of understanding of the skills required to analyse poetry and includes lots of engaging activities. Poems included are: First visit to the Seaside, Homeless, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, Jabberwocky, Afternoons, An Autumn Poem, Awakening to Snow, Snowflakes, Brothers, Steam Shovel, Lighthouse, Mirror, November Night, Roller Skates & Valentine.
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE COLOUR CODED SAMPLE ESSAYS PLUS LIST OF EXAM QUESTIONS
Three resources here - a list of 8 possible View from the Bridge questions and two sample, colour coded responses.
KS3 & 4 DESCRIPTIVE WRITING LESSON - USING LANGUAGE TO CREATE ATMOSPHERE
This begins with a drawing activity, to emphasise the importance of conveying detail. Students are given two different versions of the same description to decide which is best, followed by a number of statements to improve upon themselves. IAMSOAP is introduced, as a method for remembering the techniques of descriptive writing. Finally, students are asked to describe three images to create atmosphere, using the techniques from IASOAP. Peer Assessment to finish.
AQA CONFLICT AND POWER ANTHOLOGY POETRY MATCHING PAIRS ACTIVITY GAME KS4
Starter or plenary activity, aimed at revising the power and conflict anthology. All slides contain three quotes and a picture that represents one of the 15 poems in the collection. The slides should be cut up and spread around the room, so that students can match up the quotations to the correct poem.
KS3 ENGLISH REVISION STUDY SKILLS 20 MINUTE LESSON
A 20 MINUTE, THREE TASK LESSON LOOKING AT INFORMATION RETRIEVAL / MEMORY, INDEPENDENCE AND SUMMARISING TO ENABLE KS3 ENGLISH STUDENTS TO REVISE TEXTS FOR ASSESSMENTS.
ISLAND MAN GRACE NICHOLS KS3 EXAMPLE ESSAY ON WHAT THE POET TELLS US ABOUT CULTURE
Example essay for students to learn from. Could be used as a class marking activity.
Island Man by Grace Nichols