This is a 15 lesson scheme of work that I designed as a guided reading task. This essentially meant that the children worked through this independently in groups (I used one lesson per week for this), and it was so successful, that I went on to produce 5 more schemes of work like this. It has been used for mid-ability 11-13 year olds, and low ability 14 year olds. Each lesson lasts for one hour, and is self explanatory, right down to the homework tasks. Activities range from hot-seating, to diary entries, group reading and Venn diagrams (see sample lesson). A great way to promote independent learning-and to give yourself a well earned break every now and then!! I merely used to rotate around the groups to see how they were getting on-it was great not having the stress of planning these lessons! The unit ends with a five page book review sheet that is also included. Happy guided reading… Kathryn aka Teaching Nuggets

GCSE English Language Revision 2 full lessons: Comparing texts (AQA Q4, Edexcel Q7) A comprehensive source that will last for two lessons, that includes: Two extracts for comparison Guided quote highlighting activity Grid for writing up quotations including an example Grid for structural comparison with guiding key words Comparing and contrasting connectives reminder Detailed essay plan with sentence prompts Exemplar answer key for tasks 3 and 4