This lesson is an end of a topic lesson based on the shooting of Lennie. Pupils will learn how to write an eyewitness account based on Of Mice and Men. I used an update to date issue as an example of an eyewitness account from the terrorist attack at the Bataclan theatre, Paris; this ensures pupils are using a modern resource but you can also discuss British Values. I used this with a top set year 9 (low achieving school) but it is easily adaptable. Includes Powerpoint and differentiated resource.

Used with a low ability GCSE set, this lesson features a very brief introduction to basic poetic techniques, a discussion on Conflict, a video linked to the poem and an annotation of the poem. The follow-up lesson should be an extended analysis. Also attached is the poetry match worksheet and copy of the poem.

A literacy lesson for Key Stage 3 in which pupils practise their use of capital letters. This will test pupils prior knowledge of capital letters and how to recognise and use them within creative writing. Resource attached.

This PPT was used with a mid-high set year 10 focusing solely on the answering of question A5 and A6 only (comparison question). Goes through examiner advice, how to achieve the marks through model examples, mark scheme and independent investigation of the comparison between the 'Waste not want not' and 'American Frugal housewife' articles.

This PPT was used with a mid-high set year 10 focusing solely on the answering of question A4 only (19th Century Non-Fiction 10 mark question). Goes through examiner advice, how to achieve 10 marks through model examples, mark scheme and independent investigation of the article 'The American Frugal Housewife'

A large variety of literacy lessons and resources to improve literacy basics with pupils of all ages. Can be used with any key stage and a great as one off lessons!

A really short scheme of work on Gothic Fiction. All lessons are linked to APP skills, as we still use them in my current academy, and cover both reading and writing skills. Have included some resources that do not feature within the actual lessons but you mind find useful for future/other planning.

Based on the look, say, cover, write, check system, this booklet is Term two of three which will take spellings tests throughout the entire academic year. Each week has a different topic and gives pupils three chances to check their spellings of each word. Also attached are the spelling slips for the 12 weeks of this terms booklet, in order for your print the weeks' spellings out and give them to pupils a week before their test. The booklet also allows you to easily keep track of scores with a big score counter in the corner and allows an observer to recognise whether you have awarded commendations/merits (whatever you use!)

This PEEL table plan is an easily adaptable resource. The assessment is based on the change we read in regards to Lady Macbeth's changes in her persona throughout Macbeth. The first page is the actual PEEL table, which you can differentiate to any extent you wish. The second page is a Lady Macbeth quotation page explaining her changes and key quotes that represent these changes - this allows pupils to recognise her changes easily and also select and comment on key quotes. The AO's link to Edexcel English Literature (9-1) and, again, can easily be adapted to your course.

A unit based on Animal Farm by George Orwell. Lessons were taught to a middle ability year 11 group and the resources for each lesson also feature. Hopefully you will find this time saving!

Lots of different resources to use in a wide range of lessons in regards to improving, practising and revising literacy within subjects. These can be used across different subjects, different age ranges and obviously please feel to adapt these to however you need it!

A lesson created to study a short passage of pre-19th century non-fiction; written for the new GCSE 9-1 exams. In this lesson the pupils study the language and context of Mrs Beeton’s Book Of Household Management. The resource is the short extract used within the lesson. The lesson was ranged at middle set year 10 and lasts for an hour. Can easily be adapted to year 11 or even KS3. Enjoy!