This complete Shakespeare scheme is geared towards a speaking and listening/ drama assessment. Includes context, themes, analysis, and a range of varied activities.

A short lesson on simile and metaphor. Requires lots of props! I took in a random bag of objects and had the kids writing about them using figurative language. <br /> I have uploaded a worksheet for the majority and a differentiated one for those who may struggle.

These three lessons focus closely on AO2 of the English lit AS specification.They are designed specifically for the coursework on dramatic genres and aim to get students looking very closely at Shakespeare's language <br> They are geared, in the end, towards Othello, but look at a variety of his works including other plays and the sonnets.

I used this lesson in an interview, so its only about half an hour. Its focus is on A*-B exam criteria for persuasive writing, but it also includes an activity which asks the kids to identify and explain the effects of persuasive language. Very squirrel focused.

This lesson focuses on developing vocabulary and improving writing skills. I taught this with a mid-low ability Y10 class (C-G). The tasks are short and engaging and my class enjoyed this lesson a lot.

This is 2 lessons designed to get apathetic students into reading and writing by broadening their horizons a bit. It went down really well with my low ability year 7 group. Lesson 1 - Comic Books Lesson 2 - Create your own super hero

This lesson is about the WW1 poem 'Who's for the game?' by Jessie Pope. It focuses on the persuasive language she employs, including metaphor. I taught it to a very bright year 8 class (levels 6-8). Should also be suitable for Y9.

This is a revision lesson for section A of the English Language paper. It focuses on persuasive techniques. I used it with an article about Facebook, but it can be adapted to suit most things. I use it with a very bright top set Year 9, so I think it would be suitable for Y10 too.