Designed as an Introductory lesson for Cambridge A2 specification for ‘Wuthering Heights’, this lesson is general enough to be used as an introduction to any gothic text and can easily be adapted for KS4. The lesson comes with links to music and clips, stations and questions to prompt and guide students and worksheets.

Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapter 3 of the novel and the gothic elements, as well as focusing on the introduction of Cathy and some close language analysis of the window extract. Includes clip from Kate Bush.

Fully resourced lesson for exploring Act 1 Scene 1 of 'Sweet Bird of Youth'. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan, worksheets for identifying themes and characterisation notes. There is much focus on an introduction to character, naming, symbolism and themes. Originally planned for an Cambridge International AS group, this could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. I'm a new seller and would really appreciate any feedback..

Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson leads from an introduction to The Gothic (also available for sale) and introduces the first chapter. The lesson focuses around aspects of love, the importance of setting and how the chapter serves as an opening to the novel (focused around characters, setting, language, themes and voice). The lesson ends with students starting to collate information about their first impressions of Wuthering Heights.

Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on the female voice in Victorian Literature, paying particular focus to Nelly's narrative and the first representations of Cathy Several clips are included to help students grasp key ideas.

Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on a revisit to chapter 6 and asks students to consolidate their understanding of setting, paying particular attention to the novel's portrayal of ThrushCross Grange. The lesson includes close language analysis of chapter 6, questions for discussion/response and a starter based around the connotations of names.

Planned for the poem from the ‘Poems Deep and Dangerous’ Cambridge iGCSE anthology. PPT with instructions, blank copies of the poems and fun and interactive worksheets and activities are all included. I am a new contributor and would really appreciate any feedback and reviews you could give. Thank you!

4 fully resourced revision lessons with an assortment of materials, originally designed for Cambridge A-level. These could easily be adapted for other KS groups and awarding bodies, however. Includes quotes, PPTs, critical statements and opinions, prompt questions for exploring characters in drama texts and statements for exploring characters.

Fully resourced lesson for exploring Act 1 Scene 1 of 'Sweet Bird of Youth'. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan and focuses extensively on passage-based questions and how to approach them. There is clear guidance on what the examiner will be looking for, an introduction to some key dramatic terms and a sample question as well as an exemplar paragraphed response. Originally planned for an Cambridge International AS group, this could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. I'm a new seller and would really appreciate any feedback.

Written for Year 10 students preparing for iGCSE CIE English Literature coursework. This lesson explores the poem 'Out of the Blue' in a very engaging and interactive manner. It involves links to video stimulus, alphabetical starter and detailed questions. The lesson is part of a SOW on conflict poetry for coursework; please see my other resources for these. I am a new seller and would very much appreciate any feedback!

Full lesson PPT and resources for 'Praise Song for My Mother'. Includes group activities, discussion questions, interactive classroom tasks and analysis questions. Originally planned for Y9/10 unseen poetry but could easily be adapted.

A revision booklet for Cambridge AS English Literature students on ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’. Contains plot summary, key character summaries and statements to find evidence for, themes, motifs, key context, quotes, websites and past/predicted questions.

Fully resourced lesson for exploring Act 3 in ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan and focuses on the last scene, essay planning and key themes. There is clear guidance on what the examiner will be looking for, worksheets and detailed teacher notes throughout. Originally planned for a Cambridge International AS group, this could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. I would really appreciate any feedback.

Fully resourced lesson for exploring Act 1 Scene 2 of ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan and focuses on conversation features and what character language reveals about them. There are clear and detailed notes on the scene for staring task as well as opportunities for drama, language features to sort and extracts to annotate. Originally planned for an Cambridge International AS group, this could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. I would really appreciate any feedback.

Fully resourced lesson for exploring the characterisation of Act 2.2 in ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan and focuses on key images and quotations, the development of Chance, the way the play is based up Cinderella myth and an exploration of the key theme of identity. There are worksheets, further reading, activities and detailed notes throughout. Originally planned for an Cambridge International AS group, this could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age groups. I would really appreciate any feedback.

Written for the Cambridge A2 English Language Paper 3. Included are a knowledge organiser for final revision as well as revision starters. The card-sort revision requires students to place the key terms in either useful for written extracts or transcripts.

Planned for the poem from the ‘Poems Deep and Dangerous’ Cambridge iGCSE anthology. PPT with instructions, blank copies of the poems and fun and interactive worksheets and activities are all included. I am a new contributor and would really appreciate any feedback and reviews you could give. Thank you!

Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapters 15, 16 and 17 as well as taking in an in-depth look at chapter 16 and the responses to Cathy's death on others. The lesson is a close-language analysis lesson with notes on Heathcliff's reaction to Cathy's death in comparison with Edgar's.

Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapter 10 as well as looking at how Heathcliff is associated with the gothic and beastial imagery. This was a shorter lesson and planned as the first back after a holiday, so the content is briefer than others in the SOW.

Planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted. This lesson focuses on chapter 9 and the themes of violence and cruelty. It includes video links and questions as well as a starter asking for a review of key characters.