An introductory lesson to Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan that focuses on narrative hooks and how Shan introduces his protagonist in the first chapter. Students also create their own PETAZL analytical paragraphs and peer assess each other’s work based on strict success criteria. Designed for KS3 students but the resources on narrative hooks can easily be adapted for KS4 and other year groups. "Love it!!" Darren Shan, 7th September 2018 https://twitter.com/darrenshan/status/1037992661137981442

In this lesson we look at what a dystopia is and how it differs from a utopia, as well as analysing the key conventions of dystopian fiction before creating our own narrative idea using these conventions. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson ideal for KS3 students but could be adapted for KS4 English Language use. Includes two worksheets as well as the main presentation.

Jekyll and Hyde context lesson. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that allows students to focus on social and historical contexts (AO3) around The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. It includes video clips, worksheets and differentiated activities so students can make more effective links between their ideas and the context surrounding the novella. A brilliant lesson for AQA English Literature Paper 1 KS4 students or easily adaptable for KS3 as well. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources

Of Mice and Men and Chapter Three lesson, with a focus on how Steinbeck introduces the new character of Slim, Additionally, we consider the symbolic importance of Candy’s old dog and what we learn about the friendship of Lennie and George. A really useful lesson for students preparing for Literature exams but easily adaptable for younger students as well. Fully differentiated and resourced.

We look at Of Mice and Men and Chapter Two, with a focus on the relationship between Lennie and George and how Steinbeck introduces the new characters of Crooks, Candy, The Boss and Curley. Additionally, we look at how Steinbeck uses a sense of foreboding to hint at the rest of the plot. A really useful lesson for students preparing for Literature exams but easily adaptable for younger students as well. Fully differentiated and resourced.

A collection of 22 Macbeth key quote posters that I designed for my YouTube videos. They are all quotes from Macbeth the character or about Macbeth throughout the whole play. These could be useful for student revision or for display purposes in the classroom.

We look at Of Mice and Men and Chapter One, with a focus on the relationship between Lennie and George and how John Steinbeck uses his language to get across their relationship and their personalities to the reader at the beginning of the novella. Additionally, we look at how Steinbeck uses foreshadowing to hint at the rest of the plot. A really useful lesson for students preparing for Literature exams but easily adaptable for younger students as well. Fully differentiated and resourced.

We look at three important quotes from Gerald Croft, one of the key characters in JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, and reflect on how and why he feels more comfortable with the older generation than the younger characters.

We look at The Inspector in JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls and analyse three important quotes from the character: What do they tell us about him and what he represents?

We look at three key quotes from Eric Birling, one of the most important characters from An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley, and look at how and why he changes throughout the three acts of the play.

We look at three key quotes from Sheila Birling, one of the most important characters from An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley, and look at how and why she changes throughout the three acts of the play.

We look at three key quotes from the pivotal character of Arthur Birling from JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. Helpful revision for GCSE and KS3 students analysing this classic play.

I’m an experienced English teacher and I run through some key quotes from Mrs Birling, analysing her language used and the type of character she is presented as. A key character from An Inspector Calls and a fascinating character to analyse.

I’m an experienced English teacher that loves discussing interpretations of texts. In this video I choose three key scenes from each major character in JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls and analyse the use of language in each one.

Romeo and Juliet lesson on the ending of the play. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focuses on a number of key scenes from William Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet. We look at Romeo’s soliloquy before he poisons himself, as well as Juliet’s speech as she awakens and discovers the body of Romeo next to here. Finally, we look at the very ending of the play and the truce that both the Capulets and the Montagues agree on. We analyse the use of language in these scenes and explain their impact on the audience. Definitely worth a download!

Romeo and Juliet lesson on her death and the apothecary. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focuses on a number of key scenes from William Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet. We look at Act 4 Scene 3 as Juliet takes the vial of liquid given to her by the Friar. Additionally, we see how Romeo reacts as Balthasar tells him the news that Juliet is dead and we look at Act 5 Scene 1 as Romeo visits the apothecary to purchase poison. We analyse the use of language in these scenes and explain their impact on the audience. Definitely worth a download!

Romeo and Juliet lesson with a focus on the Friar’s plan. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focuses on Act 4 Scene 1 of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet as we see how Paris and Juliet meet and the plan that Friar Laurence puts together to rescue Juliet from her fate. We look at the language between Paris and Juliet, as well as deciding what Juliet should do next and how the Friar puts together his scheme to reunite Juliet with Romeo without arousing suspicions. Ideal preparation for students preparing for Literature exams and easily adaptable for younger students as well.

Romeo and Juliet lesson on after Tybalt’s death and the following events. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focuses on Act 3 Scene 1, Act 3 Scene 2 and Act 3 Scene 3 of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet as we see how the news of Tybalt’s death and Romeo’s subsequent banishment impact on both Romeo and Juliet. We look at Benvolio’s description of the events that occured previously and why Shakespeare uses retelling events as a dramatic tool, before moving on to Juliet and then Romeo receiving the news that affects them so much. Ideal preparation for students preparing for Literature exams and easily adaptable for younger students as well.

Romeo and Juliet lesson on Tybalt. A fully differentiated lesson that looks at the key scene of Act 3 Scene 1 from Romeo and Juliet where Tybalt looks for revenge on Romeo for attending the Capulet party and what happens to Romeo and his friend Mercutio as a result. Includes differentiated activities, key quotes, key words and terms and engaging and clear resources that are very useful for students analysing the text regardless of age.