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This lesson covers two hours looking at 2 of the most famous speeches of Winston Churchill. Originally taught at high ability KS3 it can also be used at KS4 in preparation for the speaking and listening assessment. The lesson includes: -Printed versions of the speech -Context of W.Churchill -Group work- annotations of the speeches -Teacher grid of techniques and effects used in the speeches - Supported sentence starters to enable students to answer the GCSE styled question "How is persuasive language used to show the writer's opinion of war?" -A YouTube clip linking to the speeches -Peer assessment

A lesson that lasts 2 hours- analysis of language used in the famous 'I have a dream' speech. The lesson includes: -Starter activity linking to speeches today -Confidence scales for AFL -YouTube link and summary of speech -Analysis of language on a particular section of the speech -Model answer to the GCSE question "How does the writer use persuasive language to engage the audience?" -Complete with helping hand worksheet -Print out of the confidence scale and comprehension questions for the starter. -

A lesson that explores structure in Act 3 Scene 1 complete with a modern and original extract for students to annotate. Aimed at a high ability but could easily be adapted. The lesson also includes: A model answer Discussion tasks in pairs Progress checks of student's understanding The GCSE question: How is the extract structured to engage the audience?

This lesson and resource helps students to compare the key themes, language techniques, structure techniques and other ideas from the Farmer's Bride and Porphyria's lover. Once students have compared it then shows them how to create their own comparison and peer assess.

This lesson explores imagery used in the poem Vultures by Chinua Achebe. The lesson explores: - The imagery of a vulture - A step to success ladder for GCSE poetry -Context of the poet - A YouTube link to the poem - The poem in text format - Exploration of key quotes linking to imagery - Steps to help students annotate the poem - A model answer - The question "How does the poet use imagery to create an effect on the reader?" -Peer assessment

Literature lesson with a focus on Gothic Literature and one of the original Gothic texts of all time- The Castle Of Otranto. The lesson includes creative writing, an extract from the text, detailed conventions of the Gothic horror literature genre, YouTube link,a model answer on how Walpole uses setting in the extract, supported statements for lower ability students and self-assessment.

A lesson that spans over two hours- Originally created for a mixed ability year 7 group but easily adapted to different classes. The lesson includes: -Links to humour in everyday life -Key terminology discussion 'malapropism' -What makes Bottom such a funny character (discussion) -Differentiated support in answering the question "How is Bottom presented as being a humourous character?" -Peer assessment -Creative Writing

2 whole lessons that explores the Gothic Literature classic- Dracula complete with a lesson that introduces Dracula: complete with creative writing, contextual links, extract to analyse, structure grid, model answer for the question "How does Bram Stoker create tension?" differentiated activities and self-assessment. The second lesson explores How Bram Stoker uses setting in an extract- complete with extract to analyse and a group supported section on writing an answer to the question "How does Bram Stoker use description to present the setting in Dracula?"

2 lessons that analyses the use of sarcasm and humour in Bill Bryson's A walk in the woods. Created as part of a Travel Writing scheme- my class found this extract and both lessons great and because they genuinely felt the humour from the extract- analysis was easier. Complete with extract, peer assessment and discussion sections.

As part of the AQA relationships cluster, this lesson explores the inferences behind the poem ‘Walking away’ by C Day Lewis. The lesson includes: comments on plot line and structure Detailed language analysis- ready to prompt discussions A model example to a GCSE An opportunity to answer the GCSE Question: HOW DOES THE POET CREATE THE THEME OF CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS IN WALKING AWAY? Differentiated for different abilities and can be used as a year 10 introduction lesson to poetry or a year 11 revision of the poem.

A lesson that helps students in the steps towards writing a speech that votes Mo Farah as an inspirational person. Includes: Articles about Mo Farah YouTube clip to Mo's greatest achievements Re-calling persuasive techniques activity Outline of techniques to include in a speech Peer assessment

This lesson looks at the various structure techniques used by John Boyne and their effects on the reader. The extract explored covers, character entrances, tension, atmosphere and mood change and repetition. Students are shown a model example to give them the tools/skills ready to create their own structure analysis.

I created this lesson during a topic titled "The history of the English Language". It explores language features used within the poem and exploration of key quotations. I have attached the poem as a blank copy for students to annotate and analyse. Included is a model answer, broken into a writing format for students to learn from and then have a go at responding themselves. This also includes a series of peer assessment questions for students to ask and respond to.

Complete with 11 full lessons from the beginning to the end of the book. I created this scheme of work for a middle-high ability year 7 group as an introduction to language and structure analysis in preparation for their end of topic assessment which focused on the question: How has the writer used language and structure to engage the reader. Some elements such as; dates, reading pages may need to be edited to fit the purpose of your teaching. However, I have found that working through this scheme in this order, prepared students well for their understanding of language and structure when it comes to a narrative story. I hope you find this as useful as I have. Lessons include focus on language techniques, structure techniques, particular chapter and extract analysis, discussion work and reading of the book.

A lesson that lasts two-hours, taking students through the AQA exam (paper 2) which looks at writing for a purpose. This lesson reminds students of certain pointers and gives tips for the exam. The second hour allows students to have a go at writing/practicing.

A lesson that explores how Shelley uses sympathy for the monster in Frankenstein by exploring in close detail the use of language in a particular extract (attached). The lesson aims to help students to create their own monsters in a narrative but create the same sense of sympathy. Complete with YouTube links, links to modern life, peer assessment and supported sentence starters for lower ability students.

A lesson that should be used over two hours. An exploration of the poem Mametz Wood- Used at GCSE level in an observation that gained outstanding. Could be used at year 9 or a high ability year 8 with some alterations. The lesson explores the context of the poem, key quotations, comprehension questions designed to help students annotate the poem, supported essay structures to complete the GCSE question "How does the poet represent war through the use of imagery?" complete with a model answer - which is a weak model for students to add input on how to make it better and peer assessment.

A lesson that explores 'The follower by Seamus Heaney' and the GCSE question 'How is structure used to create an effect on the reader in Seamus Heaney’s ‘The follower'? The lesson explores: -The context of the poem -Key terminology 'Irony' -The poem with directions for annotations -A worksheet to secure annotations -A model answer -Glossary -A Graph to plot student's progress

This lesson explores the culture of the Caribbean and the poem Limbo by Kamau Brathwaite. The lesson looks at historical events that can have links to the poem, the linguistic meaning behind the title, a full annotation of the poem, a question based on how the themes are presented in the poem and a hot seat plenary.