**Ideal for KS3 Shakespeare units/ introductions to Shakespeare at KS4. Highly challenging and fully resourced! Part of a complete introduction unit (bundle available). ** LO: To develop an understanding of the conventions of Shakespearean comedy. Literacy ‘Do Now’ task Oracy task- Talking Point class debate Conventions of the comedy genre Comparing/ contrasting theatre production posters Analysis of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (extract) Exploring comedy settings Descriptive writing task Mini plenaries

Ideal for stretching and challenging KS3 + KS4 students when studying the context of Blood Brothers and exploring the psychology of nature vs. nurture! Fully-resourced. Intended for BB but could be applied to the majority of GCSE literature set texts/ A-Level set texts, or could even be used in citizenship/ PSHE. What does this lesson include? LO: To demonstrate an understanding of the nature vs. nurture debate in psychology. Key vocabulary ‘Do Now’ task defining nature and nurture Links to Blood Brothers Nature vs. nurture personal venn diagrams Nancy L. Segal research Building knowledge- YouTube link with handy explanation video Exploring a twins case study Hinge questions to assess understanding Twin + triplet studies- looking at the ‘Three Identical Strangers’ documentary and research documents Cornell notes activity Oracy plenary- whole class Talking Point-style debate

**Ideal for KS3 Shakespeare units/ introductions to Shakespeare at KS4. Highly challenging and fully resourced! Part of a complete introduction unit (bundle available). ** LO: To develop an understanding of the conventions of Shakespearean tragedy and the role of the tragic hero. Literacy ‘Do Now’ task Oracy task- Talking Point class debate Conventions of the tragedy genre Dramatic structure Comparing/ contrasting theatre production posters The Great Chain of Being + King Lear Analysis of King Lear (extract) Mini plenaries

Ideal to use as part of any AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1-based SOW/ Year 11 revision lesson. Fully-resourced lesson. Especially stretching and challenging for students aiming for grades 7-9! Intended to be a 100-minute lesson but can be adapted for your needs and time allowances. What’s included? LO: To explore the theme of violence in Macbeth and demonstrate an understanding of the play’s historical/ social context. Big question: How does Shakespeare present the theme of violence in the play? ‘Do Now’ literature knowledge recall activity- 5 questions on Macbeth, ACC, AIC, P&C poetry + vocabulary Vocabulary builder activity Key quotations recap Oracy task- Talking Point debate Macbeth context revision clock 5 questions in 5 minutes on Macbeth Tracking theme development Use of language on stage Exam-style question (the Captain’s speech Act 1, Scene 2) High-level WAGOLL model example Essay structures Peer-assessment task

Ideal to use as part of any AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1-based SOW/ Year 11 revision lesson/ homework booklet. Fully-resourced 20-page booklet. Especially stretching and challenging for students aiming for grades 7-9! What’s included? 13 key quotations linking to the theme of the supernatural + space to annotate Macbeth context revision clock Contextual development/ quotation from James I’s ‘Daemonologie’ Key vocabulary builder + tragic genre understanding check-in Use of speech + language on stage Exam-style question (the supernatural- Act 4, Scene 1) Introduction modelled example (WAGOLL) + mini planning grid Modelled analytical paragraph (WAGOLL) + success criteria checklist Space for written response Self-assessment + DIRT upgrading tasks Metacognitive reflection

Ideal for KS3 Shakespeare units/ introductions to Shakespeare at KS4. Highly challenging and fully resourced! Part of a complete introduction unit (bundle available). LO: To develop an understanding of Shakespeare’s histories and the legacy of Richard III. Literacy ‘Do Now’ task Oracy task- Talking Point class debate Introduction to Richard III Quote analysis Comparing/ contrasting theatre production posters Persuasive writing on the King in the car park Mini plenary

Ideal for AQA GCSE ‘Lit P1: Macbeth’ SOWs. Complete set of knowledge organisers. Context + themes Plot + characters Writing an essay + tier 3 vocabulary Tier 2 vocabulary