Designed for students. Includes timings, marks and possible approaches to questions; also reminders for the mark schemes. Covers both paper 1 and paper 2

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 a mammoth 83 slide PPT scheme of work on the novel Martyn Pig, updated March 2022 and containing everything you need for the teaching of the text. Originally written for a middle ability year 8 group, it is also suitable for year 9. The scheme combines reading study with creative writing cross-over tasks. The scheme of work includes the following topics and tasks: the novel’s title connotation Character profiling characterisation monologue writing task inference quote analysis plot development language analysis themes extract based exam style questions and practice PEEZL method (point, evidence, explain effect, zoom into language, link) structure writing intros and conclusions vocabulary choices creative writing suggestions and practice drama around character intent foreshadowing pathetic fallacy moral dilemmas socratic talk impressions v reality (duality) cyclical structures endings letter writing All resources have been tried and tested with pupils. Updated March 2022

This resource includes a 113 slide PPT for Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, by John Boyne, approx 20-24 lessons in total. Range of activities and tasks, including: themes (conflict, injustice etc) making predictions writer’s hooks effect on reader literary devices writing skills (e.g. sentence types) describing from an image settings symbolism characters inference using PEEZL perspectives writer’s use of language diary entry analysis comparison historical context Lessons include a variety of tasks integrated with reading chunks of the novel, such as links to videos, images or other sources that can be utilised in lessons. All lessons are tried and tested with a year 7 mid-range ability group, but can be easily adapted to lower or higher ability and would be suitable for any KS3 group.

Included in this package is a brand new literacy based scheme of work written for 2021 and based upon recent pedagogy and research into raising literacy skills. There are 83 task packed, fully differentiated slides complete with teaching notes, several introductory lessons followed by a zombie apocalypse themed range of tasks, aimed at developing crucial literacy skills in pupils of all abilities, including: SPaG Reading comprehension active reading strategies Vocabulary development Cross-curricular skills Inference and analysis Annotation Understanding of text type, purpose and audience Recognition of bias Writing for various audiences and purposes Originally written for year 7 literacy lessons held fortnightly, this scheme would also be suitable for years 8 and 9 and integrates well with English curriculum, or can sit outside of this. Teaching notes make it easier for a non-specialist to deliver the scheme and the skills and strategies are very much designed to help pupils see the links between reading and writing across subjects. Lessons include a range of media-based tasks and a creative approach to vocabulary building with testing and practice built into lessons. Vocabulary has been carefully selected utilising knowledge of examination language and tier 2 tier 3 words selected from research into beneficial vocab building. There are also opportunities for homework around the vocab learning tasks, if appropriate for your school and cohort. All necessary resources are also included.

This resource aims to provide everything you need to establish a literacy-boosting guided reading programme in your school, for any or all year groups. This programme aims to improve literacy skills across the secondary school age range, with a recommended library of novels, short stories and skill-boosting tasks/ discussion questions to accompany them; but also to inspire in pupils a love of reading a variety of fictional texts. Everything has been designed to deliver with ease by specialists or non-specialists alike, perhaps in a form time or specified timetable slot. Chosen novels/ stories have been carefully selected to be both engaging and challenging for all teen readers (the ones chosen were originally selected for year 8 but would be appropriate for any year group). You can cherry pick whether to use all 3 programmes or just 1 of them - versatility is possible with this resource bundle. Included: 3 comprehensive staff handbooks written for non-specialists, detailing the 3 different strands of the programme (specific year 7 reader with specific tasks; 8 novels with more generic tasks and 21 short stories with specific tasks) a full schedule of 21 short stories, 1 per week for the full academic year (sources suggested for newer stories/ those out of copyright are included as PDFs) a suggested collection of novels (with reading ages between 11 and 15) to broaden, challenge and stretch with generic tasks and discussion questions more specific tasks around the yr 7 novel ‘Can You See Me?’ thorough vocab activity, suggested discussion questions and tasks to accompany each short story (contained within a series of powerpoints to display to pupils) a suggested schedule for reading each novel / story over a period of time suggested guidance for establishing a positive reading culture in a ‘non-English’ lesson suggested guidance for ‘reading for meaning’ or comprehension strategies that can be used across all years by any member of staff *This resource has been written by an experienced English teacher, previously in post as HOD for 5 years and now a school Literacy Lead. Each task and strategy has been based in research around ‘what works’ for building both a love of reading and literacy levels in secondary schools * Full list of novels and short stories : Can You See Me? - Libby Scott / Rebecca Westcott (yr 7 reader) Poisioned - Jennifer Donnelly Coram Boy - Jamilla Gavin The Lie Tree - Frances Hardinge They Both Die at the End - Adam Silvera Woman in Black - Susan Hill The Hound of the Baskervilles - Arthur Conan Doyle The Tattooist of Auschwitz - Heather Morris We Were Liars - E Lockhart

