This is a model essay about inter-generational conflict in An Inspector Calls. It develops a detailed argument, using a range of contextual and analytical ideas to develop important points. It has been written with the AQA English Literature exam in mind, but could be used to help any GCSE student who will write about this text.

A model A level essay, which focuses on developing argument effectively, whilst also including perceptive contextual, critical and analytical ideas.

This is an argument, targeted at secondary school students, written for the purpose of a school assembly. The aim is to get students to think critically about how they see the world. Although designed for KS4, it would be suitable for older and younger yeargroups within a secondary school.

This assembly starts with the premise that watching the news on TV is no longer necessary, before considering the importance of thinking critically about ideas being reported. There is an accompanying PowerPoint with some relevant images to support this talk. It is aimed at KS3 students, but could be suitable for KS4 and older KS2 students.

This resource is an essay, explaining how Priestley uses genre and structure to communicate his views about social responsibility. It is written in an academic style and contains a wide range of analytical and contextual ideas, although it is not intended as a model GCSE essay.

This lesson gives details about the context for this poem, before getting students to focus on developing arguments concerning key issues raised within the poem. There is an OCR A Level exam style task at the end of this resource.

A Level lesson, designed for the OCR syllabus. This lesson explores the context of the poem, including Rossetti’s relationships and the inspiration of the poem. It then provides prompts to discuss key elements and themes of the poem, some critical discussion and an exam style essay task.

This lesson explores the poem, including contextual ideas and discussion of powerful tyrants. It also includes analysis and annotation of the poem, with notes about the form of the poem, as well as an essay task with a model model paragraph (intended for the AQA GCSE English Literature syllabus).

A PowerPoint designed to guide students analysis of this poem, including detailed annotations and prompts for thematic discussion.

A lesson designed to cover key analytical ideas for this poem, including analysis of language, form and structure, whilst also prompting students to consider key contextual ideas. There is an exam style task at the end of this lesson, aimed at IGCSE students.

Edexcel A Level lesson, focusing on key thematic and analytical ideas of this poem, with a comparison to influential art/poetry for this piece and an essay task.

A lesson designed to help students to make thematic links between poems from the AQA GCSE anthology. It starts with a bingo-style game, before introducing shared planning tasks.

This lesson explore London by Blake in detail. As well as including key contextual details, this lesson includes analytical tasks for students to complete as well as detailed annotation for important ideas in the poem. There is also a practice essay question included as a part of this lesson. It has been designed for the AQA literature GCSE specification, but includes ideas which would be suitable for students working at a higher level as well.

A sequence of 2 lessons, focusing on improving descriptive writing. The first part supports students planning and writing about a perfect situation where something goes wrong, exploring the importance of contrast in writing. The second part looks at redrafting the student’s work, focusing on how effectively they are using literary techniques.

This lesson explores the background for H is for Hawk, before reading and asking questions designed to support student analysis of the IGCSE anthology extract.

A lesson offering some approaches for analysing structure in King Lear, with some group activities which prompt students to do this. As well as considering structure, there are good opportunities in this lesson for students to consider the impact of the whole text on its audience.

This lesson explores Cordelia’s return to Britain in Act 4 of the play. It includes contextual discussion relating to Queen Elizabeth and Boudica, as well as analytical tasks focusing on Shakespeare’s presentation of Cordelia.

This lesson uses ideas from a range of critics to support discussion about the ending of King Lear, before students plan and respond to an exam style question.

This is a detailed essay on Gerald Croft for An Inspector Calls. It discusses how he is presented throughout the whole play, considering how his character develops and why he is presented in such a way. Although it is not a model GCSE response, it will be useful for students (and teachers) looking to broaden their ideas about Gerald.

A model essay for GCSE (grade 9), exploring Mr Birling’s importance in An Inspector Calls. It includes detailed analysis and contextual discussion.