This lesson is a mock paper to help prepare students for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Writers' viewpoints and perspectives). The sources for this paper explore arranged marriages and the writing section for this mock is about parental control. Lesson is designed for feedback as answers are written during class time, to help identify revision areas promptly. A generic mark scheme has been included for teachers reference. Alternatively, this PowerPoint could be converted to a Word document and presented as an actual mock exam. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 2 - PowerPoint of exam questions Source A Guardian article - Word document of Source A Source B NYA article - - Word document of Source B English Language Paper 2 generic mark scheme - PDF of mark scheme

Preparing students for the unseen poetry question, this lesson uses 'Reservist' by Boey Kim Cheng. Beginning with brainstorming what students should comment on when analysing a poem, the lesson breaks students into groups to have a go at independently analysing a stanza according to the exam question focus. The lesson develops to lead students to write the opening of their response, which can then be extended to the following lesson or become a homework task. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.** Files in this resource: Reservist unseen poem exam question - PowerPoint of lesson Reservist - Word document of poem Reservist - Word document of annotated poem

Originally delivered to a weak KS4 class, this lesson acts as revision on the themes in 'Of Mice and Men'. Checking understanding of what a theme is, the lesson identifies the themes in the novel, leading to group work where students find evidence of their allocated theme. Whilst the plenary suggests class feedback, this could be extended for more able students, requiring them to answer a question on one of the selected themes. This task could also be used as a speaking and listening assessment opportunity. File in this resource: Themes PowerPoint of lesson

Introductory lesson on ‘Of Mice and Men’, originally delivered to a weak KS4 group. Lesson closely explores the opening setting description, encouraging students to pull quotes from this scene to show what is being described. This knowledge is then pulled together with a PEE analysis, finishing with character profiling. Files in this resource: The opening - PowerPoint of lesson Opening extract - Word document of opening of ‘Of Mice and Men’

Close analysis of extracts from section 5 in 'Of Mice and Men'. Lesson designed for group work, leading to class feedback. The outcome of the lesson is that students should have a detailed set of notes on all sections that have been analysed in the lesson, being able to answer a foreshadowing question at the end. This lesson encourages close analysis of passages and collaborative learning. The extract booklet is set up for A3 size to allow for notes and group work. It should help prepare students to answer extract-based exam questions. Files in this resource: Section 5 close analysis - PowerPoint of lesson Chapter 5 extracts - Word document of extracts

This revision activity encourages students to make links beyond a single quote that has been provided from ‘Of Mice and Men’. The task allows students to consider links to plot, character, setting and context; it also develops their familiarity with the text through finding key quotes and creating a useful revision mind-map. This lesson can be easily adapted for any significant quote in ‘Of Mice and Men’, beyond what has been used in this lesson. It can allow for more independent working whilst the teacher “troubleshoots” revision areas with individual students. The work produced in this lesson could potentially be used for display purposes as well! File in this resource: Detailed quote analysis - PowerPoint of lesson

Focusing on Section 2 of 'Of Mice and Men', this lesson encourages close passage analysis in preparation for answering an exam- style question. This lesson allows for independent work or more supported guidance, depending on student ability, with the PowerPoint notes indicating this where necessary. A separate file of suggested extracts has been included with this resource, which could either be used for lower ability students or to allow for more detailed analysis and note-making. The lesson works towards beginning to answer the question on character relationships in Section 2 that have been analysed during the lesson, which can then be completed as homework, as a plenary activity or in exam conditions. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. File in this resource: Character relationships in section 2 - PowerPoint of lesson Extracts - Word document of suggested extracts. **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.**

A 6-lesson mini scheme of work, ‘The Island Project’ is a creative writing scheme that imagines the students have been stranded on a deserted island. Written in the form of journal entries, this scheme allows students to develop their creative writing skills, understand how to build descriptions and write to persuade and inform. Lessons are fully planned with a starter and learning objective. There is opportunity for peer assessment at the end of each lesson to encourage further development. File in this resource: The Island Project - PowerPoint of all lessons.

Using the medium of Twitter, this lesson allows students to chart a character’s development over ‘Blood Brothers’. This can be done over the course of reading the play or at the end, and can be used as a helpful revision activity. Differentiation for this task includes the extent to which quotes are used for tweets, assigning characters, and scaffolding key events to signpost students towards. Files in this resource: Blood Brothers character analysis - PowerPoint of lesson Twitter Template - Word document of Twitter template - this activity can then be completed by hand or electronically.

