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This is from my Edgar Allan Poe SOW which can be found here: /teaching-resource/resource-13224263 A brief overview of this scheme: Each lesson is structured with a ‘Do Now’ task, a recap-focus or context introduction task, time for reading, a main task and a plenary. There is also a template for ‘Frayer Model’ which you can use as/when you need! The lessons are as follows: L1 - An Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe L2 - Poe’s Death - A Macabre Introduction L3 - Animals in Gothic Fiction and Poe’s Works L4 - Establishing a Gothic Setting - ‘Fall of The House of Usher’ L5 - ‘The Raven’ - Analysis of Character L6 - ‘The Tell Tale Heart’ - Analysis of Madness L7 - ‘The Tell Tale Heart’ - Diary Entry of The Macabre L8 - ‘The Black Cat’ - Analysis of Themes L9 - ‘The Black Cat’ - Analysis of Symbols L10 - ‘The Pit and The Pendulum’ - Context of The Spanish Inquistion and Rewriting Task L11 - ‘The Cask of Amontillado’ - Creating Mood through Descriptions and Setting/Gothic Escape Room Writing Task L12 - Assessment Planning and Preparation L13 Assessment Planning Sheet and Slide All of the texts can be found for free online. We are using a copy of ‘Selected Works of Edgar Allan Poe’ which you may find to be suitable to buy-in! These lessons can be drawn out over more than one, so this should be enough to get you through a half-term! There are skills focused on GCSE English Language Paper 1 Section B skills as well as GCSE English Literature skills on comprehension of texts, so you can use this to do a creative writing OR reading task!

This is a free ‘taster’ of my new Edgar Allan Poe SOW which can be found here: /teaching-resource/resource-13224263 A brief overview of this scheme: Each lesson is structured with a ‘Do Now’ task, a recap-focus or context introduction task, time for reading, a main task and a plenary. There is also a template for ‘Frayer Model’ which you can use as/when you need! The lessons are as follows: L1 - An Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe L2 - Poe’s Death - A Macabre Introduction L3 - Animals in Gothic Fiction and Poe’s Works L4 - Establishing a Gothic Setting - ‘Fall of The House of Usher’ L5 - ‘The Raven’ - Analysis of Character L6 - ‘The Tell Tale Heart’ - Analysis of Madness L7 - ‘The Tell Tale Heart’ - Diary Entry of The Macabre L8 - ‘The Black Cat’ - Analysis of Themes L9 - ‘The Black Cat’ - Analysis of Symbols L10 - ‘The Pit and The Pendulum’ - Context of The Spanish Inquistion and Rewriting Task L11 - ‘The Cask of Amontillado’ - Creating Mood through Descriptions and Setting/Gothic Escape Room Writing Task L12 - Assessment Planning and Preparation L13 Assessment Planning Sheet and Slide All of the texts can be found for free online. We are using a copy of ‘Selected Works of Edgar Allan Poe’ which you may find to be suitable to buy-in! These lessons can be drawn out over more than one, so this should be enough to get you through a half-term! There are skills focused on GCSE English Language Paper 1 Section B skills as well as GCSE English Literature skills on comprehension of texts, so you can use this to do a creative writing OR reading task!

A revamp of my previous Edgar Allan Poe lessons. Each lesson is structured with a ‘Do Now’ task, a recap-focus or context introduction task, time for reading, a main task and a plenary. There is also a template for ‘Frayer Model’ which you can use as/when you need! The lessons are as follows: L1 - An Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe L2 - Poe’s Death - A Macabre Introduction L3 - Animals in Gothic Fiction and Poe’s Works L4 - Establishing a Gothic Setting - ‘Fall of The House of Usher’ L5 - ‘The Raven’ - Analysis of Character L6 - ‘The Tell Tale Heart’ - Analysis of Madness L7 - ‘The Tell Tale Heart’ - Diary Entry of The Macabre L8 - ‘The Black Cat’ - Analysis of Themes L9 - ‘The Black Cat’ - Analysis of Symbols L10 - ‘The Pit and The Pendulum’ - Context of The Spanish Inquistion and Rewriting Task L11 - ‘The Cask of Amontillado’ - Creating Mood through Descriptions and Setting/Gothic Escape Room Writing Task L12 - Assessment Planning and Preparation L13 Assessment Planning Sheet and Slide All of the texts can be found for free online. We are using a copy of ‘Selected Works of Edgar Allan Poe’ which you may find to be suitable to buy-in! These lessons can be drawn out over more than one, so this should be enough to get you through a half-term! There are skills focused on GCSE English Language Paper 1 Section B skills as well as GCSE English Literature skills on comprehension of texts, so you can use this to do a creative writing OR reading task!

Just a worksheet to use when watching Simon Armitage’s ‘The Pendle Witch Child’, which can be found on YouTube, free of charge. Great for context lessons on ‘Witch Child’, and/or Macbeth…

This worksheet guides students through analysing John Keats’ poem La Belle Dame Sans Merci using the PEED structure (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Development). Students are tasked with answering one of the following questions: How does Keats present ‘La Belle Dame’ as a victim? How does Keats present the ‘Knight-At-Arms’ as a victim? Students are instructed to write one or two PEED paragraphs answering the question(s), using the following framework: Point: Rephrase the question as a statement. Evidence: Provide a relevant quotation from the poem. Explanation: Link the evidence to the theme of victimhood, considering the context of Keats’ life. Development: Expand by zooming in on specific words, techniques, or themes, such as love, death, or identity. Students should aim to write a focused response that demonstrates their understanding of the poem’s themes, Keats’ life, and poetic techniques, applying critical analysis to present either La Belle Dame or the Knight-at-Arms as a victim.

