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Afternoons by Philip Larkin - analysis and write up
This beautifully presented and detailed lesson on Afternoons is suitable for KS4 and KS3 includes:
A starter task considering the title (with collaborative learning)
A stretch and challenge option
Pre-loading vocabulary check point (visual dictionary)
A context slide
First read of the poem
Finding the basics: Who, What, Where, When with collaborative learning embedded and again a stretch and challenge option
Answers to the above on the next slide as a check point
Key images and messages
Analysis of the poem - with animated prompts and questions to challenge student thoughts and links back to the aspire: analysis of language
Notes below slides for further teacher annotations/guidance
Option support grid to collect evidence and make inferences
I do write up of 1 quote/point [Teacher modelled]
We do write up
You do write up
Plenary task
Eduqas poetry anthology - comparison sheets
Free A3 booklet with 10 comparisons:
Visual image prompts
Each poem
3 key quotes from each to analyse (teacher-led)
Comparison grid including writer’s message to fill in
Poetry couplets:
Hawk Roosting Vs Ozymandias
Prelude Vs Death of a Naturalist
London Vs Living Space
Dulce Et Decorum Est Vs The Soldier
Sonnet 43 Vs Valentine
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Cozy Apologia by Rita Dove - analysis and write up
This beautifully presented and detailed lesson on Cozy Apologia is suitable for KS4 and KS3 includes:
A starter task considering the title (with collaborative learning)
A stretch and challenge option
Pre-loading vocabulary
A context slide relevant to the poem
First read of the poem
Finding the basics: Who, What, Where, When with collaborative learning embedded and again a stretch and challenge option
Answers to the above on the next slide as a check point
Key images and messages
Analysis of the poem - with animated prompts and questions to challenge student thoughts and links back to the aspire: analysis of language
Notes below slides for further teacher annotations/guidance
Option support grid to collect evidence and make inferences
I do write up of 1 quote/point [Teacher modelled]
We do write up
You do write up
Plenary task
She Walks in Beauty by Lord Byron - analysis and write up
This beautifully presented and detailed lesson on She Walks in Beauty is suitable for KS4 and KS3 includes:
A starter task considering the title (with collaborative learning)
A stretch and challenge option
Pre-loading vocabulary
A context slide - relevant to the poem
First read of the poem
Finding the basics: Who, What, Where, When with collaborative learning embedded and again a stretch and challenge option
Answers to the above on the next slide as a check point
Key images and messages
Analysis of the poem - with animated prompts and questions to challenge student thoughts and links back to the aspire: analysis of language
Notes below slides for further teacher annotations/guidance
Option support grid to collect evidence and make inferences
I do write up of 1 quote/point [Teacher modelled]
We do write up
You do write up
Plenary task
Sonnet 43 - Analysis and Write up - Love Poetry
This beautifully presented and detailed lesson on Sonnet 43 is suitable for KS4 and KS3 includes:
A starter task considering the title (with collaborative learning)
A stretch and challenge option
Pre-loading vocabulary images - visually
A context slide
First read of the poem
Finding the basics: Who, What, Where, When with collaborative learning embedded and again a stretch and challenge option
Answers to the above on the next slide as a check point
Key images and messages
Analysis of the poem - with animated prompts and questions to challenge student thoughts and links back to the aspire: analysis of language
Notes below slides for further teacher annotations/guidance
Option support grid to collect evidence and make inferences
I do write up of 1 quote/point [Teacher modelled]
We do write up
You do write up
Plenary task
Valentine - Carol Ann Duffy - poetry analysis and write up lesson
This beautifully presented and detailed lesson on Valentine is suitable for KS4 and KS3 includes:
A starter task considering the title (with collaborative learning)
A stretch and challenge option
Pre-loading vocabulary images - visually
A context slide
First read of the poem
Finding the basics: Who, What, Where, When with collaborative learning embedded and again a stretch and challenge option
Answers to the above on the next slide as a check point
Key images and messages
Analysis of the poem - with animated prompts and questions to challenge student thoughts and links back to the aspire: analysis of language
Notes below slides for further teacher annotations/guidance
Option support grid to collect evidence and make inferences
