A resource originally adapted from the AQA specimen material for paper 2 non-fiction author’s perspectives and viewpoints. Prepares students in guided reading of both texts (20th and pre-20th Century writing), scaffolding and modelling the mark-heavy final question of section A. Intended for key stage 3 but also relevant to year 10-11 English Language paper 2 preparation for lower ability students or homework.

A full scheme of Engish Language learning using challenging texts from the 19th and 20th Century followed by writing tasks, originally authored for year 9. Includes all resources and a knowledge organiser. Studying a range of dystopian texts from The War of the Worlds to Children of Men via the work of Octavia Butler, Ray Bradbury, Orwell and Kurt Vonnegut. Incorporates AQA Language Paper One Style tasks analysing and evaluating language. Followed by a range of descriptive writing tasks using audio-visual stimuli and planning structures.

Examining texts from the ‘Gone’ series, ‘The Hunger Games’, ‘The Beach’ and Orwell’s '1984, this unit incorporates grammar for writing into a cohesive sequence of letters, building up to student’s composing their own piece of dystopian fiction.

Adapted for year 7s from the AQA specimen resource material about Child Beauty Pageants as well as a pre-20th Century resource, ‘London’. Also suitable for lower ability students years 10-11 or as a homework. Exploring and modelling the extended, mark heavy question 4 using scaffolding and activities to approach synthesis and language analysis needed.

A variety of tasks comparing the language conventions of tabloid and broadsheet newspapers, composing articles and independently researching the future of the newspaper form.

Using a brief extract from Jaws (included) this differentiated resource explores and builds inference and deduction skills as well as building up to analysis of structure and sequencing, echoing questions 1 and 2 from Paper 1 English Language AQA. Suitable for years 8 upwards.

Great ‘getting to know you’ resource for a positive start to the new academic year. A 6 lesson unit inspired by Raheem Sterling’s Summer 2018 ‘It Was All a Dream’ viral Autobiographi text. Explores comprehension, grammar for writing, elevated vocabulary and autobiographical techniques; ultimately inviting the pupils to produce their own short autobiography using the same structure. Includes all resources, models, text and plans. Includes copious opportunities for peer and self assessment,

A full scheme, incorporating carousel research into the social and historical context, modelled responses grades 1-9 and practice GCSE questions. Designed for the AQA English Literature specification.

A sequence of lessons introducing documentary film-making and conventions using a case study film.

A highly visual and creative resource exploring 5 key AQA English Literature power and conflict poems: Bayonet Charge, Exposure, My Last Duchess, Ozymandias and Charge of the Light Brigade. Using key quotes (therefore acting as excellent visual aids for memorising) pupils are given a range of visual stimuli, a precis of each poem and templates for mask-making, storyboarding and costume design. A creative task to complement the understanding, engagement and contextual awareness for each poem. Excellent for producing stimulating display and creative response.

A series of activities with stimuli related to ‘Alice in Wonderland’: costume and make-up design, set design, storyboarding and mask-making. Includes words and images for display.

A sequence of lessons incorporating grammar for writing and exploring the concept of alter-ego characters for less able students. Uses Road Dahls’ The Witches’ among other inspirational texts.

A sequence of creative tasks related to Macbeth, the main characters, scenes and key quotations in preparation for GCSE English Literature, Includes: costume design, mask-making, make-up, storyboarding and set design tasks. Includes a full summary in display size.

A challenging series of 2 or 3 lessons to introduce students to pre 20th century writing and the gothic genre. Includes links to social and historical context and a close reading of an extract from chapter 5.

6 to 8 lessons suitable for years 7 to 9 as well as less able KS$ pupils. Accessible reading tasks, both fiction and non-fiction, with tasks to build independent comprehension, vocabulary, a Q4 style evaluation task and prompts to encourage reading for pleasure. Linked and thematic lessons including full AQA style text extract.

A sequence of lessons deepening understanding of Frederick Douglass’ Autobiography as a former slave in the U.S.A. Differentiated using grades 1-9 including full text extract and modelled responses. Sequenced to move from understanding, analysing and interpreting through to author’s perspective in order to echo paper 2 AQA English Language’s structure. Also suitable to build confidence and understanding of pre-20th Century texts for Key Stage 4 or more able primary school students.

A costume design task related to some of the key characters of ‘A Christmas Carol’. Incorporates extracts, stimulus images from both Victorian and contemporary sources, annotated costume design models and templates.

Full scheme exploring languages, institution and audience with up-to-date exemplars as well as differentiated writing frames for extended responses using copious media terminology. Includes production task also.

A sequence of 10-12 reading tasks, building on independent reading skills, vocabulary building and a Q4 evaluation extended task. Perfect for rebuilding confidence in readers in year 9 to 11. Texts used include: Carrie’s War, Propping Up the Line, White Fang and range of non-fiction articles about dogs and clairvoyants.

A sequence of 6 to 8 linked non-fiction reading and writing tasks based around the theme of dog ownership and rescue. Prompted by a funny article about spoilt dogs in South Korea as well as an exciting extract from the brilliant classic White Fang. Designed to build confidence in independent comprehension, vocabulary, a Q4 evaluation task and persuasive writing, All extracts included.

A creative writing resource working from the ending of the text through until very close to the ending illustrated with atmospheric animations. Allows students to compose their own ending for the classic horror tale.