This Unit includes: Activities based around cinemtatic techniques (mise-en-scene, sound, camera shots & angles) Analysis of key scenes Analysis of key characters Critical essay question and guidance

This unit provides step-by-step analysis of ‘The Boxer’ with a range of activities and tasks. The unit culminates in an essay which offers a question, structure and examples as additional scaffolding.

A sample from the 130-slide unit.

This lesson comes from the ‘Jaws’ unit which is available to buy in my shop. The first resource allows pupils to analyse the original DVD cover. The second attachment is a blank template which allows pupils to attempt their own, original DVD cover for which they then have to justify their creative choices. There is also a PowerPoint to accompany the lesson.

Covers the breadth of the play including plot, characters, themes etc. Extended pieces of work for students include a debate/trial and a critical essay.

A range of quote with accompanying analysis.

A comprehensive range of resources (14 in total) which include a 55-slide PP presentation, cloze passages, homework tasks, character and theme activities, an essay plan etc. This pack offers both variety and challenge for pupils whilst easing the workload of the teacher.

A collection of five close reading passages which become progressively more difficult. Answers are provided to make life that little bit easier for the teacher!

A checklist table which can be used for self-assessment when writing creatively.

A simple resource which can be used and reused due to the open-ended nature of the questions.

This is an excellent resource which encompasses a variety of persuasive technqiues on one page. The table includes the technqiues listed below, covering the possible effect(s) of each technique with advice on how to analyse. I have also included two edited versions: one of which is simplified and another which is essentially a template which gives pupils the opportunity to fill in the effect column on their own. P-ersonal pronouns E-motive language R-hetorical question S-tatistics and facts U-sing authority figures A-lliteration D-etail E-xaggeration/hyperbole R-epetition/ rule of 3

This is a comprehensive resource (108 slides) which covers a breadth of understanding and analysis question-types such as imagery, sentence structure, word choice etc. There is clear guidance, worked examples and a chance for pupils to put their new-found skills to the test. The resource is fit to be worked through as a class or autonomously.

A resource designed to help pupils respond to the following task: ‘Choose a poem that contains a strong message, or messages. By referring to poetic techniques, show how the author conveys his strong message to the reader.’

This is a comprehensive resource (135 slides) which covers a breadth of understanding and analysis question-types such as imagery, sentence structure, word choice etc. There is clear guidance, worked examples and a chance for pupils to put their new-found skills to the test. The resource is fit to be worked through as a class or autonomously.

There are four attachments: A Powerpoint with structural help, scaffolded activities and examples An information sheet which gives a clear picture of Rat’s character A sheet with illustrative quotes and prompt questions A differentiated essay plan (cloze-passage style)

This is an essential resource for any teacher who is looking for an easy-to-use unit which covers the first Harry Potter novel in detail. There are a total of 130 slides broken down into 23 chapter-by-chapter lessons. The unit culminates in an essay (‘How does J.K. Rowling create a sense of excitement and wonder in the novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone?’). There are also additional attachments which can be used in the classroom or given as homework. This is a tried and tested resource which has garnered much positive feedback from pupils.

Lesson 1 contains activities and questions which look at the first chapter, ‘The Boy Who Lived’ (the differences between the Muggle world and the wizarding world, meeting Dumbledore etc.) Lesson 2 contains activities and questions which look at the second chapter, ‘The Vanishing Glass’ (introudction to Harry, questions on the visit to the zoo, creative writing prompts). There is also a separate worksheet with an image of Harry and space to copy quotes which relate to his appearance.