A lesson that allows students to write a ‘school report’ for either Edward or Mickey, this is based on having read the section of ‘Blood Brothers’ that focuses on their school days. Lesson begins with a class reading opportunity (page numbers as a rough guide), before moving on to a class discussion of the differences between Edward and Mickey’s education. There is an external link to a Youtube video that shows schools in the 1960s, discussion points in the PowerPoint notes too. This may generate some interesting opinions from your students! The preliminary task prior to writing the school report encourages students to find quotes/stage directions that support their ideas on what to include in their work. The lesson finishes with Parents’ Evening where students role-play the teacher/parent and discuss Edward or Mickey’s progress and the report they have received. Files in this resource: Blood Brothers School report - PowerPoint of lesson. Blood Brothers Edward Lyons school report - Word document of school report template for several subjects Blood Brothers Mickey Johnstone school report - Word document of school report template for several subjects

Based on Roald Dahl's 'Matilda' and the description of The Trunchbull; and 'A Christmas Carol' and the description of Scrooge, this series of lessons is designed to prepare students for a reading comprehension exam. Originally delivered to a low ability Year 7 class, this could be adapted for younger students but the questions would need reviewing if intended for higher ability. The lessons support students through tackling different comprehension questions, allowing class work and discussion before attempting questions independently. All of the questions have spaces for student-teacher feedback, intended for peer-marking as model answers are provided on the board. There are three lessons on The Trunchbull extract and two on Scrooge. The Scrooge questions have been designed as a mock exam but could easily be adapted for a real exam or an extended homework task. Files in this resource: Reading comprehension questions - PowerPoint of the questions Reading extract - Word document of the two extracts, designed as a four-page booklet

Using an extract from ‘The Woman in Black’ this two-part lesson intends to prepare students for a comprehension exam. Originally delivered to a Year 7 group (but can easily be adapted to other years, depending on ability), this lesson encourages students to ‘actively read’ a text, working to identify features of narrative writing. There are two comprehension activities: the first can be done as a class to help students feel at ease with tackling such style questions; the second is intended for exam conditions to allow students to practice for their reading exam. Mark schemes are included as a guide for teachers. These mark schemes could also be used for peer-assessment if required. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. Files in this resource: Conventions of Narrative Writing - PowerPoint of lesson Extract from The Woman in Black - Word document of extract Answer sheets for the questions set in this double lesson - Word document Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.

Lesson to help prepare students for their iGCSE English Literature Paper 4 - Unseen. This lesson focuses on tackling unseen poetry, using the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night' by Dylan Thomas. Lesson begins by outlining the paper and assessment areas, before allowing students to move into groups and independently analyse the poem. Group/teacher feedback moves the class to writing a plan for their response before finishing the lesson by writing the introduction to their essay. Lesson can be followed with completing the response in exam conditions if preferred. Files in this resource: Unseen Poetry - Do Not Go Gentle - PowerPoint of entire lesson Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night poem - Word document of poem

Unseen poetry practice for AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2. PowerPoint outlines what to expect in Paper 2 and assessment areas. Using Dylan Thomas's 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' and 'Remember' by Christina Rossetti, the lesson encourages group work, with students working independently to annotate the unseen material, before feeding back to the rest of the class. Lesson works towards preparing for both the extended and comparative exam questions, which can be used in the following lesson or homework tasks. Annotated copies of both poems are included in this resource, which can be used as a prompt for the teacher or additional support for weaker students. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. Files in this resource: Unseen Poetry Do Not Go Gentle and Remember - PowerPoint of lesson Remember poem - Word document of poem Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night - Word document of poem Remember poem annotated - Word document of annotated poem Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night annotated - Word document of annotated poem **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.**

20 different grammar activities that can be used as starters for your lessons. Where possible, each activity has been condensed onto one slide. Topics include: paragraphing, punctuation, varying sentence structures and homophones. File in this resource: Grammar Starters Powerpoint of all 20 activities.

