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This free resource offers the first four lessons of a fully resourced 26-lesson scheme of work for Shakespeare’s The Tempest, designed especially for KS3. It includes detailed PowerPoint slides, vocabulary support, character work, creative writing activities, and an Easy Read narrative version of the play to support accessibility and engagement. These lessons focus on Act 1 and introduce: The shipwreck and storm Prospero’s backstory and Miranda’s compassion Ariel’s first appearance and desire for freedom Caliban’s story and his bitterness toward Prospero Ferdinand and Miranda’s meeting, with Prospero watching This free download includes: 4 fully planned lessons with engaging activities and literacy support Comprehension questions, tricky vocabulary tasks, and creative writing frames Opportunities for empathy-based drama, illustration and character exploration Extracts supported by Easy Read narrative summaries This taster is ideal for: Introducing Shakespeare to mixed-ability or lower-attaining classes Giving students confidence with language and context Teachers seeking to trial a new scheme before purchase The full scheme (available separately contains: 26 lessons, 165 slides, and an Easy Read PDF of the full play Final assessment with mark scheme Thematic work on power, forgiveness, colonisation and freedom Activities including diary entries, role play, drawing tasks, and extended writing scaffolds Use this free sample to get a feel for the full unit—and bring Shakespeare’s island to life in your classroom.

Our Day Out by Willy Russell A complete assessment on the theme of opportunity, focussing on Carol. Includes assessment preparation, the assessment details itself, and a mark scheme. Assessment title: How does Russell present the lack of opportunity for people like Carol (the working class) in Liverpool? Students are given a revision sheet that they complete when looking at six areas: Summarising opportunity. 2. Class system in 1970s. 3. Who is Carol. 4. Quotations. 5. What does carol want? 6. What is Russell’s message?

Literacy Basics: Word Class. A free complete lesson to help students understand or revise nouns, verbs and adjectives. This is an example of the type of lessons you can expect to find in the 10 lesson scheme: Basic Literacy Skills Scheme. Ideal for primary school students, or lower ability secondary school classes. Can also be used for general revision of skills needed for AO6 skills at AQA GCSE.

A simple group/individual PowerPoint activity that aids students’ understanding of the key themes explored in Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. Themes: Love & relationships Social class Age Responsibility Gender Morality Ends with an activity aimed at students collecting all theme-based information. Word Doc. included to support PowerPoint. Includes example theme-based questions.

Explore Act 1, Scene 3 of Macbeth with this free lesson. Includes: Extract from Act Scene 3 Activity on difficult vocabulary Matching modern translation with original text Questions based on language techniques Final long form reading question Writing imaginatively activity

Using a short extract from Harry potter: The Philosopher’s Stone, pupils will analyse interesting adjectives, language techniques, and sentence types. This can be adjusted for delivery between 1 and 3 lessons. PowerPoint: 16 slides 6 tasks Addresses tricky vocabulary Focus on sentence types Analyse language techniques Extended reading task Writing task with engaging image prompts PDF: 6 pages. All you need to complete the tasks given on the PowerPoint presentation

AQA English Literature, paper 2, section B: Power & Conflict poetry. A lesson focussed on comparing Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland, and My Last Duchess by Robert Browning. Includes activities based on overall themes, language, and structure. Uses the question: Compare how poets present conflict between people in ‘Kamikaze’ and in one other poem from ‘Power and conflict’. Also includes an example response. PDF version can be used to support the lesson, or used as an independent resource for independent revision or one-to-one tuition.

English Language Paper 2 (AQA): An Accompaniment to the AQA Specimen 3 Paper (Pub. 2016) The PowerPoint is designed to accompany the AQA specimen paper released in 2016. Source A: The Village that Lost its Children by Laurie Lee Source B: Earthquake in England

“Fire and Blood and Anguish.” A lesson aimed at understanding and studying the Inspector’s final speech during a pivotal moment in An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley. PowerPoint includes: (9 slides) Revision activity of 10 questions Copy of Inspector’s final speech Table aimed at identifying writer’s methods Question based on analysing effectiveness of persuasive language Sentence starters Example response PDF: Can be printed and used as a companion to the PP, or used independently. Ideal for whole lesson, independent work, one-to-one tuition.

