Time to spread some unity and love! The lesson explores Maya Angelou's poem, 'Human Family'. Students will break down the poem using TSLAP and answer an exam question.
KS3 lesson introducing students to conflict poetry. Lesson is centred around getting students to consider the purpose of poetry and creating their own poetry using words from 'Where is the Love?' by Black Eyed Peas.
Research task getting students to find key facts on the life of Nelson Mandela. Students are also given a famous quote from Mandela about education. They must make their own interpretations of this and write a PEE paragraph about it.
Good activity/starter/homework to lead you into a more in depth discussion or tasks about Nelson Mandela
A detailed lesson breaking down, in a step by step format, how to tackle the English Literature question on 'An Inspector Calls'. Students will break down an example answer and attempt their own. Lesson includes success criteria and peer assessment.
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 lesson looking at the friendship between Banquo and Macbeth.
I have created a revision video that explores their relationship, using themes that students can relate to. An exam style question has also been included, with an extract based on AQA English Literature Paper 1.
To engage students with politics, I have created a lesson exploring capitalism and socialism, using the 2017 General Election as a stimulus. Together, you will:
- explore ideas of capitalism and socialism
-break down the key pledges of the two main political parties (Conservative and Labour)
-host your own ‘Question Time’ where students discuss/debate their different views
-Vote!
This FREE lesson leads on to a series of lessons breaking down the context of ‘An Inspector Calls’, ideas of social class and the political systems of Edwardian Britain.
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.
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.
Most of us dislike marking because of the time it takes. Let me help you cut your marking time with this handy marking template breaking down A02.
THREE templates available focusing on each Assessment Objective (A01, A02 & A03) on my TES shop.
A lesson that not only teaches students how to write using a variation of language techniques, but also to raise awareness of world issues. This lesson is accompanied by a series of lessons (reading and writing skills) for the IGCSE non-fiction text, 'Passage to Africa' which you will find on my TES shop.
This lesson includes:
- Quiz testing students understanding of techniques
- Stimulus for creative writing with step-by-step success criteria
- Example answer
Why don't you make your classroom displays more productive with these colourful, easy to understand posters breaking down the English Language Assessment Objectives.
* Assessment Objectives are based on the Edexcel IGCSE, however it can be adapted easily to suit your exam board.
A writing starter for AQA English Language Q5. Students are given a success criteria of techniques to help make their writing more creative and ensure they are including devices that will impress the examiner.