A lesson which can easily be adapted for both KS3 and KS4. A range of story openings included which then allows pupils to see that there are several ways in which to begin a story in a more interesting way. Pupils are then tasked with creating their own opening using a ideas sheet included as well. Very simple and easy to follow.

A lesson which focuses on the difficult concept of a 'Play within a Play' and how the Mechanicals aren't the best actors etc. Lesson caters to both analysis and creativity and could go into two lessons if you want it to.

Lesson designed to cater to low ability GCSE class studying the theme of poverty in ACC. Lesson requires pupils to follow a step by step process of identifying key moments of poverty, matching key quotations to the theme (quotations provided), exploring the quotations and then linking to relevant contextual information (provided). Fits the WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Spec.

A lesson which looks at developing an understanding of the poem in a deeper way. Lot of higher level questions, an example response and a handy peer-assessment key included. Colourful and engaging. Can easily be used to aid the Eduqas Poetry Anthology specification or for any War Poetry Modules.

A lesson designed to get pupils to recall the plot of An Inspector Calls through dual coding. Sheet is best printed on A3.

A lesson great for KS3 & KS4 pupils. The lesson focuses on three small extracts about Nancy: Where she dresses up as a respectable lady to try to take Oliver from the jail Where Fagin convinces Nancy and Bill to go kidnap Oliver from Mr.Brownlow Where Nancy tries to stop Fagin from beating Oliver up The pupils are encouraged to focus on what each mini-extract reveals about Nancy, through also using quotations and analysis. The end of the lesson they are encouraged to debate why Nancy makes the decisions that she does, and whether she is a good or bad character and why.

Two lessons. First lesson focuses on understanding the poem and the students asking their own questions about the poem to which their partner can answer. Second lesson is differentiated and has 3 different tasks, catering to different abilities within the class.

A revision lesson ideal for Year 10 or 11 pupils. A range of key scenes that the Friar is included in, alongside a range of quotations to go with this. It is all in chronological order as well. Pupils are tasked with analysing the Friar Lawrence as a character, based on the scenes and quotations provided.

Two lessons which focus on answering an exam style question, on writing to argue,for the Eduqas Specification. Lesson includes: 1) Handy phrases to include in an argument 2) Mark Scheme 3) Two different examples responses - one higher level, one lower. The pupils mark both and discuss what mark they would give and why. Worked really well with my year 11 class but can also be used and adapted for year 10 if they are studying the spec.

Ideal for foundation (Year 7 and 8). A newspaper report based around the concept of Miranda and Prospero going missing. Full plan of how to gather the ideas based around the report on the Powerpoint and a model response included.

A lesson which worked extremely well with a high ability year 9 class, who were focusing on the fiction section of the Eduqas exam. Can be easily adapted to suit different abilities. The lesson focuses on the pupils understanding the term 'unreliable narrator' and then reading key extracts taken from 'The Girl on the Train', 'The Yellow Wallpaper' and 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time'. The pupils had to choose which extract they wanted to read and identify in what way the narrator was unreliable. Great discussion came from this. They then had to imagine they were watching the unreliable narrator and create a descriptive writing piece focused on this. Examples included in the PowerPoint. My pupils ended up asking me if they could have copies of the books as they wanted to read more!

A lesson which looks at context, key quotations and an analysis paragraph on the ghost. Used for the Eduqas exam spec but can easily be adapted.

A descriptive writing lesson loosely based on Hermia running away into the forest. The lesson has been split into two and centers on them improving their writing skills through peer-assessment and self-assessment. Can be adapted and used solely as a descriptive writing lesson.

A descriptive writing lesson which focuses on the pupils imagining they are a soldier in WW1. Starter focuses on improving vocabulary through looking up what key words mean, then a short clip which allows the pupils to put themselves in the shoes of a soldier before they then begin to write their piece of work. High ability example included for inspiration for them.

An eye-catching poster made to capture the attention of students when they walk into your classroom. Ideal display poster.

A lesson which focuses on revising the plot of Macbeth through the use of dual coding. Pupils are encouraged to put the plot in the correct order through a series of images and then minimise the plot into manageable buzz words. A great lesson for GCSE pupils revisiting plot.

This lesson is designed as a revision lesson to refresh knowledge of the plot. It is great for all abilities as dual coding features heavily in the lesson. Lesson requires pupils to explore images linked to the plot and put them in order. They then have to reduce the plot down to ‘buzz words’ - i.e the plot in its shortest format.

A handy, colourful booklet created to ensure pupils have something easy to revise from. They were asked to find key quotations for character/theme. Can be done each lesson whilst studying the novel or be given to them to do independently.

An engaging, fun and creative lesson for year 7 but can be easily adapted for all ages. Pirate map, pirate music, drawing, sharing, peer and self-assessing all within the PowerPoint.