This resource was designed as a revision block on Lord of the Flies for higher ability GCSE pupils (grades 5-9), having already studied the novel. (There is also a full scheme of work PPT available for the first teaching of this). Updated Feb 2022 It includes 32 slides of activities and information (approx 6 lessons), including: plot and character recap theme recap (group activity) provocative statements to provoke discussion Images to prompt discussion of symbols Recap of allusion (specifically biblical) historical context - Golding A nihilist view, Nietzsche Discussion questions Advice on exam questions and example questions Quote finding exercise 2 exemplar responses to exam questions (level 5 and 6) planning an exam response advice on thesis statements for good intros an exemplar high grade paragraph All of the above is included in the powerpoint file itself, not as separate documents

Includes a 13 slide PPT for revision of Macbeth for Literature Paper 1 AQA (paper 2 in 2022 due to changes) Covers exam technique, mark scheme, plot, characters, quotes, themes, tragedy genre, context and an example exam question. New for 2022

This resource is a full scheme of work for the novel ‘Coraline’ by Neil Gaiman. Originally written for a low ability year 8 group, it is suitable for years 7 or 8, low to mid ability. Updated Jan 2022. There is a mammoth 93 slide PPT plus all resources included in this bundle. The PPT works through a range of activities designed to develop both reading and writing skills via cross-over creative tasks. Suggested reading chunked to go with lessons. Topics and tasks as follows: Pre-reading tasks (book name and cover) expectations / predictions characterisation Effect of language (using the PEEZL acronym) Example of writing about effect Inference Settings Creative writing - create an ‘other’ you Improving creative writing Parallel world theme formal letter writing planning and scaffolded writing and peer assessment opportunities comparing the two worlds tracking tone changes creating horror pre-annotated extract writing as a character (diary entry) Use of simile / creating own similes theme of survival tracking Coraline’s journey more in-depth theme investigation writer’s messages forming critical opinions twisted fairy tales (investigation and creating own) Heroines and stereotypes quote finding effective endings foreshadowing 5 years later - writing a new chapter Updated Jan 2022

This resource contains a 30 slide PPT on comparing power and conflict poetry for GCSE AQA English Literature. Updated Jan 2022, it contains tips, techniques, model answers and advice for comparing, with 3 focus questions covering different poems. NB, this resource is not focused on teaching the poems but is designed to be used AFTER poems have been covered to refine comparison and exam skills. PPT contains: Intro to approaching poetry Possible themes to compare 7 sample questions for discussion A focus on a question and video link recap on ‘Remains’, presented in a Venn diagram for comparison 2 exemplar paragraphs comparing to ‘Prelude’ Discussion of a question focused on ‘My Last Duchess’ Recap of Last Duchess (video link) Venn diagram comparing to Ozymandias Mark scheme Break down of how to construct a paragraph (PEEZL) A gap fill exercise that scaffolds this method for weaker pupils A check list to write the comparative paragraph and some phrases to boost marks Peer assessment opportunities A focus question on Bayonet Charge (plus a video link recap) 3 example responses to the question of varied levels Pupil exercise to craft their own response Advice for not having a quote to use A bonus unseen poem at the end (Alpine Letter) and question to work through, if required

This resource includes a complete lesson looking at analysing the language of an extract from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for AQA English language paper 1, Q2. It is suitable for low to mid ability GCSE learners, as an introduction to the language analysis question or as a revision activity. The PPT included guides pupils through the process as follows: break down of the question and how marks are awarded guided reading of the extract an approach to answering an exam style question (PEEZL) a help sheet for lower ability learners (gap fill) a modelled example paragraph Peer assessment using marking criteria

This resource is a 20 slide revision PPT for Animal Farm AQA GCSE English Literature examination (modern text). It covers all you need to revise the text with pupils, including: plot recap task + diagram key character mind mapping task + quote finding suggested key character quotes minor character task + suggested quotes key context image task key context information quote exploding task with modelled example themes table task with scaffolded option key vocab task (find definitions) past exam questions planning task - 8 past exam questions included with 1 modelled planning example AQA mark schemes This resource was created April 2022

This resource contains 15 venn diagrams designed for practise of comparing poetry for AQA English Literature, power and conflict cluster. Each page has a question at the top (as pictured), covering every poem in the cluster. An excellent way to promote independent work and revision of poetry, this way of comparing has been tried and tested by both myself and my department. Venn diagrams can be blown up to A3 to encourage group work, or used in circulation around the room so pupils can build on each others’ ideas.

