An activity focusing on the language of the prologue and an accompanying powerpoint. Learners are given a list of keywords from the prologue and the prologue itself, and are firstly asked to define them from their own knowledge. Then they watch a video clip of it being read aloud and can change their definition if they want. Thirdly, they look at a modern translation and can alter their definition again. The powerpoint also has further activities based on the prologue, its purpose and effect.

A unit of work based on A Midsummer Night's Dream including: powerpoints with activities to develop learner's understanding of the plot and characters in A Midsummer Night's Dream; a booklet aimed at supporting learners towards completing an assessment essay exploring how love is presented in the play and worksheets to develop the use of PEE to explain ideas.

A fully adaptable action plan aimed at preparing Year 11 for their GCSE exams. Using the theme of a military operation briefing, there is space to provide details of previous assessments, group targets and individual targets as well as space for dates of mock and external exams. A useful way of focusing Y11s on what they need to do in order to succeed. Originally devised as a resource for GCSE English, but could be adapted for any subject or any year group. Resource includes a Publisher and a Powerpoint version with both a partially completed example and a completely blank one for you to personalise. I've also included a quick teachers' notes section explaining what each section refers to.

Based on resources shared by https://www.tes.com/member/Lausten and adapted as part of a departmental carousel, teaching various exam skills for WJEC. This looks at the features of a summary, guides learners through the process of summary writing as part of a group, then provides an independent writing task with peer-assessment. This is basically https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/writing-a-summary-lessons-6434675 but condensed into one lesson.

A complete lesson pack developing skimming and scanning skills at KS3 using texts about World Record breakers. Pack contains engaging activities such as a 'Where's Wally?' starter and a skimming and scanning relay race, full lesson plan and power point, all resources and a new mnemonic for remembering what to look out for when scanning a text. This lesson was devised as an observation for an interview and, guess what? I got the job!

A complete scheme of work focused on The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne and its social, historical and cultural contexts. Scheme of work includes medium term plan, 17 lesson plans, several power points and worksheets, homework booklet and builds to an essay assessment task.

A complete scheme of work for Divided City by Theresa Breslin comprising of reference to assessment objectives, a medium term plan, 24 lesson plans, a range of assessments including reading, writing and speaking and listening, with accompanying power points and worksheets. The main focus of the unit is RAF7: social, historical and cultural contexts.

A worksheet designed as part of GCSE Film Studies, but useful as a starter. Learners have to identify a selection of famous actors and actresses from their pictures.

A series of five information sheets about various aspects of Victorian history which are linked to elements within the gothic genre. These can used to provide some social and historical context to the study of any Victorian gothic text. Topics include Jack the Ripper, Body Snatchers and Bedlam Asylum.

A worksheet for use in the classroom when learners are watching a film as part of their studies. The sheet helps them to focus on specific aspects of the film rather then becoming immersed in the plot and supports them in the making of useful notes. This sheet was originally designed for use in GCSE Film Studies. Works well as A4 but even better when blown up to A3.

A worksheet for use in the classroom when learners are watching a film as part of their studies. The sheet helps them to focus on specific aspects of the film rather then becoming immersed in the plot and supports them in the making of useful notes. This sheet is also very useful when it comes to the end of term and you want to show a film but don't want learners (or passing colleagues!) to think they've been given a free lesson. Works well as A4 but even better when blown up to A3.

A range of starter activities where learners have to work out which is the odd one out from the three images shown. There are no correct answers so the activities can be used as settlers or to promote discussion, explanation and justification skills.

A short power point looking at Coats of Arms and supporting learners to create one for themselves. Ideal as a "getting to know you" exercise or as part of an autobiography unit.

A complete lesson in which learners work in groups to investigate one of a selection of "unsellable" products using De Bono's Thinking Hats. They then work as a team to use persuasive techniques to write and present an advert for their product. This has worked very well for a lesson observation with KS4 but is easily adapted for KS3. Grade criteria included is for WJEC but, again, can be adapted to include any exam board. Lesson plan, power point and all resources are included.

A range of group work activities with an English/Literacy focus themed around the TV programme: The Apprentice. Learners work in groups to complete challenges over the course of a week, then meet in the board room to present their final product and discuss how well they worked together. Teams can be changed for each challenge as necessary. Firing is purely optional!!

A lesson following the TEEP learning cycle in which learners work in groups to explore a range of sci-fi gadgets and inventions in order to decide which one would be the most useful to make into a reality. Lesson plan, power point and all resources are included for this engaging and stimulating lesson.

Exploring the Science Fiction genre and its conventions focusing on Signs and Independence Day and leading towards a micro-analysis of an opening scene.

Looking at the themes of Romeo and Juliet through analysis of the promotional posters for a range of different productions.

A power point exploring the mythological references in the novel.

Developing inference and deduction skills focusing on chapter 5 of the novel.