15 lessons, fully planned, originally delivered to Year 8 but can easily be adapted to other year groups (including KS2). Each lesson begins with a covering slide for teacher’s reference, briefly detailing the lesson, whether homework has been set and if any resources are required. Activities within this scheme include analysing Bill Bryson extracts in preparation for a unit reading assessment; writing in the style of Bill Bryson for writing evidence; comparing Bear Grylls with Michael Palin; and writing a series of blog entries based on an extreme travel adventure. Whilst this scheme refers to Reading and Writing APP assessments, this can easily be adapted to suit the assessments in your department. Files in this resource: Travel Writing SOW - PowerPoint of entire scheme of work, 15 lessons Lesson 1 Mumbai description - Word document extract for Lesson 1 Lesson 3 Road to Ruins - Word document extract for Lesson 3 Lesson 6 The Lost Continent Extract - Word document extract for Lesson 6 Lesson 9 Bill Bryson extract - Word document extract for Lesson 9 Lesson 14 The Gold Coast - Word document extract for Lesson 14

A mock exam following AQA’s GCSE English Language Paper 1 question style, this resource allows teachers to work through each question with their class, evaluating the skills required and how to score highly. The extract is from ‘War of the Worlds’ and this is also used for Section B, writing. This resource can also be easily adapted to a Homework task for students to prepare for the exam independently. The opening slides detail an overview of the exam and what skills are being assessed in this paper. A detailed mark scheme has been included for Section A, Reading, with suggested answers. This is a starting point and can be used as a guide. It includes the level descriptors for each question, taken from the AQA mark scheme. A generic mark scheme has been included for Section B, Writing, taken from one of AQA’s Paper 1 example papers. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 1 practice - PowerPoint of exam questions War of the Worlds extract - Word document of extract Section A Reading suggested mark scheme - Word document and PDF of suggested answers for Section A English Language Paper 1 generic mark scheme - PDF of generic mark scheme for Section B

14 lessons, fully planned with learning objectives and homework tasks across the unit, this scheme was originally delivered to a middle/low ability Year 9 class. This unit is not based on GCSE specifications but instead looks at both text and film. The first part of the scheme focuses on creating evidence of reading analysis skills for the teacher, by exploring extracts and writing up responses. The second part of this scheme is media-based, watching the film and concluding with writing a film review. There are also additional activities at the closing of the unit, allowing for more creative writing and a speaking and listening task. Each lesson has a covering slide for teacher reference, detailing resources and a lesson brief. Whilst the scheme refers to APP Reading and Writing assessment areas, these can easily be adapted to suit the assessment in your department. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this scheme. Files in this resource: Scheme of work - PowerPoint of all 14 lessons Lesson 3 Book reviews - Word document for Lesson 3 Lesson 6 Extract - Word document for Lesson 6 Lesson 6 Extract annotated - Word document for Lesson 6 (for teacher reference) Lesson 7 Media analysis prompt - Word document for Lesson 7 (for teacher reference) Lesson 8 Introduction to Touching the Void worksheet - Word document for Lesson 8 Lesson 10 Homework - Word document for Lesson 10 (optional document) Lesson 10 Analysing a review - Word document for Lesson 10 **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.**

1 or 2 lesson resource, allowing students to practice skills of approaching an unseen poem in their exam. Building on existing knowledge of analysing poetry, this is very much student-led, encouraging the class to work in groups and present their analysis to the rest of the class. The unseen poem is Duffy's 'War Photographer' and the assessment areas detailed are generic, not specific to any exam board. The lesson builds up to an exam question for students to complete. Files in this resource: Unseen poetry War Photographer - PowerPoint of lesson War Photographer poem - Word document of complete poem (minus title, deliberately). The poem has also been divided into its separate stanzas to assist with the group task.

14 lessons, fully planned, originally delivered to Year 7 but can be adapted for KS2. Each lesson has a learning objective and starter task, with some homework tasks included within the scheme. Each lesson has a covering slide for teacher reference, detailing the lesson brief, resources required and what reading and writing skills are covered. Whilst this references APP reading and writing, these assessment areas can be easily adapted to suit the assessment in your department. Activities within this scheme of work include transforming the poem into modern English, a speaking and listening drama task in the style of 'Jeremy Kyle, and reporting the events of Hamlin in a broadsheet and tabloid newspaper (intended for the final assessment task of the unit). Files in this resource: Piped Piper Full SOW - PowerPoint of all 14 lessons Lesson 1 First Stanza - Word document for Lesson 1 Lesson 7 Self reflection homework - Word document for Lesson 7 Lesson 11 The Sun Scan - PDF scan of ‘The Sun’ newspaper for Lesson 11 Lesson 11 The Times Scan - PDF scan of ‘The Times’ newspaper for Lesson 11