a range of ideas and information, with links made between Othello and other plays for AO4. Lots of hints on exam preparation and 6 different exam style extracts with quick exercises to hone technique. Model paragraph also provided and highlights to support in finding key quotations and analysing them.
A lesson and worksheets on effective ways of addressing AO4 by linking the poems within the anthology thematically or contextually. Worksheets for the students to undertake activities.
a specific explanation of how to integrate a historicist perspective into the poetry and Othello in order to address AO3 effectively. Good range of historicist vocabulary specifically for poetry analysis and links, as well as an outline of Revenge Tragedy and ways in which students can give alternative interpretations of Othello based on gender/race/class changes in society.
A brilliant detailed consideration of Act One, Scene One and Two. This resource includes exam style questions styled on the new AQA exam specification and has two invaluable model answers.
Students can annotate the worksheet (which includes the two Acts in question) and use the assessment objectives to self assess their own work and set targets. This could be a very useful stand alone resource for a cover teacher. It is also clearly addressing AQA's assessment objectives in preparing students for the demands of the examination.
The Literary Vocab Power Point can be used to accompany this comprehensive worksheet, which covers at least two weeks' worth of lessons, self study and homework, with two potential exam style assessments and self assessment tools.
a close analysis of the handkerchief and Othello's tragic decline in Act III Scene IV. Exam style question with specific pointers on how to address the AO's according to the new AQA mark scheme
A series of resources plus extract to tackle this essay style question based on the AQA guidelines and Assessment Objectives. Worksheet for students, self assessment sheet and power point. This could be left with a cover teacher to cover 3 one hour lessons (including 1 hour and 30 mins preparation, 45 minutes timed response and 30 minutes self or paired assessment)
A DETAILED POWER POINT, CAN BE USED FOR REVISION, TO MAKE REVISION CARDS OR FOR A SERIES OF REVISION LESSONS LINKING KEY THEMES IN THE NOVEL WITH THE PRE-1900 POEMS FROM THE AQA ANTHOLOGY (plus The Passionate Shepherd).
CLEAR OUTLINE OF CONTEXTUAL COMPARISONS AND CONTRASTS. SOME LINKS TO CRITICAL OPINION AND RESEARCH. SOME CONSIDERATION OF FORM AND STRUCTURE.
THIS IS A STUDENT FRIENDLY RESOURCE THAT CAN STAND ALONE FOR COVER OR INDEPENDENT REVISION
Lesson plan, worksheets and power point presentation covering three 50 minutes lessons. Lessons use Assessment Objective criteria in analysing aspects of love and presentation of Desdemona in Act One Scene Three. Enough here for two lessons preparation culminating in a timed exam style assessment
a lesson on effective planning and strategies for success in addressing the AOs in Othello, planning in general, learning key quotations and a methodical approach to rubric and essay writing in timed conditions.
a way for students to analyse Iago's growing influence on Othello in Act 3 Scene 3 of the play with a close look at language, structure and form. Key dramatic vocabulary used and potential exam style question at the end of the power point. Self contained lesson leading to possible timed essay task
Two power points with close reference to the assessment objectives outlines by AQA, with some specific focus on what my students always miss - the FORM and STRUCTURE within the extract and play as a whole. Some timed essay style questions and useful video clip of Emilia's speech "If wives do fall" which provoke the students to consider Feminist and Marxist interpretations of the play.
Comprehensive resource for teaching the pre-1900 poetry anthology for AQA English Literature As and A level. Includes lessons on all of the poems, revision activities, exemplar questions
A self standing quiz, takes about 40 minutes, could be ideal for a cover lesson as it involves self assessment and the possibility of a useful and worthwhile lesson with no teacher input whatsoever. Possibly more useful if students are given the A4 Literary Terminology Sheets for revision a week before!
The second power point in a series, links with first but can stand alone. A range of activities on unseen poetry, including a past paper style question, mark scheme and model paragraph responses. Information on British and American poets, guide to choosing the best quotations and strategies for exam success.
A power point on The Flea, with information about metaphysical poets and the conceit, key questions for the students to analyse the poem and an aqa exam style question for assessment
Great first lesson with an overview of AO3 as well as a careful look at aspects of language and structure in the poem. Two potential timed essay exam style questions at the end and a homework task on Rossetti. Fab stand alone lesson, could be used as an intro to the poem or as a revision task.