Learning Objectives: To gain an understanding of the ‘Grime’ genre To compare writers’ ideas and perspectives across two non-fiction texts (AO3) To adapt writing accordingly to fit audience, purpose and format (AO5) Lesson originally planned for use with KS3 groups, to introduce non-fiction reading and writing skills required for the English Language GCSE. Lesson includes exploration of the grime genre of music, with two non-fiction texts included to guide students towards exploring writers’ perspectives and identifying connections and variations across texts. A transactional writing task at the end of the lesson then allows students to convey their own perspective, or the imagined perspective of a voice of their choice.

Learning Objectives: Explore the significance of Freddie Mercury’s life and death Evaluate a text in detail making specific judgements. Make clear comparative connections between two non-fiction texts. Originally planned for use with KS3 groups, to introduce students to key skills needed for the English Language GCSE - analysis, evaluation and comparison. Lesson explores stereotypes, stigma and sexual orientation as key themes, through exploring the life and influence of Freddie Mercury, lead vocalist of Queen. Two texts are provided to inform and educate students, allowing for exploration of writer’s methods and comparison of how writers present ideas and perspectives. Lesson can be adapted to then include a transactional writing task influenced by the texts.

Learning objectives: A05: Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences Organise information and ideas, using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts A06: Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation Lesson tailored towards Edexcel Transactional Writing task on English Language Paper 2, however can be tailored towards other exam boards. Lesson provides opportunity to explore writing to complain, through analysis of an exemplar, and a structured writing task. Ideal for use with a Year 11 group as part of structured revision, or alternatively as part of initial teaching of English Language skills at GCSE.

Learning objectives: To develop knowledge of main and subordinate clauses To use a range of grammatical constructions in writing Lesson designed for use with KS3 groups, however is still applicable for recapping key grammatical knowledge at KS4 to supplement the study of English Language GCSE. Lesson includes identification of sentence types, main clause and subordinate clause identification activities, and finally a writing task for students to apply their grammatical knowledge.

Learning Objectives: To develop knowledge of restrictive and non-restrictive relative clauses To use a range of grammatical constructions in writing Lesson originally used as part of a module teaching clause types to Year 7 students. Lesson covers recap of main and subordinate clauses, teaches the identification and classification of relative clauses, as well as identifying the difference between appositives and relative clauses. Can easily be adapted to suit any KS3/KS4 class, alongside study of other texts. Relative clause worksheet also provided.

Learning objectives: To recap word class, syntax and phrases To demonstrate an understanding of grammatical constructions Literacy quiz for recap of key grammatical concepts, including knowledge of word class, phrase types, and sentence types. Ideal for use as an entire lesson, or as separate retrieval/recap tasks as starters or plenaries. Intended for use with Year 7 following teaching of key grammatical concepts, however can be used between ages 11-16. Answers to quiz rounds provided at the end of PowerPoint presentation.

Learning objectives: To consolidate our previous knowledge of poetic terminology To comment on the language, form and structure used by a poet to present an important figure To write using a sophisticated and analytical style Lesson facilitates the exploration and analysis of the poem ‘Ulysses’ written by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Lesson includes relevant key terms, contextual information to aid understanding, guidance towards exploring the poems form and structure, plus comprehension questions to aid annotation of the poem. End goal of the lesson is to produce an accurate piece of analytical writing. Exemplars provided to guide students success.

Learning objectives: Consider how to apply context to the anthology poems. Develop the structure of comparative responses. You should be using this structure for English Language as well. Explore and revise three poems. Revision lesson aimed at Year 11 groups, however still applicable and able to use for Year 10 students. Lesson guides students towards drawing connections and variations between 3 anthology poems - A Poison Tree (main poem), The Man He Killed, and Extract from The Prelude. Lesson activities guide students towards treating A Poison Tree as the named poem. Students are encouraged to explore how multiple poems can be used to explore the exam question. Exemplar provided on lesson to model exam technique.

Learning objectives: To recap the assessment requirements for unseen poetry. To revise key language/structure terminology. To explore similarities and differences between two unseen poems. Tailored towards the unseen poetry component of the Edexcel English Literature GCSE. Suitable for Y10-11. Lesson focuses on building understanding of how imagery is used in poetry to impact and influence readers. Lessons guides students towards completing a response comparing two poems on a shared theme/topic. Model response included to demonstrate comparison skill.

Used as a revision lesson for a midde ability year 11 class. Learning Objectives: All: Show an understanding of plot AO1 Most: Analyse language/structure AO2 Some: Make links to context AO3

Used as a revision lesson for a middle ability year 11 class. Learning Objectives: To read, understand and respond to the play (AO1) To use quotations to support interpretations (AO1) To show an understanding between the play and its context (AO3) Lesson activites include: discussion of key terminology, class reading, exemplar response with mark scheme for student’s to assess and improve.

Used as a revision lesson with a middle ability year 11 class. Learning Objective: To read, understand and respond to the play (AO1) To show an understanding between the play and its context (AO3) To use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures in writing (AO4) Activities include: recap of characters, relevant contextual information, whole text question on theme of gender and comprehension questions to check understanding of play.

Used as revision for a middle ability year 11 set. Learning Objectives: To develop an informed, personal response to the play (AO1) To use quotations to support interpretations (AO1) To show an understanding between the play and its context (AO3) Activities include: analysis of Priestley’s stage directions, WABOLL and WAGOLL examples of analytical writing, key terminology, relevant contextual information/activities and class reading.

Used as a revision lesson for a middle ability year 11 class. Learning Objectives: To gain a clear understanding of the assessment requirements for Literature paper 1. To develop an informed, personal response to the text. AO1 To use quotations to support and illustrate interpretations. AO1 Plot starter activity, clear explanation of Edexcel assessment requirements, exploration of writer and relevant contextual information. Act 1 worksheets provided - theme worksheet can be used throughout teaching of the play.

Used with a middle ability year 11 class. Learning Objectives: To read and understand Stave 3 of the novel. AO1 To explore the importance of the Cratchit family. AO2 To consider how the theme of social responsibility is presented *Ignorance and Want worksheet not provided due to copyright. Resource reduced in price as a result. Whole text question on social responsibility provided as exam practice.