TWO LESSONS. A lesson which focuses on Section B of the WJEC / Eduqas GCSE spec. Pupils are asked to identify moments Macduff is in the play and then answer some challenging questions on him. A plan is also provided for teacher reference of all the key moments Macduff comes up in the play. The second lesson focuses on how to write a response about the character of Macduff. A full essay is included which covers Act 2-5. Designed for mid to high ability Year 11s.

A fun exciting lesson which can be used by both KS3 and KS4. A range of recent film clips were shown to the pupils to engage them in how directors create tension in their films. Then the pupils pick their own film clip that they want to recreate in their writing. A model response is included to help.

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.

A lesson which centres around introducing the main characters of the novel: Nick, Gatsby, Daisy and Tom Buchanan. The powerpoint includes lots of information about the characters and the relationships between each other. The pupils then use the character map worksheet to link the characters to one another. This is a great introductory lesson to The Great Gatsby which can be adapted to suit KS3/KS4.

A lesson looking at the differences between East and West Egg - an important concept within the novel The Great Gatsby. Pupils are encouraged to read the extract attached, highlighting and selecting quotations linked to the setting. The quotations are also on the ppt. Pupils are then asked to try to draw out what they think East/West Egg looks like on the map and then compare to the images on the ppt. Lastly, they compare the differences between East and West Egg.

An introduction lesson to War of the Worlds. Great for both KS3 and KS4 as you can adapt the lesson to fit the needs of your pupils. The lesson focuses on the pupils making predictions based around certain images included on the powerpoint. These images link to the radio broadcast of War of the Worlds. Pupils then listen to the radio broadcast to see for themselves and answer some empathic questions based around the broadcast.

A revision lesson perfect for KS4. Focuses on every key moment Fred and Fan are mentioned to allow pupils to focus on why Scrooge’s family play a key role in his life and development as a character.

A lesson focusing on analysing Curley’s wife and what our initial impressions are of her.

Quotations for the characters: Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo and the Witches. Ideal for studying this text at GCSE and a useful revision tool.

Aimed for WJEC/EDUQAS GCSE Lesson looks at how to write a successful Section B response to the question “How is violence presented at various moments in the play Macbeth”. Plan included which covers beginning to end of Macbeth, example introduction and example paragraph. All very well structured to help pupils with their writing.

Two lessons. First lesson focuses on analysing structure and language devices used. Speed dating sheet included with numerous questions to force pupils to delve deeper into language. Second lesson focuses on pupils marking example responses that I've created and explaining what is good about them and what could be improved upon.

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.

An engaging, fun and challenging board game focusing on Act 3 Scene 2. Questions go up in difficulty. Suitable for KS3/4.

An engaging, challenging and fun board game based on Act 4 Scene 1. Questions go up in difficulty.

A handy resource which can very easily be used with both KS3 and KS4. Useful for a class who are struggling to vary their writing. I encouraged pupils to work together on creating an exceptional piece of writing. They roll the dice, move along the board game and take it in turns to add to their piece of writing.

A very handy, colourful booklet which encourages pupils to summarise each chapter as they go and find key quotations for themes and characters, chapter by chapter. Can be used in several ways. 1) Pupils complete independently for revision 2) Reduce marking during lessons and complete with pupils Currently aimed at the Eduqas/WJEC specification.

This lesson aims to get pupils to plan Jane and Mr. Rochester's wedding based on what they know about the characters and their personalities. Tasks include using music to set the tone, figuring out suspects & keeping to a budget for their wedding plan. PowerPoint can be printed and used as the 'wedding planning' brochure and worksheet included.

This lesson aims to examine Mr. Rochester's personality in a fun, colourful way and also includes the interesting concept of 'Phrenology'. Worksheet included.

A lesson focusing on our first impressions of Capulet and Tybalt. Pupils had empathy towards Juliet and her situation, read the script and figured out how they felt towards Capulet and Paris before looking at some context. Final task focused on creativity of modernising the script and seeing whether this changed things.

A lesson focusing on reading the scene where Romeo is invited to the party. Comprehension questions focusing on inference and deduction before an engaging, creative task at the end.