This carefully curated revision workbook is designed to help GCSE students develop their skills in responding to unseen extracts, with a focus on Language Paper 1. It features engaging and varied texts from contemporary novels, providing students with ample opportunities to analyse language, structure, and perspectives. Each extract is accompanied by a range of scaffolded questions mirroring the exam format to enhance understanding and build confidence. Texts and Learning Focus Extract from The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Explore the narrator’s emotional depth and introspection. Questions focus on identifying emotions, analysing language techniques, and evaluating the writer’s portrayal of personal connections. Extract from The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Delve into Hazel and Augustus’s first meeting and the subtlety of their interaction. Students analyse descriptive language, the development of the narrative focus, and how the writer introduces their dynamic. Extract from Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors Examine Cleo’s internal struggle with identity and relationships. Tasks include identifying key thoughts, analysing language for inner conflict, and evaluating how structure enhances emotional impact. Extract from The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo Investigate Ji Lin’s mysterious situation involving a severed finger and its implications. Questions encourage exploration of atmosphere, language use, and the creation of urgency and mystery. Key Features Question Variety: Includes typical Paper 1 tasks, such as 4-mark retrieval, 8-mark language and structure analysis, and 20-mark evaluation questions. *Exam Practice: *Questions are tailored to mimic exam expectations, encouraging students to develop precision and depth in their responses. *Accessible Frameworks: *Offers prompts and scaffolding to guide students effectively. ** Modern Engagement: *Uses relatable and thought-provoking extracts to maintain student interest while developing analytical skills. Buy this workbook to ensure your students are fully prepared to tackle unseen texts in Language Paper 1 with confidence and sophistication! ENGLISH LANGUAGE GCSE PAPER TWO SKILLS - Comparing Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives GUN DEBATE - /teaching-resource/resource-13153078 MONARCHY DEBATE - /teaching-resource/resource-13153080 COMPULSORY VOTING - /teaching-resource/resource-13153075 PAPER 2 BUNDLE - /teaching-resource/resource-13153693 PAPER 1 WORKBOOK - /teaching-resource/resource-13153254

This dynamic lesson on travel writing focuses on honing students’ observational skills and crafting engaging anecdotes, inspired by the style of celebrated travel writer Bill Bryson. Through interactive tasks, students learn to notice and describe overlooked details, bringing scenes to life with sensory-rich descriptions and humour. The lesson emphasises Bryson’s techniques, including self-deprecating humor and observational storytelling, helping students craft their own memorable anecdotes. By weaving together observation, humor, and personal reflection, students develop their creative writing abilities while learning to make travel narratives vivid, relatable, and impactful. This captivating lesson is perfect for sparking a love for storytelling and enhancing descriptive writing skills. Buy this lesson to transform your students into engaging travel writers! FREE - First Lesson from Bill Bryson Travel Writing SOW! - /teaching-resource/resource-13149689 FREE -Second Lesson from Bill Bryson Travel Writing SOW! - /teaching-resource/resource-13152951 This lesson focuses on Bill Bryson, an introduction to who he is, what his writing is all about as well as an introduction to travelogues… LINK TO FULL UNIT - /teaching-resource/-sow-bill-bryson-inspired-travel-writing-scheme-of-work-13149043 Description of Unit: A whole unit of lessons (ten lessons - although some lessons may take longer!) which uses Bill Bryson’s Travelogue/Travel Writing style as inspiration to write an English Language GCSE Paper 1 Section B style response!

FREE - First Lesson from Bill Bryson Travel Writing SOW! - /teaching-resource/resource-13149689 FREE -Second Lesson from Bill Bryson Travel Writing SOW! - /teaching-resource/resource-13152951 This lesson focuses on Bill Bryson, an introduction to who he is, what his writing is all about as well as an introduction to travelogues… LINK TO FULL UNIT - /teaching-resource/-sow-bill-bryson-inspired-travel-writing-scheme-of-work-13149043 Description of Unit: A whole unit of lessons (ten lessons - although some lessons may take longer!) which uses Bill Bryson’s Travelogue/Travel Writing style as inspiration to write an English Language GCSE Paper 1 Section B style response! The focus of this lesson is on SENSORY LANGUAGE, how to use it and how Bryson uses it…

A comparative worksheet which focuses on the poem Mid-Term Break by Seamus Heaney and Funeral Blues by W.H. Auden. The focus of this lesson is on comparing poems, using unseen poetry skills. Great for GCSE, also good for KS3 Year 9 English.

A worksheet for comparing the ideas and techniques explored in the poems ‘Valentine’ and ‘Quickdraw’ by Carol Ann Duffy. This can be used at GCSE for practising unseen poetry skills, or at KS3 for People and Relationships poetry schemes of work.

FREE FIRST LESSON - /teaching-resource/resource-13149689 FREE SECOND LESSON - /teaching-resource/resource-13152951 PLANNING AND RESEARCH SHEETS -/teaching-resource/resource-13153398 A whole unit of lessons (ten lessons - although some lessons may take longer!) which uses Bill Bryson’s Travelogue/Travel Writing style as inspiration to write an English Language GCSE Paper 1 Section B style response! The focus of these lessons is to help students write engaging travelogues inspired by Bill Bryson’s style. The lessons emphasise the use of humor, vivid descriptions, character observations, cultural engagement, and personal reflections to create compelling travel narratives. Students are guided through drafting, editing, and refining their work with practical exercises, planning tools, and peer feedback to enhance their storytelling. I have previously uploaded an earlier version of this SOW, but it was made when I was teaching the class I made it for once a week, so I have heavily edited it, expanded it and made it much more substantial! Travel Writing Scheme of Work which can be used for Mixed ability Y7 and Y8 groups, or a lower ability Y9. Could even be adapted for GCSE or “flip”/step-up lower ability KS4 English groups.