This can be a really fun lesson where students use their skills of deduction and resilience to ‘dig deep’ when navigating some challenging unseen poems. Despite the challenge, students are able to comment on language, structure and form, which results in greater confidence when analysing unseen poems in exam conditions.

This 12 page document includes every quotation from Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’ that relates to the novella’s context. The quotations are categorised by the following areas of context: -SETTING -ECONOMIC HARDSHIP -HARD/PHYSICAL LABOUR -MIGRANT/ ITINERANT WORKERS -AMERICAN DREAM -RACISM/SEGREGATION -CLASS DIVIDE -WOMEN -VIOLENCE/HARSH SOCIETY A resource that will help students interweave contextual points in exam essays.

This crib sheet includes a range of questions that will guide you through the ‘GROW’ model of coaching (Goal/Reality/Options/Will).

These slides offer a quick review of the key principles of coaching, five levels of listening, the basics of the GROW model and asking permission. This resource would be useful to use during staff CPD, once a coaching culture has already been established. The session includes an opportunity to coach and reflect. A crib sheet with key coaching questions is included in the resource too.

This resource has different examples and activities that enable learners to improve a range of descriptive writing skills. The slides focus on: Verbs, adjectives and adverbs Synonyms for basic colours using a colour palette Using art to gauge the accuracy of a verbal description Multisensory description Show not tell A fun writing task and peer assessment

These slides will help your students approach, examine and explore the new subject of Media Ecology. The lessons engage A Level learners through diverse activities and cover various ‘ways in’ such as suggested videos, media ecology theories, example case studies and a grade A/A* CIE marked exam essay.

This resource includes 76 slides, with activities, theories and hyperlinks for a diverse range of contemporary A Level regulation case studies. It also has a CIE exam board marked essay which received full marks. There is a focus on the complexities of media regulation, with reference to a range of media forms (including social media). The slides are designed to support students with researching case studies, engaging in debates and creating links to Cambridge’s Media Ecology unit.

This resource would suit a CPD session focused on staff wellbeing. Using this presentation will allow staff to: -Learn more about self-care -Have a go at some strategies -Complete a self-care audit -Identify areas to focus on -Set individual goals and track progress -Engage in further reading on the subject

This resource has 30 time-saving tips based on: -Marking -Planning -Reporting -Prioritising -Productivity

This top sheet is a time saver for marking AQA A Level Literature B essays. Ticking the boxes allows for a clear visual of strenghts and areas for improvement. You can add comments if you wish, or ask students to record their best area(s) and area(s) to work on. This can also be used for self and peer assessment.

A simple grid that can be printed or laminated. The grid prompts students to focus on different elements of political and social protest (AO4) in both verbal and written responses.

A simple grid that can be printed or laminated. The grid prompts students to focus on different aspects of tragedy (AO4) in both verbal and written responses.

This two page document includes a series of questions that support student reflection after completing English examinations. This resource can easily be adapted for other subjects.