A CONCISE INDEPENDENT STUDY or REVISION GUIDE providing an in-depth exploration of London by William Blake. Including engaging exploration of the poem's content, writer's methods and an exploration of the influence of the poet's context. Complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated and modelled), engaging video clip links, discussion points and suggested further development opportunities ensures a thorough understanding of the poem, context and the issues and ideas dealt with! NOW INCLUDING... ADDITION WRITING EXTENSION to embed pupils understanding of the poems content whilst providing opportunities to develop their GCSE WRITING skills as well as developing vocabulary and literacy skills which will help pupils express their interpretations when writing about literature analytically.

A CONCISE INDEPENDENT STUDY or REVISION GUIDE providing an in-depth exploration of The Prelude by William Wordsworth. Including engaging exploration of the poem's content, writer's methods and an exploration of the influence of the poet's context. Complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated and modelled), engaging video clip links, discussion points and suggested further development opportunities ensures a thorough understanding of the poem, context and the issues and ideas dealt with! NOW INCLUDING... ADDITION WRITING EXTENSION to embed pupils understanding of the poems content whilst providing opportunities to develop their GCSE WRITING skills as well as developing vocabulary and literacy skills which will help pupils express their interpretations when writing about literature analytically.

A CONCISE INDEPENDENT STUDY or REVISION GUIDE providing an in-depth exploration of My Last Duchess by Robert Browning. Including engaging exploration of the poem's content, writer's methods and an exploration of the influence of the poet's context. Complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated and modelled), engaging video clip links, discussion points and suggested further development opportunities ensures a thorough understanding of the poem, context and the issues and ideas dealt with! NOW INCLUDING... ADDITION WRITING EXTENSION to embed pupils understanding of the poems content whilst providing opportunities to develop their GCSE WRITING skills as well as developing vocabulary and literacy skills which will help pupils express their interpretations when writing about literature analytically.

A CONCISE INDEPENDENT STUDY or REVISION GUIDE providing an in-depth exploration of The Charge of the Light Brigade by Tennyson. Including engaging exploration of the poem's content, writer's methods and an exploration of the influence of the poet's context. Complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated and modelled), engaging video clip links, discussion points and suggested further development opportunities ensures a thorough understanding of the poem, context and the issues and ideas dealt with! NOW INCLUDING... ADDITION WRITING EXTENSION to embed pupils understanding of the poems content whilst providing opportunities to develop their GCSE WRITING skills as well as developing vocabulary and literacy skills which will help pupils express their interpretations when writing about literature analytically.

A CONCISE INDEPENDENT STUDY or REVISION GUIDE providing an in-depth exploration of Exposure by Wilfred Owen. Including engaging exploration of the poem's content, writer's methods and an exploration of the influence of the poet's context. Complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated and modelled), engaging video clip links, discussion points and suggested further development opportunities ensures a thorough understanding of the poem, context and the issues and ideas dealt with! NOW INCLUDING... ADDITION WRITING EXTENSION to embed pupils understanding of the poems content whilst providing opportunities to develop their GCSE WRITING skills as well as developing vocabulary and literacy skills which will help pupils express their interpretations when writing about literature analytically.

A CONCISE INDEPENDENT STUDY or REVISION GUIDE providing an in-depth exploration of Storm on the Island by Seamus Heaney. Including engaging exploration of the poem's content, writer's methods and an exploration of the influence of the poet's context. Complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated and modelled), engaging video clip links, discussion points and suggested further development opportunities ensures a thorough understanding of the poem, context and the issues and ideas dealt with! NOW INCLUDING... ADDITION WRITING EXTENSION to embed pupils understanding of the poems content whilst providing opportunities to develop their GCSE WRITING skills as well as developing vocabulary and literacy skills which will help pupils express their interpretations when writing about literature analytically.

A CONCISE INDEPENDENT STUDY or REVISION GUIDE providing an in-depth exploration of Poppies by Jane Weir. Including engaging exploration of the poem's content, writer's methods and an exploration of the influence of the poet's context. Complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated and modelled), engaging video clip links, discussion points and suggested further development opportunities ensures a thorough understanding of the poem, context and the issues and ideas dealt with!

A CONCISE INDEPENDENT STUDY or REVISION GUIDE providing an in-depth exploration of War Photographer by Carol Anne Duffy. Including engaging exploration of the poem's content, writer's methods and an exploration of the influence of the poet's context. Complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated and modelled), engaging video clip links, discussion points and suggested further development opportunities ensures a thorough understanding of the poem, context and the issues and ideas dealt with! NOW INCLUDING... ADDITION WRITING EXTENSION to embed pupils understanding of the poems content whilst providing opportunities to develop their GCSE WRITING skills as well as developing vocabulary and literacy skills which will help pupils express their interpretations when writing about literature analytically. *poem taken from AQA & Edexcel Anthologies for GCSE English Literature courses (first examination 2017.) AQA Paper 2 Section B: Poetry Edexcel Paper 2 Section B: Poetry since 1789 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 each 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. UPDATED AND IMPROVED (12.04.16)

This concise unit of 2 lesson's provides an in depth exploration of 'Sonnet 60', William Shakespeare - GCSE English Literature, Unseen Poetry. Complete coverage of GCSE Literature skills required for Paper 2 Section C: Unseen Poetry, including animated annotation, discussions points, model exam question and a model response. Also serves as good enrichment for the Shakespeare module of the course.

