Engaging lesson as a way into the gothic story - The Tell Tale Heart. Focuses on the skills of inferences and deduction where students work in groups to uncover what has happened to the victim before they then read the story.

A SOW that explores the concept of celebrity culture and builds on non-fiction writing skills, particularly linked to writing an opinion column. There are various extra activities within the PowerPoint, along with help sheets and resources.

A non-fiction unit of work that explores current affairs such as all policemen being armed; death penalty; aspects of terrorism in the media. Within the unit, there are opportunities for a formative writing to argue task and a persuasive speaking and listening task.

An engaging introduction to Romeo and Juliet exploring the theme of love in modern culture before focusing on their relationship. Also attached is a differentiated worksheet I have used analysing the presentation of Romeo in Act 1 Scene 5

Drama/roleplay lesson where students devise a scene in groups to fully explore how Lady Macbeth exploited Macbeth and used her persuasive powers - encourages them to bring the language to life!

A lesson I used for an observation - fully resourced with three differentiated worksheets for various levels of ability when writing PEE. Engaging activities where students have to explore imagery.

Worksheet to aid a mid to low ability group on analysing Romeo in Act 1 Scene 5.