A fun packed and interactive lesson for the all time favourite: ‘Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh.’ Lesson pack includes: A 15 page PowerPoint containing activities to support Chapter 1 and 2 of Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. Predictions crystal ball resource Cloze activities Chapter summaries A successful lesson that aids engagement and focuses on guided reading.

AQA Paper 2 - Question 2 focus ( topic homelessness) " Use details from both texts and write a summary of the differences between the two." A full comprehensive lesson that aids with the understanding of Paper 2, Question 2. Lesson pack includes: Source A - Sophie Haydock Source B - Arthur Munby Core - extension - challenge activities Clip to watch ‘Simon on the Streets.’ (excellent to promote information retrieval skills) All write round robin resource Example Q2 teacher answer

A comprehensive 23 page PowerPoint lesson that addresses the following skills and concepts: Synonyms/antonyms Comes with a technical glossary to support understanding of key words and terms Inference and deduction activities Exploring vocabulary tasks A step by step annotation of the extract La Paz extract included.

An engaging Wizard of Oz themed lesson that focuses on the tools required for writing creatively and imaginatively. Includes the following wonderful resources: Sensory writing visual starter activity. This also recaps knowledge of various language devices. Language features ‘Help me Out’ guide. A descriptive writing WAGOLL for annotation. Core and extension tasks provided. PA task with instructions Check Point Stop ideas to assess for learning. A Success Criteria to craft an imaginative description. Reflect-Recap-Revise Language Features Bingo task. Packed full of prompts and great ideas to engage learners. x6 separate resources Includes full lesson plan

Informative lesson that focuses on the annotation of a range of quotations - underpinning the various ideas linked to language analysis and the effects on a reader. Highlights the skills required for the exam specification. Key Elements: Silent starter - read the resource provided - summarise writer’s point of view through his use of language. Grid used to capture ideas from Orwell extract ‘Road to Wigan Pier.’ Identification of imagery, adverbials and powerful adjectives - why and how are they effective? What do we think of the writer’s thoughts? Annotation of quotations with reference to techniques - THINK or FEEL - PICTURE or IMAGINE. Your turn tasks ‘analysing the use of language in a text.’ Resources Include: -PowerPoint Reading extract Language analysis grid.

An informative PowerPoint and resources that address subject specific terminology, accurately. Key Elements: Silent Starter Mix and Match - term to definition. Why is analysis of key word and phrase important. Annotation of two texts. Quotation explosions, identifying language and effect. Deliberate language choices task - notably adjectives and adverbials. Example of exam questions ‘How characters use language to express emotion.’ Exam question ‘identifying how language can influence a reader.’ Annotation of extract ‘Why Bother with Breakfast.’ A full PowerPoint and resources provided.

An excellent revision lesson that recaps the essential skills required to identify writers’ viewpoint and perspective. Lesson focuses on the following: writers’ ideas writers’ perspectives writers’ viewpoints writers’ experiences. Resources include: PowerPoint Text ‘What it is like to be Royal.’ - Prince William. Reflection plenary.

A thorough lesson with resources that explores the understanding of closer reading and how to apply these skills in exam situations. Can be used to suit both lower ability and higher ability students. Activities aid to stretch the idea of implicit meaning and how to dig deep when analysing both word and image. Key Elements: Identifying key details in a text and selecting a range of relevant quotations to support findings. Recall activities from both word and image. (images supplied) Recall activities - closer reading tasks using: Fergal Keane ‘Letter to Daniel’ and Owen Jones ‘There’s More Bleak News for Young People’ 2015. Analysis of word and phrase, using ‘Letter to Daniel.’ Non Fiction ‘comment’ article or ‘opinion’ piece, using Owen Jones extract. Resources include: 15 page Powerpoint Both reading extracts Collection Grids Images for recall tasks

Resource includes: Brief context of the poem. Summary questions to aid with analysis and annotation of the poem. A great resource for either introducing the poem or for revision purposes.

Resource includes: Brief summary of the poem. Contextual information A list of questions to aid with analysis and annotation of the poem. A great introduction to the poem or can be used as an informative revision tool.

A 25 page exploration of unseen poetry, using William Marshall’s ‘Tramp.’ Key Elements include: A copy of the poem A copy of an exam style question Identifying the term ‘unseen.’ Identifying what is required when exploring unseen poems. Exam top tips. Annotating of poem and using PEE statements required for exam skills.

A full lesson that focuses on selecting appropriate details from the opening of the play. Comes with an exam style question and full example response. Key Elements: Starter task, character and image. Quotation explosion grid- who do these quotations belong to? Mr Birling’s predictions. Includes video clip revision of plot and character. Exam style question: ‘How are the Birlings…’ Quotation selections Making links tasks- finding quotations to support inference. A full example answer to exam question. Guidance/framework to craft example response to exam question. Plenary task.

A resource to aid with the understanding and annotating of the poem. Includes: Brief context of the poet and poem. A summary/ overview with questions An excellent introduction to the poem or can be used as a revision tool prior to the exam.

Resource includes: Brief summary of the poem. Contextual information A list of questions to aid with analysis and annotation of the poem. A great introduction to the poem or can be used as an informative revision tool.

A full esson that focuses on character’s guilt and addresses the welfare system. Key Elements: Core, extension, challenge tasks based on a scene from the paly. Understanding each character’s guilt - grid resource provided. William Beveridge and understanding : poverty, disease, ignorance, squander, idleness. Arthur Birling’s speech analysis with a series of questions. Exam style question " What methods does Priestley use…" Understanding the acronym CAST. Guidance and framework on answering an exam style question.

Resource includes: Summary of the poem. Contextual information provided. A list of questions to aid with analysis and annotation of the poem. A great introduction to the poem or can be used as an informative revision tool.

A full lesson to help secure understanding of the play, including themes and quotations - reference to social class themes. Key Elements: Silent starter: key focus Sheila Birling and quotation explosions to aid understanding. Accompanied by core, extension and challenge tasks. Exam style question: social class system. Quotation hunt activity - identifying: character, action, stage directions and themes. Focus on structural and language methods used by Priestley. Basic example response to exam style question. Help me out slide with key quotations on the social class system to aid lower level ability learner.

A fully resourced lesson with worksheets attached to aid with guided writing when writing to describe. Includes the following: word association dominoes starter task. reflection on key language features, used for effect. sentence structures re-cap with task. figurative language task with answer sheet. x 2 guided reading activities that focus on: core, extension and challenge skills. final task of completing a story opening. self-assessment plenary activity.

Resource includes: Brief summary of the poem. Contextual information A list of questions to aid with analysis and annotation of the poem. A great introduction to the poem or can be used as an informative revision tool.

A great introductory lesson to poetry. A full and packed 15 page PowerPoint lesson that could actually be stretched over two sessions. The lesson explores the context of the poem and skills required to identify and make comment on language features. Can be used as a great introduction to poetry in Year 8 or 9. Includes: core, extension and challenge tasks. starter task/literacy focus dictionary definition challenge. an informative clip about the poem - linking tasks provided. the poem social/historical/contextual resource big question that focuses on the development of reading skills example framework/guide to aid with answering questions plenary task: self assessment