Learning objectives:
To consolidate our previous knowledge of poetic terminology
To comment on the language, form and structure used by a poet to present an important figure
To write using a sophisticated and analytical style
Lesson facilitates the exploration and analysis of the poem ‘Ulysses’ written by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Lesson includes relevant key terms, contextual information to aid understanding, guidance towards exploring the poems form and structure, plus comprehension questions to aid annotation of the poem. End goal of the lesson is to produce an accurate piece of analytical writing. Exemplars provided to guide students success.
Learning Objectives:
To develop knowledge of restrictive and non-restrictive relative clauses
To use a range of grammatical constructions in writing
Lesson originally used as part of a module teaching clause types to Year 7 students. Lesson covers recap of main and subordinate clauses, teaches the identification and classification of relative clauses, as well as identifying the difference between appositives and relative clauses. Can easily be adapted to suit any KS3/KS4 class, alongside study of other texts. Relative clause worksheet also provided.
Used with a middle ability year 11 class.
Learning Objectives:
To read and understand Stave 3 of the novel. AO1
To explore the importance of the Cratchit family. AO2
To consider how the theme of social responsibility is presented
*Ignorance and Want worksheet not provided due to copyright. Resource reduced in price as a result.
Whole text question on social responsibility provided as exam practice.
Resource includes 10 lessons on the novel Coraline by Neil Gaiman, as well as accompanying worksheets and starter tasks.
Unit of work ideal for a KS3 class. Aim: to encourage pupils love of reading and to develop pupils confidence when discussing ideas within a text. (Created as part of a ‘wider reading’ module for year 7).
GCSE poetry lesson to support Edexcel Relationships Poetry Anthology.
Learning Objectives:
AO2: Analyse how language, form and structure are used to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate (15 marks)
AO3: Show understanding of relationships between texts and the contexts in which they are written (5 marks)
Focus on diction and comparison to ‘She Walks in Beauty’ by Lord Byron.
Lesson’s covering chapter 10-15 of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Ideal for KS3 and developing enjoyment of reading. Includes peer assessment sheet that can be adapted.
Learning Objectives:
To read and understand Treasure Island.
To think imaginatively about setting.
To comment on the language and structure used to present character.
Lesson tailored towards the Edexcel Conflict Poetry Anthology collection.
Includes:
Relevant context to the poem
Notes on the form and structure of the poem
In depth analysis of poem, with fully animated annotations for each stanza
Learning Objectives:
AO2: Analyse how language, form and structure are used to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate (15 marks)
AO3: Show understanding of relationships between texts and the contexts in which they are written (5 marks)
Useful for initial teaching of the poem, plus revision sessions.
Ideal for KS4 teaching and revision sessions. PowerPoint presentation and Word Document resource for Round Robin activity - more suited for pupils who have read the majority of the play, although can easily be adapted. Learning objective: To show an understanding of the relationships between texts and the context in which they were written (AO3). Aim of lesson: To discuss pupils prior knowledge of the Elizabethan era and any contexts relevant to the play, teacher-led coverage of basic social/historical context related to Elizabethan performance and then student-led activity where pupils will select explicit information and relate to their knowledge and understanding of events within Romeo and Juliet.
Used as revision for a middle ability year 11 set.
Learning Objectives:
To develop an informed, personal response to the play (AO1)
To use quotations to support interpretations (AO1)
To show an understanding between the play and its context (AO3)
Activities include: analysis of Priestley’s stage directions, WABOLL and WAGOLL examples of analytical writing, key terminology, relevant contextual information/activities and class reading.
Used as a revision lesson for a middle ability year 11 class.
Learning Objectives:
To gain a clear understanding of the assessment requirements for Literature paper 1.
To develop an informed, personal response to the text. AO1
To use quotations to support and illustrate interpretations. AO1
Plot starter activity, clear explanation of Edexcel assessment requirements, exploration of writer and relevant contextual information. Act 1 worksheets provided - theme worksheet can be used throughout teaching of the play.
Used as a revision lesson with a middle ability year 11 class.
Learning Objective:
To read, understand and respond to the play (AO1)
To show an understanding between the play and its context (AO3)
To use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures in writing (AO4)
Activities include: recap of characters, relevant contextual information, whole text question on theme of gender and comprehension questions to check understanding of play.
Used as a revision lesson for a midde ability year 11 class.
Learning Objectives:
All: Show an understanding of plot AO1
Most: Analyse language/structure AO2
Some: Make links to context AO3
Used as a revision lesson for a middle ability year 11 class.
Learning Objectives:
To read, understand and respond to the play (AO1)
To use quotations to support interpretations (AO1)
To show an understanding between the play and its context (AO3)
Lesson activites include: discussion of key terminology, class reading, exemplar response with mark scheme for student’s to assess and improve.
GCSE English Language Paper 2 – Section B Transactional Writing revision lesson.
Learning Objectives:
To have an awareness of exam requirements
To practice transactional writing skills
Tasks designed to consider what makes a good piece of transactional writing, revision of key subject terminology and revision of key conventions of different forms of transactional writing.
GCSE English Language Paper 1 – Section B Imaginative Writing revision lesson.
Learning Objectives:
To have an awareness of exam requirements
To practice imaginative writing skills
Revision of key imaginative writing techniques and mini-writing activities.