I do write up of 1 quote/point [Teacher modelled]
We do write up
You do write up
Plenary task
A Wife in London by Thomas Hardy - analysis and write up
This beautifully presented and detailed lesson on A Wife in London is suitable for KS4 and KS3 includes:
A starter task considering the title (with collaborative learning)
A stretch and challenge option
Pre-loading vocabulary check point
A context slide
First read of the poem
Finding the basics: Who, What, Where, When with collaborative learning embedded and again a stretch and challenge option
Answers to the above on the next slide as a check point
Key images and messages
Analysis of the poem - with animated prompts and questions to challenge student thoughts and links back to the aspire: analysis of language
Notes below slides for further teacher annotations/guidance
Option support grid to collect evidence and make inferences
I do write up of 1 quote/point [Teacher modelled]
We do write up
You do write up
Plenary task
Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen - analysis and write up
This beautifully presented and detailed lesson on Dulce et Decorum Est is suitable for KS4 and KS3 includes:
A starter task considering the title (with collaborative learning)
A stretch and challenge option
Pre-loading vocabulary check point
A context slide
First read of the poem
Finding the basics: Who, What, Where, When with collaborative learning embedded and again a stretch and challenge option
Answers to the above on the next slide as a check point
Key images and messages
Analysis of the poem - with animated prompts and questions to challenge student thoughts and links back to the aspire: analysis of language
Notes below slides for further teacher annotations/guidance
Option support grid to collect evidence and make inferences
I do write up of 1 quote/point [Teacher modelled]
We do write up
You do write up
Plenary task
Mametz Woods by Owen Sheers - analysis and write up. War Poetry
This beautifully presented and detailed lesson on Mametz Woods suitable for KS4 and KS3 includes
A starter task considering the title (with collaborative learning)
A stretch and challenge option
Pre-loading vocabulary check point
A context slide
First read of the poem
Finding the basics: Who, What, Where, When with collaborative learning embedded and again a stretch and challenge option
Answers to the above on the next slide as a check point
Analysis of the poem - with annotations and questions to challenge student thoughts and links back to the aspire: analysis of language
Option support grid to collect evidence and make inferences
I do write up of 1 quote/point [Teacher modelled]
We do write up with a stretch and challenge question
You do write up with a stretch and challenge question
Plenary task
The Soldier by Rupert Brooke analysis and write up of the war poem
This beautifully presented and detailed lesson on The Solider suitable for KS4 and KS3 includes
A starter task considering the title (with collaborative learning)
A stretch and challenge option
Pre-loading vocabulary check point
A context slide
First read of the poem
Finding the basics: Who, What, Where, When with collaborative learning embedded and again a stretch and challenge option
Answers to the above on the next slide as a check point
Analysis of the poem - with annotations and questions to challenge student thoughts and links back to the aspire: analysis of language
Option support grid to collect evidence and make inferences
I do write up of 1 quote/point [Teacher modelled]
We do write up with a stretch and challenge question
You do write up with a stretch and challenge question
Plenary task
The Manhunt by Simon Armitage an outstanding full lesson with analysis and write up
This beautifully presented and detailed lesson on Manhunt suitable for KS4 and KS3 includes
A starter task considering the title (with collaborative learning)
A stretch and challenge option
Pre-loading vocabulary check point (also good for key images with visuals)
A context slide
First read of the poem
Finding the basics: Who, What, Where, When with collaborative learning embedded and again a stretch and challenge option
Answers to the above on the next slide as a check point
Key images and messages
Analysis of the poem - with animated prompts and questions to challenge student thoughts and links back to the aspire: analysis of language
Option support grid to collect evidence and make inferences
I do write up of 1 quote/point [Teacher modelled]
We do write up
You do write up
Plenary task
AQA Power and Conflict Anthology Flashcard revision for every poem
Each flashcard for every poem recalls:
- Who, What, Where, When
- WHY (writer's message and intentions)
- 3 Key quotes
- Poems to compare to
Great for revision, homework, staff cheat sheets, interventions.
