One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 9.4. Reading Age: 14-15)
Engaging topic: History of our relationship with dogs
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis
Can be amended for one lesson or more
Reading fiction 02.
Using a short extract from Susan Hill’s Woman in Black, pupils will analyse setting and character, with a focus on challenging vocabulary.
This can be adjusted for delivery between 1 to 2 classroom lessons.
Could also be used for one-to-one tuition, independent revision, or using the PDF, set for cover work.
PowerPoint: 14 slides
7 tasks
Addresses tricky vocabulary
Focus on setting & character
Analyse language techniques
Extended reading task
Writing task with engaging image prompt
PDF: 10 pages. All you need to complete the tasks given on the PowerPoint presentation. Can also be photocopied and used independently of PowerPoint for homework, revision, or cover lesson.
Reading Non-fiction: Biography
Extract from Messi: A Biography by Guillem Balague
A lesson aimed at helping students understand the conventions of non-fiction and biographical writing.
Dive into the world of Lionel Messi, one of football’s greatest legends, with our crafted lesson plan. Our resource offer a unique blend of engaging content and comprehensive educational value, tailored specifically for teachers striving to inspire and educate. Discover how Messi’s journey from a young talent to a global icon can motivate your students to pursue their dreams with determination and resilience.
Includes:
PowerPoint: 18 slides that build on the conventions of autobiography, celebrating the dedication of a successful footballer.
PDF: A workbook connected to PP. Can be printed and used independently for revision, one-to-one tuition, or for cover work.
One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 6.6. Reading Age: 11-13 Years)
Engaging topic: How we can stop global warming
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis
Can be amended for one lesson or more
One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 8.6. Reading Age: 14-15)
Engaging topic: Footballers are paid too much
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis
Can be amended for one lesson or more
Reading fiction 03.
Using a short extract from Anthony Horowitz’s Alex rider: Stormbreaker, pupils will analyse character, tension, and focus on dialogue and punctuation.
This can be adjusted for delivery between 1 to 2 classroom lessons.
Could also be used for one-to-one tuition, independent revision, or using the PDF, set for cover work.
PowerPoint: 14 slides
6 tasks
Addresses comprehension
Focus on character and tension
Addresses dialogue, speaker tags, and punctuation
Extended reading task
PDF: 10 pages. All you need to complete the tasks given on the PowerPoint presentation. Can also be photocopied and used independently of PowerPoint for homework, revision, or cover lesson.
Unlock the Depths of Ted Hughes’ Masterpiece: Hawk Roosting.
Embark on a literary journey through the wild with Ted Hughes’ captivating poem, “Hawk Roosting.” This meticulously crafted lesson is designed to illuminate the minds of students, guiding them through the powerful imagery, themes, and linguistic brilliance of Hughes’ work.
Ideal for students studying poetry at KS3 and those studying unseen poetry at KS4.
Perfect for English teachers seeking to inspire a deep appreciation for poetry and its ability to explore the complexities of the natural world.
Includes:
Engaging PowerPoint Presentation (19 slides): Designed to keep students engaged and facilitate a deeper understanding of the poem. Highlights the poem’s major themes, imagery, and the unique perspective of the hawk, making literary analysis accessible and intriguing.
Comprehensive Printable Word Document: Accompanying the PowerPoint, this printable document helps students engage with the poem in a structured way. Ready to print and photocopy.
Completely original AQA style English Language Paper 1: Section A and B questions, based on an extract from Anne Tyler’s The Accidental Tourist.
Section A: Q1,2,3,4
Section B: Q5
Finding original texts with Language Paper One style questions is often an issue for classroom teachers, tutors, and students. Chillington Tuition have created this resource thanks to many years of experience searching for engaging fiction to help students tackle the skills required of them in their English Language exams.
Includes:
Word Doc: 15 pages of the questions and space for answers. Simply print, photocopy, and away you go.
PowerPoint: Mirrors the word doc, with some extra pointers for question 2 and language analysis.
Vampires: Reading Non-fiction. A brief history of the vampire myth.
Can be used as a stand-alone lesson, or incorporated into a wider scheme on the subject of gothic literature.
With a focus on reading and understanding non-fiction, this lesson gives students the opportunity to practise independent or class reading of an engaging text.
Includes:
true or false quiz
comprehension questions based on non-fiction text
Summary activity
Writing imaginatively
Reading Non-fiction: Biography
Beneath the Surface: My Story by Michael Phelps & Brian Cazenuve
A lesson aimed at helping students understand the conventions of non-fiction and biographical writing.
Dive into Inspiration with Michael Phelps’ Journey
Are you looking to inspire your students, ignite a passion for perseverance, and instill the values of dedication and hard work? Discover the magic of Olympic dreams with our meticulously crafted lesson plan, centered around the awe-inspiring journey of Michael Phelps - the most decorated Olympian of all time.
Includes:
PowerPoint: 14 slides that build on the conventions of autobiography, celebrating the dedication of a successful Olympian.
