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I provide resources mainly for English (IGCSE and GCSE content), but also post useful Drama resources. There are also brand new English-with-Media resources to choose from, and many materials such as assemblies and certificates that could prove useful to Head of Years. All resources are differentiated appropriately and labelled with key year groups.

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I provide resources mainly for English (IGCSE and GCSE content), but also post useful Drama resources. There are also brand new English-with-Media resources to choose from, and many materials such as assemblies and certificates that could prove useful to Head of Years. All resources are differentiated appropriately and labelled with key year groups.
Dystopian verb choices (worksheet)
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Dystopian verb choices (worksheet)

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Using this worksheet the class will be able to prepare for creating a Dystopian world of their own (search creating a dystopia worksheet) by collecting and practicing using ‘dystopian verbs’. Suitable for KS3, low-mid ability.
10 Lesson Dystopia SOW (With 2 HW sheets)
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10 Lesson Dystopia SOW (With 2 HW sheets)

12 Resources
Lesson 1: Intro to Dystopian Environments Lesson 2: Dystopian Character Archetypes Lesson 3: The Context behind Dystopia Lesson 4: Analyzing the Setting of 1984 Lesson 5: Analyzing the Character of O’Brien in 1984 Lesson 6: The Key Dystopian Concepts of 1984 Lesson 7: Intro to A Handmaid’s Tale Lesson 8: Horrors of Gilead – HMT Lesson 9: Aunt Lydia Analysis - HMT Lesson 10: Intro to the Hunger Games Homework Sheet 1: Creating a Dystopia Worksheet Homework Sheet 2: Dystopian Verbs
3 lessons on Dystopian Fiction
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3 lessons on Dystopian Fiction

3 Resources
Lesson one: Introduction to the dystopian genre, key concepts and terms Lesson two: Understanding Dystopian character archetypes Lesson three: Context behind dystopian fiction (understanding the link between history and literature)
AQA Language Paper 1 Question 1 and 2: 6 Lessons
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AQA Language Paper 1 Question 1 and 2: 6 Lessons

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This scheme of work focuses on the first two questions of the AQA Language Paper 1. In these lessons, students are given the necessary knowledge and resources to be able to answer both of these questions confidently. Texts included in these practice questions include: Stephen King’s ‘IT’ Peter Benchley’s ‘Jaws’ Khaled Hosseini’s ‘The Kite Runner’ Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’ Tolkein’s ‘Lord of The Rings’
Tess of The D'Urbervilles: The Pastoral
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Tess of The D'Urbervilles: The Pastoral

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Though this is the second lesson in my Tess scheme, it is also a stand alone lesson. The lesson focus is the pastoral and anti-pastoral, Hardy’s life, and the context of the novel. More info and tips in the preview!
Tess of The D'Urbervilles: Plot and Themes
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Tess of The D'Urbervilles: Plot and Themes

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This is the first in a Tess of The D’Urbervilles SOW, but can easily be a stand alone lesson. Perfect for students aged 16-18 who are learning about English literature from the Romantic/Industrial era. Further info and tips in the PDF preview, also included!
SPAG 11 Lesson Bundle
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SPAG 11 Lesson Bundle

4 Resources
11 SPAG lessons with a focus on: Introduction to using basic punctuation Using commas and how to ‘pause’ in sentences Using colons when listing Using discourse markers correctly Sentence and word types Hyphens, en and em dashes Advanced punctuation (using speech marks and semi-colons. There is an end of unit quiz attached for students to consolidate their learning at the end of the scheme. One lesson includes an easy ‘tick off’ teacher feedback sheet, all lessons include opportunity for purple pen reflection or peer reviews.
Introduction to Detective Fiction
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Introduction to Detective Fiction

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This lesson includes: Multiple guided discussion tasks A video task with questioning Independent and collaborative work Challenge Tasks Reading and Comprehension task with answers Vocabulary list that can be used across a scheme of work
A Midsummer Night's Dream: 4 Context + Genre Lessons
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: 4 Context + Genre Lessons

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Lesson 1: Context and research on Shakespearean England Lesson 2: Introduction to the Comedy Genre Lesson 3: The History of Comedy (Romanesque Comedy traits) Lesson 4: Greek Mythology and how it relates to the play Vocabulary list (with definitions) and double sided A3 knowledge organiser included.
Macbeth: 3 Lessons on Background
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Macbeth: 3 Lessons on Background

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Lesson 1: Context: (Elizabethan Era). Contains class research task and resources Lesson 2: The Great Chain of Being (Including Resource) Lesson 3: Shakespearean Propaganda (Richard III Casefile task) Includes Vocab List and Knowledge Organiser
Power and Protest: Peasants Revolts
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Power and Protest: Peasants Revolts

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This is the second lesson in a scheme of work that focuses on protest writing, with a specific focus on the Romantic movement. This lesson focuses on the peasant’s revolt of 1381 and the reasons for the discontent in the country. The students will read poetry from and about the time in preparation for learning about the Romantic movement. The other lessons in this scheme are available in my shop, or in a bundle if you want a deal!
Power and Protest: The Original Sin
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Power and Protest: The Original Sin

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This A Level lesson looks at the origins of protest with what is arguably the original protest: Genesis and the Devil’s interference with mankind. This is the first lesson in a scheme of work that focuses on protest writing, with a specific focus on the Romantic movement. The other lessons are available in my shop, or in a bundle if you want a deal!
A Level: Constructing a Tragedy
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A Level: Constructing a Tragedy

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In this lesson, students will use prompts and their previous knowledge of the tragic genre to construct their own plan for a tragic play. Students will, after presenting their ideas, choose one scene from their play to write out in full. Includes a 10 question tragedy quiz with teacher answers.
International Day Lesson
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International Day Lesson

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This lesson, suitable for any KS3 class, contains activities to do with International day, including a questionnaire, a mind-mapping and a creative task.
Intro to Shakespeare: Class in Elizabethan England
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Intro to Shakespeare: Class in Elizabethan England

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This lesson is the second in a 3 lesson mini scheme of work on the context of Shakespearean England. However, this could easily be a stand alone lesson. This session focuses on the social classes of Elizabethan England, and where they would be positioned in the theatre. The students will complete a creative writing task from the perspective of a groundling, and then self-review against a success criteria.
Power and Protest: Milton's Influence
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Power and Protest: Milton's Influence

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This is the third lesson in a scheme of work that focuses on protest writing, with a specific focus on the Romantic movement. This lesson focuses on the Milton and his impact - specifically the controversy of Paradise Lost. The students will Miltonic excerpts as well as quotation from other poets who Milton influenced in preparation for responding to an unseen Romantic poem next lesson. The other lessons in this scheme are available in my shop, or in a bundle if you want a deal!
Disaster Writing: Group Project
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Disaster Writing: Group Project

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This project, best delivered to KS3, contains enough content to cover a week of learning. Included is a teacher instruction pack that contains the learning goals. In this presentation are: 5 activities 6 resources Problem solving skills Planning skills Descriptive writing First person narrative Characterisation