Inspired by the RSC's Shakespeare Live: 400th Anniversary Performance (2016) and Sir Ian Mckellen's performance of Shakespeare's Sir Thomas More Migrant Speech (free recording included). Including full exploration of the speech and Shakespeare's views/context with a focus on migration. The continued relevance of this debate throughout history and into the modern day is explored through the work of street artist Banksy as well as several thought provoking modern news clips all of which are included within the PowerPoints to generate productive classroom debate and positive messages and attitudes to both Shakespeare and Migration/Equality.

GCSE English Language Component 1: Reading - Guided Exam Practice covering every question step by step AO1 - 4. Built around a mock exam focussing on an extract from Private Peaceful this practice paper with question by question practice and outcome driven peer-assessment supported by indicative content and modelling will fully prepare and enable students to develop and progress towards their success in the summer examinations. Tailored to Educas exam specs however EASILY ADAPTABLE to AQA and Edexcel. Duration 2-3 lessons (depending on ability/stage in the course.) Also available as part of a BUNDLE containing 3 additional C1 practice exams.

A lesson and homework resources to be used to model essay planning stratergies in preparation for the New English Literature Paper 2 Section B: Power and Conflict Poetry comparison (first examination 2017.) Including a fully planned essay response to a New AQA English Literature GCSE exam question, focussing on Power in Ozymandias and one other poem (The Prelude)' (official AQA pilot material included.) https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

Containing an original mock Paper 1 and mock Paper 2 which are knitted together with this visual guide for pupils and teachers. Intended to guide pupils through the AQA GCSE English Language AO's for Reading using a visually, well organised format. Empower your pupils to understand what is expected of them and to be able to assess their own abilities against the skills required, focussing their revision around this. Also a grade converter is included for paper 1 and 2 which parallels new GCSE levels with both traditional GCSE grades and KS2/3 levels. See below for links to the complete 8 week teaching course and revision guide bundle built around this symmetry template! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matthewbentham1989 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-gcse-english-language-paper-1-paper-2-reading-and-writing-full-course-8-weeks-and-4-x-ebook-s-11224605 Get in touch... creatededucation@yahoo.com Don't miss out on updates and giveaways... https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

A lesson to accompany the reading of 'An Inspector Calls' PHASE 4: Gerald's Confession. (pg. 26 - 40) Including reading focuses, engaging introductory and closing videos/images to encourage meaningful discussion and debate which trace the messages and ideas of J.B. Priestley into the modern day. Intended for teaching the Modern Text/Post 1914 Prose components of the AQA, OCR and WJEC GCSE English Literature Specifications (first examination in 2017) AQA Paper 2 Section A: Modern texts OCR Paper 1 Section A: Modern Prose or Drama WJEC Paper 2 Section A: Post 1914 Prose / Drama https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

A lesson which provides a synoptic 'look back' at the key themes, characters, messages and contextual influences introduced in ACT 1 of 'An Inspector Calls'. Focus on Priestley's methods through group annotation of 6 key extracts from across the act. Intended for teaching the Modern Text/Post 1914 Prose components of the AQA, OCR and WJEC GCSE English Literature Specifications (first examination in 2017) AQA Paper 2 Section A: Modern texts OCR Paper 1 Section A: Modern Prose or Drama WJEC Paper 2 Section A: Post 1914 Prose / Drama https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

A lesson to accompany the reading of 'An Inspector Calls' PHASE 2: Mr Birling's Confession (pg. 10 - 16) Including reading focuses, engaging introductory and closing videos/images to encourage meaningful discussion and debate which trace the messages and ideas of J.B. Priestley into the modern day. Intended for teaching the Modern Text/Post 1914 Prose components of the AQA, OCR and WJEC GCSE English Literature Specifications (first examination in 2017) AQA Paper 2 Section A: Modern texts OCR Paper 1 Section A: Modern Prose or Drama WJEC Paper 2 Section A: Post 1914 Prose / Drama https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

