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Elition is written and run by English teachers who enjoy curriculum design and creating effective, intuitive resources. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who are passionate about helping teachers deliver lessons that will engage and inspire students.
A series of activity books with revision and recall questions for each act of the play or chapter of the novella.
Knowledge organisers, a revision clock template, connection grids (these are best printed), practice questions, and essay samples are included.
The Poetry Anthology revision guide includes the following:
A breakdown of AOs
Key terms glossary
Contextual information for each poet
Revision questions on language, form and structure for each poem
A planning grid to help structure essays
Sample paragraphs and essays, approaches to writing, frames and practice exam questions
A self assessment checklist and exam process reminders
Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has already studied the novella, poems and plays.
These resources can be used to support an existing scheme of learning or as independent exam study.
Two lessons that focus on the poem ‘The Tyger’ by William Blake, and aim to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence,close analysis skills and comparison practice for AO2 and AO3.
The slides include:
Key terminology with definitions.
A glossary and vocabulary list.
Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain.
Pair and/or group analysis tasks.
Authorial context.
Notes on form.
A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3.
Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep.
Modelled writing, writing frames and a practice question to develop comparative analysis.
Suitable for use as standalone lessons or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology.
Please note this was originally taught after students had covered several poems in the anthology. Prior knowledge in order to compare The Tyger to another anthology poem based on the presentation of power would be useful.
Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class, this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
Two lessons that focus on the poem ‘Do Not Go Gentle…’ by Dylan Thomas, and aim to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence, close analysis skills and comparison practice for AO2 and AO3.
The slides include:
Key terminology with definitions.
Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each stanza.
Pair and/or group analysis tasks.
Authorial context.
Notes on form.
A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3.
Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep.
Modelled writing, writing frames and a practice question to develop comparative analysis.
Suitable for use as standalone lessons or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology.
Please note this was originally taught after students had covered several poems in the anthology. Prior knowledge in order to compare Do Not… to another anthology poem based on the presentation of grief would be useful.
Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class, this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
An activity book with revision and recall questions for each act of the play. Knowledge organisers, a revision clock template, connection grids (these are best printed) and practise questions and essay samples are included .
Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has already read the play.
This resource can be used to support an existing scheme or as independent exam study.
An activity book with revision and recall questions for each stave of the novella. Knowledge organiser, a revision clock template, connection grids (these are best printed) and practise questions and writing samples are included .
Suitable for a year 10 or 11 group that has already read the novella.
This resource can be used to support an existing scheme or as independent exam study.
A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Sonnet 18’ by William Shakespeare, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills.
The slides include:
A line by line analysis
A Kahoot quiz
guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features
contextual information
modelled paragraph writing frames
Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.
A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘A Married State’ by Katherine Philips, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills.
The slides include:
Historical context and a knowledge check ‘quiz quiz swap’
modelled application of analytical verbs
modelled writing
guiding questions that focus on language, form and structural features
extension activities that apply a historicism lens
Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL. Originally taught to a Year 10, class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
Please note the activities here were originally planned for an 80 minute lesson.
A lesson that focuses on the poem ‘Remember’ by Christina Rossetti, and aims to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence and close analysis skills.
The slides include:
Key terminology with definitions.
Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain and couplet.
Pair and group analysis tasks.
Authorial context.
A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3.
Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep.
Suitable for use as a standalone lesson or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology.
Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class but this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
Two lessons that focus on the poem ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy, and aim to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence,close analysis skills and comparison practice for AO2 and AO3.
The slides include:
Key terminology with definitions.
Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain.
Pair and/or group analysis tasks.
Authorial context.
A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3.
Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep.
Modelled writing, writing frames and a practice question to develop comparative analysis.
Suitable for use as standalone lessons or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology.
Please note this was originally taught after students had covered several poems in the anthology. Prior knowledge in order to compare War Photographer to another anthology poem based on the presentation of ‘personal experience’ would be useful.
Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class, this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
Two lessons that focus on the poem ‘Blessing ’ by Imtiaz Dharker, and aim to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence,close analysis skills and comparison practice for AO2 and AO3.
The slides include:
Key terminology with definitions.
Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain.
Pair and/or group analysis tasks.
Authorial context.
A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3.
Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep.
Modelled writing, writing frames and a practice question to develop comparative analysis.
Suitable for use as standalone lessons or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology.
Please note this was originally taught after students had covered several poems in the anthology. Prior knowledge in order to compare Blessing to another poem based on the presentation of a ‘powerful moment’ would be useful.
Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class, this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
Two lessons that focus on the poem ‘Piano’ by DH Lawrence, and aim to develop personal interpretation, annotation confidence,close analysis skills and comparison practice for AO2 and AO3.
The slides include:
Key terminology with definitions.
A glossary and vocabulary list.
Guiding questions on language, form and structural features to support annotations for each quatrain.
Pair and/or group analysis tasks.
Authorial context.
Notes on form.
A thematic grid that connects the poem to wider, holistic ideas and supports with comparison for AO3.