PDF: A workbook connected to PP. Can be printed and used independently for revision, one-to-one tuition, or for cover work.
All you need to help pupils read and analyse the first chapter of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’.
Can be adjusted for one lesson, or used over a shorter scheme of learning.
PowerPoint includes:
Overview of novel
Tricky language activity
10 comprehension questions
Language techniques activity
Mapping Wonderland activity
Creative writing and non-fiction writing activities
List of more possible activities
PDF includes:
Copy of Chapter one
Tricky vocabulary activity
10 Comprehension questions and answers
Language techniques activity
Mapping Wonderland activity
Wonderland Word Search
Do you find it difficult to find engaging non-fiction articles that interest young people? This is precisely why we produced this new, bespoke collection.
Chillington Tuition presents ten engaging non-fiction articles carefully constructed for teenage readers. Each one has been constructed to use at least ten tier 2 words, and acknowledges a particular reading ability and age.
Each article also comes with ten comprehension questions and answers.
Please note: These articles are also used in our 10-part non-fiction collection of PowerPoint lessons also available in our shop. This option is for those who want the articles and comprehension questions and answers only.
A Level English Literature resource for AQA Specification B: Aspects of Tragedy - Othello.
This PowerPoint focusses on Cassio and how his character is presented throughout the play, culminating in a new question with example responses for students to study.
Activities include vocabulary to describe Cassio positively and negatively, as well as summarising important scenes. Many quotations are given, with explanations for how they show Cassio’s character.
Having spent many years teaching A Level English Literature, Chillington Tuition is dedicated to sharing good practice and helping teachers and students succeed in their studies.
AQA English Literature: Paper 2
Section B: Love & Relationships
Sonnet 29: William Shakespeare
Word Doc. ready to print: Activities to aid students understand overall meaning, themes, structure, & language.
The All You Need Series offers a no-nonsense, clean, comprehensive package of resources needed to teach ‘London’ by William Blake.
Focus on GCSE AQA English Literature Paper 2: Power & Conflict Poetry.
With many years of experience teaching this poem to GCSE classes, small groups, and individuals, we have collated everything you will need to help students respond to the comparative essay question.
The package includes a 35-slide PowerPoint presentation, and a 30-page PDF.
PowerPoint Presentation:
Annotated version of ‘London’
General overview
Recurring themes and language
Overview of structure with examples
Close analysis of poetic techniques
10 reading for meaning questions and answers
5 poems identified as good comparisons
Three responses to a question of varying quality
5 example questions
Creative writing activity with image prompt
Extra slides recommended for photocopying
PDF:
Annotated and clean versions of the poem
Recurring themes and language activity
Analysis of structure with examples
Analysis of language techniques
10 Reading for meaning questions and answers
More context information
5 poems identified as good comparisons
5 example questions, with high quality responses (each around 600 words)
Word Search
A list of more lesson / activity ideas
Finding good example GCSE English Language (AQA) papers that students have not already seen can be a problem. Not only that, but finding good example responses are few and far between.
These were the problems we experienced, and inspired our latest PDF collection.
We have designed 10 original Section B exam papers, each with example responses and identified language techniques.
This package is ideal for classroom teaching, setting homework, one-to-one tuition, or revision.
Our 70-page PDF file contains:
10 original, carefully designed sample AQA Language Paper One, Section B papers with engaging images and lively prompts
20 Example responses (two for each paper)
A breakdown of the language techniques used in each response
Whether you keep this PDF to yourself for classroom teaching, or give it to your students for revision, you will both have plenty of creative writing prompts and examples to work with.
One of a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify.
Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions.
Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary.
Includes:
An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.8. Reading age: 12-14)
Engaging topic: Should we spend money to send people to Mars?
Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4)
Includes 10 tier 2 words (prompted with activity)
Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques
10 comprehension questions with answers
Activity leading towards an extended analysis
Can be amended for one lesson or more
English Language Paper 2 (AQA): An Accompaniment to the AQA Specimen 3 Paper (Pub. 2016)
The PowerPoint is designed to accompany the AQA specimen paper released in 2016.
Source A: The Village that Lost its Children by Laurie Lee
Source B: Earthquake in England
A simple group/individual PowerPoint activity that aids students’ understanding of the key themes explored in Priestley’s An Inspector Calls.
Themes:
Love & relationships
Social class
Age
Responsibility
Gender
Morality
Ends with an activity aimed at students collecting all theme-based information.
Word Doc. included to support PowerPoint.
Includes example theme-based questions.
“Fire and Blood and Anguish.”
A lesson aimed at understanding and studying the Inspector’s final speech during a pivotal moment in An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley.
PowerPoint includes: (9 slides)
Revision activity of 10 questions
Copy of Inspector’s final speech
Table aimed at identifying writer’s methods
Question based on analysing effectiveness of persuasive language
Sentence starters
Example response
PDF: Can be printed and used as a companion to the PP, or used independently. Ideal for whole lesson, independent work, one-to-one tuition.