This resource is a 90 slide PPT full scheme of work on Tom Becker’s novel ‘Darkside’, updated Jan 2022. It is suitable for middle to high ability learners in years 8-10. The novel contains some excellent descriptive language which forms great preparation for studying GCSE literary texts. The PPT is approx 15-18 lessons, not including the reading of the novel! and all resources are included. It approaches the novel as an analytical reader but also provides opportunities to produce writing, both fiction and non-fiction, in cross-over tasks. The novel provides excellent opportunities for under-pinning context and cultural capital for Victorian novel study at GCSE. The PPT covers the following: -inference and predictions from cover -diary entry writing -language techniques/ descriptive writing strategies -discussion of language effect plus exemplar -presentation of key characters -comparing characters -creating suspense -guided annotation -peer assessment opportunities -gothic conventions links to Frankenstein built in optional HW tasks character analysis PEEZL method of analysing language finding and locating evidence descriptive writing settings tension tracking spoken language opportunity - news reports Victorian Britain Emotive language tracing plot developments Pathetic fallacy text transformations - travel writing cross-over task endings Updated January 2022

This resource includes an extract from George Orwell’s ‘1984’, formatted to mimic an AQA exam paper text extract. Alongside this, there are 5 examination style questions (based on the AQA paper, Qs1-5, reading and writing) for students to either use in class or as a homework task. The question sheet contains each question but condensed down to 2 sides of A4, to save on printing costs. Suitable for GCSE learners.

A lesson examining Duffy’s poem Medusa. Suited to upper Ks3 or lower ks4; updated March 2022. Begins by introducing Medusa as a historical myth before looking at a crunched version of the poem to consider language out of context. Pupils then search for techniques in the poem and consider their effect. There is an opportunity for annotation and first impressions, followed by some suggested annotations written on the poem. Finally there is a writing frame, a quote hunt and a more lighthearted task where they create a dating profile for Duffy’s character. Great as an introduction for approaching unseen poems or as part of a wider poetic study in preparation for GCSE Literature.

This resource contains a 2 sided A4 key quote handout for pupils revising Macbeth. The key quotes are organised into themes/ by character and starts with a rundown of key themes, context, characters and symbols before a brief outline of each act plot. The themes/characters covered are: appearance v reality Lady Macbeth Macduff Hallucination Cycles Tragic hero Guilt/ anxiety Macbeth Deception Duncan Banquo Macbeth’s thoughts Quotes have been carefully chosen so as not to be too lengthy and to match a range of questions

This resource contains a 34 slide powerpoint designed to be used for staff training in literacy across the curriculum. It divides literacy into 5 key areas: Reading and comprehension strategies Writing fluency strategies Literacy through DIT (directed improvement time) Spelling and vocab skill building Inference and analysis skill building Each area comprises suggested strategies and tasks suitable for any subject area and teacher across the KS3 and GCSE curriculum, in order to build literacy skills without sacrificing content. It can be used as a ‘pick n mix’ bundle, allowing staff to focus on areas that are not as strong in their current curriculum, or as a package deal looking at all areas. Examples, worksheets and extra resources are included to aid in the delivery of staff training on this topic. Some have been created from scratch, others have been sourced online and included/ adapted as examples. Strategies are based heavily in research to improve literacy within school settings, developed by an experienced, current practicing English teacher / former HOD and current literacy lead.

This resource is a training session on the use of data as both a class teacher and head of department, specifically targeted at secondary school teachers. It includes a comprehensive 16 slide PPT, full of interactive questions and short tasks, designed to be used for staff training (small groups works well), and also includes an Excel resource with fabricated data to use in discussion / for some of the activities. It has been written from the perspective of a Head of English at a secondary school and was originally presented to trainee teachers. The session can last between 1-2 hours dependent on how thoroughly the slides are discussed. The PPT goes through the following: pivotal question - why are schools ‘obsessed’ with data? what exactly we mean by data in a school context brief literature review - what does pedagogical research say? data exercise - looking at and discussing the use of different data sets (provided in an excel doc - n.b. utilises sisra style reports, excel sheets, sims data tracking and school headline figures, all fabricated and including no sensitive pupil data) round up of discussion - suggestions for how each set of data in the packs might be used by a classroom teacher further examples of data a short brief on CATs, APS and Scaled scores 4 steps on using data as a classroom practitioner key questions - why do we need to organise data and how might a class teacher organise theirs? What do you ‘do’ with data? When does it all end? the problems with using data Also includes a bonus PPT for a similar session completed across a MAT, with extra slides on: using data as a primary phase lead using data as a secondary HOD key data uses across school

