A short unit giving a brief introduction to film study using Tim Burton as a focus. Lessons cover: genre, genre conventions and mise-en-scene. Useful as a springboard into film study. Video clips, powerpoint and worksheets provided.

A short unit of work linked closely with the mark scheme and AO's; looking at how students could tackle language, structure and form in relation the first unseen poetry question. Particularly good for year 10 students as an introduction or for year 11 students as a form of revision. Includes: Work on two different poems to look at language, structure and form. Scaffolded PEEE paragraphs to guide students - link closely to AO's Practical information/structure for responding to the question in order to maximise marks - Linked to mark scheme Mock exam question. All copies of poems included.

A comprehensive mini unit looking at the concept of witchcraft and superstition. Close link to AO's helping students to understand the importance of understanding context in relation to the play and the exam. A variety of activities; culminating in a written response - essay style. Some basic prompts to assist students.

A complete resource examining plot, characters and theme of control. Assessment included with scaffolding elements. Makes reference to parts of the 2011 film adaptation Alongside this there is a game of taboo related to words/characters in The Tempest to consolidate learning.

A powerpoint walkthrough of the entire paper looking at each question individually. Examiners report information included to ensure students are not making common mistakes. Colour-coded writing frames. Mark scheme references. Presentation can be used over a number of lessons as a revision aid for any year 11 students sitting the foundation tier paper of the outgoing AQA specification.

A single lesson looking at how students can develop their reading responses by focusing in on specific words or phrases; examining connotation and how this can be applied to extended responses to reading. Uses some references to Of Mice and Men but can be adapted to any text.

Useful unit of work for David Copperfield combining the following: Relevant Dickens context Plot Summary Character list and summary Themes and symbols Sample questions and ways of structuring responses Detailed information for AO's Focused information from mark schemes suggesting how to reach specific bands Can be used as a spring board for numerous lessons.

A simple resource based on examiners comments to be used for revision of question 1. Overview and tips on how to approach the question plus 4 question specific skill tasks to practise. Can be used as a single lesson or tasks can be expanded as required.