A Powerpoint and Publisher/PDF resource with style examples for students to unpack and mimic as preparation/practice for their own writing for Lang/Lit coursework.

Suitable for KS4 - first lesson on Mr Birling with a focus on politics and dramatic irony. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout. The plenary refers to a teacher’s post box which is simply a way for student to anonymously post questions / concerns to the teacher.

A powerpoint looking at: Narrative techniques: Epistolary Time & place Language: Understatement & hyperbole Descriptions of blood

A Powerpoint looking at chapter one of ‘Dracula’ and comparing it with chapter one of ‘Dorian Gray’ in terms of how the two can be compared. A Word document with a full structure for planning a comparison essay (as required by Edexcel A Level Literature). Also a Word document looking at comparisons of the two texts in terms of: how fear is presented how the destructive effects of the supernatural are presented the way the two authors use their narrators

A Powerpoint looking at comparisons between ‘Dracula’ and ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ focusing on the importance of: settings duplicity idolatry

A Powerpoint looking at how The Gothic is presented through: Linguistic devices Characters Settings Also a Word document with ideas and context on how Symbolism is used in ‘Dracula’ for students to use to plan essays.

A Powerpoint and accompanying Word document looking at how to compare how Mystery is presented in the two novels, and how Morality is presented in the two novels. I have used this with A Level classes to plan essays for assessments and it has really helped them to focus down into the texts for forensic analysis.

A powerpoint for one or two lessons (usually takes me two) on how Dickens creates mood & atmosphere in Stave One with a focus on pathetic fallacy. The lesson then moves onto Marley’s ghost, what he symbolises, and the significance of ghosts in literature. Powerpoint includes: Printable extract. Printable table for students to complete.

Suitable for KS4 - full lesson on Gerald Croft with a focus on his relationship with Sheila and Daisy. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout. The powerpoint includes a link to a clip from ‘Made In Chelsea’ featuring a character not unlike Gerald (!) - a good starting point for classroom discussion.

A complete lesson focusing on the Portly Gentlemen in Stave one with close reference also to the presentation of Scrooge’s Clerk. Focus is on wealth & charity / abundance & want. Prompts for discussion such as, “Dickens has failed to make this character plausible for readers, a real weakness in his writing – no-one would be that jolly when treated so badly”. Includes: Powerpoint with printable tables for students to complete. Extract from Stave one. Differentiated extract with key phrases higlighted.

Suitable for KS4 - full lesson on the role of the Inspector with a focus on the ending of the play. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout. The writing tasks challenge students to think about why Priestley chooses to end the play with the phone call and looks at potential different roles the Inspector fulfills.

A complete lesson on the characterisation of Scrooge at the beginning of Stave 1. Includes: a ‘cheat sheet’ of literary terms, a differentiated worksheet for less able learners, table for students to complete (one completed with answers for the teacher!),

Suitable for KS4 - first lesson on context with a focus on the opening stage directions. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout. The powerpoint refers back to a scene from the movie Titanic - suggested scenes for this are the one where we see the difference classes of passengers arriving on the ship or the dinner party scene. The plenary refers to a teacher’s post box which is simply a way for student to anonymously post questions / concerns to the teacher.

A powerpoint full lesson with resources looking at: social historical context the life of Charles Dickens Victorian London Includes retention quizzes and speech-making

Suitable for KS4 - full lesson on Mrs Birling with a focus on the idea of the Undeserving Poor (similar to that of Scrooge!). The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout. The powerpoint refers to Margaret Thatcher - it would be useful to provide students with an article about her dismantling of the NHS together with one about the introduction of the NHS as comparisons / context for the play.

Suitable for KS4 - lesson on context with a focus on the Inspector and Socialism. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout. The Publisher document contains the 1945 Labour Party posters for the starter activity.

A full powerpoint lesson with separate resources looking at Marley’s Ghost as he appears in Stave one.

A full lesson with powerpoint and resources to guide students in writing for 45 minutes including context on Thomas Malthus.

Suitable for KS4 - lesson on Sheila with a focus on the gender roles. A comparison with Kate Middleton as a way to introduce students to the role of the aristocratic woman. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout.

Suitable for KS4 - lesson on The Inspector with a focus on fictional tropes and his role as a catalyst, particularly in terms of the characterisation of Sheila Birling. The Powerpoint includes a link to a clip from Sherlock Holmes where Sherlock and Watson meet each other for the first time - engaging discussion point for tropes of the detective. The AOs for the exam board are referred to throughout.