An excellent resource for a lower set who need to develop more independence, or as a cover lesson. Worksheets are provided in the PPT, along with the soliloquy by Lady Macbeth with differentiated questioning to guide students to their own understanding of the text. Final slide provides a creative activity to consolidate students' understanding of character and motivation.

A collection of 60+ subject terms for display in the classroom - from adjective to catharsis. Simply designed using bold colours and comic sans font.

Perfect lesson to revise Macbeth, while encouraging independent thinking and collaboration, with minimum teacher input. The first lesson facilitates a student led Philosophy Circle based around their understanding of the play Macbeth. The PPT provides guidance on how to set up the Philosophy Circle, as well as opportunities for differentiation. Students discuss 5 thought provoking statements about the play, encouraging in depth reference to the text, higher order thinking and a deeper understanding of the play as a whole. The follow up lesson guides students to collaborate in creating their own sample exam questions, including an essay plan and indicative content.

A lesson which uses the AQA guidelines on AO3 context to encourage students to understand what including a discussion on context actually means. The examples demonstrate how to move away from such taboo responses as, "the audience in Shakespearean times..." etc. The PPT uses Macbeth as an example, but can be easily adapted. It includes middle and top level example answers, as well as examiner commentary on each.

A lesson(s) which facilitates students to revise the pivotal moments in Macbeth by plotting a graph. The students have to evaluate their own ideas about the text, choosing quotes, ranking moods/emotions and attributing themes. The finished product is visual revision tool which can be laminated and used frequently for reference. Students can work individually, in pairs or groups. Originally for a top set class, the activities can be easily differentiated based on time, ability and preference. A very independent, which relies only on clear instructions from the teacher. Note. depending on time, this activity can take up to three lessons. Could be a good cover lesson, as encourages and scaffolds independent work .

This resource includes 14 practice exam questions, written and presented in the style of the new AQA literature exam, focusing on The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. It also includes a handy tracker sheet for students, as well as a peer/self assessment tick sheet for quick marking. The resource is fully editable, to allow you to add in your own changes, answer pages etc.

This resource contains three lessons on the poem, The Lake Isle of Innisfree, and is suited for high ability Yr7 - Yr9, higher JC and ordinary LC. The lessons focus on the poet's use of imagery, with an opportunity to explore the five senses, specifically aural imagery in greater depth. Look in notes beneath the PPT slides for guidance and instructions on how to use slides. During the lesson, there is clearly marked opportunities for differentiation, and for highly independent learning, as the lesson revolves around jigsawed group activities. In the final lesson, students have the opportunity to explore what they have learned through the poem, by applying it to their own creative writing. An excellent group of lessons to promote confidence and independence in analysis of poetry, as well as enthusiasm for creative writing.

Mix and match the range of provided activities to create a number of personalised lessons. This PPT on, Mother, Any Distance, includes activities ranging from collaborative guided annotation, to establishing and debating arguments, to method specific questioning. The download also includes an A3 worksheet, with questions designed to guide students through their own annotation of the poem - excellent for catch up, revision, or cover lesson. Can easily be used for up to four consecutive lessons. One poem a series of lessons, which provides a range of activities to mix and match in order to create the perfect lesson for your KS4 class's abilities and interests, from starter to plenary. PPTs can be easily used for up to four lessons, depedning on your choice of activities. All worksheets are provided within the PPT and all PPTs come with a guide on how to use the lesson, with additional notes at the bottom of each slide, and a choice of learning objective. Please review and rate this lesson, and look out for more lessons coming soon on this topic from RF Resources.

Mix and match the range of provided activities to create a number of lessons . The activities included on Eden Rock provide students with opportunities to collaborate and investigate the poem, giving the teacher time to circulate and trouble shoot, rather than being front of class. Activities provided are differentiated, and can be adapted to your own teaching methods. This is one poem in a series of lessons, which provides a range of activities to mix and match, in order to create the perfect lesson for your KS4 class's abilities and interests, from starter to plenary. PPTs can be easily used for up to four lessons, depending on your choice of activities. All worksheets are provided within the PPT, and all PPTs come with a guide on how to use the lesson, with additional notes at the bottom of each slide, and a choice of learning objective. Please review and rate this lesson, and look out for more lessons coming soon on this topic from RF Resources.

Four lessons on one PPT, introducing the witches through creative description and role play, which can be used as a stand alone unit leading up to Halloween, or as a gentle way in to the play. These lessons are suitable for lower ability KS4, and for KS3 classes. Lessons offer explicit differentiation and student choice, introducing Shakespearean language through quotes and snippets of analysis, while focusing more on students creative response to the play. Lesson One = Introduction to witches in Jacobean Society. Lesson Two = Creating atmosphere - creative writing in the role of film makers. Lesson Three = Revenge role play as witches Lesson Four = Describing Witches

A complete unit of work designed for ages 11-14, allowing students to explore multiple non-fiction texts across the last three centuries, in a number of different forms. Although originally designed for KS3 prep for AQA Language Exam 2, explicit refernece to the exam is omitted to allow it to be adapted to any curriculum. ** A sample and overview of this unit can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-non-fiction-sow-sample-blackpool-from-exploring-viewpoints-and-perspectives-britain-and-beyond-11716057 The unit includes 14, 70 minute lessons, covering activities which encourage: - Analysis and evaluation of writer's methods. - Collaboration and independence. - Inference and deduction of information. - Role play and performance. - Creative writing using studied methods. - Speaking and listening through an independent project. - Reading and writing assessments. - Discussion around social, moral and cultural topics. The download also includes an anthology of all the extracts used, a Medium Term Plan overview and notes on how to use the resources. Please review product after download - thank you.