Analysis of Shakespeare's Sonnet 116.

A handy 2 page worksheet taking pupils through the steps of analysing any non-fiction text.

A whole lesson in which pupils think independently about the connotations of vocabulary in William Blakes's London. Included: model response, self assessment, contextual information.

A lesson on the Phillip Larkin 'Born Yesterday' including word associations and analysis of key imagery and a discussion on the ideas in the poem.

Includes: visual information on his life and times, the workings of Tudor/Jacobean theatre, and how to get to grips with Shakespeare's language.

Lots of words to help students write their own Gothic/ghost story. Includes ambitious vocabulary such as 'lugubrious' to push higher attaining students and encourage students to think carefully about their vocabulary choices.

A lesson on writing to describe. Includes criteria, model responses, AfL tasks, guided writing activity to allow students to progress.

Analysis of To His Coy Mistress by Marvell.

For creative writing and analysing characters.

A week’s worth of lessons on ‘The Monkey’s Paw’ with AQA English Langauge type questions.

The same point and quote written about in three different ways. Pupils highlight the differences to see what makes a top grade response.

Two lessons in which pupils firstly write out a presentation on what they would like to do/achieve before they turn 30, and then present their ideas to the class. Ideas to get them started are included, planning resources, ideas on how to structure their talk, and a self-assessment form.

A fun and challenging lesson in which pupils use sensory detail and imaginative vocabulary to create their own chocolate poem. Pupils will need a small chocolate bar for this lesson. Drag out the torture - they have to smell the chocolate, then describe it, a small bite, then describe it, and so forth. I have done this many times before, and it has always gone down well. This is very good as a memorable Year 6 induction lesson, or a lesson on creative writing.