Reading Non-fiction. Lesson includes an extract from a biography on Elon Musk: Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance. PowerPoint includes: (11 slides) Extract, activity on tricky vocabulary, activities on character and setting in biography. Ends with a writing activity aimed at improving non-fiction writing skills.

The first in a collection of no-nonsense lessons and materials aimed at helping Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils engage with non-fiction. With a focus on tier 2 vocabulary, each original article also includes several persuasive techniques pupils can identify. Can be used in class or during one-to-one tutoring sessions. Aimed at improving general non-fiction skills and understanding of tier 2 vocabulary. Includes: An online article for teenagers (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.4. Reading age: 12-14) Engaging topic: The growing trend of veganism Power Point presentation (Suggested photocopying: slides 2+4) Includes 15 tier 2 words (prompted with activity) Requires analysis of persuasive language techniques 10 comprehension questions with answers Activity leading towards an extended analysis. Can be amended for one lesson or more.

Macbeth Act 3, Scene 1: Suspicion and Paranoia KS4 English Literature Lesson Unlock the complexities of Act 3, Scene 1 with this comprehensive lesson, ideal for GCSE English Literature students studying Macbeth. This resource delves into the contrasting characters of Macbeth and Banquo, focusing on themes of suspicion, paranoia, and jealousy. Perfect for classroom, one-to-one tuition, or home learning. The lesson includes: Key vocabulary: Understanding terms like suspicious, curious, cautious, and paranoid. Detailed Act 1 & 2 recap: Reinforce knowledge through a true or false activity. Character analysis: Compare Macbeth and Banquo’s responses to the witches’ prophecies, using key quotations from the text. Close textual analysis: Focus on Macbeth’s growing paranoia and Banquo’s cautious nature with direct quotations. Sentence starters and scaffolded tasks: To help students structure their responses with confidence. Engaging activities: Including writing tasks, translation of key speeches, and soliloquy analysis. This resource also includes an example model answer to support students in understanding how to compare characters effectively. With a focus on language, tone, and Shakespeare’s techniques, this lesson will deepen your students’ understanding of the key themes in Macbeth.

5-Lesson mini Scheme on The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe: Explore Gothic Fiction with Engaging Activities and an End-of-Scheme Assessment Introduce your students to the eerie world of The Black Cat through this comprehensive 5-lesson scheme. This fully planned unit not only covers key gothic themes, but also includes a range of activities to enhance students’ understanding of literature, culminating in an assessment complete with a mark scheme. What’s Included: Lesson 1: Superstitions and the Gothic Mood An interactive lesson exploring superstitions, setting the stage for understanding gothic conventions. Includes a close reading of the opening passage with tasks on language and mood analysis. Lesson 2: Character and Plot Analysis Focuses on the narrator’s descent into madness, guiding students through key plot points with creative tasks such as storyboarding and character analysis. Lesson 3: Gothic Elements Delve into gothic fiction’s defining elements with a focus on tension, suspense, and supernatural themes. Includes matching tasks and key term identification. Lesson 4: Building Suspense and Tension Activities designed to teach the difference between suspense and tension, allowing students to experiment with writing their own examples. This lesson deepens their understanding of narrative techniques in gothic literature. Lesson 5: Assessment Preparation & Final Test This final lesson consolidates learning and prepares students for the end-of-scheme assessment. Students answer structured questions on themes, setting, supernatural elements, violence, and the gothic genre. Assessment and Mark Scheme: The scheme concludes with a comprehensive assessment designed to test students’ understanding of The Black Cat. It includes four key questions, each marked out of 3 points, with detailed mark schemes provided for easy grading. This ensures a clear and objective evaluation of student performance across key analytical areas. This can Why This 5-Lesson Scheme Works: Fully Planned Scheme: No prep required! The PowerPoint slides and lesson materials are ready to use, guiding you through each stage of teaching the gothic genre. Interactive and Engaging: Varied activities, including close reading, storyboarding, creative writing, and key term matching, keep students engaged. Focus on Key Skills: Helps students develop critical analysis and essay-writing skills, while understanding the gothic genre’s key elements. Final Assessment with Mark Scheme: Includes a structured test to evaluate students’ comprehension of gothic literature, complete with an easy-to-follow marking guide. Bring the chilling world of Edgar Allan Poe into your classroom with this engaging 5-lesson scheme. Designed to make gothic literature accessible and captivating, this resource will help your students develop their analytical and creative writing skills, while gaining a deeper understanding of classic literature.

