A resource suitable for the end of terms, explaining the concept of the hero’s journey before allowing pupils to apply this knowledge to a viewing of The Goonies. The worksheet also includes activities exploring the characters, as well as cross-curricular Media Studies work on analysing the film poster. Suitable for Key Stage 3 classes.

This mini-scheme of work contains 14 lessons that take students all the way through Act 1 of Macbeth, including lessons on context. An essay on how Macbeth is presented in different ways is included to end the mini-scheme. The scheme has been modernised with lessons linked to ambitious men such as Stormzy, and each of the key scenes includes a video performance already embedded within the PowerPoint slides, for ease of use. Perfect for higher ability Key Stage 3 pupils, or low/mid Key Stage 4 sets.