A lesson for just after the Inspector leaves: -A dictionary race of key contextual terms -Reading -A brief timeline of Eva’s life -A differentiated copy of the Inspector’s speech. -Finally a creative writing exercise based on his speech.

A cloze activity (and answer sheet) designed to provide an overview of the Enlightenment. It was made to assist the teaching of Blake’s ‘London’.

Aimed at a Key Stage 3 group, the first activity requires students to match Shakespearean English with modern English. They then need to find the appropriate quotation to support a series of points provided. A detailed model body paragraph is provided and student need to then write their own.

A detailed lesson to scaffold writing an essay about Scrooge’s relationship with money. The lesson includes: A copy of the essay question An annotated copy of the essay question (for teacher) A table for students to scaffold their body paragraph A teacher version of said table (which contains some answers) A PowerPoint that contains guidance on how to create a thesis, introduction, body paragraph and conclusion. A model intro, body paragraph and conclusion.

A sheet containing a list of language features / definitions / examples that a GCSE Literature class should know. A quiz on these terms. An answer sheet to the quiz.

A full scheme of work to teach Andrea Levy’s ‘Small Island’ at AS Level. It includes questions and activities for every chapter of the book. The activities are varied to ensure that your students remain engaged. The pack includes a mixture of general essay questions and extract-based questions at the end. The pack can be used for lessons or for homework activities.

This was designed for a 2.5 hour revision session on the creative writing sections (Question 5s) of the AQA English Language papers.

A collection of 4 lessons on creative writing, designed for AQA’s GCSE specification. The lessons aim to give the students a structure and outline an approach to answering this question. A model plan with an example answer is included.

This is an excellent revision resource for students as it ties together all of the main themes and key characters in the play. It can either be distributed to students in its completed form or used as a class activity in which different groups complete missing sections and then feedback as a class. Students love these tables!

A detailed, double-sided A3 theme table that covers all of the key information for ‘A Christmas Carol’. It’s well-received by students. It contains key context, significant quotes, and analytical comments.

A fully-resourced, detailed SOW designed for Key Stage 3 and focused on allusions. There are 12 lessons in total. Each one links to a Biblical or classical tale. There are multiple model paragraphs provided (What-How-Why-Extend) and video links to keep students engaged. All extracts are included.

A lesson designed for just before the class commence the play. It talks through some key dates, the class structure, and ends with a creative writing task.

Two tables to scaffold an essay on Mrs Birling in Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’.

A simple activity in which students need to write quotations and comments about Bruno’s old and new homes. It is used as part of a lesson on juxtaposition.

A short extract from John Boyne’s ‘The Boy in the Stiped Pyjamas’ which has been made for students to annotate. A second, differentiated version is provided to guide students’ annotations. It is focused on the section in which the children look out of the window over Auschwitz.

A worksheet to encourage students to comprehend what we discover about the crime and Abigail’s relationship with the other girls at the start of the play. Includes: -Student worksheet -Teacher’s version.

A lesson designed for Year 8 study of Charles Dickens’ ‘Great Expectations’. Students read a shortened version of the chapter and then copy and complete a scaffolded three P.E.E. paragraphs. There is a short drama activity to finish the lesson.

Using resources provided , the students need to research relevant context around the novel.

A complete lesson designed for Year 7 or Year 8 on Chapter 4 of ‘Private Peaceful’.