Great to print and laminate as ready to revise flashcards.
Eduqas Anthology revision - detailed flashcards for all poems
Separated into 3 powerpoints
1. War
2. Love
3. Time/Place/Nature also Power
Each flashcard for every poem recalls:
- Who, What, Where, When
- WHY (writer's message and intentions)
- 3 Key quotes
- Poem to compare to
Great for revision, homework, staff cheat sheets, interventions.
Great to print and laminate as ready to revise flashcards.
KS4 Jekyll and Hyde Knowledge organiser and revision strategy homework tasks
I have created 8 revision homework tasks that teach KS4 how to revise Jekyll and Hyde.
For each HW students need the Jekyll and Hyde knowledge organiser to support their revision (attached on the slides).
The knowledge organiser included covers: Plot, themes, key quotes, context, form, writer’s intentions, and vocabulary.
Revision methods include: Flashcards, Mind Maps, Brain Dumps & Self-quizzing.
Each homework has a tough, tougher and toughest option according to the Grade they wish to purse.
Additionally, each homework has support with links for suggested revision.
KS4 Macbeth Knowledge organiser and revision strategy homework tasks
I have created 8 revision homework tasks that teach KS4 how to revise Macbeth.
For each HW students need the Macbeth knowledge organiser to support their revision (attached on the slides). The knowledge organiser included covers: Plot, themes, key quotes, context, form, writer’s intentions, and vocabulary.
Revision methods include: Flashcards, Mind Maps, Brain Dumps & Self-quizzing.
Each homework has a tough, tougher and toughest option according to the Grade they wish to purse.
Additionally, each homework has support with links for suggested revision.
Private Peaceful and WW1 Context Pub Quiz KS3 (55 Marks - 5 rounds)
This is a beautifully presented quiz comprising off:
Team Names
Round 1: Fill in the missing word (Private Peaceful knowledge) (10 Marks)
Round 2: True or False Private Peaceful & WW1 Trivia (10 Marks)
Round 3: Music Round (Songs are based on themes like brotherhood, courage etc) (20 Marks song + artist)
Round 4: Sort Private Peaceful characters in age order (10 Marks)
Round 5: Challenge Round (5 Marks)
KS4 Review Writing lesson
KS4 GCSE review writing lesson based on book/film/TV Series with a Grade 9 example and my own teacher example.
Guidance on planning and how to write it step by step included.
KS3 Homelessness Unseen Poetry lesson
I created the above lesson as an enrichment lesson following KS3 studying Stone Cold.
The Unseen Poem is: A Shakespeare Sonnet About Doors - Ian McMillan
This lesson includes collaborative learning such as: turned discussions, mentor and swap & speak for my time (with instructions)
This lessons includes WAGOLLS by way of I do - We do - You do
This lesson includes an optional extension task of writing their own poem based on homelessness.
Please leave me a review :)
KS3 Homeless speech writing lesson
I created the above lesson as an enrichment lesson following KS3 studying Stone Cold.
Task: You have been asked to give a talk to your year group about how our school could support the homeless giving your reasons, and also making suggestions about how best to raise money as a year group.
This lesson includes collaborative learning such as: turned discussions, active listen, buzz and go.
This lessons includes WAGOLLs and prompts to develop each idea/paragraph of their speech.
This lesson ends with praise/recognition if anyone would like to share their speech.
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KS3 KS4 Christmas Quiz - 5 Rounds - 55 Marks including a tie breaker round
I created a fun Christmas quiz that is beautifully presented and laid out so answers are quick and easy to mark reminding students of the image/question. Teams should pick a holiday themed team name.
Round 1: Name that Christmas film
Scores on the Christmas doors
Round 2: Christmas Trivia (True or False)
Scores on the Christmas doors
Round 3: The Christmas music round!
Scores on the Christmas doors
Round 4: The observation round - feel free to edit timings to be harsher or kinder on this round.
Scores on the Christmas doors
Round 5: The challenge round/tie breakers/toughest
Scores on the Christmas doors - winning team
Concluding with a positive holiday message.
Feel free to edit.