A lesson exploring the role and function of the Chorus in Romeo and Juliet.

A lesson exploring how far the character of Romeo is presented as a hopeless romantic, comparing and contrasting his attitude to love with that of the other characters within the play, building students to writing an exam response.

A lesson exploring the attitudes towards love presented in Act 2 Scene 6 and the significance of Friar Lawrence’s words to Romeo and Juliet.

A lesson exploring how the character of Paris is presented in Act 5 Scene 3 and in the play as a whole.

A lesson exploring how the older and younger characters are presented in the play, comparing and contrasting their attitudes (particularly Lord Capulet), building students up to writing an exam response.

A lesson exploring how Scrooge’s childhood is presented through Dickens’ use of language and how this might begin to change the reader’s opinion on the character of Scrooge.

A lesson exploring how Dickens uses language to present Scrooge’s childhood and how this might affect the reader’s attitude towards the character of Scrooge.

A lesson exploring the character of Gerald Croft and how he is portrayed in the play, looking at key quotations and focusing on language analysis. Photocopiable resource included. Appropriate for mid to high ability KS4.

A lesson exploring the differences between the older and younger generation in An Inspector Calls, focusing on key quotations and language analysis. Useful as a revision lesson or review of the key themes in the text.

A lesson exploring the theme of fate in Romeo and Juliet, focusing in particular on the Prologue and Act 1 Scene 4. Photocopiable resources included.

A lesson exploring the character of Romeo, in particular how far Romeo can be classified as a ‘tragic hero’. Photocopiable resources included.

A lesson exploring how Eva Smith is presented in the play and the significance of her character. Photocopiable resources included. Suitable for mid to high ability KS4.

A lesson inviting students to examine the character of Scrooge at a close language level, considering word, line, sound and textual significance. Ideal for developing AO2 skills.