A series of lessons to accompany the reading of 'An Inspector Calls' PHASE 1: The Celebration (pg. 1-10.) Including reading focuses, engaging introductory and closing videos/images to encourage meaningful discussion and debate which trace the messages and ideas of J.B. Priestley into the modern day. Intended for teaching the Modern Text/Post 1914 Prose components of the AQA, OCR and WJEC GCSE English Literature Specifications (first examination in 2017) AQA Paper 2 Section A: Modern texts OCR Paper 1 Section A: Modern Prose or Drama WJEC Paper 2 Section A: Post 1914 Prose / Drama https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

A lesson to accompany the reading of 'An Inspector Calls' PHASE 3: Sheila's Confession (pg. 16 - 26) Including reading focuses, engaging introductory and closing videos/images to encourage meaningful discussion and debate which trace the messages and ideas of J.B. Priestley into the modern day. Intended for teaching the Modern Text/Post 1914 Prose components of the AQA, OCR and WJEC GCSE English Literature Specifications (first examination in 2017) AQA Paper 2 Section A: Modern texts OCR Paper 1 Section A: Modern Prose or Drama WJEC Paper 2 Section A: Post 1914 Prose / Drama https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

GCSE English Language Component 1: Reading - Guided Exam Practice covering every question step by step AO1 - 4. Built around a mock exam focussing on an extract centred around Pat and Bruce, the owners of pet shop that is about to face a tragedy. This practice paper with question by question practice and outcome driven peer-assessment supported by indicative content and modelling will fully prepare and enable students to develop and progress towards their success in the summer examinations. Tailored to Educas exam specs however EASILY ADAPTABLE to AQA and Edexcel. Duration 2-3 lessons (depending on ability/stage in the course.) Also available as part of a BUNDLE containing 3 additional C1 practice exams.

GCSE English Language Component 2: Reading - Guided Exam Practice covering every question step by step AO1 - 4. Built around a mock exam focusing on an an modern article and 19th extract focused on the topic of whaling. This practice paper with question by question practice and outcome driven peer-assessment supported by indicative content and modeling will fully prepare and enable students to develop and progress towards their success in the summer examinations. Tailored to Educas exam specs however EASILY ADAPTABLE to AQA and Edexcel. Duration 2-3 lessons (depending on ability/stage in the course.)

An engaging series of lessons (3 - 4 lessons) to accompany the reading of Macbeth, Act 2 Scene 1 and Scene 2 using engaging videos (included) of different adaptations, both on stage and in film of these scenes to ensure pupils are exposed to the wide range of interpretations whilst reading the script. Reading focusses which are structured in line with new GCSE Literature assessment objectives (AO1-3) and skills ensure purposeful and focussed reading, viewing and discussion to ensure pupils are developing their GCSE Literature skills throughout and are able to reflect and assess their own understanding effectively. Following group and class discussion of each reading focus, model responses, annotations and key quote analysis are used to clarify and extend pupils understanding of Shakespeare's ideas, methods and contextual influences. Strong focus on subject terminology and contextual influences is given in this series of lesson. https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

A lesson to accompany the reading of 'An Inspector Calls' PHASE 5: Mrs. Birling's Confession. (pg. 40 - 49) with engaging videos, images and recordings (all included) used to hook pupils into the core themes and message of each particular phase before reading/teaching. Additionally, targeted reading focusses and questions ensure a thorough and focussed reading that guides pupils into making their own interpretations and applying them to the writer's context, but more importantly their own context! Model responses are used to support this throughout. Likewise, carefully placed discussion points, videos, images etc facilitate this. Whilst tailored to the New AQA specification (Paper 2 Section A: Modern texts) this course is easily adaptable to meet the requirements of OCR and WJEC specifications. The Assessment Objectives and skills (AO1-3) are transferable with very little editing needed for (OCR Paper 1 Section A: Modern Prose or Drama AND WJEC Paper 2 Section A: Post 1914 Prose / Drama) https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

