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Creative Writing Victorian London
A lesson on creative writing using an image of Victorian London as a stimulus. A success criteria is included, as are opportunities for planning and reflection. Originally intended as a two lesson activity (one for planning, one for a final write up) to supplement an English Language scheme, this would suit a high ability year 7 class or a mixed ability year 8 group. Prior knowledge of basic language devices and sensory language would be useful.
KS3 War Poetry 'The Soldier'
A lesson that aims to link personal accounts and historical context with the poem 'The Soldier' by Rupert Brooke. Resources are included. There are opportunities for group work and class discussion. Suitable for a year 8 mixed ability group or a high ability year 7 class.
An Inspector Calls Act 3 Activities
5 lessons of activities based around Act 3 of An Inspector Calls. Suitable for a GCSE class first encountering the text and to work alongside or to work through selectively as revision. Themes and setting are addressed throughout, as are generational aspects of the play.
Journey's End - Responding to an exam question
A lesson that focuses on developing a response to an exam question on Journey's End. Suitable as revision for a GCSE group, the practice questions can be worked through as activities after explaining the powerpoint.
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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.
A Midsummer Night's Dream Extract Analysis
A lesson that focuses on extract analysis from a MIdsummer Night's Dream. There is a simplified process for unpacking a challenging extract and opportunities for peer assessment. Students would need prior knowledge of the play - especially Titania's character. Originally used with a high ability year 7 group, this would also suit a mixed ability year 8 class.
Macbeth Themes and Context GCSE Revision
A lesson focused on group work and consolidation of key themes in Macbeth for GCSE. Themes include revenge, ambition, kingship and notes on setting and King James 1st. Suitable as revision or to supplement an existing Macbeth SoW.
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 Nature and Conflict in A Midsummer Night's Dream
A lesson exploring ideas of nature and conflict within A Midsummer Night's Dream. An extract analysis and comprehension questions based on Titania form the main task. Would supplement an existing scheme on A Midsummer Night's Dream. Suitable for a high ability year 7 group or a mixed ability year 8 class.
Gerald Croft Revision - An Inspector Calls
A lesson focused on revision of Gerald's character from An Inspector Calls. Students will need prior knowledge of the text and copies of the text to support the lesson. Suitable for supplementing an existing SoW and as a revision activity for a GCSE group.
'I Look into My Glass' - Thomas Hardy Unseen Poetry
A revision lesson aimed at developing a response to an unseen poem. There are comprehension questions and a brief, step by step process for unpacking an unseen poem. Suitable for an iGCSE syllabus or to supplement a GCSE poetry study SoW as a one-off.
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.
A Midsummer Night's Dream KS3 Creative Writing
A lesson focusing on collaborative writing using stimulus images related to A Midsummer Night's Dream. There are three separate tasks to allow for choice and an opportunity to peer assess. Suitable for supplementing an existing scheme or as creative writing practice as a one-off.
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.
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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.
Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger Extract Comparison
Three lessons that focus on extract analysis on Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger 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 Oliver Twist and be suitable for a high ability year 7 group or mixed ability year 8 class that have already studied the text. It would also be useful as extract comparison practice.
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.