An introductory lesson to a unit on dystopian literature. The lesson explores key conventions of dystopian texts before assisting students in analysing four short extracts from classic dystopian novels.

An introductory lesson for a unit on gothic literature. The lesson introuduces the genre and some of its conventions before guiding students through the exploration of 4 short gothic extracts. Created for a high ability year 9 group.

A lesson exploring the atmosphere created in chapter one of Animal Farm.

This is a two part lesson designed as part of a study of Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. Lesson 1) Students look at why ghosts are conventionally used in gothic literature before exploring four examples of ghosts from classic gothic literature. Lesson 2) Students look at a ghost from Long Way Down - Buck - and compare his presentation to Marley’s Ghost from A Christmas Carol. This is designed for a high ability year 9 group but could be adapted for other contexts.

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 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 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.

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 lesson explores the questions ‘Is Curley’s Wife powerful or powerless?’ and encourages students to use the text to answer this question.

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 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 exploration of Act Three 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, tracking the handkerchief and its significance throughout the play, and considering the development of characters and themes. It is planned with the A Level Edexcel spec in mind but can be adapted for other exam boards.

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 Five 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 including Othello’s soliloquy and final speech, exploration of the play’s resolution including the deaths of numerous characters, and considering the development of characters and themes. It is planned with the A Level Edexcel spec in mind but can be adapted 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 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 2 of Tennessee William’s ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. This includes exploration of toxic masculinity in Stanley’s character and use of the napoleonic code.

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.

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 lesson introducing Curley’s Wife in ‘Of Mice and Men’. Includes analysis of her opening description, an exam question and contextual information to apply.