This lesson is designed to support students who struggle to answer questions relating to AO2 (analysing language and structure in a text.) Most suitable for a KS4 class (mid-high ability) Lower sets/KS3 can access the lesson by including some close reading exercises with the use of a Dictionary and Thesaurus. Teachers can then set a comprehension task prior to the annotating and extended writing tasks (e.g. rewrite the extract in your own words) and plan to assess based on AO2 only. They would then have no need to include the exam based tips/timing suggestions. Detailed lesson plan included, along with a model response from the top band and level descriptors for self assessment. Lesson duration: approximately 90 minutes/2 double 50 minute lessons Pack includes suggested timings for answering questions and practical tips to aid in exam nerves.

This lesson can be used across key stages to teach creative writing. The lesson explores mini saga stories and challenges students to write, peer assess and redraft their writing. This lesson would most benefit those who see writing creatively as daunting or difficult under timed or restrictive conditions-i.e. based on an image. The task uses the approach of language paper 1 whereby a stimulus is given for students to base their writing on. Includes guided peer assessment, exemplars, student friendly wording of the assessment criteria, as well as a plenary which relays a useful memory technique. Differentiation: colour coded instructions, help boxes, stretch, challenge and never finished tasks plus teacher’s notes in the comment boxes under each slide. Lesson duration: 50 minutes

Content: This interactive double lesson will explore the themes in the play as well as some key quotations. Students will start the lesson by putting events of the play in chronological order. They will then take part in a paired discussion, followed by a timed writing task. the lesson concludes with a peer assessment exercise. Differentiation: Extension and challenge tasks will enable students to consider the social context of the play, giving them opportunities to consolidate existing knowledge. The main task is an essay with a strict success criteria as well as sentence starters to enable all learners. Plenary is a peer assessment activity with provided wording for feed back as well as specific elements of writing to look out for. Suitability: This lesson would suit any group who have studied An Inspector Calls-having read the entire play. It is mainly geared for revision purposes however can also be used as an assessment tool to test understanding and analytical writing. Typically a double lesson of 50 minutes each. Main task can be shortened to fit a single lesson if necessary.

This lesson was used with top set Y11 classes prior to a recent mock examination. Students will begin by matching poetic terms via a worksheet-a good settling activity. Formulaic approaches to the exam questions in Section B follow thereafter.

This resource is designed to equip students with the knowledge of which poems to compare for the exams. There are two pairs of summarised revision cards that can be used to memorise for the exam. Students can then complete the blank revision cards for the remainder of the poems. The exemplars are colour coded and students can use different coloured pens or highlighters, to mark comparative ideas and quotes on the blank sheets. Suitable for all abilities. Vocabulary key provided also.

This resource would be suitable for revision of form and structure across all year groups (7-11.) The lesson focuses on two articles to begin with. Students retrieve simplistic information as well as have the opportunity to develop their responses using PEA style paragraphs. Pair work is encouraged to identify four types of structural devices in each article: dialogue, facts, statistics and language. Pack includes copies of extracts. Latter part of the lesson includes an extract from Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World. Teachers may wish to simply focus on the first part of the lesson-the articles, as they are more accessible to lower sets. Duration: approximately 50-100 minutes

This lesson is suited to a mid-top set, however can be split into two for lower abilities. Students will use close reading skills to retrieve information about the many themes in the infamous play. Detailed analysis and use of quotations will enable the students to create a written response about how the themes are explored in the play through the characters, setting and plot. Differentiation: Extension task provided Exemplary paragraphs and inferences Includes a worksheet for recording inferences with an example provided

This lesson was recently judged as outstanding in an observation. Students studying 19th century literature will be introduced to an extract from Thomas Hardy’s ‘Arch Deceiver,’ considering what the term ‘deceive’ means and looking for clues in the language and structural elements of the text. This lesson includes paired and individual tasks with a focus on inference. A suitable follow on lesson would be to convert notes from the grid into paragraphs, using paragraph structures of your choice. Typically for a mid-top set, for a 50 minute lesson. Power point and extract included. Teachers need only print copies of slide 6 for students to complete.

This lesson is designed to accompany a mock question paper. Students will focus on questions 1-4 (Question 5 lesson available also) Students will be suggested timings and assigned practical tasks to complete for questions 1-4 on the AQA English Language Exam (Paper 1.) Typically suited to a double lesson (10 minutes) with groups working towards a level 5.