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 is designed to promote reading for pleasure and develop literacy skills across a year group cohort through a series of guided reading challenge tasks. The resource can be used as a compulsory set of tasks in lessons, or as an optional ‘challenge’ to be completed at home or in dedicated school time (perhaps a form time or reading/literacy timetabled slot). In my school it was set up as a optional challenge for the whole of year 7, promoted to both parents and pupils using social media, the school website and in-school message services. The resource includes: chunked reading of the novel ‘The Nowhere Emporium’ (typically 3 chapters per week, equating to roughly 30-50 minutes reading dependent on speed and ability) -13 weeks of ‘challenge tasks’, with an option of 4 each week (academic, creative, active and mindful). Each set of tasks is tied thematically to a section of reading to generate intrigue and interest in the novel. Challenges are presented as both a PDF and in Publisher format for editing if required, but are ready to be easily copied and pasted into whatever form of communication you choose promotional material for both students and parents (with a parent FAQ) In our school we used Google Classroom and Google Forms to maintain interest in the challenge. We gave anyone who signed up a free copy of the novel (interest was registered via Google Forms). The documents refer to this but can be edited if required. If you would like more guidance on using Google Forms or Google Classroom there are plenty of videos on Youtube to help.

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 mammoth 100 slide PPT scheme (+ resources) for the novel Of Mice and Men, designed to be studied with mid to high ability year 9 students. It is an excellent novel for wider reading in order to build pupils’ knowledge and skills in preparation for GCSE English Literature. Approx 15-18 lessons worth The PPT explores the following aspects of the novel: Initial setting and atmosphere Language analysis/ effect Quote finding examining Themes Characterisation - George and Lennie Character relationships Context - The Great Depression and itinerant workers Character mini quiz The bunkhouse Crooks and Candy analysis and quote discussion Tracking changes in character Conflict Cyclical structures The brush Examples of literature style analytical writing Curley’s wife Focus on imagery, language and key extracts Further examples of literature style writing on CW Crooks’ room and the importance of all settings The ending - prediction and reflections Microcosm

This resource contains 4 full English Language Paper 1s (fiction) with pre 1929 texts. Excellent for use for tutoring, pupil revision, teacher-led walking -talking mocks; in-class study, mock exams etc! Text extracts included are from: Dracula - Stoker Great Expectations - Dickens Rebecca - Du Maurier Animal Farm - Orwell Papers and questions are in a condensed format, meaning they total 2 sides of paper (there are no blank lines for writing as there are in genuine AQA exam papers). The texts themselves contain a context blurb at the top and are line numbered to replicate the genuine exam paper format Questions 1-5 are all included to accompany each text Questions are worded to replicate AQA question styles (Q1 find 4 examples, Q2 language analysis [extract is NOT reprinted but line numbers are referred to]; Q3 structure of whole text, Q4 student quote and how far you agree; Q5 creative writing with an image and another option Some words are glossarised following AQA policy (words out of common usage or specialist vocab) NB: Questions do not include the typical bullet points for guidance as can be seen in genuine exam papers

A lesson PPT to introduce pupils to the play ‘An Inspector Calls’. The lesson is designed as a paired or group discussion around a series of objects found in an anonymous dead girl’s home (Eva Smith) the night she died. As detectives, pupils must piece together what might have happened to the dead girl. Updated January 2022! This experiential lesson enables pupils to interrogate each object practising skills of inference and deduction. It also exercises their close reading skills as some of the objects require careful inspection. The lesson then develops to look at themes of the play and how these relate to the CSI task, but also the title of the play and its significance. The resource document contains various images building up a crime scene for Eva. Including things such as a home pregnancy test, a bottle of bleach, a cigar, a letter etc. Resource document is available as a PDF and a Publisher file.

The main contextual information for Macbeth, condensed into 1 side of A4, suited to mid-high ability pupils at GCSE level. In colour and designed to be visually appealing. For use as a lesson handout or revision aid. Highlights: King James I Women Great Chain of Being Gunpowder Plot Witches Importance of monarch Preview shows a zoomed in section of the full handout

A complete lesson looking at the character of Havisham - the poem written about her by Carol Ann Duffy, supported by an extract from Great Expectations featuring the character. Great as a cross over for pupils studying Dickens, Victorian literature and for refining unseen poetry / annotation and analysis skills. Updated March 2022. The files include a PPT, on which there is a copy of the poem, the extract and an image of Havisham from a film version of the story. There are also some analysis questions to guide study of the poem itself and some notes for class feedback on the annotations (an annotated poem). Excellent to broaden students’ understanding of literature, poetry and Dickens.

