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: 9.2. Reading Age: 14-15)
Engaging topic: Benefits of gaming
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
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
Dive into the heart of environmental poetry with “The River’s Story,” a moving narrative that charts the life of a river from its pristine beginnings to its tragic decline amidst human encroachment. This thought-provoking lesson invites students to explore the delicate interplay between nature and humanity, as depicted through the river’s vivid tale.
Ideal for students engaging with poetry at KS3 and invaluable for those analyzing unseen poetry at KS4.
A must-have resource for English teachers aiming to foster an appreciation for poetry’s power to address pressing environmental issues and reflect on the human impact on the natural world.
Includes:
PowerPoint Presentation (15 slides): Crafted to captivate students’ attention and deepen their understanding of the poem. The presentation delves into the poem’s rich themes, vivid imagery, and the poignant narrative voice of the river, making literary analysis engaging and profound.
In-depth Printable PDF: Complements the PowerPoint with detailed analysis prompts and discussion questions. Designed to facilitate students’ interaction with the poem, encouraging critical thinking and empathy towards environmental concerns. Ready to print for ease of use in the classroom.
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.
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.
The All You Need Series offers a no-nonsense, clean, comprehensive package of resources needed to teach ‘Tissue’ by Imtiaz Dharker.
With 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 33-slide PowerPoint presentation, and a 35-page PDF.
PowerPoint Presentation:
Annotated version of ‘Tissue’
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
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 8 more lesson / activity ideas
Taking four AQA past papers (2018,2019,2020,2021), each of the eight poems are annotated and analysed for language and structure. Each question is provided with an example response.
Ideal for revising unseen poetry in preparation for mock or final examinations.
Both Word Doc and PowerPoint include:
Annotated poems
Language features
Structural features
Poem overview
Example response (part 1 and part 2 of sec C)
Word Doc: 19 pages
PowerPoint: 60 slides
Completely original AQA style English Language Paper 1: Section A and B questions, based on an extract from Ray Bradbury’s The Pedestrian.
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 has 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 Q2, Q3, &Q5.
English Literature Paper Two: Section A - An Inspector Calls. Focussed on Mrs Birling and the question: ‘To what extent is Mrs Birling an unlikeable character?’
Ideal for:
classroom revision of Mrs Birling’s character.
one-to-one tuition
given to students for revision
Includes: PowerPoint with 25 slides. Could be reduced to one lesson or used over 2-3 lessons.
Builds on ten important quotations that shows the prejudiced views of Mrs Birling.
Leads to a longer response to the question with three given examples.
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.
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 of articles and PowerPoint lessons.
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 PowerPoint invites students to engage with tier 2 vocabulary, non-fiction language techniques, and respond to no-nonsense comprehension questions.
Please note: These articles are also used in our 10-part non-fiction collection in PDF (without PowerPoint lessons), also available in our shop.
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
10 AQA An Inspector Calls Examination Papers: 20 questions with example responses
Ideal for examination preparation: whole class, one-to-one, or independent revision.
Specification: AQA English Literature: Paper 2 Section A: Modern Texts - An Inspector Calls
Includes past AQA Exam Papers: 2014 (Specimen), 2015 (Specimen), 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, Plus 3 x New AQA Style Examination Papers.
Includes:
PDF: 51 pages. 20 questions, each with an example response
PowerPoint: 61 slides. Each question, example response, and planning sheet.
Unlock the Depths of “An Inspector Calls”: A Journey Through Time, Class, and Character.
Dive into the heart of J.B. Priestley’s “An Inspector Calls” with our meticulously crafted lessons, designed to enrich your GCSE students’ understanding of this pivotal play. This comprehensive resource takes students on a journey from 1912 to 1946, exploring the critical moments that shape the narrative’s backdrop and bring its themes to life.
Developed with AQA and Paper 2 in mind, this could be reduced to one lesson, or used over two or three depending on the level of knowledge / revision students need.
Powerpoint includes (42 slides):
Look at important dates and moments between 1912 and 1946.
Consideration of social class and mobility.
Revision of characters and relationship to social class.
Use of 2018 exam paper question on social class.
Focus on key quotations related to social class.
Example response to 2018 question.
PDF (20 pages): This can be used to accompany the lesson, or used independently for revision or as part of one-to-tuition.
An Inspector Calls: AQA English Literature: Paper 2
A lesson and resource to help students tackle the question: ‘To what extent do the characters change throughout the play?’
PowerPoint: 9 slides to prepares students to answer the question. This can be used as an assessment point, revision, one-to-one tuition, or independent study.
PDF: Follows the PP but can also be used independently. Print, photocopy, and away you go…
Othello: A Level Spec B, Section A practice. Two extracts taken form Act 4, scene 1, with activities and support with addressing the mark scheme.
Includes:
PowerPoint (17 slides) with extracts, sample answers, and support.
PDF that can accompany whole class teaching, used in one-to-one tuition, or given for independent revision / assessment.
This has been used with whole classes over 2 hour sessions, and supports students’ understanding of what is expected in section A, the unseen element of the exam.
Dystopian Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Secondary Students
Are you looking to engage your students in creative writing with a focus on dystopian fiction? This PowerPoint presentation provides a structured, student-friendly guide to help learners craft their own dystopian description, suitable for students aged 11-16.
What’s included?
A clear breakdown of key dystopian conventions such as strict rules, lack of privacy, and rebellious characters.
A step-by-step guide covering how to develop setting, atmosphere, character, and conflict in a dystopian world.
A starter activity aimed at revising first and third person, as well as present and past tense.
Thought-provoking example sentences to inspire creativity in both narrative styles.
Opportunities for students to explore their own ideas through guided planning prompts.
Easily adaptable for a variety of ability levels, including students needing additional writing support.
Why this resource?
This resource is perfect for English teachers looking to introduce students to dystopian fiction while encouraging creative expression. With clearly defined steps and examples, students can independently plan and write the opening scenes of their dystopian story. The resource also includes tips on building tension and leaving the reader with a sense of fear or hope.
Ideal for:
KS3 and KS4 English teachers
Creative writing lessons
Class discussions on dystopian literature and its conventions
Whether you’re teaching the conventions of dystopian fiction, narrative perspectives, or running a creative writing workshop, this resource is a fantastic tool to engage students and get them writing with confidence.
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.