This resource was created to address gaps in text knowledge and to consolidate analysis skills with a focus on leadership. There are two lessons whereby a top level exemplar paragraph is included as well as a directed group work tasks. Some students will have done more revision.research than others, therefore this is a good activity to share and fill gaps in knowledge. A follow up lesson could include a timed exam question with a focus on a character who exhibits leadership/masculinity. Differentiation: stretch tasks, exemplary paragraphs, varied challenges of group work roles. Lesson time: 100 minutes

This lesson is focused on question 5 (40 mark question) Students will revise brackets, discourse markers and synonyms before completing a mock question 5 response. Students will spend 40 minutes writing their piece. This lesson is designed for students who are targeted at level 5 and above for the English Language exam. Typically a double lesson (100 minutes.)

Used for an end of term/stand alone lesson. (KS3/Lower ability KS4 students).

A comprehensive booklet on the civil rights movement, including enslavement, activism and the black lives matter movement. Take your students through the fraught and intricate journey of the systemic oppression of African people, whilst empowering them to challenge misconceptions about black culture and its contributions to world history. Contents: Lesson 1: 20th August 1619-The Day that Changed the World Lesson 2: The Middle Passage Lesson 3: Caged Bird by Maya Angelou Lesson 4: The Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution and the Silence on Slavery Lesson 5: Frederick Douglass and the Fourth of July Lesson 6: Philosophy for Children (P4C) Lesson Lesson 7: The 13th Amendment Lesson 8: The Civil Rights Movement Lesson 9: Tulsa, Oklahoma ‘Black Wall Street’ 31st May 1921 Lesson 10: Black Entrepreneurs Lesson 11: Philosophy for Children (P4C) Lesson 12: Advocating for Justice Lesson 13: Nationalism Lesson 14: Debate: Defund the Police? Lesson 15: Police Brutality Lesson 16: Slave Patrols: An Early Form of American Policing Lesson 17: Black Lives Matter Movement Lesson 18: Don’t All Lives Matter? Lesson 19: Put Out the Fire? Lesson 20: President Barack Obama Lesson 21: Dismantling Racism Suitable for KS3 onwards.

This resource can be set for a literacy lesson (approximately 50 minutes,) or for homework. Students will review the basic rules of sentence structures and complete a variety of literacy tasks, including the revision of nouns and adjectives, aimed at improving literacy. The workbook is differentiated and becomes more challenging, concluding with a descriptive writing task. This resource has been used for EAL learners and low ability students.

Get your students working! This is an interactive revision booklet containing 35 pages, for those studying: Romeo and Juliet, Jekyll and Hyde, An Inspector Calls and the Power and Conflict poetry cluster with AQA. Students will be directed through a range of tasks daily, to consolidate knowledge of the texts and also the specifics of the exams, such as assessment objectives and timings. Lots of quizzes, web links and check boxes to keep the students on task. Extended writing opportunities and guided essay plans included. Encourage independent learning over summer with self reflection and SMART plan pages reviewing lockdown learning routines. Parent box included to assist with monitoring of learning, making it easier to keep track of students’ progress. Suitable for all abilities in KS4. Colour coded for ease of differentiating tasks/days. Can be used for summer learning or as a homework booklet during term time. Certificate of completion included, to be signed by teacher and Principal.

These interactive worksheets will keep your students busy over the half term! Tasks include: writing for different audiences and purposes, research tasks, media studies, 19th century reading and literacy. Vocabulary website link provides hours of brain training, as well as online literacy quizzes and YouTube links for comprehension questions. Students without internet access can simply complete the variety of tasks also. Suitable for lower ability students.

These interactive worksheets will keep your students busy over the half term! Tasks include: writing for different audiences and purposes, research tasks, media studies, 19th century reading and literacy. Vocabulary website link provides hours of brain training, as well as online literacy quizzes and YouTube links for comprehension questions. Students without internet access can simply complete the variety of tasks also. Suitable for mid-ability students.

These interactive worksheets will keep your students busy over the half term! Tasks include: writing for different audiences and purposes, research tasks, media studies, 19th century reading and literacy. Vocabulary website link provides hours of brain training, as well as online literacy quizzes and YouTube links for comprehension questions. Students without internet access can simply complete the variety of tasks also. Suitable for higher ability students.

This interactive quiz will challenge students of all abilities to recap their knowledge of grammar and the rules of literacy. Students will enjoy working individually, in pairs or small teams. Can also be used for a staff icebreaker/training aid/beginning/end of term/cover lesson.

These lessons were used for non-specialist English teachers and were deemed fun and effective for students. Suitable for all abilities; KS3-lower abilities KS4.