A collection of poems for Section C of the AQA Literature Exam. Suitable for classwork or homework. 16 poems / 8 example exams broken up into sections. Each section has two scaffold sheets and sheets to write up an answer. On the answer sheets, there is a copy of the mark scheme and space to self/peer/teacher assess. Includes a front cover to explain how to answer the paper. Can be editted.

110 slide powerpoint with lesson plans and activities to go alongside reading of Wonder by RJ Palacio. Used with an extra literacy class in year 8 but can be adapted.

Lesson on Gerald Croft. Focus on ‘We’re respectable citizens not dangerous criminals’. Link to Harvey Weinstein / exploitation of power in 2018. Worksheets included.

A revision guide for pupils - lots of key quotes from each Act. Fully analysed with terminology in bold. Includes a summary of what to do for AQA Literature Paper 1 and a page about the context of the play. Useful if pupils have gaps in knowledge / poor notes.

Creative writing full lesson (used for interview) Suitable for KS3 / GCSE language prep Retrieval task: language devices Activity to scaffold creation of extended metaphors PowerPoint with sheets

A Key Stage Three Scheme of Work Exploring Identity through Poetry. Includes PPTs on 9 poems and worksheets plus retrieval tasks. Poems are chosen to be representative and include themes of age, ethnicity, culture, relationships and migration. Includes a key word bank with tier two and three words - these are then distributed throughout the PPTs.

Week of lessons - PPT and work book. Includes notes and tasks for Stave 4. I used these with a lower ability GCSE class but they would suit a variety of classes. Full scheme also available.

A first look at dystopian fiction with links to film trailers, worksheets and a retrieval challenge. Includes a detailed lesson plan.

Lesson on Scrooge's transformation

A PPT to guide pupils through writing a letter to introduce themselves to their new teacher. Aimed at Y7 but easily adapted.

PPT to help students compare and contrast print adverts with moving image adverts – includes posters and television campaigns from Cancer research and NSPCC as well as a writing scaffold and worksheets to show progress across the lesson. Supports analysis of advertising.

A series of resources (4 lessons) to ease pupils into Paper 2 teaching. Includes two articles - one is a recount about the Rio Carnival and the other is an article about the impact of the Rio Olympics. Includes opportunities for Global Learning. 5 example exam questions for the AQA exam and worksheets to help scaffold answers. I’ve used this with Year 8 mixed ability, very low ability Year 11 and top set Year 11. All engaged with the articles.

A lesson exploring characterisation and how we can apply Freud’s theory of the id, ego and superego to Jack, Ralph and Piggy. Worksheets included.

A lesson exploring the theme of oppression in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. I have used this as part of a poetry scheme but also as a bridge into texts such as Of Mice and Men. Worksheets are included and students from Year 7 to Year 10 have loved studying this poem.

3 Powerpoints and 3 Booklets - each contains approx 6 lessons Designed around three short stories from the EMC Iridescent Adolescent collection: Click Clack the Rattlebag Foreboding The Typewriter Aimed at KS3 literacy support / intervention classes Includes explicit vocabulary instruction and reading strategies

Resources linked to the pilot papers provided by AQA. They are designed for Year 9 but I have used them with low ability GCSE. Starter to help pupils understand tone and perspective, particularly in 19th century texts. PPT to scaffold answers to Questions 1 - 5. Worksheets to help with Q2, 3 and 4.

Week of lessons - PPT and work book. Includes notes and tasks for Stave 3. Also includes writing booklet to develop skills - punctuation and sentence structures. I used these with a lower ability GCSE class but they would suit a variety of classes. FULL SCHEME for every stave is also available as a bundle.

15 thinking mats to develop vocabulary for the study of Romeo and Juliet

FULLY RESOURCED 26+ lessons with accompanying booklets. Inference and analysis skills are developed through oracy tasks and creative tasks before introducing essay writing skills. There is work on academic writing skills and a specific focus on tier two vocabulary. This was designed for low ability year 9 students in preparation for GCSE. However, it would work well with GCSE students or other year groups.

A simple yet effective worksheet to help pupils consolidate learning and demonstrate progress Two copies - one A4 sheet or two A5 sheets