Revision of the extract from ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place’ for paper 1 of the Edexcel IGCSE exam with a focus on comparative skills for Q5.

Revision of the extract from ‘The Danger of a Single Story’ from the Edexcel IGCSE English Language spec, with a focus on Q4.

Revision of the extract from ‘Young and Dyslexic’ from the Edexcel IGCSE English Language spec, with a focus on Q5.

A brief revision session signposting two great revision strategies for Q5 of language paper 1 for Edexcel IGCSE English Language.

This series of powerpoints will introduce students to a range of key concepts and terms before they begin their study of CPS’s. They include: Mise-en-scene Camera shots and angles Sound and editing Denotation and connotation Modes of communication (linear model, codes, conventions etc.) Two knowledge quizzes It is based on the AQA syllabus.

A revision activity for the context of Of Mice and Men. Originally created for Edexcel IGCSE but could be easily adapted for other exam boards. It includes a task with guided questions for each area of context, an example of how context should be embedded, and a task for students to practice embedding context.

A detailed lesson covering scene 5 of Tennessee William’s ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. This includes thorough exploration of key quotations and a evaluation question about Blanche’s fate.

This comprehensive set of resources allows for a detailed study of Act Two of William Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’. Depending on the pace of teaching, this will take approximately 3 - 4 lessons to complete. It is planned with the Edexcel A Level spec in mind but can easily be adapted for other exam boards. Tasks include close textual analysis of Iago’s soliloquy and other key quotations, thematic exploration and establishing an understanding of plot.

This opening lesson aimed at A-Level introduces the main context for Tennessee William’s play A Streetcar Named Desire. It allows opportunities for independent research as well as shared discussion as a class. Full Powerpoint and Word doc included for the students to make notes on the contextual information. From experience of teaching this content, it takes up to 3 average length lessons to complete in detail. Based on the Edexcel A Level English Literature Spec but can be adapted for other boards.

A detailed overview of how to structure a response at A Level for ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Based on the Edexcel syllabus but easily adapted for others. Full examples of A* quality included.

An introduction to William Shakespeare’s Othello including an overview of the examination, some introductory context and a detailed analysis of key themes in Act 1 Scene 1. Used with Edexcel A Level Spec but can be adapted easily for other exam boards.

A detailed exploration of Act Four in William Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’. This will take anywhere between 3 and 5 lessons depending on pace. Tasks include a detailed exploration of key extracts, engagement with literary criticism, and considering the use of parallel scenes. It is planned with the A Level Edexcel spec in mind but can be adapted for other exam boards.

A detailed look at Act 1 Scene 2 and 3 of William Shakespeare’s Othello. This includes guided questions to help with the understanding of Iago’s first soliloquy.

A lesson on power dynamics in chapter three of Of Mice and Men. This was an observation lesson that was rated outstanding. Fully resourced taking students through a range of tasks to understand the theme of power and how this impacts relationships on the ranch.

A lesson on chapter two of ‘Of Mice and Men’ looking at the bunkhouse as an important setting and the introduction of Curley’s character.

A detailed lesson covering scene 1 of Tennessee William’s ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. This includes thorough exploration of the opening stage directions and the analysis of dramatic features.

A detailed lesson covering scene 3 of Tennessee William’s ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. This includes thorough exploration of the reference to Van Gogh’s Billiard Parlour at Night and key quotations.

A detailed lesson covering scene 4 of Tennessee William’s ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. This also includes a set of exam questions that can be used to begin generating exam responses.

A detailed lesson exploring chapter five of John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’. This includes discussion surrounding the death of Curley’s Wife and parallels between Lennie and Curley’s Wife.

A double lesson exploring the character of Crooks in John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’. This includes the analysis of key quotations and construction of an analytical paragraph.