A fully-adaptable PowerPoint for the end of Act Two on Mrs Birling’s involvement with Eva Smith and her condemnation of Eric. Suitable for mid-high GCSE Literature groups Slides include: LOs and Outcomes A prompt slide with focus questions whilst reading pp40-49 (end of Act 2) Questions to explore Mrs Birling’s class prejudice with example ideas in the teacher notes below An exploration of Mrs Birling’s first name -Sybil - and its links to blindness A tension graph (blank) for students to complete if the teacher wishes with the language of the Inspector and Mrs Birling towards the end of Act 2 A completed tension graph A written response to explore Priestley’s method at the end of Act 2 including a focus on the use of narrative gaps and structure A plenary task to reflect on learning regarding context, language and structure from the day’s lesson. Best wishes, Englbee x

A fully-adaptable, high-level essay for AQA GCSE English Literature Paper Two Part A. However, it would be useful with any syllabus. The essay is offered as an adaptable Word doc. and a PDF. The essay question is What do you think is the importance of Mr Birling in the play and how does Priestley present him? Themes explored: Blame; Capitalism; Edwardian mores and values Method: Characterisation; Structure/chains-of-guilt; Symbolism; Contrast/Juxtaposition The essay is approximately 900 words; it can be adapted as needed. The preview shows only a part of the essay. Best wishes, Englbee.

Nine Challenge Cards on the theme of Kingship in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Sample answer ideas provided. Ideal for revision. Fully-adaptable and editable. Suitable for 6-9 GCSE or a very able Year 9 group. Ideas on how to use… Classroom: The Challenge Cards can be prinited off and laminated as individual or class sets. A more covid secure way: The Challenge Card PowerPoint has been set on a timer (can easily be removed). If you play it from the beginning as a slideshow, it will go through the challenge cards quickly. Press esc at any point to select a question for your class. The class can attempt a question as a whole, or you could repeat the selection process to give different groups a challenge card question to focus upon. After group or class feedback, find the appropriate sample answer slide on the second PowerPoint and go through some of the ideas found there. Adaptable for you to add your own or delete as you feel necessary for your group(s). Home-learning or remote learning: Teacher selects an individual slide from the PowerPoint to email home to entire class or to anyone not in school. Teacher to decide on level of written work required e.g. detailed plan of answer, or full written response. Online learning might also take place as a discussion via Microsoft Teams if lesson is live. Teacher can then support assessment for learning by emailing the corresponding answer slide from the PowerPoint to students at home, or can present it via an online lesson on Microsoft teams for discussion etc. The nine Challenge Cards here deal with the theme of Kingship in the play only. Further Macbeth challenge cards with sample answers will be available in the future on different themes - so keep a lookout. Best wishes, Englbee x

Nine Challenge Cards on The Significance of Children in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Sample answer ideas provided. Ideal for revision. Fully-adaptable and editable. Suitable for 6-9 GCSE or a very able Year 9 group. Ideas on how to use… Classroom: The Challenge Cards can be prinited off and laminated as individual or class sets. A more covid secure way: The Challenge Card PowerPoint has been set on a timer (can easily be removed). If you play it from the beginning as a slideshow, it will go through the challenge cards quickly. Press esc at any point to select a question for your class. The class can attempt a question as a whole, or you could repeat the selection process to give different groups a challenge card question to focus upon. After group or class feedback, find the appropriate sample answer slide on the second PowerPoint and go through some of the ideas found there. Adaptable for you to add your own or delete as you feel necessary for your group(s). Home-learning or remote learning: Teacher selects an individual slide from the PowerPoint to email home to entire class or to anyone not in school. Teacher to decide on level of written work required e.g. detailed plan of answer, or full written response. Online learning might also take place as a discussion via Microsoft Teams if lesson is live. Teacher can then support assessment for learning by emailing the corresponding answer slide from the PowerPoint to students at home, or can present it via an online lesson on Microsoft teams for discussion etc. The nine Challenge Cards here deal with the signifance of children in the play only. Further Macbeth challenge cards with sample answers will be available in the future on different themes - so keep a lookout. Best wishes, Englbee x

