A one-off lesson which can be used with KS3 classes to introduce them to the basic plot of 'Frankenstein' as part of a study of gothic literature or as part of a creative writing scheme. The lesson involves finding the techniques which Shelley has used and then putting them into practice by writing a modern day version of the monster's creation.

The last in a series of lessons focussed on the fairies. This lesson looks at why Titania gives in to Oberon and what our final opinion of both characters is. See my other resources for the lead up to this lesson.

A lesson on creative writing with inspiring images of a cave and a basic structure of changing the description from positive to negative. Includes a reminder of some important creative writing techniques.

A revision booklet which focuses on key quotes for important characters and themes.

A lesson focussing on the Prince's warning in act 1. two possible versions of the lesson - the main content is the same in both but one focusses on analytic skills while the other focusses on improving creative writing skills.

An introductory lesson to studying ‘The Speckled Band’. This lesson focuses on Doyle’s choice of narrator. There are differentiated slides to convert the lesson for pupils of lower and higher ability.

A creative writing lesson that encourages pupils to consider the importance of vocab choice in creating detailed description as well as focussing on the difference between simile and metaphor by describing mythical creatures. Can be used with previous lesson about describing a forest or could be used as a one-off writing piece.

A grid based lesson that encourages students to be more independent in their learning by choosing for a bank of tasks to analyse poetry. This resource can be used in many different ways depending on student ability levels - this allows for various levels of differentiation within the same lesson. In this ppt I provide slides themed around exploring poetry linked to the theme of 'lions' (along with two poems which can be used in the lesson) as well as providing slides without any link to lions so that you can use the same resource with any poetry of your choice.

The fourth in a series of lessons focussed on the fairies. This lesson looks at the animals that the fairies are scared of and how that links to Oberon's plan. See my other resources for the lead up to this lesson.

A powerpoint and handout that covers a range of creative ways in which the text can be interpreted. Designed to be used as an extra revision session specifically aimed at high ability pupils but could also be incorporated into a lesson.

This creative writing piece uses an empty fairground setting as inspiration. Depending on pupil ability it could be used over the course of two or three lessons. A clear structure is provided with some writing frame sentence starters and modelled paragraphs.

This is a taster lesson for my full scheme of work which is also available in my shop. The lesson focusses on introducing pupils to the context of the novella in an interesting and more memorable way by studying the first Christmas card.

A lesson of Shakespearean insults, freeze frame fight scenes and introducing the Prince's speech.

Can be used as part of 'The Speckled Band' sow available from my shop or independently as inspiration for creative writing.

A revision session for lower ability groups. This example refers to an extract from the first few pages of 'Of Mice an Men' (so those old copies can be dug out of the store cupboard) and reminds pupils of the important points to look for in each question while having a quick practice.

Analysing the introduction of marriage to Paris.

A revision booklets for making notes and analysing important quotes about key characters and themes in the novella.

This powerpoint introduces some of the main themes of 1:1 and the play as a whole. It tackles the scene in a simple way that reassures students Shakespeare isn't so hard while also introducing some complex ideas about interpretation of the witches and the context of the play. This is the first in a series of lessons on Macbeth - I hope to be uploading more soon.

A powerpoint and handout that covers a range of creative ways in which the text can be interpreted. Designed to be used as an extra revision session specifically aimed at high ability pupils but could also be incorporated into a lesson.

This lesson covers a small section of the captain’s speech in 1:2 and a large chunk of 1:3. The lesson is designed to follow Macbeth 1:1 (which is available from my shop) and encourages students to engage with whether or not Macbeth lives up to our expectations.