Explores the theme of power in ‘Macbeth’ and encourages subjectivity and discussion. Used for a double lesson and prompted a great discussion on the role of power in the 21st century and then linked to the play.
Use with ‘Ozymandias’ also.
A weekly reading lesson booklet exploring different topics in the news to develop reading skills and enhance cultural capital in preparation for KS4 studies. Each week, teachers plan bespoke intervention tasks to support reading skills, utilising the data collated from the Accelerated Reader STAR tests.
A three/four lesson sequence with a focus on science-fiction.
Lesson 1: Identifying and recapping literary devices.
Lesson 2: Crafting literary devices into a description.
Lesson 3: Using sensory imagery.
A bundle of engaging knowledge recall starters for a study of ‘An Inspector Calls’. Recall explores:
Language Paper 1
Language Paper 2
An Inspector Calls
A Christmas Carol
Power and Conflict: War Poems
Tier 2/3 Language
A lesson used to introduce the Gothic to a HA KS3 group. However, the document of character diamonds is the perfect diamond 9 for older groups as it references popular culture characters. Laminate the print out and cut them out, ask the students to order characters and think about what makes them popular.
A chronological study of 10 dystopian texts, from 1909 to 2013 (featuring classics, modern texts, and an extract from a popular video game). Each week features a short extract, followed by a task sheet to capture notes (based on research to maximise reading retention).
A six-week scheme for weekly reading lessons. Tasks are set by the classroom teacher and differentiated based on the needs of the class. Each week, the text is treated as the ‘beating heart’ of the lesson and develops reading skills through a close reading of famous science-fiction texts.
Short sequence for LA group (KS3) building an understanding of how to build tension and why it is important in certain genres of writing. Used before an assessment to prepare students for crime fiction creative writing.
Graded ‘Outstanding’ for LA Y8 Observation Lesson.
A six-week weekly study of key extracts from ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Each week, students explore a different extract from the play and complete a close reading. Teachers have space to differentiate tasks and select work appropriate for their group. These booklets are used for the whole-class, but with intervention students identified for support by Accelerated Reader.
Easily adapted for any age or ability.
Researched collection of reading strategies to support students in their reading development in a post-lockdown era. The strategies are aimed at secondary school ages, but can be easily adapted.
Would appreciate feedback or tweaks based on effectiveness.