An exploration of an extract from the opening of the Handmaid’s Tale by Atwood. Students have a short literary quiz to recap information previously learned. There is then a discussion of the possible symbolism in an image from the current TV series to explore and comment on. Students are then given an extract to write an analytical paragraph and explore Atwood’s use of language and structure. Suitable for preparation for GCSE English Language Question 3

An extract from George Orwell’s 1984 (the rat one!) and a lesson showing students how to explore structure in a text - and how a writer can use this for effect. Preparation for the GCSE Language paper Question 4. Also explores Orwell’s use of language and how this is used for effect. Contains a scaffolded paragraph to help students create their own response. Contains the extract required from the novel. Starter activity introduces “Fear” and provides an interesting subject for discussion.

A series of lessons to teach each poem. Simon Armitage’s “Mother any Distance” and Grace Nicholl’s “Praise Song for my Mother”. Includes detailed focus on poetic techniques, annotated slides for display in the classroom. Questions to focus student’s ideas and understanding and suggested answers. Sample PEE sentence starters and suggested responses. Copies of both poems included, and a scaffold sheet for students to use to write their assessment if needed.

Series of lessons and resources for KS3 19th Century Novel study of GCSE lower ability. Includes essons on most of the novel, including close study of language devices. Preparation for GCSE Edexcel Literature in year 10. Includes an assessment at the end using Frankenstein extract and activites for Green Pen work and peer assessment.

Resource includes at least two lessons on the two sources with sample answers for display on the board. Detailed Q2 answer for students to annotate and use as a model. Highlighted section from the text to look carefully at language and support student analysis. Q1 to 3 Only

Series of lessons for AQA PAPER 2 SECTION A and B based upon Gender equality. Uses Emma Watson’s UN speech (extract) and compares to Emmeline Pankhurst’s Speech for women’s Right To Vote. Provides opportunities for interesting class discussion as well as writing to persuade. Identifying language techniques and the impact they can have on a reader. Sections and examples for students to use in their books with “model” answers. Links to songs and recordings of the speeches. Provides a very thought provoking lesson for all!

A detailed lesson plan - for at least 2-3 lessons based upon the skills required for AQA PAPER 2 Reading and analysing writer’s points of view. (SECTION A) Based upon two contrasting sources (also supplied) which are a modern section of journalism from famine conditions in Somalia and a 1849 comment on poor living conditions in Bermondsey in London. Detailed explantions of the requirements for each question- with sample answers. Sheets included of possible answers for students to annotate. Visuals include discussions points for the language techniques used by the writer. Opportunities for PEER marking and DIRT with feedback on performance.

A series of lessons showing students how to compare two poems from the POWER and CONFLICT anthology for AQA English Literature. The presentation gives a series of ideas to explore the context of the poems. The poems are included on the presentation in unannotated form and also with annotations. Students are shown in stages how to construct a comparison based on the idea of the experiences of people in both poems. A marking grid is included for students to peer mark and construct a DIRT response. Finally - a sample essay is included to A* standard.

Lesson Plan and all resources needed for a lesson on Unseen Poetry for AQA and the Edexcel specification. Includes powerpoint presentation of the poem and objectives - aimed at students Level 2-5 (new English Literature Specification) Copy of the poem included with questions to prompt students thoughts and ideas. Sample paragraph using quotes and identifying literary techniques. Marking grid for students to peer mark their partner’s work and identify areas for improvement.

Includes a powerpoint with objectives based upon including a variety of vocabulary in creative writing. Presents students with images and sounds to interest them and provoke discussion into using a range of words to describe what they can see. Students should then start to create a short descriptive piece based upon a stormy image. Opportunity to work in pairs and groups. Students will then use an extract from a student’s piece of writing and fill in the gaps with vocabulary choices. They have the opportunity to grade the work. Finally they can peer assess each others writing and set targets to improve. Links to the GCSE English Language Paper 1 Creative Writing section.

An introduction to the novel with photographs from the era to prompt class discussion about the historical context and how the novel was inspired. Other lessons refer to racism of the age and how crooks represents the inherent racism in the USA. Other slides look at how to analyse a section from the novel with examples of how to look carefully at language use and link it to context.

A range of lessons designed to introduce the novel to GCSE students HPA ability with a focus upon the characters and historical background (racism in the American South). Other resources designed to support students in their planning and creation of an essay based upon an exploration of the character of Atticus Finch.

A series of lessons based upon writing skills using extracts from the novel "The Lovely Bones". Students use the inspiration to write their own piece entitled "My Perfect Place" where they describe their perfect world using a range of writing devices. Originally designed for GCSE controlled assessment but can be easily adapted to teach narrative writing skills for the new AQA Paper1. Lessons and resources all provided in an accompanying booklet.

A series of lessons based upon an introduction to the play for HPA GCSE students for their literature exam. Some focus for discussion on the theme of witchcraft and beliefs throughout the ages. Series of images for the main characters for students to create their own character files. Some resource notes for the focus of creating a GCSE essay How far can John Proctor be seen as a Tragic Hero in the play?

Lesson plan and resources to support the teaching of the poem. Designed for the Legacy Spec of AQA poetry for the Anthology- would be useful for the unseen section of the new Spec. Also includes other poems - The hunchback in the Park, Alison- Case history, Give. Les Grandes Seigneurs, Portrait of a Deaf Man. Also includes activities to teach understanding of poetry.

99 slides of lessons on a variety of poems from the old Literature Spec from AQA but would be useful for unseen practice. Includes (CHARACTER and VOICE) Clown Punk, Checkin out me History, Brendan Gallacher, Horse Whisperer, Medusa, Singh Song and To his Coy Mistress. Also includes a range of activities to teach the techniques necessary to explore meaning in poems.

Lesson presents an introduction to the skills needed for the new English Language exam reading questions with an extract from a pirates novel. Students are given questions and sample responses are included for them to rate their own confidence. Questions 1-4 only - Paper 1 Creative Reading and Writing

AQA English Literature A Level Poetry Anthology Love through the Ages Information on the poets referred to by Duffy in the poem. Questions for class discussion Biographical information Copy of the poem for display in the classroom without and with annotations Suggestions for analysis

GCSE English Literature for AQA Love and Relationships Anthology Detailed Lesson Plan including biographical information about Browning. Copy of poem with annotations for classroom display and discussion. Worksheet accompanies lesson with notes and a sample essay to be marked and annotated. Notes on Browning's use of language, form and structure.

GCE AQA English Literature The Struggle for Modern Identity - The Feminine Gospels by Carol Ann Duffy. Presentations with annotations for the poems "Loud" and "The Map Woman". Includes notes on the poems themselves and ideas for classroom discussion. Illustrations provided with annotated poems to help students understand the ideas and themes explored in the collection.