A gap-fill activity for students to recap the plot of Jekyll and Hyde. Missing words provided but could be taken away to increase the level of challenge.

A series of 6 fully resourced lessons on the short story A Scandal in Bohemia by Arthur Conan Doyle. The first lesson develops initial responses to the beginning of the story. The second lesson develops understanding of character as students analyse the language used by Doyle. In the third lesson, students evaluate how far the story can be considered an example of detective fiction. This lesson incorporates elements of oracy. In the fourth lesson, students finish reading the story and recap their knowledge. In the fifth lesson, students consider how women’s roles are presented in the story with a focus on Irene Adler. In the sixth lesson, students analyse the character of Adler in greater detail.

Three interactive and engaging lessons focusing on Act 3 Scene 1 and the presentation of fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The first lesson focuses on the presentation of fairies in the Elizabethan era and offers opportunities for the students to work both independently and in groups. The second lesson recaps previous knowledge and focuses on Act 3 Scene 1 in detail, including comprehension questions to check understanding. The final lesson allows students to create their own Elizabethan fairy as students practise creative writing skills. All lessons are fully resourced with help sheets and challenge tasks included to support thorough differentiation.

Two lessons focusing on understanding and analysing the poem Not My Business by Niyi Osundare. The first lesson focuses on reading the poem and first responses to the images used. The second lesson allows students to analyse the effects of devices in greater detail.

38 comprehension questions on Macbeth. The questions cover plot, theme, character, context and quotations.

A GCSE revision pack for Jekyll and Hyde including a plot gap-fill, context gap-fill, character profiles and exam style questions with accompanying extracts. Suitable for AQA exam board.

Three fully resourced lessons to introduce and analyse The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe. Also includes a non-fiction writing lesson based on the story. In the first lesson, students complete a murder mystery activity to make predictions about the murder based on evidence. Students have the opportunity to practise their oracy skills. In the second lesson, students recap their knowledge of the story and analyse the language used. In the third lesson, students write a newspaper article to report on the death. All three lessons include challenge tasks and support to allow for effective differentiation.

A fully resourced lesson graded Outstanding in an observation. Students are guided through the process of writing a description of a sweet. Students focus on using sensory language to write a detailed description of a sweet. Students evaluate models and self assess using the school’s KS3 mark scheme.

A gap-fill to recap the plot of Macbeth. Can be made more challenging by taking away the possible words.

Eleven lessons on Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman. The lessons include opportunity for assessment as well as two homework tasks. Lessons provide opportunity for knowledge recall, drama, and creative writing.

A series of three fully resourced lessons on the poem Parade’s End by Daljit Nagra. The first lesson revises poetic devices and introduces students to the key themes within the poem. The second lesson allows students to develop an understanding of Nagra’s influences and students analyse the poem for language devices. In the third lesson, students analyse the imagery used and show their understanding by working independently to write an extended paragraph.

A series of three fully resourced lessons on Search for my Tongue by Sujata Bhatt. The first lesson introduces students to the poem and explores Bhatt’s influences. In the second lesson, students develop their language analysis skills. In the third lesson, students work independently to write an extended response.

Two lessons looking at how satire can be used in non-fiction writing. Lessons based around Christmas TV adverts. The first lesson encourages students to consider a personalised response to Christmas TV adverts and introduces the idea of satire in writing. In the second lesson, students analyse a Charlie Brooker satirical article and then work independently to write their own and self assess against the GCSE AQA English Language mark scheme. This could stretch to three lessons. Particularly suitable for students aiming for grade 7-9.

Chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions. Each chapter includes an extended writing, analysis style question. Additional support is provided as possible quotations are included.

18 lessons on Secret Friends by Elizabeth Laird. Ideal for low ability students. Lessons include homework tasks and opportunity for assessment. Lessons provide opportunity for drama, oracy and extended writing tasks.

A series of 4 fully resourced lessons guiding students through how to create a description of a villain character. All lessons include challenge tasks and help sheets for thorough differentiation. One homework task with accompanying resource also included. Lesson 1 allows students to analyse a villain from the extract of The Joker and provides opportunity for drama. The second lesson asks for students to write their own description of The Joker. The third and fourth lessons prove the opportunity for students to work independently to create their own villainous character. Opportunities for peer and self assessment also included.

Comprehension questions relating to the context of Jekyll and Hyde. 12 questions are based on the Mr Bruff video and 14 are more general context links.

A worksheet analysing a letter from Chris Packham to Ant and Dec regarding the mistreatment of animals in I’m A Celebrity… Suitable for homework or a cover lesson.

An extract from the beginning of The Testaments by Margaret Atwood followed by reading comprehension questions focusing on understanding, analysis and vocabulary. Ideal for homework or a cover lesson.

A fully resourced debate lesson for students to argue who is responsible for the conflict in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Students work in groups to prosecute a specific character from the play. Students are given specific roles and a structure for their argument. The lesson is fully differentiated with both challenge and support tasks provided. The lesson has a focus on oracy with frequent reference to the GCSE Speaking and Listening criteria.