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I'm a passionate secondary English and History teacher and am the main planner of resources for my department; as such, I thought I would start sharing them here with the wider community of teachers and professionals. I am Australian trained, but currently teaching GCSE and A- Level (AQA specifications). All lessons are very visually engaging, with images, clips and a variety of activities. You won't find any boring/blank resources here!

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I'm a passionate secondary English and History teacher and am the main planner of resources for my department; as such, I thought I would start sharing them here with the wider community of teachers and professionals. I am Australian trained, but currently teaching GCSE and A- Level (AQA specifications). All lessons are very visually engaging, with images, clips and a variety of activities. You won't find any boring/blank resources here!
Year 10/11: 'Ozymandias' by Percy Shelley
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Year 10/11: 'Ozymandias' by Percy Shelley

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Two to three lessons on the poem "Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Romantic context, high level language and structure analysis, annotations and creative activities make an engaging three-part series.
Year 9- Jurassic Park (2 Lessons)
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Year 9- Jurassic Park (2 Lessons)

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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!
Year 9/10: Ready Player One (lesson designed like a video game!)
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Year 9/10: Ready Player One (lesson designed like a video game!)

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An awesome lesson for boys in year 9 or 10, language analysis skills are made fun through a lesson designed like a video game. Each activity is a "mission", and students have to complete all three in either single, two player or combat mode (individually, in pairs, or in competition). Included: - All activities - Video resources (right click the image on slide 4 for hyperlink to video) - Extract from Ernest Cline's "Ready Player One". - Formative progress check (using playstation symbols- how cool is that?) - Creative writing activity Very proud and excited for this lesson, so please enjoy!
Jekyll & Hyde- Language Focus
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Jekyll & Hyde- Language Focus

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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.
Year 7/8: Treasure Island
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Year 7/8: Treasure Island

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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!
Gothic, Fantasy and Dystopian Genre/Language Analysis
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Gothic, Fantasy and Dystopian Genre/Language Analysis

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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 :)
Year 7/8: Short Stories 3 Lessons
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Year 7/8: Short Stories 3 Lessons

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Suitable for higher ability classes, these 3-4 lessons cover: - An introduction to the short story form - Recap of form, language and structure - An analysis of the short story “The Flowers” by Alice Walker - Creative writing - Self and peer marking activities Enjoy :)
Years 7/8: The Tempest
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Years 7/8: The Tempest

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Single lesson looking at an introduction to "The Tempest". Characters, plot and some language analysis covered.
Years 9/10: Dystopian Fiction Lesson
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Years 9/10: Dystopian Fiction Lesson

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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.
Year 9/10: Frankenstein Lesson
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Year 9/10: Frankenstein Lesson

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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.
Years 9/10: Stardust
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Years 9/10: Stardust

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A single lesson focusing on an extract from "Stardust," analysing language and structure. GCSE related skills and questions: Language paper 1, Q2, 3
Gothic Literature- Language Analysis- 2 lessons
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Gothic Literature- Language Analysis- 2 lessons

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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
GCSE Language Paper Intro
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GCSE Language Paper Intro

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

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A good formative or summative revision tool. This quiz is included in my "Literary Devices" pack (22 lessons covering all different language techniques geared at KS3-4) but am posting it for free as it can be used separately. Enjoy :)
Year 10/11: The Secret Garden- Single Lesson
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Year 10/11: The Secret Garden- Single Lesson

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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.
Year 11/12: Heart of Darkness- Single Lesson
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Year 11/12: Heart of Darkness- Single Lesson

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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.
Lady Macbeth & Women in "Macbeth"
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Lady Macbeth & Women in "Macbeth"

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A single lesson for higher set classes studying "Macbeth." Examines the role of women (Lady Macbeth, Hecate, Lady Macduff and the witches) in the play. Original analysis by myself included- can be printed as a "write on the reading" activity for students.