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 contains enough for 2 full lessons on the poem Bayonet Charge for the AQA power and conflict cluster. Lesson tasks are as follows: opening using a video link and recording plot/ emotions WW1 context mini quiz Ted Hughes context opportunity for unseen skills annotation guided annotation questions full annotation notes imagery analysis task drawing task to consolidate Created March 2022

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

This resource is a fully comprehensive scheme of work on Christmas Carol, designed for higher ability pupils with plenty of challenge and stretch (grades 5-9). It was originally designed for AQA but can easily be tweaked for other boards. All resources are included along the 191 slide PPT, with everything you need to teach the novel. It also utilises language paper cross-over tasks and non-fiction resources to build contextual knowledge/ cultural capital and provides a focus on core vocabulary to aid understanding. Updated Jan 2022. The PPT covers the following: core vocabulary categories and booklet atmosphere through language imagery based tasks (Gothic conventions) Scrooge’s nomenclature context - Victorian times A range of task styles including group, independent, paired work and videos Summary skills Quote finding and analysis Links to Literature (London poem) creative writing opportunities character study for all key characters connotation and layers of meaning Using PEEZL to construct exam responses peer assessment opportunities allusion and allegory symbolism and metaphor Utilitarian philosophy, Malthus and Bentham Authorial intent inference exemplar responses key plot developments irony drawing comparisons structure - framed narrative, foreshadowing Writing intros and conclusions tracking change guided exam planning thesis statements reference to mark schemes

This resource is a 15 slide PPT (1-2 lessons) on the poem ‘London’ by William Blake, for the AQA power and conflict cluster. The lessons include tasks/ info on the following: Task describing modern London Task comparing this to Victorian London (using images) A summary of the differences Biographical info on Blake Pupil annotation task plus a full set of notes for teaching Figurative language quote explosion task Task on structure (iambic tetrameter) Challenge and stretch discussion of structure Creative cross-over task (write a poem inspired by a city) Comparison task - table comparing London with Emigree Lesson created April 2022

This resource includes a 1-2 lesson PPT on the poem ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen, for the AQA power and conflict poetry cluster (Eng lit). Tasks as follows: reflection on the title crunched poem categorising task (allows close word level analysis) image reflection task (WW1 images) Wilfred Owen contextual info Discussion task around the biggest threat in war focus question for a close analysis task exemplar response paragraph full notes on the poem 2nd discussion task on what is meant by ‘exposure’ creative writing cross-over task (soldier writes a letter home) Created March 2022

This resource includes 1-2 lessons worth of activities on Wordsworth’s Prelude, for AQA power and conflict poetry. The lesson PPT includes: 2 imagery tasks (thoughts and feelings on a natural image of a foreboding mountain/ what nature is) contextual info on Romantic poetry and questions on links to this poem Language and tone guided annotation questions + Youtube video link autobiographical info on Wordsworth for note making fully annotated poem further sub-textual reading questions (sexual awakening - requires a mature audience) challenge and stretch discussion task around the Enclosure Acts Ordering statement task (overview of the poem’s meaning/ subject) further analysis link through Youtube video + exam practice question (focused on single poem, not comparative) Written April 2022

This resource is a full lesson PPT on Heaney’s Storm on the Island, for AQA literature power and conflict poetry cluster. The lesson includes: imagery task considering connotations of storms and islands first reading task (with glossary) sketching the island language analysis questions biographical info on Heaney fully annotated poem subtextual reading task including a video on the NI Troubles and note making from info provided comparison to Ozymandias task, including exam question and planning table Created April 2022

This resource is a full lesson PPT on Jane Weir’s ‘Poppies’ for AQA power and conflict poetry. The lesson includes: imagery task discussing thoughts on poppies, soldiers, war and aggrieved relatives task considering the different thoughts and feelings of mothers and sons on war link to President Zelensky appealing to Russian mothers (video) biographical info on Jane Weir and link to a video of her discussing the poem Fully annotated poem Challenge and stretch task on the role of women in war (discussion) Lesson created April 2022

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 1-2 lessons on Carol Ann Duffy’s War Photographer for AQA power and conflict poetry cluster, English lit. It includes the following tasks/slides: series of war photographs and prompt questions discussion and table task - pros and cons of being a war phorographer contextual info on photo processing from film + 2 video links perspectives task on the photographer, the public and the editor matching quotes to images task language analysis table task guided annotation questions for each verse (can be a group task) fully annotated poem

This resource includes a full lesson PPT for the poem ‘Remains’ by Simon Armitage, for the AQA power and conflict cluster for English Literature. The lesson includes: dictionary definition task for close analysis of title Role of a soldier task (role on the wall style) Guided annotation questions Group annotation task (stanza each) Biographical info on Armitage Fully annotated poem Exam question slide (1 paragraph, PEEZl acronym) Created April 2022

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 is a full lesson PPT on the poem ‘Tissue’ by Imtiaz Dharker for the AQA power and conflict poetry cluster. It includes the following lesson tasks: connotations of tissue mind map task link to video of poem and reflections imagery task, linking quotes to pictures fully annotated poem further analysis video link creative cross-over task (writing a ‘life receipt’ and using inference skills - modelled example) Imtiaz Dharker biog info exam question and planning task (NB not a comparison question) Created April 2022

A 28 page revision booklet for Lord of the Flies, jam-packed full of interactive activities for pupils to use, either in lesson, or as a homework activity. Equally suited to other exam boards in terms of content, but specifically geared toward AQA for exam questions. Covers the following aspects in great depth: Plot, character, symbols and themes, key quotes, form and structure, setting, context, exam preparation and sample questions, key terminology. Contains plenty of ideas and activities for extending more able pupils, and can work to either support in-lesson study, as homework tasks, or as an independent revision resource. **Please note, all images contained within this booklet have been reproduced in good faith to enhance study, and are for intended use in an educational setting, for teachers and pupils only.

A series of 22 slides, approx 4 introductory lessons to Macbeth, originally written for a high ability year 9 group, but suitable for years 10 or 11 as a light touch intro. Focuses on the first act of the play and uses some of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s interactive approaches. All extracts/ resources are included on the PPT. Covers: General characters and themes Macbeth and Banquo + their relationship Lady Macbeth + her persuasion Heroism Updated Feb 2022

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 is an English Language condensed paper 1 created to replicate the style of AQA examination questions. The text extract is from Bram Stoker’s Dracula. 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. A few words are glossarised as per AQA’s policy - uncommon words that have fallen out of common use / specialist terminology or vocab Perfect for tutoring, exam revision, mock exams, walking-talking mocks or in class study.