A thoroughly tried, tested and engaging unit focused upon Louis Sachar's fantastic novel 'Holes'! This unit has been created specifically to intigrate KS4 skills into the KS3 curriculum to prepare students for the rigors of the new 100% exam GCSE specification. The unit covers reading of the entire novel and draws focus to the exploration of character (the Warden) by analysing key chapters. The unit culminates in an end-of-unit reading and writing exam styled upon the 2017 GCSE Specifications for English Language and English Literature. This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 26 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 68 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (5 sheets) * Homework project (7 tasks) that includes both reading and writing skills * End-of-unit reading/writing exam * End-of-unit exam mark scheme (suitable for KS3 Levels 4-7, with GCSE 1-9 coversion) Unit's lessons include: * Learning Mats on plot, themes, characters and settings of the novel * Reading and discussion of the whole novel * Analysing the novel's opening (setting) - mini essay * Creating a map of Camp Green Lake through quote deduction * Exploring how a character is presented - the Warden * Creative writing skills - sensory language and writing based on an image * Group role play S&L - scripting an performing a novel extract * Spelling tests on key vocabulary (differentiated by writing level) * SPaG starter activities * End-of-unit reading exam (GCSE English Language/Literature style) * End-of-unit writing exam (GCSE English Language style) * Teacher/peer/self assessment opportunities

A tried, tested and highly challenging unit focused upon Arthur Miller's play 'The Crucible'! This unit has been created specifically to intigrate KS4 skills into the KS3 curriculum to prepare students for the rigors of the new 100% exam GCSE specification. The unit works particularly well with higher ability or gifted Year 9 students. A range of characters and themes are explored throughout the unit, and the play is read and discussed in its entireity. The unit culminates in an end-of-unit reading and writing exam styled upon the 2017 GCSE Specifications for English Language and English Literature. This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 24 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 116 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (20 sheets) * Homework project (7 tasks) that includes both reading and writing skills * End-of-unit reading/writing exam * End-of-unit exam mark scheme (suitable for KS3 Levels 4-7, with GCSE 1-9 conversion) Unit's lessons include: * Contexts match-up activity * Reading and discussing the whole play * Exploring Salem society in the 1690s - power and influence * Exploring key characters * In-depth analysis of characters - John Proctor and Reverend Hale * Essay writing skills - writing about characters * In-depth analysis of themes - relationships, jealousy, respect, religion * Exploring tension across the play * Linking the play to the 1950s McCarthy Era * 2 huge 60-question revision quizzes * Spelling tests on key vocabulary (differentiated by writing level) * SPaG starter activities * End-of-unit reading exam (GCSE English Language/Literature style) * End-of-unit writing exam (GCSE English Language style) * Teacher/peer/self assessment opportunities

A tried, tested and engagaing unit focused upon Willy Russell's play 'Our Day Out'! This unit has been created specifically to intigrate KS4 skills into the KS3 curriculum to prepare students for the rigors of the new 100% exam GCSE specification. The unit allows students to study the whole play, with particular focus upon key themes and characters. The unit culminates in an end-of-unit reading and writing exam styled upon the 2017 GCSE Specifications for English Language and English Literature. This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 21 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 87 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (10 sheets) * Homework project (7 tasks) that includes both reading and writing skills * End-of-unit reading/writing exam * End-of-unit exam mark scheme (suitable for KS3 Levels 3-6, with GCSE 1-9 conversion) Unit's lessons include: * Contexts cloze activity * Shared reading and discussion of the whole play * Creating theatre publicity posters * In-depth analysis of the theme of lack of education and opportunity * Exploring and comparing the characters of Mr Briggs and Mrs Kay * Essay writing skills * Writing to describe - script to prose * Features of writing to inform and explain * AfL - improving a sample letter to inform/explain * Role play - creating and performing an extra scene for the play * Spelling tests on key vocabulary (differentiated by writing level) * SPaG starter activities * Crosswords * Huge 60-question revision quiz * End-of-unit reading exam (GCSE English Language/Literature style) * End-of-unit writing exam (GCSE English Language style) * Teacher/peer/self assessment opportunities

A fun, vibrant and thoroughly tested unit focused upon Shakespeare's tragedy 'Macbeth'! This unit has been created specifically to intigrate KS4 skills into the KS3 curriculum to prepare students for the rigors of the new 100% exam GCSE specification. The unit focuses upon how Lady Macbeth is presented as a villainous character in four keys scenes - Act 1 Scene 5; Act 1 Scene 7; Act 2 Scene 2; Act 5 Scene 1. The unit culminates in an end-of-unit reading and writing exam styled upon the 2017 GCSE Specifications for English Language and English Literature. This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 21 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 107 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (20 sheets) * Teacher copies of key scene extracts, annotated in meticulous detail * Homework project (7 tasks) that includes both reading and writing skills * End-of-unit reading/writing exam * End-of-unit exam mark scheme (suitable for KS3 Levels 4-8, with GCSE 1-9 conversion) Unit's lessons include: * Quiz on the life and times of Shakespeare * Group 'collective memory' activity on the Globe Theatre * Contexts match-up * Storyboarding the play * Reading and analysing the key scenes * Analysing how Lady Macbeth is presented as a villain * Exploring Lady Macbeth's psychology * Exploring gender roles in the 11th and 17th centuries * Structuring an essay response * Designing costumes for Macbeth and Lady Macbeth * Designing a set for the play * Huge 60-question revision quiz * Spelling tests on key vocabulary (differentiated by writing level) * SPaG starter activities * Crosswords * End-of-unit reading exam (GCSE English Language/Literature style) * End-of-unit writing exam (GCSE English Language style) * Teacher/peer/self assessment opportunities

