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.

Originally written for AS Literature students of Cambridge, this revision booklet includes plot summary, discussion of the structure, notes on key symbols/motifs, character quotes, key devices and sample essay questions (as well as a sample response). There is space in the back for students to make detailed notes on key themes.

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 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.

Fully resourced lesson for exploring Act 2.1 in ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan and focuses on the presentation of Heavenly, Boss and Tom Junior, the importance of setting and the Southern Gothic and its links with the play. There are worksheets, video links, discussion prompts, further reading and detailed teacher 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.

Fully resourced lesson for exploring the characterisation of Act 1 in ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’. The lesson includes a PPT with notes for lesson plan and focuses on general essay questions, character analysis and our expectaions for Act 2.1. There is clear guidance on what the examiner will be looking for, worksheets 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.

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.

Originally planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age ranges. Lesson includes PowerPoint with teacher notes, worksheets, extracts and drama reading activities. The lesson considers the start of the play, including a study of dramatic technique, presentation of key characters, critical opinions, image clusters and key speeches.

A few key worksheets for Adichie’s ‘Americanah’.

Originally planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age ranges. Lesson includes PowerPoint with teacher notes, worksheets and video clips. The lesson considers the development of Ifemelu including key quotes and criticism. Please see my other lessons for worksheets, quotes etc. on the novel itself.

Originally planned for Cambridge A-level students but could easily be adapted for other syllabuses and age ranges. Lesson includes PowerPoint with teacher notes, worksheets and quotes. The lesson considers the development of Obinze as well as how key themes have been so far developed in the novel. Please see my other lessons for worksheets, quotes etc. on the novel itself.

A revision booklet put together for my A2 class which includes key quotes for different characters, themes, symbolism, quotes from critics, a plot summary, past and predicted essay questions, key terms and websites.

Resources which are very useful at revision either at A-level or GCSE, including statements on each character by different critics and an extensive list of key quotes for different characters. Please leave feedback if you can; I’m a new seller.

These two lessons explore Act 5, considering the development of the character of the Duke, key quotations and critics, themes, sex and desire and character maps. Included in the lessons are worksheets, extracts, videos and full-lesson powerpoints with teacher notes. These lessons were planned for my maternity and so are slightly less interactive than my previous ones (though still detailed and fully-resourced); therefore two lessons have been included here.

These two lessons explores Act 4.3 to 4.6 of the play, considering the use of iambic pentameter, an analysis of key quotes so far, antithesis and key themes. Included in the lesson are worksheets, quotes, videos and full-lesson powerpoints with teacher notes. These lessons were planned for my maternity and so are slightly less interactive than my previous ones (though still detailed and fully-resourced); therefore two lessons have been included here.

These two lessons explores Act 4.1 and 4.2, considering the relationship between Isabella and the Duke and, duologues, the characterisation of the Duke and key quotes. Included in the lesson are worksheets, extracts, videos and full-lesson powerpoints with teacher notes. These lessons were planned for my maternity and so are slightly less interactive than my previous ones (though still detailed and fully-resourced); therefore two lessons have been included here.

is a review of the play and focuses specifically on the character of Angelo. The lesson includes quotation and critics’ opinions for Angelo as well as questions and articles.

The lesson explores Act 3.2, considering the differences between prose and verse, the significance of names, key symbols and motifs and the presentation of lower-class characters within the play. The lesson includes videos, articles, character cards and teacher notes.

The lesson explores Act 3.1, considering the role of Isabella and the presentation of women and gender within the play. The lesson includes quotation and criticism for Isabella specifically as well as questions and articles.