This lesson guides students through analysing the start of A Monster Calls. It is ideal for Key Stage 3 students (although it is designed with Question 2 of GCSE Language Paper 1 in mind). It includes a scaffolded Point Evidence Terminology Explain grid and the opening Page of A Monster Calls typed onto a Word document. It can be used either as a stand-alone lesson or as an introduction to a unit on A Monster Calls.

Learning Aim: To identify word classes in a nonsense poem. This is a lesson for Key Stage 3 classes which asks students to read The Jabberwocky and then explain the meaning of a range of nonsense words in the poem. Students will then identify the type of words used in the poem. E.g. the word ‘slithy’ being used as an adjective.

This worksheet covers simple sentences. It is ideal for revising this topic with Key Stage 3 classes. This worksheet is the first in a series of three (the other two cover compound and complex sentences) Make a saving! Buy all three sentences worksheets for just £2.50 here.

This is a lesson on how to answer AQA Literature Paper 1 Section B (A Christmas Carol). It is aimed at lower-attaining students and contains the Assessment Objectives written in a more accessible way. It also includes sentence starters to help students write a paragraph. The question is ‘Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge as an outsider to society?’ This question was taken from the AQA Specimen paper from 2014.

Two lessons on the first two paragraphs of 1984 by George Orwell. The first lesson is about comprehension of the opening extract (which is included in the resource). The second lesson is on analysing the features of a dystopian society present in the extract. This resource is in a six-page booklet which is ideal to print for or send to students who are working remotely.

A lesson on Maya Angelou’s poem Caged Bird. The Learning Aim is ‘To analyse the impact of language in a poem.’ It starts by exploring the connotations of the words ‘caged’ and ‘bird’ before moving on to look at the poem itself. The focus is on the presentation of the birds through the use of verbs, but challenge tasks are included which ask students to look at the poem as an extended metaphor of racism in the United States. Students are then asked to write four paragraphs on freedom in the poem.

These worksheets explain what simple, compound and complex sentences are and include activities for students to complete. They are good revision materials (particularly for Key Stage 3).

15 comprehension questions on the opening of *Journey to the River Sea. An ideal activity for Key Stage 3 classes who are studying the novel or as a stand-alone comprehension task. These questions follow Bloom’s Taxonomy and increase in difficulty as they progress.

This resource is ideal for introducing Key Stage 3 students to the style of questions in Language Paper 1 Section A. It could also be used with lower-attaining Key Stage 4 students if a confidence boost is needed! The language used in the opening of A Monster Calls is accessible for lower-attaining students. A range of language techniques are used to create tension as well.

A poetry lesson analysing language and themes in ‘Same Love’ by Macklemore. This is a useful way of engaging students in poetry but also to look at poetry/songs as a form of protest.

A lesson exploring how the monster’s first tale in A Monster Calls fulfils the features of fairy-tales. Perfect for Key Stage 3 classes studying A Monster Calls.

Two lessons for Key stage 3 students on planning and writing an essay on Conor in A Monster Calls, following an analysis of an extract from the chapter Understanding. Students will answer the question* how does the writer use language to present Conor’s feelings?* With this bundle you receive: Two PowerPoints for both lessons, which guide students through the process of analysing language step-by-step. One ‘PEE’ Grid for lower-attaining students One ‘PEE’ Grid for higher-attaining students One blank ‘PEE Grid’ The extract typed up on a Word Document This could be used as part of studying the unit A Monster Calls or as a stand-alone activity on language analysis.

A worksheet on War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy designed for GCSE students studying the AQA Power and Conflict anthology. This sheet is aimed at lower-attaining GCSE students. There are two other worksheets available that provide more challenge. It is A3 so there is space for students to annotate. These worksheets are available individually for £1.50 each. You can also buy all three in a bundle for £3. Images created by Resources_by_Emma.

A booklet of four lessons, aimed at Year 9, on Roald Dahl’s Lamb to the Slaughter. The story is included in the booklet, with students reading more each lesson. The four learning questions are: How does Roald Dahl structure the exposition of his story? How can I write in the style of Roald Dahl? How is Mary Moloney presented? How does Mary Moloney’s character develop?

This is an extract from Chapter 4 of Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl. It is accompanied by ten comprehension questions suitable for middle-higher attaining KS3 students. It can also be used as a stand-alone comprehension activity.

A worksheet on War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy designed for GCSE students studying the AQA Power and Conflict anthology. This sheet is aimed at middle-attaining GCSE students. There are two other worksheets available (one for lower-attaining and one for higher-attaining). It is A3 so there is space for students to annotate. These worksheets are available individually for £1.50 each. You can also buy all three in a bundle for £3. Images created by Resources_by_Emma.

A worksheet on War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy designed for GCSE students studying the AQA Power and Conflict anthology. This sheet is aimed at higher-attaining GCSE students. There are two other worksheets available that provide less challenge. It is A3 so there is space for students to annotate. These worksheets are available individually for £1.50 each. You can also buy all three in a bundle for £3. Images created by Resources_by_Emma.

An extract from Chapter 6 of 'Private Peaceful' when Big Joe goes missing accompanied by 18 comprehension questions. Designed for use with Key Stage 3 classes studying the novel (although this could also be used as a stand-alone comprehension exercise).

25 questions on A Christmas Carol which test literal and inferential comprehension. Perfect for revision for lower-attaining Key Stage 4 classes.