First lesson t introduce the Gothic genre. Includes definitions, conventions, a revision quiz and book recommendations

This is a lesson to explore the aftermath of Duncan’s death through language. Context: the Great Chain of Being.

Here is a lesson that has had quite good success with my year 8. It includes reading comprehension, language analysis and creative writing.

A lesson focussed on structure to practise Language Paper 1, Question 3. The PPT also includes an example paragraph.

A lesson on fate and free will based on Hecate’s soliloquy.

This is a lesson that I have used with my Year 7 to practise using the main punctuation marks and including them more systematically in their writing. The lesson includes references and names from Stevenson’s novel Kidnapped. Feedback is always greatly appreciated.

Here’s a whole week of lessons designed to kill two birds with one stone: study Jekyll & Hyde whilst also preparing the class for a Language Paper 1 assessment. Please rate/leave a review if downloading.

These turned out quite useful during the first lockdown. It can be used as homework or as an introduction before studying the poems in class.

Previous lesson on how to write an effective introduction/thesis statement is also available

A lesson that worked pretty well with my class. Will also upload the lesson on writing an effective conclusion

Macbeth - Act II, Scene 3 Can be adjusted or differentiated for lower sets

Find attached all the PowerPoints of each text with additional/tweaked activities

Here is a lesson I have put together for my year 7 (although it can be used for all Key Stage 3) It is about slowly building confidence and skills to write a compelling descriptive piece. Use the spinning wheel to write out a paragraph together as a class, then spin it again for independent writing.

Just a little creative writing activity I have put together based on Jekyll’s letter to Lanyon in Chapter 9. A dramatic reading of the letters should help make the lesson even more light-hearted.

A PPT to explore the importance of language (and its mythology) and why this is such a crucial step in the Monster’s journey.

A PPT to practise AO3 and compare Hyde’s transformation with Remus Lupin’s in Harry Potter.

This is a lesson I have put together to introduce and explore the Prince of Morocco’s character (using Disney’s “Aladdin” a lot). There is also some vocabulary building task.

This is a lesson that was very successful with my KS4 to set expectations for their literature exam answers. They came out feeling more confident with the task and what to improve in their own writing to achieve a higher level.

This is a lesson I put together on a Machiavellian reading of Macbeth. There is a video embedded and a differentiated written task. Comments and ratings are always appreciated

It’s that time of the year. Here is a little cross-curricular, light-hearted lesson for your class to complete in teams.