This was designed for Yr 12 studying Seamus Heaney's poetry AS WJEC Eduqas . In the presentations, they explore two poems and then look for links between them. Useful for the students and lasted for two double lessons as we explored, planned, discussed and prepared to write the essay question.

This is a stand alone lesson analysing 'An Afterwards' by Heaney. It was designed for AS students studying WJEC/EDUCAS. The text is given context and the students encouraged to build their own understanding through discussion and questions of the text.

This is a scheme of work with resources and accompanying SOW. The aim of the unit is to introduce the main characters, plot and themes of the play.<br /> There are opportunities for Drama as well as tasks to test WAF/RAF and SAF. There are opportunities for the students to analyse dramatic technique as well as language and imagery.<br /> The scheme does assume that students will have access to the texts.

This was a resource designed for use with Yr 7. It look at the relevant contexts, explores Shakespeare's language and then asks questions of the opening.

<p>This is a resource that I created to introduce my A level Lit students to Heaney. The series of lessons introduces Heaney, the exam and features such poems as ‘Digging’ and ‘Oysters’. This could also be used as unseen practice with higher Yr 11 students.<br /> The students are encouraged to apply their analytical skills to decode the poems as well as to practise their research skills to find out more about Heaney’s life and writing.</p>

This was designed for the WJEC/EDUCAS AS level scheme and focused on Heaney's collection 'Field Work.' The poems have been linked by theme - Love - and covers a selection of these poems including - Harvest Bow, Polder and In memoriam Francis Ledwidge.<br /> <br /> Each poem is broken down into sections and supported by context, questions and critical views of the poems. The students are supported but also stretched to build their own literary analysis skills through their own research and understanding.

<p>This is a series of lessons which introduce the text, the gothic genre and the exam paper. The students are introduced to Gothic art, literature and architecture as well as some discussion of the psychology behind the genre.</p>

<p>This is a resource which I created to help my Yr 10 and 11 students to build their knowledge of character related vocabulary as well as a revision of structural techniques relevant to the play.<br /> It is designed to accompany and support elevated lexis use during lessons as well as serving to build their vocabulary and spelling skills for the language paper.</p>

<p>This is a resource which I created to help my Yr 10 and 11 students to build their knowledge of character related vocabulary as well as a revision of structural techniques relevant to the play.<br /> It is designed to accompany and support elevated lexis use during lessons as well as serving to build their vocabulary and spelling skills for the language paper.<br /> Suitable for use in KS4</p>

This resource has been designed to provide one lesson a week of spelling revision and instruction for Yr 7 and 8. However, the resource could be used with KS4 as revision or starter sessions. The scheme helps build vocabulary skills as well as spelling skills. This is to help the students prepare for the KS4 exams.<br /> The main lessons are meant to accompany weekly homework of learning and testing key words as well as a weekly AFL session on the students' class books. The lessons run in order but could be changed to suit particular weaknesses in a group.<br /> I have also included various worksheets which can be used alongside the main PowerPoint. These have been designed to fit in a typical class book.

<p>This is a scheme designed for KS4 and Yr 9. It is a chance for them to expand their knowledge of a relevant topic as well as develop their AQA English Language skills. The final task will be for the class to draft, edit and improve upon a letter to the head teacher regarding guns in the classroom.<br /> This is suitable for any exam board but tailored to the AQA spec. It is an issue that engages all students of every ability and can easily be differentiated up or down depending on class. The scheme is designed to last for one week (5 lessons) but can be stretched further if needs be.<br /> There are opportunities for green pen activities as well as further research and debate on this topical issue.</p>

This is a resource which I have developed for Yr 9 as an introduction to 19th century text study at GCSE. The unit covers the context of Victorian society as well as the Industrial revolution and class. There are assessment opportunities for both reading and writing skills as part of the lessons and differentiation is integrated into the tasks.<br /> The scheme covers only part 1 of the novel but gives a detailed introduction to author technique, developing key reading skills as well as plot and character.<br /> The page numbers refer to the Wordsworth Classic edition of the novel.

<p>This is a resource I created to help my Yr 10 and 11 students to develop, use and learn to spell complex and unusual vocabulary. The words are separated into sections - people, feelings, places and things and actions to help the students select the type of word they are looking for.<br /> From aberration to zenith - they are all here and with definitions to help students craft their writing and gain those marks as a critical reader and writer.</p>