This lesson was designed for a reluctant but capable year 9 group who told me they hated poetry, and only ever wrote in stilted rhymes when I asked them to create their own. It would form a good introduction to unseen poetry, encouraging pupils to interrogate and form their own opinions. It contains a PPT and a series of slightly unusual poems all sourced online, breaking down why people write poetry and why we should study it. It contains the message that poetry is all sorts of things, such as art, creative expression, freedom with words, political, protesting, fun and silly… etc. It contains opportunities to write their own poetry and investigate the work of others. There are 5 poems included where pupils interrogate and question what they mean, show, suggest, and why the writer might have written them - including Medusa by Carol Ann Duffy, Action Man by John Cooper-Clarke, Invictus by William Ernest Henley, Urban Affection by Emanuel Xavier and The Black Land by Joseph Warren Beach. NB - Some of these poems are aimed at more mature audiences, so the lesson is recommended for year 9 onwards.

Approximately 10 lessons worth of lessons tied together on the theme of Romantic poetry, updated March 2022. Originally written for a high ability year 9 group, but would also be suitable for years 10 or 11. 7 full PPTs covering 5 poems. A great introduction to unseen skills but also developing comparing! The scheme contains lots of challenge and stretch and covers the following aspects of poetry: Introduction to Romantic poetry - themes and ideas Analysing unseen poetry skills Key Romantic poets, contextual info Love’s Philosophy Bright Star The School Boy Chimney Sweeper Daffodils How to compare poems for an exam High grade exemplar responses (paragraphs/ more extended pieces) This scheme is an ideal way to provide students with a broader understanding of some of the more difficult poetry they might encounter and to familiarise them with the Romantic genre and movement in a more broad sense. NB: Two acronyms are used within this scheme: STRIVE and PEEZL. STRIVE reminds pupils of aspects of poetry to consider (subject, theme/ tone, rhyme/rhythm, imagery, vocab, effect) and PEEZL is a way to structure response paragraphs (point, evidence, explain effect, zoom into words, link to question).

A full lesson (possibly 2) on John Agard’s Checking Out Me History for the AQA English literature examination (updated Jan 2022), or as an exploratory lesson on poetry for any other exam board. Approaches the poem as an ‘unseen’ to consolidate and practice these skills, before helping pupils build a comprehensive set of notes for the conflict cluster. Includes a 12 slide PPT and the following: A Wordle looking at language patterns A key focus question to help students understand how to approach poetry in their exam Background knowledge of the historical figures mentioned in the poem Discussion of the use of accent and dialect with a video link An activity where students look at culture and identity and how we see it in the poem Guided additional annotation Focus on metaphorical language Suitable for GCSE learners 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

Updated Feb 2022 and designed for high ability pupils (targets of grade 6-9), this resource is for the full play of Macbeth (AQA GCSE English Literature). It includes a monster PPT of 155 slides, which can be divided into MANY lessons - an absolute bargain! This unit is designed to be studied with the whole text - the edition we used was the Cambridge school’s version. It works from zero prior knowledge of the play, but could also be used with any pupils who might have previously studied the play, in order to supplement, challenge and stretch their learning further. This resource includes: A range of tasks and activities on the vast majority of the play (including 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7; 2.1, 2.2, 2.4; 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6; 4.1, 4.2, 4.2; 5.1, 5.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.8) Any scenes not included as explicit tasks can be read with and discussed with pupils at the appropriate time as all lessons are clearly labelled for which act and scene they refer to Any resources referenced in the PPT, including handouts and sample work from pupils Full lesson PPT covering the majority of the play (key ideas and analysis for in lesson use)… including: -Activities include work on character, theme, context, plot, lang/structure analysis Practice exam questions the opening of the play and Shakespeare’s intent Built in homework tasks Links to various videos to enhance learning Snippets on tackling exam questions, with reference to mark schemes and key skills Context links (religion, witches, James I, regicide, primogeniture, Great Chain, other plays) Symbolism and key critical philosophy that links to the play dramatic irony power balances structure the play’s ending Sample exam responses Exam technique and reference to mark schemes Updated Feb 2022 to include acts 4 and 5 plus further bonus resources and tweaks to previous lesson tasks.