Uses pop culture references to teach iambic pentameter. Familiarises students with the rules of a sonnet and leads into writing one (which may take longer than one lesson depending on the ability of your group). Consider performing the poems if your class is of a dramatic persuasion. (Requires differentiation at the writing stage of the lesson.)

This resource comprises of detailed lesson plans accompanied by a PowerPoint which includes colour-coded differentiation. This six lesson unit focuses on developing the exam skills required for the Jekyll and Hyde GCSE exam question and should act as a revision unit. There is also an optional DIRT sheet which can be used to guide your class towards greater self-regulation, or used to obtain feedback about your lessons.

A differentiated lesson targeted at high ability students, designed to remind them of different styles of comedy and consider these in order to begin writing their own anecdotes. Consider adding group work and suggesting the pupils share their best stories then choose one to develop together.

This lesson consolidates readings of chapters 1-3 with a look at character, particularly the contrasts between Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. This lesson builds skills needed for the Jekyll and Hyde question on an AQA Literature paper and includes hidden differentiation* for classes who do not approve of the practice. *The challenge sheet with an exclamation mark is for more able pupils, the challenge without the exclamation mark is for less able pupils.

Animal Farm revision cards of varying levels which encourage small group discussions of the meanings of the text. Designed to guide students towards approaching the text in a way that reaches the higher levels of the AQA GCSE examination. More obscure characters can be given to more able pupils to increase challenge. Include presentations at the end to improve speaking/listening skills, share ideas and increase pupil accountability. Printable Orwell exit card included to consolidate ideas about authorial intent.

A simple pair of lessons which models an approach to unseen poetry using the poems 'Annabel Lee' and 'She Walks in Beauty'. Questions designed to provoke discussion to draw out poetic interpretation and to guide students to distinguish the difference between 'speaker' and 'poet'. The printable worksheets are the most useful part of this resource, as well as a pop culture starter which makes 'She Walks in Beauty' more relevant for a modern, youthful reader.

Overview of skills needed for the question followed by planning and writing activities for Unseen poetry Q27.1 Uses the poems Lullaby and Annabel Lee. Includes group work and peer assessment. (Essay plan not included, tailor to fit class.)

A resource that introduces pupils to the Haiku form through interpretations of ' The old pond' by Matsuo Basho. Includes creative writing activities.

A differentiated resource designed to help pupils develop poetry close reading skills and introduce them to using context in their analysis of poetry. A good precursor to studying poems in the Power and Conflict Cluster (AQA). (Warning: video contains some unsettling images of war victims and may not be suitable for sensitive students.)