An Extract from: Mathew Syed: You Are Awesome: Find Your Confidence and Dare to be Brilliant at (Almost) Anything Mathew Syed is a three-time men’s singles champion at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships (in 1997, 2000 and 2001), and also competed for Great Britain in two Olympic Games: at Barcelona in 1992 and at Sydney in 2000. During his sporting career, Syed entered journalism, and later became a writer. This lesson is based on an extract that describes his fear of public speaking. Through practice, he improves and eventually reaches a point of self confidence that inspires and motivates the reader. Includes: PowerPoint: 13 slides with 6 activities. Aimed at identifying the conventions of non-fiction and also focusses on the description of feelings and emotions. PDF: 8 page document that can be printed and photopcopied and used independently for whole class, one-to-one, cover work, or homework.

A Level English Literature resource for AQA Specification B: Aspects of Tragedy - Othello. This PowerPoint focusses on Cassio and how his character is presented throughout the play, culminating in a new question with example responses for students to study. Activities include vocabulary to describe Cassio positively and negatively, as well as summarising important scenes. Many quotations are given, with explanations for how they show Cassio’s character. Having spent many years teaching A Level English Literature, Chillington Tuition is dedicated to sharing good practice and helping teachers and students succeed in their studies.

English Literature Paper Two: Section A - An Inspector Calls. Focussed on Mrs Birling and the question: ‘To what extent is Mrs Birling an unlikeable character?’ Ideal for: classroom revision of Mrs Birling’s character. one-to-one tuition given to students for revision Includes: PowerPoint with 25 slides. Could be reduced to one lesson or used over 2-3 lessons. Builds on ten important quotations that shows the prejudiced views of Mrs Birling. Leads to a longer response to the question with three given examples.

AQA English Literature, paper 2, section B: Power & Conflict poetry. A lesson focussed on comparing Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland, and War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy Includes activities based on overall themes, language, and structure. Uses the question: Compare how war affects people in Kamikaze with one other poem from the collection. Also includes an example response. PDF version can be used to support the lesson, or used as an independent resource for independent revision or one-to-one tuition.

An Inspector Calls: AQA English Literature: Paper 2 A lesson and resource to help students tackle the question: ‘To what extent do the characters change throughout the play?’ PowerPoint: 9 slides to prepares students to answer the question. This can be used as an assessment point, revision, one-to-one tuition, or independent study. PDF: Follows the PP but can also be used independently. Print, photocopy, and away you go…

Reading Non-fiction: Biography Extract from Messi: A Biography by Guillem Balague A lesson aimed at helping students understand the conventions of non-fiction and biographical writing. Dive into the world of Lionel Messi, one of football’s greatest legends, with our crafted lesson plan. Our resource offer a unique blend of engaging content and comprehensive educational value, tailored specifically for teachers striving to inspire and educate. Discover how Messi’s journey from a young talent to a global icon can motivate your students to pursue their dreams with determination and resilience. Includes: PowerPoint: 18 slides that build on the conventions of autobiography, celebrating the dedication of a successful footballer. PDF: A workbook connected to PP. Can be printed and used independently for revision, one-to-one tuition, or for cover work.

Completely original AQA style English Language Paper 1: Section A and B questions, based on an extract from Anne Tyler’s The Accidental Tourist. Section A: Q1,2,3,4 Section B: Q5 Finding original texts with Language Paper One style questions is often an issue for classroom teachers, tutors, and students. Chillington Tuition have created this resource thanks to many years of experience searching for engaging fiction to help students tackle the skills required of them in their English Language exams. Includes: Word Doc: 15 pages of the questions and space for answers. Simply print, photocopy, and away you go. PowerPoint: Mirrors the word doc, with some extra pointers for question 2 and language analysis.