This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at the character of Bentley Drummle in the novel Great Expectations. The lesson looks at a key extract within the novel and helps learners to evaluate the perception of the character. The lesson includes many opportunities for AFL and also has a model response to an exam-style question. This lesson may be taught either remotely or face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at the theme of fear within the novella of A Christmas Carol. The lesson helps learners understand how to approach an exam-style question and also includes a student response. This lesson has been tried and tested with my own groups and can be taught either remotely or face-to-face. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at question four for the English language paper one explorations in creative reading and writing. The lesson helps learners understand how to approach the question and how to answer it effectively. The other half of the lesson focuses on creative writing and includes a model response. All of my lessons have been tried and tested with my own students and has been designed for both online and face-to-face delivery. If you liked this resource, then please check out my shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at paper one explorations in creative reading and writing. The lesson largely focuses on helping learners understand how to respond to Q2 and includes a model response. Additionally, the lesson has a creative writing challenge as well as a teacher example to help learners improve their response to question five. The lesson has been designed to be taught either online or face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own learners. If you liked this lesson, then please check out my shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at developing and improving creative writing for the English language paper one exam. The lesson looks at a key extract from the book, “Boy” by Roald Dahl and helps learners to analyse the extract in relation to question two. The lesson also includes helpful advice on how to develop their creative writing and to embed key language techniques. There is a 200-word writing challenge that also has a model response to help learners get started. All of my lessons have been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out my shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at improving learners’ ability at creative writing using the theme of stealing as a stimulus. The lesson helps learners understand the importance of structure in creative writing and how to use this in their writing. The lesson uses a matching up activity and a model response to help learners understand how important structure is. Additionally, the lesson helps to consolidate their understanding of advanced punctuation. This lesson works well as a standalone lesson for creative writing or in teaching English language paper one. All of my lessons have been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out my shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at the character of Pumblechook in the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. The lesson looks at key character information as well as quotations to help learners plan and write an exam response. This lesson can be taught both remotely or face-to-face. All of my lessons have been tried and tested with my own learners; if you liked this lesson then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet. The lesson looks at the contextual relevance of names and reputation and also helps learners to analyse key scenes in the play. This lesson can be taught either remotely or face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded every week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at the AQA Paper Two paper: Writer’s Viewpoints and Perspectives. The lesson takes learners through how to structure, plan and write an article effectively. The lesson also includes a model example and many opportunities for AFL. This lesson has been tried and tested with my own learners and can be taught either remotely or face-to-face without need for adaption. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson to help develop the skills needed for question five of the English Language exam paper: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing. The lesson looks at the key language and structural techniques needed to achieve a high grade. It also includes a model example and examiner feedback. This lesson can be taught both remotely or face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own learners. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at how to use structure effectively in creative writing. The lesson has been designed for anyone studying GCSE English and includes example responses to help learners craft their own response. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson planned for the new functional skills reform and focuses on the impact vaping is having on us as a society. The lesson looks at two articles to understand how writers use language techniques to get their ideas across. The lesson is fun and engaging with a matching up activity as well as lots of opportunities for AFL.

This lesson has been designed for learners who are studying paper one English Language. The lesson looks at key skills with language and structure and uses a differentiated text to help learners respond to question four. If you enjoyed this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at science vs religion in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The lesson helps learners to gain a strong understanding of the context surrounding the novella. The lesson also helps improve students understanding of language techniques and how to apply these to exam-style questions. The lesson works well both online and face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out my shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This lesson has been designed for anyone studying Jayne Eye for English Literature. The lesson looks at a typical exam question and helps learners to understand how to approach it successfully. In addition, the lesson includes a quiz on some of the key quotations that can be applied to the exam question. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This lesson was designed for learners studying English language paper one and paper two. The lesson focuses on helping learners to revise key elements of writing and the important techniques needed to construct an effective description. If you liked this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This lesson is the second one in the series and follows on from our previous lesson Paper One Revision: Q4. The lesson helps learners to prepare for their English language exam by helping them to revise key features of language and structure and applying them to exam-style questions. If you enjoyed this lesson, then please check out our shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.

This is a fully differentiated lesson planned for the new functional skills reform for level one and level two. The lesson helps students to recall the key language techniques needed in their writing and how to adapt tone to different audiences. Students will then be given an opportunity to consolidate their learning with an exam-style question.