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A View from the Bridge: Various Resources
A collection of resources I use for teaching A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller (KS4)
Neighbours by Benjamin Zephaniah
Analysis of the poet and comparison with other texts (KS3/KS4)
Lord of the Flies: Full Scheme & Resources
A full scheme and resources for 'Lord of the Flies'.
Tattoos: Stylish or Anti-Social? (Persuasive Writing)
A reading and writing task based on the topic of tattoos (KS3/KS4)
Ozymandias
Lesson on Ozymandias: analysing the title, text and contextual information. Used for GCSE Controlled assessment but can easily be adapted (KS3/KS4)
Sentence Upgrades
A collection of worksheets pupils can use to upgrade their sentences. An example is filled out and their is a blank space on the back.
Alma: Creative Writing
Using a Pixar short film, Alma, the pupils must first analyse the film and then write a story (KS2/KS3/KS4)****You need the short film*****Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tECaYQ1AzkM
A Collection of GCSE Short Stories (Grades 6-9)
A collection of GCSE short stories written by students for their exam. All were marked between Grade 6-9.
Some have strong voices, some effective description or unusual settings/situations, some are well structured, some convey intense emotion whilst others are plot-driven. A real range.
They could be used to inspire other GCSE stories or as reading tasks (analysing the writer’s craft).
Scrooge: Characterisation
Introduction to Scrooge (KS3/KS4)
Intro: analysis of image
Development: analysis of language
Plenary: PEE chain
Julius Caesar: Full Scheme & Resources
A full scheme of work with resources on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. 15 lessons. Text included. KS3.
Introduction to Context Questions
Everything pupils need to know about the context question for the Literature exam.
Full Scheme: Controlled Assessment-Macbeth & Power
Full scheme of work to complete the linked task controlled assessment, focusing on power in Macbeth and Hawk Roosting, Human Interest and Ozymandias. See the 'Macbeth Scheme of Work Note&' for an explanation of the resources (KS4)
Anxiety for Beginners: GCSE Fiction Reading & Writing Paper
A full fiction reading & writing GCSE paper. It's designed for the Welsh board, but I'm sure it can easily be adapted for other exams.
Macbeth: Exploring Paired Quotations
A revision lesson (after the play has been read) for 'Macbeth'. Pupils must link evidence in a table and explore the relationship in the imagery/explain the character development. Useful for practising the skill of synthesis. There is also a grid for a detailed, exam-style paragraph (model included). The worksheet is designed to be printed A3.
Writing a Review: Jessie J - Who You Are
Worksheet, questions and activities for writing a review of Jessie J's &'Who You Are&';. ***You will need to download the video from Youtube**** (KS3/KS4)
The Deserted House
The Deserted House Poem. Reading and Writing Tasks (KS4)
Review: The Snowman
A festive lesson that teaches pupils to review the classic Christmas film, 'The Snowman&'. *** you will need a copy of the DVD*** (KS2/KS3)
Writing a Western Story
PowerPoint and worksheet for creating a Wild West narrative (KS2/KS3/KS4). A YouTube/DVD clip of a Western would work well as a supplement.
Exploring the Theme of Power
A lesson that explores the theme of power. I use it before I teach Macbeth. Drama and English tasks (KS3/KS4)
Simon Armitage - Those Bastards in their Mansions
Two lessons on a popular Simon Armitage poem. Explore the poem with creative writing (KS3)
Lesson 1:
Starter: play youtube clip of London Riots
Development: read poem and explore language and Armitage comments
Plenary: link poetry to imagery
Lesson 2:
Starter: play youtube clip of Prometheus
Development: read poem and answer questions. Then complete creative writing task
Plenary: two stars and a wish on creative writing