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Refugee Boy- Chapter 2 (Diary entry)
This lesson focuses on Alem’s refugee experience, students are encouraged to think about Alem’s emotional turmoil and to use ambitious vocabulary to deepen their understanding and empathy towards his journey.
Act 3 Scene 1- Romeo and Juliet worksheet
This lesson focuses on analysing Shakespeare’s presentation of the male characters in this scene. This will form as a part of a ‘Main Task’, wherebys students have the opportunity to annotate the extract and then complete a table comparing the characters.
Merchant of Venice- Shylock worksheet
A full lesson with do not activity commenting on Shylock and prejudice, students also have the opportunity to compelete an analysis paragraph.
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The Bone Sparrow Project lesson
In this thought-provoking lesson centered around “The Bone Sparrow” project, students are tasked with envisioning and creating their own ideal center or home for refugees. The lesson commences with a compelling “Do Now” activity, prompting students to reflect on the challenges faced by refugees and brainstorm the essential elements necessary for a supportive and nurturing environment. The main task unfolds as students channel their creativity and empathy to design a space that goes beyond physical shelter, considering the emotional and psychological needs of refugees. Students will incorporate elements from the novel, drawing inspiration from the themes of resilience and hope. The lesson concludes with a dynamic plenary session where students present their concepts, fostering discussion and providing a platform for sharing diverse perspectives on creating spaces that promote healing and integration for refugees.
The Bone Sparrow- Human Rights
In this lesson on human rights lesson inspired by “The Bone Sparrow,” students start with a reflective “Do Now” activity, considering the challenges faced by refugees. The key word of the day introduces a crucial concept related to human rights. The main task involves analyzing an extract from the novel, honing in on Subhi’s human rights and the broader implications. Students then delve into crafting a PETAL paragraph, skillfully examining how Subhi’s rights are portrayed in the text. This comprehensive lesson not only deepens students’ understanding of human rights issues but also sharpens their analytical and literary skills through focused text analysis.
AQA Language paper 1
This resource allows pupils to be exposed to Language paper 1 style questions for the AQA Exam. The extract used for this lesson was ‘Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’. This lesson worked beautifully for middle/lower ability sets to help build their confidence in accessing this exam.
Enola Holmes (Narrative arc) table
This is a worksheet students can use as an extra task in class whilst they read the novel.
Detective Fiction- Enola Holmes (Chapter 1)
This lesson focuses on an introduction to the protagonist Enola.
Othello Act 1 (Iago) Detailed lesson
Students will analyse how Shakespeare presents the character Iago in Act 1. Differentiated tasks are provided in the lesson to help support them.
Merchant of Venice- Portia worksheet
LO: To explore the character of Portia as Balthasar and show she is presented as powerful in Act 4.
This worksheet has:
Do Now
Challenge questions
Portia analysis- with an image of her and a table for students to complete
Inference task
Looking how Portia has transformed/ changed as a character from the beginning of the play to the end.
A Poison Tree detailed lesson
A PPT presentation on key themes presented in the poem A Posion Tree by William Blake.
The Legend of King Arthur
In today’s captivating lesson on King Arthur, students will immerse themselves in a carefully selected extract, setting the stage for a journey into the legendary world of Camelot. The lesson kicks off with an engaging “Do Now” activity, prompting students to reflect on their prior knowledge and predictions about King Arthur. The main task unfolds as students embark on the enriching process of crafting their own PETAL paragraph, skillfully analysing how Arthur is presented in the text. With a focus on Point, Evidence, Technique, Analysis, and Link, students will hone their literary analysis skills. The lesson culminates in a collaborative atmosphere as students engage in peer assessment, offering constructive feedback and fostering a deeper understanding of the nuances in Arthurian literature. Through this comprehensive lesson, students not only explore the character of King Arthur but also develop critical thinking and analytical writing skills.
Lady Macbeth Act 1 Scene 5 detailed lesson
In this lesson, students will delve into Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, scrutinizing the character of Lady Macbeth. Within this pivotal moment, students will observe her portrayal as a figure of violence and cunning, effectively subverting traditional gender norms. Students will craft analytical paragraphs, honing in on the linguistic devices employed in her iconic soliloquy, revealing the intricate layers of Lady Macbeth’s character and the profound societal commentary embedded within Shakespeare’s text.
Othello- Act 3 Scene 4 (Handkerchief)
This is a detailed lesson following the IB English Language and Literature structure (Standard level) DP programme on Othello. Students will look at the symbolism of the handkerchief in detail and write an analytical paragraph using the PETAL structure.
Enola Holmes (Chapter 3 and 4) and Diary entry
This lesson has two lessons, one focuses on chapter 3 and 4 and the second lesson is a diary entry task from Mycroft’s perspective.