A PPT as a starting point to discuss and study John Keats: Selected Poems (Penguin Classics) (9780140424478)

An introduction to John Keats including: biographical context, common themes, famous works and a brief definition of negative capability.

A table for pupils to make notes, record critical interpretations and make links between Keats poems.

A brief introduction to William Boyd and his book New Confessions

A full A Level scheme to cover the study of David Mamet’s Oleanna. Includes speech theory, themes, structure, dramatic methods and exam questions

Year 8 or 9 lesson. Discussion and questions based on Chapter 1 and 2. Pupils are asked to identify if the characters are animals or humans and consider the language used to describe them? In groups, pupils discuss Old Major’s speech and then go on to create character profiles. The lesson ends with pupils using the idea of the 10 commandments to agree on a list of seven ‘school rules’ – to present to the class with explanations.

Lesson aimed at Year 8 or 9. Pupils read Chapter 4 then write a newspaper article based on the main events. They should use what they have learnt about propaganda to show their support of either the animals or Mr Jones. Groups then analyse sections of Chapter 5 and feedback findings. Key words: totalitarian,rhetoric and propaganda