Lesson focusing on how to approach two unseen poems using the theme of crisis and disaster. Poems provided by @fayemarshall (Twitter) .

A poem written by a former Y9 student of mine after a lesson looking at Stephen Lawrence. Powerful piece of poetry I just had to share with you. "Hopefully it will inspire other people to think about the way society is functioning in the present day and challenge the corrupt aspects of not only our nation but others as well ❤️ " - Caitlin (student) Thank you again.

A full examination paper for AQA English Language Paper 1. The extract is from the novel ‘Children of Blood and Bone’.

Explode the Quote starter activity for 'Macbeth'.

A lesson focusing on Sheila Birling's involvement in the death of Eva Smith. The lesson includes: - starter activity using Michaela Coel's article, 'Adele’s tribute to Beyoncé was a frank admission of privilege. I salute it.' Students will identify the explicit information in the text -activity looking at the differences between Eva and Sheila -exam style questions (theme and character)

Activity exploring Langston Hughes’ poem Theme of English B. Students are given questions to help them analyse the poem. There are also discussion questions and an exam question too.

A lesson introducing the novel A Series of Unfortunate Events. Students will learn how to identify explicit and implicit information in a text, whilst also making predictions about the text.

Detailed PowerPoint focusing on the relationship between the themes of the play and the context. Students will work collaboratively in differentiated groups to write a PEED paragraph. Lesson is focused on students, and their ability to work effectively as a team to share and develop ideas.

Lesson teaching students how to write a film review. Lesson includes: -homophone literacy task -review activity for 'Black Panther' - structure of a film review -sentence starters/structure to help students write their review

The lesson involves students writing an analysis of an extract from chapter 5. They begin by exploring ideas about code-switching to gain a better of Starr and her feelings in the extract. Students will then look at how to write an analytical response through I do, We Do, You do. They will also look at how to use metaphors to develop their interpretations (idea inspired by Chris Curtis’ How to Teach Like a Writer).

Updated (January 2024) Lesson exploring Mr. Fezziwig. Lesson includes: 1.Do Now retrieval activity 2. Questions to help students analyse Dickens’ characterisation of Mr Fezziwig 3. Non-fiction article ('3 Reasons Fezziwig is the Best Boss at Christmas and Always’) and discussion questions 4. Comparison activity (Scrooge and Fezziwig)

Introduction lesson for conflict poetry. Lesson includes: questions to aid class discussion about different types/topics of conflict poetry students using extracts from different poems to develop their understanding of the different topics that could be explored in conflict poetry group activity involving students creating their own conflict poem using words from ‘Where is the Love?’ by The Black Eyed Peas

Lesson teaching students how to analyse (explode) a quote at word level. An exam style question is also included.

A detailed lesson exploring how Conan Doyle presents ideas of race and the working class in Victorian Britain. The lesson includes: - SPAG starter (semi colons and colons) - Analysis of key extract from the novel -Speaking and listening activity. Students prepare and deliver a formal presentation exploring their views on a statement - Exam question also included *Visit my shop for a full SOW for 'The Sign of Four'.

Starter activity using a 'Jekyll and Hyde' extract. Guided questions are provided to help students analyse structure.

An English Language Paper 1 exam (reading section) based on the Inspector in 'An Inspector Calls'.

As it’s International Women’s Day, I thought it would be fitting to create an exam paper to celebrate :oP. Sources from Mary Wollstonecraft’s ‘A Vindication of the rights of Women’ and Malala Yousafzai’s speech to the UN Youth Takeover. Enjoy! Let me know how it goes :o)

Detailed lesson looking at the presentation of witches and their role in the play ‘Macbeth’. Lesson includes: -spelling test -guided questions to help students analyse the scene -explode the quote language analysis task -homework tasks (my YouTube video focusing on the context and exam question)

Detailed PowerPoints focusing on question 1 and 2 of the English Language Paper 1 examination. Lesson 1: Introduction into English Paper 1, using an extract from 'The Hunger Games' Lesson 2: Understanding the differences between implicit and explicit information using 'The Hunger Games' and visual aids. Lesson 3: Group based lesson/activities focusing on language techniques Lesson 4: Breakdown of Question 2 using 'The Sign of Four' Lesson 5/6: Understanding more ambitious language techniques, such as antithesis and Satire using 'Tale of Two Cities' and 'Animal Farm'. Lessons provide scaffolding for lower ability students, including sentence starters and activities to suit needs of different abilities.

A lesson focusing on character development. Students explore key techniques used by writers to shape convincing characters. Through analysis of a short animated film (GiveInToGiving) , students will construct a character profile for the protagonist and craft a descriptive piece of writing to bring the character to life. The lesson also offers a writing model and success criteria to support students with their writing.