A blank fact file pupils can complete for homework or for a research lesson. Covers Shakespeares basic details, family life, school life, society at the time and working life. Easily adaptable too.

Used with Year 12 AS Level, Edexcel A Level Literature. This is an introductory lesson to the novel, discussing and working towards a timeline of Conrad's life and influences and also how Conrad uses the technique of an intrusive narrator and how this is used within the novel. This discussion/work should influence their reading in regards to Conrad's writing style.

Used with a low ability year 10, this PEEL table is used to analyse the poem in regards to the theme of mourning and loss; a part of the Conflict section of the Eduqas Anthology. It is easy to adapt and highlights the when the pupils are hitting the assessment objectives (AO1/2/3). Pupils found the step by step approach to analysing a poem really helpful and can be easily differentiated with sentence stems for example.

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 lesson based on chapter 6 of The Breadwinner in which Parvana is turned into a boy. Pupils read and discuss the chapter and answer questions based on the chapter. Following this pupils then review what makes an effective recipe and create their own (just like the step by step actions the ladies used to turn Parvana into a boy). Included is the example recipe and a writing frame in order to create their own. Used with lower ability year 8.

A one off lesson, used at an interview, for AQA GCSE Language Unseen Poetry (Section C). The lesson is one hour long for baseline 4-6 children. PPT goes through basic skills for poetry, exam outline, what the examiner is looking for, how to spot devices and build an argument. The resources are attached including the poem, self assessment grid and unseen poetry mat.

A lesson based on chapter 10 of The Breadwinner in which Parvana and a friend get a new job digging bones. Pupils read and discuss the chapter and answer questions based on the chapter. Following this pupils then review what makes an effective letter and create their own. Included are the example letters (informal and formal) and a writing frame in order to create their own. Used with lower ability year 8.

A literacy lesson for Key Stage 3 in which pupils practise their use of suffixes. This will test pupils prior knowledge of suffixes and how to recognise and use them within creative writing. This focuses on using an autobiography, Going Solo by Roald Dahl, to support.

A literacy lesson for Key Stage 3 in which pupils practise their use of plurals. This will test pupils prior knowledge of Plurals and how to recognise and use them within creative writing. This focuses on using a recipe to support.

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

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 literacy lesson for Key Stage 3 in which pupils practise their use of Bias Language and Opinion. This will test pupils prior knowledge of both and how to recognise and use them within creative writing.

A literacy lesson for Key Stage 3 in which pupils practise their use of the past tense. This will test pupils prior knowledge of past tense and how to recognise and use it within creative writing. Resources attached.

A literacy lesson for Key Stage 3 in which pupils practise their use of persuasive techniques. This will test pupils prior knowledge of these devices and how to recognise and use them within creative writing. This focuses on using a speech to support.

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

A literacy lesson for Key Stage 3 in which pupils practise their use of question marks. This will test pupils prior knowledge of question marks and how to recognise and use them within creative writing. Part of a formative assessment.

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.

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

A literacy lesson for Key Stage 3 in which pupils practise condensing information. This will test pupils prior knowledge of condensing information. Resources attached.