A lesson ideal for KS3 beginning to look at language and how it shows feelings of characters. Ideal for lower ability students but can be differentiated upwards

This challenging lesson is perfect for a discussion about poverty in the 1970s and whether it has changed in the 21st century. Aimed at higher ability KS3

A homework activity (could also be used as a work sheet in lesson time) for GCSE students providing them with context of death in Victorian England

A series of questions based on the new AQA specification for language paper one; using A Christmas Carol as the extract - brilliant for Lit and Lang integration!

A lesson for lower ability KS3 looking at the character of Dracula and his actions in the first section of the play

Extracts and analytical questions ideal for KS4 using A Christmas Carol as a set text. Includes a word search extension task.

A couple of lessons with reading time included taking students through the concept of hierarchy. Includes homework task KS3 higher ability

A simple revision wheel encouraging pupils to consider Caliban’s presentation in The Tempest

A simple quiz reminding students about the structure of the language exam and refreshing their memory on various techniques

A lesson guiding students through the study and reading of Stave 2 up to the end of Scrooge’s experience in his school. Focuses on the pathetic fallacy, life in Victorian England (AO3) and language support. Includes essay style question to practice analytical writing. Uses the AQA specification AOs as focus throughout the resources. Ideal for KS4 looking to improve their knowledge of the plot and key ideas surrounding the novella

An activity introducing students to the skills and ideas behind comparison. Focuses on the themes of Power of Men and Pride

A double sided worksheet designed to help students revise the key ideas in the poem and focus on the use of imagery. Introduces students to the idea of comparison across the AQA anthology. Ideal for GCSE groups and as a revision task.

A scheme of work designed to support the teaching of language paper one on the new AQA specification. This is aimed predominantly at lower ability groups in order to help them become familiar with the question styles of Language paper 1. Includes explicit references to the AQA AOs as well as opportunities for collaborative work to promote resilience. For lower ability groups there is a writing frame to help structure Q4 responses and activities to support close analysis of words, phrases and language features. Also has assessment on a different HP extract to assess learning once completed Includes film clips and a section B writing to describe question.

A couple of lesson based on Chapter 6 of War horse including videos for stimuli. Encourages creative writing skills as well as comprehension of language and its effect on the audience. Aimed at bottom set year 7 easily adapted for Primary

A homework booklet to accompany the study of the novel Trash by Andy Mulligan. Suitable for Key Stage 3. A variety of activities including word searches, inferences and research activities.

Work sheets guiding students through close analysis and understanding of the Inspectors final speech with a focus on the theme of socialism and an extension task on religion. Excellent for independent work with KS4 as preparation for AQA GCSE

A selection of resources designed to engage students with creative writing tasks, using Of Mice and Men as a starting point. Includes a feedback task getting students to focus on the use of possessive apostrophes

A revision quiz looking at events, characters, themes and quotes to support KS4 students prepare for their GCSEs

A take away menu for The Tempest aimed at KS3