An engaging series of lessons (3-4 lessons) to accompany the reading of Act 3 Scene 1, 2 & 3 of Macbeth. Using engaging videos (included) of different adaptations of these scenes to ensure pupils are exposed to the wide range of interpretations whilst reading the script. Reading focusses ensure a purposeful viewing/reading which are structured in line with GCSE assessment objectives and skills to ensure pupils are developing their GCSE Literature skills throughout and are able to reflect on each, AO1 -3, effectively. Following group and class discussion of each reading focus, model responses are used to clarify and extend pupils understanding of Shakespeare's ideas, methods and contextual influences. Focus on the importance of contextual influences and exploration of how renaissance culture influenced Shakespeare id provided in the start and closing activities using the reference to Mark Anthony in Act 3 Scene 1 as the hook for this. https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

An engaging series of lessons (2-3 lessons) to accompany the reading of Act 5 Scene 7 & 8. Using engaging videos (included) of different adaptations of this crucial scene to ensure pupils are exposed to the wide range of interpretations whilst reading the script. Reading focusses ensure a purposeful viewing/reading which are structured in line with NEW GCSE assessment objectives and skills to ensure pupils are developing their GCSE Literature skills throughout and are able to reflect on each, AO1 -3, effectively. Following group and class discussion of each reading focus, model responses are used to clarify and extend pupils understanding of Shakespeare's ideas, methods and contextual influences. https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

These MP4 classroom timers can be copied into any powerpoint or presentation slide and then resized to fit with the style and content of the slide. Or they can just be played alone in any Media Player 9 Timers timers are included, ranging from 1 minute to 45minutes.

A lesson to accompany the reading of 'An Inspector Calls' PHASE 6: Eric's Confession (pg. 50 - 56.) with engaging videos, images and recordings (all included) used to hook pupils into the core themes and message of each particular phase before reading/teaching. Additionally, targeted reading focusses and questions ensure a thorough and focussed reading that guides pupils into making their own interpretations and applying them to the writer's context, but more importantly their own context! Model responses are used to support this throughout. Likewise, carefully placed discussion points, videos, images etc facilitate this. Whilst tailored to the New AQA specification (Paper 2 Section A: Modern texts) this course is easily adaptable to meet the requirements of OCR and WJEC specifications. The Assessment Objectives and skills (AO1-3) are transferable with very little editing needed for (OCR Paper 1 Section A: Modern Prose or Drama AND WJEC Paper 2 Section A: Post 1914 Prose / Drama) https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

An engaging series of lessons (2-3 lessons) to accompany the reading of Act 5 Scene 2 - 6. Using engaging videos (included) of different adaptations of this crucial scene to ensure pupils are exposed to the wide range of interpretations whilst reading the script. Reading focusses ensure a purposeful viewing/reading which are structured in line with NEW GCSE assessment objectives and skills to ensure pupils are developing their GCSE Literature skills throughout and are able to reflect on each, AO1 -3, effectively. Following group and class discussion of each reading focus, model responses are used to clarify and extend pupils understanding of Shakespeare's ideas, methods and contextual influences.  Strong focus on Shakespeare's use of structural methods, dramatic irony is provided in this lesson as well a subject terminology surrounding the concept of a tragic hero.  https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

NEW GCSE English Language SKILLS, AO's and EXAM QUESTIONS. All covered in this series of independent and/or co-operative revision sessions, using stimuli relevant to pupils such as YouTube links. This ebook will guide pupils through the AO4 skill and exam question (Paper 1, Question 4). Pupils are guided through, GCSE skill modelling, activities and the staggered completion of the AO4 exam question. Designed around the original AO/Exam Question Symmetry Template (also included), allowing for independent reflection and self assessment of progress against the AO and exam questions.

NEW GCSE English Language SKILLS, AO's and EXAM QUESTIONS. All covered in this series of independent and/or co-operative revision sessions, using stimuli relevant to pupils. This ebook will guide pupils through the AO5/6 skill and exam question (Paper 1, Question 5 - Narrative Writing). Pupils are guided through GCSE skill modelling, activities and the staggered completion of this AO5/6 exam question.