This resource is a full lesson on Armitage’s poem, ’ Resistance’, inspired by the Russia - Ukraine conflict currently in the news. The lesson PPT includes: discussion around our expectations of war discussion of images from the Russia - Ukraine war copy of the poem first impressions task Links to 2 videos on context to further develop critical opinions Comprehension / analysis questions to guide pupil analysis of the poem Detailed annotations for feedback following the questions

This resource includes an extract from Du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’, formatted to mimic an AQA exam paper text extract. Alongside this, there are 5 examination style questions (based on the AQA paper, Qs1-5, reading and writing) for students to either use in class or as a homework task. The question sheet contains each question condensed down to half a side of A4 to save on printing costs. Also includes a bonus PPT used with low ability year 11 learners when walking through the paper. Suitable for GCSE learners.

This 120 slide SoW uses a variety of fiction and non-fiction stories from around the globe as a springboard for reading and writing activities, whilst also developing cultural capital through understanding of context, themes and writers’ messages. Themes touched upon include: race immigration feminism/ equality mental health abuse/ corruption and power religion war slavery The scheme was originally written for a year 9 group, but would also be suitable for years 8 and 10, with some slight adaptations. Links are provided to all of the stories used, which are either completely free or are free published extracts. These can be further edited as seen fit, if required. There are also supplementary non-fiction texts, all of which are included as resources. These texts develop contextual understanding of each theme further. The stories used are: My Family’s Slave - Tizon Heart of Darkness - Conrad The Yellow Wallpaper - Gilmore The Sisters - Joyce The Beekeeper of Aleppo - Lefteri The Paper Menagerie - Liu Activities include: understanding literary context recognition of other cultures and traditions understanding of Syria / war refugees Leaflet writing the context of historic slavery modern slavery perspectives and viewpoints comprehension/ reflection questions language analysis using PEEZL to respond to reading questions (point, evidence, explain, zoom, link) features of news articles and writing news articles AQA style non-fiction language paper 2 questions persuasive language religion’s impact Ireland, Catholicism and James Joyce Abuse of power Articles on the church’s abuse of power (in the context of Catholic children’s homes, mid 20th century) understanding of AQA paper 2 writing genre, purpose and audience Speech writing Model speech Peer and self assessment/ improvement opportunities Developing excellent points and links for PEEZL Imperialism and empires / colonisation Victorian viewpoints Responsibility Letter writing Gender expectations Autobiographical stories Diary writing Essay writing Structuring paragraphs Mixed race experiences Argumentative writing Scaffolding and differentiation

This resource includes 1-2 lessons on Amitage’s poem ‘About His Person’, updated March 2022. It originally formed part of a scheme for year 9 looking at a wide variety of poetry in preparation for their GCSE study, but would be suitable for any GCSE group as practice. The lesson approaches the poem as an unseen text, helping pupils develop poetic analysis skills (for AQA, but would work for any exam board). The PPT includes: Introduction to the poem through an image Pupil task to write a suitable question for the poem guided annotation through a suggested question (as per unseen poetry in the exam) suggested annotations included on the PPT Creative writing cross over (where pupils write their own poem in a similar style, about themselves)

This resource contains 12 examination questions for Inspector Calls. They have all featured on past AQA papers and so are suitable for revision and for seeing what sort of question might be asked.

This resource lists 20 exam questions for AQA Lord of the Flies English lit paper 2.

This resource is an English Language condensed paper 1 created to replicate the style of AQA examination questions. There are more available in this series in my paid shop, alongside a bundle of 4 for a reduced cost. The text extract is from Orwell’s Animal Farm. The text also has a context blurb at the top and is formatted with line numbers to replicate exam text extracts. All questions are included (Q1-5) worded to replicate AQA style. The paper is condensed which means there are no lines for writing - it spans 2 sides in total for cost effective printing. Perfect for tutoring, exam revision, mock exams, walking-talking mocks or in class study.