Revision questions at the end of the presentation for exam prep.
Modelled writing, writing frames and a practice question to develop comparative analysis.
Suitable for use as standalone lessons or to support an existing SoL as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Literature Poetry Anthology.
Please note this was originally taught after students had covered several poems in the anthology. Prior knowledge in order to compare Piano to another anthology poem based on the presentation of love would be useful.
Originally taught to a mainstream, mixed ability Year 10 class, this lesson could also be adapted for Year 11 revision.
A bundle consisting of the following CIE IGCSE English and Literature resources:
IGCSE Literature
**Things Fall Apart **
A comprehensive scheme of learning that covers the entire novel and includes exploration of key themes, context, analysis of quotes, modelled writing, vocabulary lists, reflection and self monitoring, discussion and debate tasks and recall activities. Originally designed for the CIE 0475 Literature IGCSE but can be easily adapted to suit other specifications. There are some complimentary activities that also develop English Language skills for the 0500 paper 1.
Suitable for a mixed ability KS4 year 10 group or to aid with Year 11 revision. This is divided into 16 lessons but note that these lessons are one hour and thirty minutes each. A bonus lesson is also included.
Students will need their own copies of the text.
A Streetcar Named Desire
A scheme of learning that covers the entire play and includes exploration of key themes, analysis of quotes, modelled writing, vocabulary lists, discussion and debate tasks and recall activities. Originally designed for the CIE 0475 Literature IGCSE.
Suitable for a mixed ability KS4 year 10 group. This is divided into 16 lessons but note that the lessons are one hour and thirty minutes each. Lessons 2-4 are based on a viewing of the 2014 National Theatre production starring Gillian Anderson (not included in this SoL).
Students will need their own copies of the text.
IGCSE English Language
**CIE IGCSE 0500 Narrative Writing Mini-Unit for English Language Paper 2
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A five lesson mini-unit that explores and develops narrative writing skills for the IGCSE CIE English Language composition task for Paper 2. There a range of modelled examples, planning and writing frames to support the planning stages.
The activities would be suitable for KS4 students and can be used as revision, independent work or to supplement an existing SoL.
CIE 0500 Directed Writing Skills and Revision
A 10 lesson unit consisting of practise activities to support students studying the CIE 0500 specification for IGCSE English Language Paper 2. There is a focus on evaluating arguments, developing analysis and writing up ideas. Practise extracts, papers and examples are included. Suitable for a mixed ability year 10 class encountering the paper for the first time or as a revision aid.
CIE 0500 IGCSE English Language Paper 2 ‘Directed Writing’ - Reading Skills
A revision lesson that develops students’ ability to identify and evaluate implicit and explicit ideas in a source prior to incorporating them into a response. Modelled examples of writing are included and a step-by-step breakdown of the mark scheme. Please note that this lesson was originally for a 90 minute session.
Useful for Year 11 revision and to support an existing directed writing scheme.
CIE IGCSE 0500 English Language Paper 1 ‘Video Games’ Practise and Feedback
A complete IGCSE English Language Paper 1 for the CIE 0500 specification that comes with a mark scheme, teacher training slides for marking guidance, and feedback activities for students. The paper is original and based on the topic of video games. This can be used for a mock exam or as revision practise.
CIE 0500 IGCSE Language Paper 2 'Group Holidays’
A mock exam based on the Cambridge 0500 IGSCE English Language Paper 2 (from 2020 onwards). Sources (focused on group holidays) and mark scheme are included. Suitable for revision or internal assessment.
CIE IGCSE 0500 ‘Flying High’ Language Paper 1 With Mark Scheme
A complete custom paper 1 that includes insert, mark scheme and question paper. The extracts are based on flight and is designed for the CIE post-2020 specification. This was made to assist with KS4 revision and is not based on an existing past paper.
Suitable for IGCSE revision or independent study.
A bundle consisting of the following resources:
**Things Fall Apart **
A comprehensive scheme of learning that covers the entire novel and includes exploration of key themes, context, analysis of quotes, modelled writing, vocabulary lists, reflection and self monitoring, discussion and debate tasks and recall activities. Originally designed for the CIE 0475 Literature IGCSE but can be easily adapted to suit other specifications. There are some complimentary activities that also develop English Language skills for the 0500 paper 1.
Suitable for a mixed ability KS4 year 10 group or to aid with Year 11 revision. This is divided into 16 lessons but note that these lessons are one hour and thirty minutes each. A bonus lesson is also included.
Students will need their own copies of the text.
A Streetcar Named Desire
A scheme of learning that covers the entire play and includes exploration of key themes, analysis of quotes, modelled writing, vocabulary lists, discussion and debate tasks and recall activities. Originally designed for the CIE 0475 Literature IGCSE.
Suitable for a mixed ability KS4 year 10 group. This is divided into 16 lessons but note that the lessons are one hour and thirty minutes each. Lessons 2-4 are based on a viewing of the 2014 National Theatre production starring Gillian Anderson (not included in this SoL).
Students will need their own copies of the text.