A fun, vibrant and thoroughly tested unit focused upon Shakespeare's comedy 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'! This unit has been created specifically to intigrate KS4 skills into the KS3 curriculum to prepare students for the rigors of the new 100% exam GCSE specification. The unit works brilliantly as an introduction to Shakespeare for Year 7 (as I have used it), or can be used with mid ability Year 8/lower ability Year 9. Rather than focus upon study of the whole play or a specific Act, the unit instead concerns itself with close analysis of Shakespearean language and characters in Act 3 Scene 1. The unit culminates in an end-of-unit reading and writing exam styled upon the 2017 GCSE Specifications for English Language and English Literature. This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 18 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 95 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (9 sheets) * Homework project (7 tasks) that includes both reading and writing skills * A copy of the key scene, with original version on the left and space for students to 'translate' into modern English on the right * End-of-unit reading/writing exam * End-of-unit exam mark scheme (suitable for KS3 Levels 3-6, with GCSE 1-9 conversion) Unit's lessons include: * Quiz on the life and times of Shakespeare * Group 'collective memory' activity on the Globe Theatre * Activities focused upon 'translating' Shakespearean language * Storyboarding the play * Reading and translating Act 3 Scene 1 * Analysing characters in the key scene * Structing an essay response * Designing costumes for Puck and Titania * Designing a set for the key scene * Spelling tests on key vocabulary (differentiated by writing level) * SPaG starter activities * Crosswords * End-of-unit reading exam (GCSE English Language/Literature style) * End-of-unit writing exam (GCSE English Language style) * Teacher/peer/self assessment opportunities

A tried, tested and thoroughly challenging unit focused upon Willy Russell's charmingly comedic play 'Educating Rita'! This unit has been created specifically to intigrate KS4 skills into the KS3 curriculum to prepare students for the rigors of the new 100% exam GCSE specification. The unit allows students to study the whole play, with particular focus upon in-depth analysis of three key scenes, allowing students to explore character development and structure. The unit culminates in an end-of-unit reading and writing exam styled upon the 2017 GCSE Specifications for English Language and English Literature. This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 21 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 77 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (7 sheets) * Homework project (7 tasks) that includes both reading and writing skills * End-of-unit reading/writing exam * End-of-unit exam mark scheme (suitable for KS3 Levels 4-7, with GCSE 1-9 conversion) Unit's lessons include: * Contexts match-up * Exploring working class vs. middle class stereotypes * Shared reading and discussion of the whole play * Creating theatre publicity posters * In-depth analysis of key scnes (Act 1 Scene 1; Act 2 Scene 1; Act 2 Scene 5) * Writing to describe - script to prose * Features of writing to inform and explain * AfL - improving a sample application letter * Role play - creating and performing an extra scene for the play * Spelling tests on key vocabulary (differentiated by writing level) * SPaG starter activities * Crosswords * Huge 60-question revision quiz * End-of-unit reading exam (GCSE English Language/Literature style) * End-of-unit writing exam (GCSE English Language style) * Teacher/peer/self assessment opportunities

A challenging, rigorous and detailed unit focused upon Shelagh Delaney's charming 1950s play 'A Taste of Honey'! This unit has been created specifically for the new AQA Paper 2a (Modern Texts) exam to be sat from June 2017. This unit focuses upon analysis of the whole text, punctuated by two practice exam questions (one focused upon character, the other on theme) plus a closed-book mock exam. Students are supported throughout these with sentence starters to help them structure their responses, and are given a choice of questions. This detailed and high quality unit includes: * 33 lesson plans (with 13 differentiation strategies) * 147 slide PowerPoint presentation (divided into lessons) * All resources and worksheets (9 sheets) * Homework project (9 tasks) that includes both reading and writing skills Unit's lessons include: * Cloze activity on the play's contexts * Detailed, thorough comprehension questions on each scene * Spelling tests on key vocabulary * SPaG starter activities * Character crosswords * Huge 60-question revision quiz * In-depth key scene analyses (including group work) * Exploring characters - Helen, Jo, Peter, Boy, Geof * Exploring themes - marriage, motherhood, relationships * AfL activities - improving sample exam responses * Essay planning * Writing a formal essay on a chosen character * Writing a formal essay on a chosen theme * 'Closed book' mock exam to reflect new GCSE exam expectations * Teacher/peer/self assessment opportunities