147Uploads
59k+Views
9k+Downloads
English language arts
KS3 Poetry Challenge SoW
An 8 lesson scheme of work designed to stretch and challenge high ability year 7 students or year 8, with a view to embedding and practising poetry analysis skills for GCSE, Prior knowledge of simile, metaphor and personification is required. Handouts with poems and keys are included, as is an exam template to be used for the final reading exam lesson.
Poems include: 'Jabberwocky', 'A Marian Sends a Postcard Home', The Witches' Recipe extract from 'Macbeth', 'Brothers' and 'Mother Diving'.
GCSE Poetry Exam Process Resource for 'Power and Conflict'
A tablemat resource (slide 1, best printed at A3 size) with a process for responding to exam questions on the 'Power and Conflict' poetry cluster at GCSE level with relevant prompts for developing paragraphs and inclusion of themes and ideas. Model answer templates and paragraphs also included.
'A Christmas Carol' Exam Process Tablemat Resource for GCSE English Literature
A tablemat resource with a process for responding to exam questions on A Christmas Carol at GCSE level with relevant prompts for developing paragraphs and inclusion of historical contexts. The exam question at the top of the sheet can be adapted depending on the lesson focus.
Andrew Forster 'Brothers' and 'Mother Diving' KS3
A mini unit (4 lessons, 3 on content one reading exam) of work using the poems, 'Brothers' and 'Mother Diving' by Andrew Forster. The lessons were aimed at developing independence when tackling unseen poetry. Prior knowledge of basic language devices is assumed. Students are primarily exploring moods and feelings in the poems. These lessons would suit a higher ability year 7 group or mixed ability year 8 group.
Bundle
KS3 Literature SoW Bundle
Three schemes of work consisting of poetry analysis (8 lessons), Oliver Twist (12 lessons) and the Philip Pullman adaptation of Frankenstein (13 lessons). Suitable for high ability year 7 or mixed ability year 8. All schemes consist of reading assessments using extracts with additional drama ideas for Frankenstein and extended writing tasks using images as stimulus for Oliver Twist.
KS2/3 Simile and Metaphor Consolidation
A pair of lessons with a range of activities to consolidate knowledge of simile and metaphor. Students are given tasks in which they must create their own and use them in writing. The first lesson includes identifying similes in the song 'You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch'. The second focuses on using images as a stimulus.
Activities are suitable for a high ability KS2 group or a mixed ability year 7 group.
Bundle
KS3 English Literature Bundle
Three schemes of work that comprise of Oliver Twist (12 lessons), the Philip Pullman adaptation of Frankenstein (13 lessons) and A Midsummer Night's Dream (14 lessons). There is a a focus on extract analysis throughout and activities for collaborative writing and performance.
Bundle
KS3 Poetry Bundle
A bundle consisting of an 8 lesson challenge scheme featuring 'Jabberwocky', 'A Martian Sends a Postcard Home', the Witches' Speech from Macbeth, 'Brothers' and 'Mother Diving' by Andrew Forster. Additionally there are separate lessons on war poetry that include 'Dulce et Decorum Est', 'Anthem for Doomed Youth', and 'The Soldier'.
Suitable for a high ability year 7 group or a mixed ability year 8 class.
GCSE A Christmas Carol Stave 3 Revision
3 lessons of extract analysis and revision activities for Stave 3 of A Christmas Carol. Extracts focus on the ghost, the Cratchits and Ignorance and Want. An exam process tablemat resource is included, as are notes on context, theme and language to stretch analytical skills. This could supplement an existing SoW or as additional revision activities for year 11.
Bundle
English Literature Key Stage 3 into Key Stage 4
A bundle consisting of several KS3 English Literature schemes of work: Oliver Twist, A Midsummer Night's Dream, a challenging poetry scheme and Frankenstein (the play adaptation) with additional WW1 poetry lessons.
Moving into KS4, there is a 30 lesson scheme that covers An Inspector Calls and a 15 lesson scheme that covers extract analysis and a range of activities for A Christmas Carol. There are accompanying extracts, contextual notes, modelled examples and an exam process scaffold. Suitable for accompanying a read through of the text or as additional analysis for year 11.
The KS3 schemes are aimed at challenging years 7 and 8 while An Inspector Calls can be used for a high ability year 9 group or mixed ability year 10 with revision activities for year 11 at the end of the scheme. A Christmas Carol would suit a mixed ability year 10 group if following along with a read through of the text.
An Inspector Calls Sybil and Sheila Character Revision
A series of activities based around Sheila and Sybil Birling's characters from An Inspector Calls. Would supplement an existing SoW or can be used as revision activities for a GCSE class.
An Inspector Calls Act 1 Revision
5 lessons of activities to supplement study of An Inspector Calls. Students will need copies of the text. This would suit those just encountering the text or as additional revision activities for a GCSE class.
Exploring Theme in An Inspector Calls - GCSE Revision
Two lessons covering themes in An Inspector Calls. Class, ignorance, generational gaps and context are included. Suitable for classes that have already covered the text and are in need of consolidation.
Arthur and Eric Birling Character Revision - An Inspector Calls
A pair of lessons that cover revision activities for Arthur and Eric from An Inspector Calls. Suitable for students that have read the text and need to cover both characters quickly. Copies of the play are required. Would supplement an existing scheme or be useful for GCSE literature consolidation.
Inspector Goole and Eva Smith - Character Revision for An Inspector Calls
A series of activities based on revision for the characters of Eva Smith and Inspector Goole from An Inspector Calls. Prior knowledge of the text is required, suitable as revision for a GCSE group.
Bundle
An Inspector Calls Character Revision
A bundle of resources covering revision activities for the main characters of the play. Suitable for those who need to revise character and to supplement an existing GCSE scheme.
KS3 Titania extract analysis and assessment style question
Three lessons that focus on extract analysis on Titania followed by a reading exam style lesson. There is a feedback/forward task after the exam lesson that allows students to consolidate skills. Examples of modelled writing are included. This would supplement an existing scheme on A Midsummer Night's Dream and be suitable for a high ability year 7 group or mixed ability year 8 class that have already studied the text.
KS4 GCSE Macbeth Act 1, Scene 1
A lesson focused on Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 1. Opportunities for discussion and extract reading, copies of the text are required. Suitable for a year 11 group.
KS4 GCSE English Language Paper 1, Question 3
A run through of the skills needed for GCSE English Language Paper 1, Question 3. There are glossaries, terminology checks, practice extracts and a step by step guide to tackling the question. Most of the content can be covered over two lessons should students not have encountered the topic before. Those using the presentation for revision should get through the content in one lesson. Suitable for supplementing a Language scheme of work or as standalone GCSE revision for year 11.
Bundle
KS3 Literature Poetry and Prose
4 schemes of work comprising of Oliver Twist (12 lessons), the Philip Pullman adaptation of Frankenstein (13 lessons), A Midsummer Night's Dream (14 lessons) and a poetry scheme (8 lessons) with supplemental WW1 poetry material (6 lessons). There is a a focus on extract analysis throughout and opportunities for collaborative writing and performance.
Suitably for higher ability year 7 groups or mixed ability year 8 classes.