This is the full text of Stave Four, annotated as a PDF file. The annotations are not always as dense as you see in the cover image but I’ve aimed for a higher level of detail. This may benefit anyone with a top set group or a learner who may need to read the text independently of the rest of the class. If you purchase this resource, ensure that you open it in a PDF reader. Opening it in a browser tends to distort the appearance. I also find that a magnification of over 150% makes viewing the comment boxes easier. I’d like to think there are no typos in the file but should you find one, please contact me using my shop’s email found on the store front. If you do come across a genuine error you can select another resource under the value of £5 for free. These files may be updated periodically, so please check the resource listing to ensure that you have the most up-to-date file.

This resource includes a double-sided summary sheet on Thomas Malthus’ ideas and their relevance to A Christmas Carol, along with corresponding comprehension activities (multiple choice and short answer questions) and an answer sheet. It could be used as cover for those studying Stave One of the novella. You may wish to print the tasks sheet on A3.

This resource contains a series of worksheets, one for each Act of ‘Macbeth’. Each worksheet contains a summary of the Act and an AO1-based task. Suggested answers are included.

In this activity, students match up the descriptive techniques A-J to the examples 1-10. The techniques listed are: A. Metaphor B. Repetition C. Simile D. Vivid Verbs E. Alliteration F. Noun Phrases G. Sibilance H. Onomatopoeia I. Adjectives and Adverbs J. Personification They then use these to inspire their own descriptive paragraph or the beginning of a story based on one of the photo prompts provided. Alternatively, ask the students to work in groups to plan a description based on one of the images. In this case, A3 print outs could be provided.

This is a ‘crash course’ that teaches the main events in Act 3. Could be used as revision or to promote understanding in lower ability learners. There are three scene summary files: Scenes 1 and 2 Scenes 3 and 4 Scenes 5 and 6 These should be read before undertaking the activities: Activity 1 = storyboard (learners describe what is happening in each square based on the image and the quotes) Activity 2 = extended storyboard (some missing descriptions, some missing quotes) Activity 3: Focus on Lennox’s speech.

A way of teaching how to link inferences to quotations. Use in conjunction with a reading text from which quotations need to be derived. Students should write the question in the central circle and then find up to six relevant quotations.

If you’re teaching narrative or descriptive writing you could use this to help students gather sensory detail from a photograph or other image.

An introduction to unseen poetry for middle ability learners working towards AQA English Literature 8702/2. The Do Now task is a series of multiple choice questions focusing on Tupac’s ‘The Rose that Grew from Concrete’. This is self-assessed. After this, learners examine the requirements of the AQA 870 Literature course in order to determine how and where unseen poetry fits in. This is followed by a return to Tupac’s poem and a focus on some of the poetic methods used. The methods are pre-identified so that learners need only consider the effects. After feedback, there is the opportunity to review learning. Estimated time = one hour

These are Level 4-5 WAGOLLS for the November re-sit for AQA English Language 8700/1 and 8700/2. In order to access the reading inserts, you will need to go onto E-AQA and download them. Please ensure that you have access to E-AQA before downloading.

A PPT that enables an exploration of ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy. It includes: Lesson starter that encourages learners to think about the role of the war photographer Feedback slide Basic contextual information Suggested annotations aimed at lower ability learners A summary sheet and worksheet Comparison task with ‘Remains’ Review

A sample essay in response to the following question: Read the following passage from Chronicles 16:9. How does it relate to 'Jekyll and Hyde'? 'For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war.' The response is available on an Active Inspire flipchart and as a Word document. Aimed at higher-attaining Year 11s.

A quick match-up activity that encourages learners to work with the following terms: Alliteration Assonance Consonance Onomatopoeia Repetition Rhyme

A quick match-up activity that encourages learners to work with terms such as quatrain, cinquain, sestet etc.

An introduction into Victorian morality. Useful in the pre-reading of Jekyll and Hyde and other 19th Century novels.

This Paper 2 exam practice is based on two texts on the theme of women in the workplace. There are all five questions in the style of AQA 8700/2. The sample answers to the reading questions are on an Active Inspire flipchart. You should ensure that you have access to this software before downloading.

A short activity that asks students to trace the meaning of the linguistic device.

A set of quotations pertaining to Utterson, Lanyon and Hyde. Useful for revision.

Just a simple look at shared themes in the Power and Conflict Poetry. Could be used as a starting point for group work in terms of creating points and finding relevant quotes.