This resource includes a full lesson on Rumen’s poem ‘Emigree’ for the AQA English literature power and conflict cluster. Pupils should approach the poem from zero prior knowledge for this lesson to be most effective. It could potentially span 2 lessons and includes a 10 slide PPT as follows: discussion of dictatorships and what this entails approaching the poem cold from a pupil-centred stance (their interpretation) guided analysis on key aspects (starting with positive and negative imagery) guided analysis through key themes investigation of the title and its significance links to key videos to boost analysis creative writing crossover piece Updated Jan 2022

This resource is a full lesson, updated March 2022, on Beatrice Garland’s poem ‘Kamikaze’, part of the AQA English Literature conflict and power cluster for GCSE. It could however also be used as a lesson for any exam board, looking at poetry. The PPT is 15 slides and could potentially be 2 full lessons with the amount of content included. It works through the following aspects: -Intro to the term ‘Kamikaze’ and its history a look at a Kamikaze pilots oath considering elements of British culture that others may find strange a light look at the poem to develop analysis skills deconstructing the narrative perspective - plotting a family tree of the people included investigating language and structure in more depth (with hints to help pupils) a look at the themes of conflict, power and death in the poem a possible comparison at the end

This resource contains a full lesson on My Last Duchess, focused on the Gothic elements of the story, originally created as a Halloween themed lesson. Ideally pupils should complete the lesson having never seen the poem before. Included is a 7 slide PPT working through the following: Gothic conventions in literature Piecing together the story of the poem through images Student task highlighting ambiguity and Gothic features Focus on 5 aspects for language analysis a critically focused discussion at the end about whether the duchess is art or a possession There is also a bonus PPT included for another way to approach the poem, leaving out the Gothic literature slant and including a few extra activities on structure, event ordering and the Duke’s temperament. Updated Jan 2022.

This resource is a full lesson on Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’, part of the AQA power and conflict poem cluster for the GCSE examination. It is designed to help pupils be more independent with their poetry analysis rather than teacher dictated notes and explores the poem from a standpoint of no prior knowledge. There is a 10 slide PPT which could potentially span 2 full lessons, working through the following aspects: A news article on Rameses the Great and the discovery of his statue (possible lang paper 2 cross over work) information on the etymology of ‘Ozymandias’ a picture puzzle for students to consider what the story of the poem may be background information on the real Ozymandias discussion of statements about the poem’s message finding evidence to support opinions analysis using STRIVE (pupil led) group task on specific language/ structure techniques link to a video with detailed poem analysis if required

This resource is an English Language condensed paper 1 created to replicate the style of AQA examination questions. The text extract is from Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. 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.

This unit of work guides students through the spoken language compulsory requirement of AQA English Language GCSE. It includes: 27 slide PPT working through key aspects Introduction to the unit and requirements for students Exemplar AQA provided responses Flexible task, building suggestions for pupils Strategies for questioning Structuring a talk Examining persuasive non-fiction There are 2 PPT included - one is extensive and the second one is a bonus extra