A resource based on chapter 6 (Toys Aren’t Us) from the novel Stormbreaker. The lesson is part of a reading scheme and contains; a Frayer model examining the word “gadget", discussion questions on the chapter title and relevant comprehension questions for the chapter. Aimed at mixed ability KS3, all resources are attached and ready for delivery.

A resource designed to examine Eric Birling from J B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls featured on the AQA literature paper 2. The resources contains an exam style question, sentence starters and a self assessment sentence starter. Used in preparation of the AQA Literature Paper 2.

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 focusing on introducing lower ability students to implicit and explicit information and reading the opening of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. Designed to develop students’ ability to identify and examine implicit meanings, the lesson offers simple definitions and then a group activity to strengthen the grasp of implicit meanings before reading the opening two pages of the novel focusing on George and Lenny’s relationship. Aimed at and successfully taught to lower ability KS3 but could be used with lower ability KS4 or with SEND students.

A booklet of lessons based on Simon Armitage’s poem Kid, created for online home learning. The first two lessons in the booklet examine the poem and contain language analysis, the second two lessons focus on using the poem’s ideas to create a monologue from a character’s perspective. Created for mixed ability KS3. Suitable for homework.

A resource used to revise Shakespeare’s Macbeth, taken from the AQA literature paper 1. The resource includes two versions; one with plot prompts and one without. The resource is perfect for revision, recapping or as a starter.

A simplistic but informative CPD resource outlining a variety of descriptive and narrative techniques in order to guide English teachers and support their students with extended creative writing tasks. The resource outlines how to implement these strategies and what impact they may have. Designed in part to help KS4 students excel at AQA Language Paper 1, Question 5. Contains research notes from a variety of academic authors.

A collection of quizzes on a variety of AQA Literature texts. The quizzes include questions on Macbeth, Power and Conflict Poetry, An Inspector Calls and Sign of Four. Useful for starters and recap activities with KS4/Y11/Y10.

A resource based on chapter 8 (Looking For Trouble) from the novel Stormbreaker. The lesson is part of a reading scheme and contains; a Frayer model examining the word “trouble", discussion questions on the chapter title and relevant comprehension questions for the chapter. This lesson also has a PEAL paragraph question to go through with the class. Aimed at mixed ability KS3, all resources are attached and ready for delivery.

A resource pack for revising and recapping J. B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls featured on the AQA Literature Paper 2. The pack contains: An Inspector Calls knowledge organiser differentiated for HA/MA/LA. A lesson focusing on revising key contextual information and how this links to Mr Birling’s character. This includes relevant language analysis and all resources needed. A lesson focusing on revising the key plot points and how Sheila Birling’s character changes throughout. This includes relevant language analysis and all resources needed. A lesson focusing on exam preparation and creating responses centering around a theme question of responsibility. This includes relevant language analysis and all resources needed. All three lessons use the knowledge organiser attached.

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 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 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 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 resource comparing the effect of Conflict in the poems; War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy and Remains by Simon Armitage both taken from the AQA Literature Power and Conflict anthology. Aimed at and used successfully with mixed ability Y11. Resource could be used in a teacher led activity or given as an independent revision resource.

A lesson focusing on the poem; Exposure by Wilfred Owen taken from the AQA Literature Power and Conflict Anthology. This lesson has two quotes selected to help focus lower ability sets. It has the opportunity for comparison depending on the ability of the class. Successfully taught with a low ability year 11 group.

A resource designed to help students recap or develop their knowledge of the character of Sherlock Holmes from the AQA Literature text The Sign of Four. This task could be the basis of a lesson or an independent task.