A lesson exploring the genre of science fiction through clips from the film I, Robot. Includes a number of activities and discussion points. Used with a mixed ability Year 8 class.

A series of activities to explore the poem Macavity (poetic devices, creating a 'Wanted&' poster for Macavity). Used with a mixed ability Year 7 class.

Lesson powerpoints and storyboarding homework activity for Year 7, on The Highwayman (Noyes). Includes activities exploring the language of the poem, understanding the story, exploring rhyme and rhythm and writing their own ballads.

Learning Objective: To explore Romeo’s emotions during his final scenes. Close reading and drama activities to support understanding of Romeo's emotions in Act V of the play, some taken from the Cambridge Schools Shakespeare copies of the play. Used with high ability Year 9.

Learning Objective: To explore how Shakespeare presents Juliet’s emotions in Act IV, scene 3. PowerPoint recapping Act IV so far, and exploring Juliet's emotions through a drama activity and persuasive writing. Used with high ability Year 9 group.