A selection of ideas and texts for students to explore a range of topics for the PI aspect of the Cambridge Pre-U course.

A series of two lessons based around Rebecca. Includes a printable extract and activities to focus on analysing structure, as well as video clips to give students a sense of the atmosphere of the novel. These clips also present a visual understanding of structure and how it is like a camera movement around the text.

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A lesson based around the iconic Bronte novel, Wuthering Heights.

Advice on how to answer Q2 on the AQA paper 1. Contains a discussion of the AQA 2018 paper and some useful phrases students can use to replicate this style in their own writing.

A whole lesson based on the iconic film. Begins with a starter from the original Graham Greene novella to practise analysis skills, before moving into a creative writing activity.

Resource detailing the exam structure needed and timings for all sections of the OCR 9-1 course.

This is a summary of how to answer Question 4 on the non-fiction Language paper. There are several ways the question can be answered, but there are some essentials which must be included in the answer. This is based on feedback from senior examiners.

An activity providing a comparison of two modern texts. Included is an extract from Blood Brothers and several options to compare within An Inspector Calls, as well as a table to encourage comparison.

A lesson allowing students to have an immersive experience of the poem. The Powerpoint includes a video clip of original footage of the Gulf War so students appreciate what the narrator is feeling. Turn off the lights and close the blinds for a more realistic experience!

This is a useful sheet to give to students and parents to help students feel confident with how to revise in English. Too many students feel they ‘can’t revise English’ other than learning quotations. This has useful ideas on how to make students see otherwise!

A resource for teaching poetry comparison questions which leads students through the exam structure and provides a sample paragraph. Includes a poetry comparison game (play in pairs or which half class teams) and copies of both poems.

There are relatively few resources for this play at GCSE level; this resource contains pointers to allow students to improve their grade. It includes suggestions for further reading and context which is 7-9 grade, allowing them to create a conceptual argument to impress examiners. It also points students in the direction of the word level analysis needed to demonstrate AO2. It is written by a recent Oxford graduate.

This resource is a context table for students aiming to achieve grades 7-9. It contains references to other Shakespearean plays, ideas about kingship, politics and equivocation. Written by a recent Oxbridge graduate.

Advice on how to answer Q4 on the AQA paper 1 Includes phrases to help students improve their answers.

A resource suitable for students and teachers alike. Contains worked examples on how to answer Q3 as well as tips and advice on structuring the answer.

This is an easy how-to guide for students and teachers. Exam technique is key in the OCR exam, and this guide makes it easy to teach your students confidently. This is informed by feedback from OCR as well as experience from teaching students. Advice applicable to paper 1 and paper 2. Written by an experienced teacher.

The extract comparison question on the OCR syllabus is very difficult to answer. The same technique can also be used on other sections of the course which require students to compare texts. This worksheet directs students on how to answer the question and models a ‘comparative paragraph’. Extracts are provided on the second and third pages.

This resource clearly explains and models how students should compare poems in GCSE essays. It provides a clear structure that students can use in their essays, and which can also shape how the poems are taught and how they should be revised. Written by an Oxford graduate.

A fully resourced SOW for Animal Farm suitable for a Y9 or high set Y8 class. Worksheets are included.