The fourth unit in the series (AO3 COMPARE) uses engaging extracts from Roald Dahl's non fiction texts, including 'Going Solo' and 'Boy', illustrations associated with Roald Dahl's writing and engaging videos (included in the power point) to fully introduce, explore and assess this crucial GCSE skill and assessment objective with pupils. This unit is designed for pupils in years 7 or 8 and but could also be used as an introductory GSCE foundation unit for Year 9 & 10 groups depending on ability. This new series replaces the traditional KS3 assessment criteria (APP or AF's) with NEW GCSE Assessment Objectives (AOs) However, that does not mean that the creativity and imagination need to be a thing of the past! In this new series of units, Key Stage Three pupils are introduced to NEW GCSE English Language Skills in creative and imaginative ways to build foundations and continuity for pupils as they progress through the key stages. IMPORTANT NOTE: Tailored to and built around official AQA pilot material for introducing and exploring GCSE English Language Skills at Key Stage Three. However, easily adaptable to new OCR, Edexcel & WJEC specifications. AO1 - 6 and the skills are universal across all exam boards. Simply adapt the exam question tags in each unit to match the placement of each AO and skill across each exam paper/question depending on the required exam board . The units are built around the official AQA Key Stage Three PILOT ASSESSMENT Material, copies of which are included in the download. https://twitter.com/creatEDlive https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/

Making Shakespeare relevant to teenagers TODAY! Using engaging video clips (included) and current topics and issues which are in abundance in Shakespeare's many works but non more than Romeo & Juliet. These lessons explore a full range of contrasting themes (love/hate, friends/enemies, parents/children etc) in Romeo and Juliet and also across several modern films including The Titanic, The Dark Knight and The Lion King (clips included) encouraging pupils to recognise and write about the similarities between the themes and characters of these films and R & J whilst developing a love for Shakespeare and making progress with the New GCSE Literature Assessment Objectives, focussing on AO3 Context. Get in touch... https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ OR creatededucationlive@gmail.com

Making Shakespeare relevant to teenagers TODAY! Using engaging video clips (included) and current topics & issues which are in abundance in Shakespeare's many works but non more than Romeo & Juliet. This lesson explores the theme of CRIME & THE LAW as presented in Act 1 Scene 1 - 2 of Romeo & Juliet. Pupils are introduced to the theme using engaging video clips from modern films to promote discussion and highlight the relevance of this theme in modern society before leading into guided/group annotation of the relevant scene/theme focus and GCSE style analytical response exploring the themes of Crime & The Law in R & J.

Making Shakespeare relevant to teenagers TODAY! Using engaging video clips (included) and current topics & issues which are in abundance in Shakespeare's many works but non more than Romeo & Juliet. This lesson explores the theme of gender and equality as presented in Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo & Juliet. Pupils are introduced to the theme using Emma Watson's U.N. Gender Equality speech (clip included) to promote discussion and highlight the relevance of this theme in modern society before leading into guided/group annotation of the relevant scene/theme focus and GCSE style analytical response exploring the theme of gender in R & J.

Making Shakespeare relevant to teenagers TODAY! This lesson focuses on Shakespeare's presentation of character, specifically Romeo. Images are used to promote discussion and highlight the relevance of this character in modern society as well as throughout history before leading into a guided/group annotation of key extracts and GCSE style analytical response exploring Shakespeare's presentation of Romeo.

An in-depth exploration of Belfast Confetti, Ciaran Carson* including engaging teaching of content, writer's methods and exploration of the influence of the poet's context. This lesson provides group opportunities guiding pupils development of AO1, AO2 and AO3 literature, and specifically, poetry skills. Including animated, complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated), discussion points, engaging videos and images with suggested further development opportunities for indepedent engagement with the poem and the issues and ideas dealt with. *poem taken from Edexcel Anthologies for GCSE English Literature courses (first examination 2017.) Edexcel Paper 2 Section B: Poetry since 1789 https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

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 in-depth exploration of The Man He Killed* including engaging teaching of content, writer's methods and exploration of the influence of the poet's context. This lesson provides group opportunities guiding pupils development of AO1, AO2 and AO3 literature, and specifically, poetry skills. Including animated, complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated), discussion points, engaging videos and images with suggested further development opportunities for indepedent engagement with the poem and the issues and ideas dealt with. *poem taken from the Edexcel and OCR Anthologies for GCSE English Literature courses (first examination 2017.) OCR Paper 2 Section A: Poetry Across Time. Edexcel Paper 2 Section B: Poetry since 1789 https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

A CONCISE INDEPENDENT STUDY or REVISION GUIDE providing an in-depth exploration of Belfast Confetti by Ciaran Carson including engaging exploration of the poem's content, writer's methods and an exploration of the influence of the poet's context. Complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated and modelled), engaging video clip links, discussion points and suggested further development opportunities ensures a thorough understanding of the poem, context and the issues and ideas dealt with! . *poem taken from the Edexcel Anthology for GCSE English Literature (first examination 2017.) Edexcel Paper 2 Section B: Poetry since 1789 https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive

An in-depth exploration of What Were They Like by Denise Leverton* including engaging teaching of content, writer's methods and exploration of the influence of the poet's context. This lesson provides group opportunities guiding pupils development of AO1, AO2 and AO3 literature, and specifically, poetry skills. Including animated, complete annotation of the poem, poem response activities (differentiated), discussion points, engaging videos and images with suggested further development opportunities for indepedent engagement with the poem and the issues and ideas dealt with. *poem taken from the Edexcel and OCR Anthologies for GCSE English Literature courses (first examination 2017.) OCR Paper 2 Section A: Poetry Across Time. Edexcel Paper 2 Section B: Poetry since 1789 https://www.facebook.com/createdlive/ https://twitter.com/creatEDlive