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This post-assessment sequence is designed to guide students in effectively comparing the poems Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley and Exposure by Wilfred Owen (or other poems as appropriate). The sequence will provide structured support for understanding themes, techniques, and how to craft an academic response.

A poster guide exploring how to build a RFP culture across the school.

Take your students on an unforgettable journey through the world of fantasy fiction! This fully resourced KS3 unit builds reading confidence, analytical skills, and a genuine love of literature — all while exploring some of the most beloved fantasy texts of all time. Texts featured include: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone The Cursed Child A Pinch of Magic A Sprinkle of Sorcery Alice in Wonderland The Hobbit What’s included: A full sequence of engaging, ready-to-teach lessons A wide range of extracts and comprehension tasks Differentiated reading activities and creative extension work A summative reading assessment with success criteria and mark scheme Homework tasks linked to reading for pleasure Thematic links, character deep-dives, and opportunities for discussion & drama Bonus extras: themed starters, display ideas, enrichment tasks, and more! Designed to develop key reading skills while capturing imaginations, this scheme is perfect for a mid-year or end-of-year unit — especially for building momentum and curiosity around independent reading.

A two-part, fully resourced lesson introducing students to fairy tales, including conventions. Lesson Two: What are fairy tales Students will gain an initial understanding of the genre to support their homework research, which will include conventions and key-terms to be utilised throughout the topic. Students should be informed of their assessment task and informed of the skills they will need to develop over the course of this term. Lesson Three: Fairy tale conventions Students will explore and identify the conventions in fairy tales. This lesson should link, yet differentiate the conventions in Fantasy fiction (Term 5 SOL). Week Overview: By the end of the week, students need an understanding of what makes a fairy tale, common conventions, different types of fairy tales, and the oral origins of the genre.

A guide, vocabulary tracker, CPD presentation, and strategy sheet designed to raise literacy standards.

A collection of Literature debate starters for Macbeth, AIC, ACC and Power and Conflict poetry.

A presentation exploring the value of creating a Reading for Pleasure culture across the school.

A mini-sequence exploring the sonnet ‘Ozymandias’ by Percy Shelley from the AQA Power and Conflict cluster, including reading and writing tasks.

A bundle of engaging knowledge recall starters for a study of ‘An Inspector Calls’. Recall explores: Language Paper 1 Language Paper 2 An Inspector Calls A Christmas Carol Power and Conflict: War Poems Tier 2/3 Language

An introductory lesson exploring the power of the opening line and the final line, as well as identifying other structural devices. Students will explore using Lovely Bones. All resources provided.

A poster to create a standardised approach to Language Paper 1, Question 5, but to be embedded further down in Key Stage Three as well.

A fully-resourced lesson emulating Dickensian writing and crafting a description of a villain.

A booklet comprising of a series of tasks and exam strategies to develop the quality of response to the essay question around the portrayal of change in ‘A Christmas Carol’.

This fully-resourced during-reading booklet builds on the foundations laid by the pre-reading activities, guiding students through a deeper, critical engagement with J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. The booklet is structured to enhance understanding of key themes, characters, and contextual links as students read through each act, ensuring ongoing reflection and analysis.

For higher ability students, this section of the post-reading booklet offers challenging activities designed to push their analytical thinking and deepen their engagement with A Christmas Carol. These advanced tasks encourage students to explore the novella from multiple perspectives, linking it to broader literary movements, critical theory, and socio-political discourse.

A completed Y7-Y11 curriculum map, useful to use as a template for new HODs/Department training.

A mini-sequence exploring the poem ‘London’ by William Blake through a mixture of reading and writing tasks.

A fully resourced scheme of learning for Lois Lowry’s The Giver This high-quality, fully editable unit is designed to develop students’ reading and writing skills in tandem, using the powerful themes and characters of The Giver as a springboard for critical and creative responses. Perfect for upper KS3 or adaptable for KS4, this scheme encourages deep textual engagement, empathy, and expressive writing. Whether you’re focusing on dystopian fiction, thematic analysis, or narrative crafting, this scheme has you covered. What’s included: 10+ fully planned lessons with clear objectives and engaging activities A variety of reading comprehension and discussion tasks Creative writing and descriptive language opportunities Diary entries, character monologues, memory mapping & alternative endings Assessment opportunities and modelled responses Fully editable PowerPoint slides and printable resources Skills Focus: Understanding dystopian themes and structure Reading for meaning and inference Developing narrative voice and perspective Writing descriptively and imaginatively Responding personally and analytically to a text

An engaging two-part lesson introducing students to the magical world of Fantasy fiction.

A single lesson identifying and analysing the use of animalistic imagery in Of Mice and Men through the character of Lennie.