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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.

This comprehensive and accessible 26-lesson scheme of work for Shakespeare’s The Tempest is designed for KS3 students, with a particular focus on supporting lower-attaining learners, mixed-ability classes, and those encountering Shakespeare for the first time. The unit includes 165 teacher-ready PowerPoint slides, a full Easy Read PDF version of the play, and a final assessment with a clear mark scheme out of 30. What’s included: 26 fully planned lessons spanning Acts 1–5 165 high-quality, visually engaging PowerPoint slides Easy Read PDF version of the play with embedded glossary and simplified narrative summaries Focus on key characters: Prospero, Miranda, Caliban, Ariel, Ferdinand Thematic exploration of Power, Freedom, Forgiveness, and Colonisation Scaffolded writing tasks: diary entries, viewpoint speeches, creative responses Vocabulary support and literacy starters to build confidence with Shakespearean language Empathy, drama and character activities to boost engagement A final assessment task with a detailed 30-mark scheme Printable worksheets and comprehension questions for each act Ideal for: Year 7 or Year 8 classes Students with low reading ages, SEN, or EAL needs Teachers seeking an inclusive and imaginative approach to Shakespeare Whole-class study or supported group intervention This is a thoughtful, classroom-tested scheme that balances clarity and creativity while staying true to the heart of the play. Whether you’re introducing The Tempest for the first time or refreshing your approach, this resource offers everything you need to teach the text with confidence.

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.

Basic Literacy Scheme – 10 Fully-Resourced Lessons for Years 7–11 Boost literacy confidence across KS3 and KS4 with this ready-to-teach 10-lesson scheme. Perfect for whole-class teaching, intervention groups, catch-up sessions, or tutor time, this flexible scheme covers essential literacy skills in a fun, accessible, and highly structured format. What’s Included: 10 clear, progressive PowerPoint lessons (over 160 slides) Scheme of learning plan Fully scaffolded tasks and model examples Key focus on: Word classes (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) Sentence types and structure Sentence demarcation and subject-verb agreement Apostrophes (contractions and possession) Homophones and commonly confused words Verb tense control Creative and descriptive writing skills Why Teachers Love It: No planning required – just pick up and teach Supports lower-ability learners and EAL students Great for whole-school literacy focus or cover lessons Ideal for KS3 catch-up and KS4 exam skills refreshers

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.

Dystopian Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Secondary Students Are you looking to engage your students in creative writing with a focus on dystopian fiction? This PowerPoint presentation provides a structured, student-friendly guide to help learners craft their own dystopian description, suitable for students aged 11-16. What’s included? A clear breakdown of key dystopian conventions such as strict rules, lack of privacy, and rebellious characters. A step-by-step guide covering how to develop setting, atmosphere, character, and conflict in a dystopian world. A starter activity aimed at revising first and third person, as well as present and past tense. Thought-provoking example sentences to inspire creativity in both narrative styles. Opportunities for students to explore their own ideas through guided planning prompts. Easily adaptable for a variety of ability levels, including students needing additional writing support. Why this resource? This resource is perfect for English teachers looking to introduce students to dystopian fiction while encouraging creative expression. With clearly defined steps and examples, students can independently plan and write the opening scenes of their dystopian story. The resource also includes tips on building tension and leaving the reader with a sense of fear or hope. Ideal for: KS3 and KS4 English teachers Creative writing lessons Class discussions on dystopian literature and its conventions Whether you’re teaching the conventions of dystopian fiction, narrative perspectives, or running a creative writing workshop, this resource is a fantastic tool to engage students and get them writing with confidence.

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.

Vampires: Reading Non-fiction. A brief history of the vampire myth. Can be used as a stand-alone lesson, or incorporated into a wider scheme on the subject of gothic literature. With a focus on reading and understanding non-fiction, this lesson gives students the opportunity to practise independent or class reading of an engaging text. Includes: true or false quiz comprehension questions based on non-fiction text Summary activity Writing imaginatively

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.

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.

“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.

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…

Unlock the Depths of “An Inspector Calls”: A Journey Through Time, Class, and Character. Dive into the heart of J.B. Priestley’s “An Inspector Calls” with our meticulously crafted lessons, designed to enrich your GCSE students’ understanding of this pivotal play. This comprehensive resource takes students on a journey from 1912 to 1946, exploring the critical moments that shape the narrative’s backdrop and bring its themes to life. Developed with AQA and Paper 2 in mind, this could be reduced to one lesson, or used over two or three depending on the level of knowledge / revision students need. Powerpoint includes (42 slides): Look at important dates and moments between 1912 and 1946. Consideration of social class and mobility. Revision of characters and relationship to social class. Use of 2018 exam paper question on social class. Focus on key quotations related to social class. Example response to 2018 question. PDF (20 pages): This can be used to accompany the lesson, or used independently for revision or as part of one-to-tuition.

Othello: A Level Spec B, Section A practice. Two extracts taken form Act 4, scene 1, with activities and support with addressing the mark scheme. Includes: PowerPoint (17 slides) with extracts, sample answers, and support. PDF that can accompany whole class teaching, used in one-to-one tuition, or given for independent revision / assessment. This has been used with whole classes over 2 hour sessions, and supports students’ understanding of what is expected in section A, the unseen element of the exam.

Unseen Poetry Section C of the 2021 AQA exam paper on the two poems: 2021:‘A London Thoroughfare*. 2 A.M.’ by Amy Lowell & ‘November Night, Edinburgh’ by Norman MacCaig. Includes: PowerPoint (24 slides) with language and structural analysis, example response, and activities. PDF: Ready to print. Can be used to support whole class lesson or used in one-to-one tuition, or used independently for revision / assessment.

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.

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.