A fun lesson which is great for KS3 pupils. Starter is a game of taboo based on monsters. A range of descriptive writing examples included to model to pupils. Then move on to a focused piece of writing based on a spooky house. Fun & easily adaptable!

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.

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

Two lessons. First focuses on Tybalt's character in Act 1's party scene. A 'pass the quotation' task which enabled pupils to analyse and explore on a deeper level before answering an exam style question. Second lesson is a creative task focusing on mask making which my class thoroughly enjoyed!

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 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.

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.

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

This paper is ideal for mock examination purposes for your year 10 or 11 classes currently following the WJEC/EDUQAS English Language Specification. The paper is written in the correct format, and has both Section A - 5 reading questions and Section B - 4 creative writing options. The extract for Section A has been taken from the novel ‘The Great Gatsby’. There is also a mark scheme included, which again follows the wording of WJEC/EDUQAS’ typical mark schemes.

A lesson which I used with my KS4 class to further their understanding of the final scene of Romeo and Juliet. Pupils play the board game and answer the questions as they go. Questions are differentiated from easy select and retrieve to more difficult analysis questions. Worked very well and allowed my class to explore independently!

Key quotations for A Christmas Carol, Lord of the Flies and Romeo and Juliet. Handy revision tool for GCSE pupils taking the WJEC/EDUQAS Literature exam. Useful for Year 10 and 11. Each set of quotations for each novel are organised efficiently onto one page per module, making this easy for pupils to revise from. Each page states who says the quote, where the quote is taken from in the novel or play and key themes to organise the key quotations into.

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 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.

A lesson which focuses on exploring Scrooge’s family relationships. Pupils are given 5 small extracts, taken from across the novel, and asked to explore what each one reveals about Scrooge’s familial relationships. They are then given some challenging questions at the end of the lesson such as ‘to what extent do Scrooge’s family have a positive influence on his transformation’. A resource which is easily adaptable to fit the needs of your GCSE class.

This paper is ideal for mock examination purposes for your year 10 or 11 classes. The paper is written in the exact same format as WJEC/EDUQAS to prepare the pupils for their GCSE and focuses on 19th century and 21st century texts. The paper has Section A - Two Extract and 6 Questions as well as Section B - Two Transactional Writing Questions

A lesson which is aimed towards KS4. Pupils are given an exam style questions focusing on Nick the narrator and his opinions in Chapter 1. Pupils are encouraged to read the extract a paragraph at a time and fill in the table, identifying quotations which prove Nick’s opinions and analyse them. This lesson is meant to be quick paced but you could definitely adapt to suit the needs of your class. A filled in table is also provided for the teacher.

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 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 involves the pupils using their inference and deduction skills based on Chapter 10 of Oliver Twist. Instead of reading it, they will be given a list of statements from particular characters to figure out what exactly happened and who they think robbed the Old Gentleman. Worked very well with a middle ability year 8 class and they loved using their prior knowledge of the characters to help them figure out the investigation.