A lesson analysing a descriptive extract taken from the Roald Dahl classic; Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. This resource contains three basic steps: step 1 define terminology, step 2 identify and analyse the use of adjectives and step 3 creation of an analytical response. All necessary resources are attached including structure strips and a differentiated handout of the extract. Successfully taught for an observation to a mixed ability Y7 but contains skills relevant for majority of KS3 and could be altered to be used with KS4 particularly AQA Language Paper 2 Q5.

A lesson created to practice research skills and use of technology in the classroom. Access to laptops, desktops or iPads will be needed to complete this political research lesson that examines both the Conservative party and the Labour party. Extension task is attached to further understanding. Lesson could be used as a one off/PSCHE or as part of an extended project.

A 20 quiz recapping key ideas/concepts/terminology/quotes from four areas of AQA literature paper 1 and paper 2 focus: J B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, Conan Doyle’s The Sign Of The Four, Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Power and Conflict Poetry. These are quick simple questions designed to boost and strengthen the knowledge of KS4 students studying the four texts. Created for and successfully delivered to mixed ability KS4.

A poetry comparison worksheet focusing on comparing the effects of power in the two poems; Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley and My Last Duchess by Robert Browning. Both poems are featured in the AQA Literature Power and Conflict poetry cluster from Literature Paper 2. This resource is created for mixed ability Y11.

A resource designed to focus on the characters of Lady Macbeth and Macbeth and how is they are presented throughout the play Macbeth which appears on AQA literature paper 1. The resource includes 8 key quotes taken from a range of acts that present the characters in varied ways. Aimed at and successfully taught to lower ability y11. Resource could be teacher led or set as revision.

A lesson and collection of resources to span a week of English lesson. The lesson attached explains the key aspects of what students need to complete while the booklet contains all of the necessary information to help students create the relevant resources for presentation. Each task has a simple and developed brief, easy to follow and allowing for students’ creativity and imagination to have free reign. Aimed at and successfully taught to mixed ability KS3 but skills are transferable and aspects could be used to prepare KS4 students for AQA Language P2 Q5- speech writing.

A lesson designed to focus on the connotations of a range of book covers from John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. The lesson discusses the definition of the term connotations and is a simple and effective way to introduce analysis and consideration of themes/context/wider ideas. Aimed at and successfully taught to lower ability KS3 but could be used with lower ability KS4 as a starting point for AQA literature.

A quiz designed to help students recap and revise some of the key contextual information connecting to An Inspector Calls. The quiz helps revise key dates and key themes. This could be used as revision homework or as a lesson starter. Successfully used with a low ability year 11 group.

A worksheet designed to highlight the reality of conflict when comparing the poems Bayonet Charge and Charge of the Light Brigade both taken from the AQA Literature Paper 2 Power and Conflict poetry cluster. This focuses on two quotations for each poem. Aimed at successfully taught to mixed ability Y11.

A poetry comparison sheet focusing on comparing fear in the two poems; Storm On The Island by Seamus Heaney and The Prelude by William Wordsworth. Both of these poems are featured in the AQA Literature Power and Conflict poetry cluster from Paper 2. This resource is aimed at and successfully taught to mixed ability Y11.

A 20 quiz recapping key ideas/concepts/terminology/quotes from four areas of AQA literature paper 1 and paper 2 focus: J B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, Conan Doyle’s The Sign Of The Four, Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Power and Conflict Poetry. These are quick simple questions designed to boost and strengthen the knowledge of KS4 students studying the four texts. Created for and successfully delivered to mixed ability KS4.

A simple and effective worksheet focusing on the opening pages of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. The questions range in difficulty but are aimed at and were delivered to low ability KS3. The comprehension questions cover a range of opening pages and discuss character and setting as well as ensuring students understand the novel. Could be used as homework or as an in class resource. KS4 appropriate also.

A lesson introducing some simple contextual factors linking with John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. The lesson looks at 5 key pieces of context ranging from The Great Depression to The Dust Bowl. The lesson is straightforward and easy to use. It is aimed at lower ability KS3/KS4 and could be used to develop students’ AO3 skills. All resources are attached.

A collection of comprehension questions relating to the opening of J.B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. The worksheet contains questions with a range of difficulties including a point, evidence, analysis question that could be turned into an extended response. Simple and effective worksheet that is easy to use alongside the opening few pages of Act Two.

A lesson exploring William Wordsworth’s poem The Prelude, taken from the AQA Literature Power and Conflict anthology. The lesson includes a discussion around the concept of power, a copy of the poem, some structured analysis provided for the first stanza, exploration of the context about William Wordsworth’s life and a relevant exam style question with sentence starters and assessment framework (relevant AQA mark scheme) included. Designed and delivered for mixed-ability KS4 ready for their AQA Literature examinations. All resources attached.

Two lessons exploring Carol Ann Duffy’s poem War Photographer, taken from the AQA Literature Power and Conflict anthology. The first lesson includes a discussion around the connotations of war photography, a copy of the poem, some structured analysis provided for the first stanza, exploration of the context around PTSD and a relevant assessment framework (relevant AQA mark scheme) included. The second lesson focuses on an exam style question and discusses the connotation of the words pain and suffering before moving forward to create an extended response to a key question. Designed and delivered for mixed-ability KS4 ready for their AQA Literature examinations. All resources attached.

A lesson and resources designed to recap and examine key plot, context and character elements from the AQA Literature Paper 2 text; An Inspector Calls. The resources attached are simple enough to completed independently or can be teacher led. The lesson was designed and successfully taught to lower ability Y11.

A lesson, aimed at mixed ability KS4, designed to examine the character of Eva Smith from J.B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls featured on the AQA Literature Paper 2. The lesson includes a model paragraph discussing how Eva Smith is presented throughout the play and includes all resources ready for use.