A two part lesson that walks students through question 1-5 of Language Paper 1. The extract is from "The Fellowship of the Ring". An excellent resource for revising the whole paper in class.

This power-point covers all content for teaching "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding for the AQA GCSE specification. 25-30 lessons (all power-points and activities are included) explore A01-3 in depth; themes, language and context. A few lessons are dedicated to the examination of critical theory (Plato's Republic and Social Contract Theory), and additionally essay writing projects, creative writing, formative assessments and a summative quiz are included. Enjoy!

A single lesson that builds on the skills required for the GCSE Language Paper 1. Activities include analysis of language and some creative writing. Can be used as a one off for any critical writing based lesson.

Teaches lower-ability students how to structure a narrative and use language devices creatively.

A single lesson introducing students to the structure of the GCSE Language papers, and then genre based activities that familiarise them with conventions.

A helpful revision tool for GCSE Language Paper 1. Looking at an extract from "The Secret Garden", students analyse language devices, respond to a 20 mark style question, and then attempt a creative writing activity.

1/2 lessons that introduce students to extracts from various Gothic texts, such as The Woman in Black, Interview with the Vampire and two short stories from The Bloody Chamber. Creative writing activity at the end. GCSE skills and related questions: Language Paper 1, Q1, 2, 5

A single lesson focusing on an extract from "Stardust," analysing language and structure. GCSE related skills and questions: Language paper 1, Q2, 3

Higher ability lesson that can be used as a one off, or as part of teaching the GCSE Language Paper 1. Skills: language analysis, applying context, genre and creative writing.

Text: Ready Player One Skills: Extended critical writing, language analysis, self-marking Designed for GSCE Language Q4, but can be taught as it is for any Dystopian unit.

Single lesson looking at an introduction to "The Tempest". Characters, plot and some language analysis covered.

Great for a high ability class, these 4-5 lessons look at an extract from Treasure Island and build skills in: - Language analysis - Identifying language techniques - Creative writing - Peer and self marking. A good introduction if you're starting to look at 19th century texts with younger groups. Enjoy!

These 11 power-points and resources cover an entire term of lessons. Find included lessons, activities, worksheets etc covering the skills required for success with answering questions 1-5 for the AQA GCSE Language Paper 1, unseen fiction texts. Texts included for study in this unit are: - The Bloody Chamber - Dracula - Frankenstein - Stardust - Ready Player One - The Secret Garden - Heart of Darkness Enjoy :)

This lesson walks students through the the skills needed for writing authentic settings in narratives.

2 lessons for a higher ability class. These quick paced lessons are highly structured so that students must complete a certain amount of activities in the lesson, and tick off their achievements as they go. Language analysis is the focus, with an extract from Jekyll and Hyde. The two lessons cover: - Comprehension - Analysis of authorial methods - Model paragraph - Extended critical writing - Analysis of sentence forms A homework activity is also included. Print the first 3 slides for activity sheets.

Two lessons for boys looking at language and structural analysis of an extract from the novel Jurassic Park. Fun clips from the movie, revision of the adventure genre and creative writing. Great for a double lesson!

Two to three lessons on the poem "London" by William Blake. Carries on from the "Ozymandias" lesson, but can be taught as it is. Context, high level language and structure analysis, critical writing, writing frames and model answers make for engaging, jammed-packed lessons.

Two to three lessons that carry on from 'Ozymandias' or 'London' but can be taught as it is. High level language and structural analysis, teacher-led annotations and other engaging activities.

2/3 lesson bundle that builds student understanding of how authorial tone works in texts, and how colour and senses can be devised as a narrative tool for generating different tones. Several creative writing activities get the ball rolling, with analytical writing for the 2nd/3rd lesson. An extract from "The Great Gatsby" (Scott Fitzgerald) is the example extract here: how does the author play with colour and senses to suggest the beautiful but tragic and empty love of Gatsby and Daisy? A clip from the film accompanies this (right click the picture to open hyperlink). Enjoy :)

Two lessons aligning with Memorial Day. Suitable for either year 9 or 10, these lessons cover an overview of historical fiction, creative writing and language analysis.