A lesson exploring how Arthur Birling is presented in the play, particularly with a close look at AO2 language analysis. Photocopiable resources included. Suitable for mid to high ability KS4.

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 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 exploring the context of An Inspector Calls and what life was like in the Edwardian era. Useful as an introductory lesson to the text.

Four lessons covering Stave 3 of A Christmas Carol (The Ghost of Christmas Present, The Cratchits, Christmas celebrations, Ignorance and Want) with photocpiable resources for each lesson. Explores language, character, theme and context with some exam practice. Suitable for use with mid and high ability KS4.

15 lessons in total covering The Landlady, Lamb to the Slaughter and The Hitch-hiker by Roald Dahl. Accompanying resources for each lesson, exploring character, language, theme and structure. Appropriate for use with Years 7 and 8.

A booklet and accompanying activities to assist with the teaching of social/political/historical context in Romeo and Juliet. Aimed at KS4 all abilities. Ideal as a revision/homework resource but can be completed in class.

A full series of 20 lessons covering Macbeth scene by scene, focusing on character, plot, theme, context and close language analysis with the opportunity to practice writing skills and drama. Photocopiable worksheets included for every lesson. Suitable for use with Years 7-8 and low ability Year 9

12 lessons in total covering The Tell-Tale Heart, The Masque of the Red Death and The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe. Accompanying resources for each lesson, exploring character, language, theme and structure. Used with high ability Year 7, but could also be used with Year 8 groups.

A worksheet with language analysis questions on Beatrice Garland’s Kamikaze for the AQA Power and Conflict cluster.

A worksheet with language analysis questions on Alfred Lord Tennyson’s Charge of the Light Brigade for the AQA Power and Conflict cluster.

A full series of 17 lessons covering The Tempest scene by scene, focusing on character, plot, theme, context and close language analysis with the opportunity to practice writing skills and drama. Photocopiable worksheets included for every lesson. Suitable for use with Years 7-8 and low ability Year 9.