14 Challenge Cards on Gender and Identity on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Detailed sample answer ideas provided. Ideal for revision. Fully-adaptable and editable. Suitable for 6-9 GCSE or a very able Year 9 group. Ideas on how to use… Classroom: The Challenge Cards can be prinited off and laminated as individual or class sets. A more covid secure way: The Challenge Card PowerPoint has been set on a timer (can easily be removed). If you play it from the beginning as a slideshow, it will go through the challenge cards quickly. Press esc at any point to select a question for your class. The class can attempt a question as a whole, or you could repeat the selection process to give different groups a challenge card question to focus upon. After group or class feedback, find the appropriate sample answer slide on the second PowerPoint and go through some of the ideas found there. Adaptable for you to add your own or delete as you feel necessary for your group(s). Home-learning or remote learning: Teacher selects an individual slide from the PowerPoint to email home to entire class or to anyone not in school. Teacher to decide on level of written work required e.g. detailed plan of answer, or full written response. Online learning might also take place as a discussion via Microsoft Teams if lesson is live. Teacher can then support assessment for learning by emailing the corresponding answer slide from the PowerPoint to students at home, or can present it via an online lesson on Microsoft teams for discussion etc. The 14 Challenge Cards here deal with gender and identity in the play only. Further Macbeth challenge cards with sample answers will be available in the future on different themes - so keep a lookout. Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 1, Scene Three of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes: Gender & Identity; Appearance and Reality; and Children Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: The Tragic Hero; Significance of Structure; and The Divine Right of Kings. The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. You can find all of Act One below as part of a bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-act-1-gcse-12801339 Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 5, Scene Six of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes: Kingship; Appearance and Reality; and Ambition, Fate & Freewill Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: Form & Genre; Stagecraft; Medieval Fathers & Sons The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 1, Scene Four of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes: Ambition, Fate & Freewill; Appearance and Reality; and Children Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: Form & Genre inc. Function of Act 1; Dramatic Irony/Structure; and Medieval Inheritance The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. You can find all of Act One below as part of a bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-act-1-gcse-12801339 Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 1, Scene Six of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes: Kingship; Appearance and Reality; and Gender & Identity Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: The Tragic Victim; Dramatic Irony; and Historical Figures and Dramatic Licence. The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. You can find all of Act One below as part of a bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-act-1-gcse-12801339 Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 5, Scene Seven of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes: Gender & Identity; Appearance and Reality; and Ambition, Fate & Freewill Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: Characterisation; Stagecraft; Kings & Armies The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 5, Scene Three of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes: Ambition, Fate and Freewill; Guilt; Kingship; Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: The Tragic Hero; Characterisation; and The Body Natural and The Body Politic The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 5, Scene Four of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes: Ambition, Fate & Freewill; and Kingship; Gender & Identity; Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: Form & Genre; Significance of Structure; Setting The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 5, Scene Five of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes: Ambition, Fate & Freewill; Gender & Identity; and Kingship Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: Form & Genre; Characterisation; Mortal Sin The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 1, Scene Five of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes: Gender & Identity; Appearance and Reality; and Ambition, Fate & Freewill Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: The Tragic Hero(ine); Significance of Language/Lexical Fields; and Antinormative Women The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. You can find all of Act One below as part of a bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-act-1-gcse-12801339 Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 1, Scene Seven of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes: Ambition, Fate & Freewill; Appearance and Reality; and Gender & Identity Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: The Tragic Hero; Language & Characterisation; and The Divine Right of Kings & Regicide The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. You can find all of Act One below as part of a bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-act-1-gcse-12801339 Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 1, Scene Two of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes: Gender & Identity; Appearance and Reality; and Kingship Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: The Tragic Victim; Significance of Structure; and Medieval Gender Expectations. The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. You can find all of Act One below as part of a bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-act-1-gcse-12801339 Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 5, Scene Eight of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes: Gender & Identity; Appearance and Reality; and Kingship Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: Form & Genre; Characterisaton; and 16th/17th Century Conclusions The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 5, Scene One of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes:Guilt; Gender & Identity; and Children Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: The Character of Lady Macbeth; Significance of Language; and Insanity in the 17th Century The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. Best wishes, Englbee x

A PowerPoint exploring Act 5, Scene Two of ‘Macbeth’ for mid-high level GCSE Engish Literature classes. The PowerPoint contains exploration of themes: Ambition; Gender & Identity; and Guilt Genre, Shakespeare’s Method and Context are also explored: Form and Genre; Struture; and Medieval Fathers & Sons The teacher can choose to focus on some, or all of the slides, as the class requires. Underneath most slides are teacher notes to aid with class teaching. Best wishes, Englbee x