Ideal for KS3, PowerPoint resource covers declarative, exclamative, interrogative and imperative sentences.
Learning Objectives:
To understand the main functions of sentences
To identify these functions in writing
Includes quiz as plenary activity and imperative worksheet to develop pupils understanding further.
Lesson developed as part of a year 8 introductory module to Gothic Fiction. Lesson starts with a ‘gothic scrabble’ activity to encourage pupils to develop their vocabulary and expand their writing choices (thesauruses are useful to support this task).
Pupils will learn some background about the author Emily Bronte and consider the social/historical context of the novel by exploring why she wrote under a pseudonym. When reading an extract from the novel, pupils will focus on how the writer presents the character of Heathcliff, using evidence to back up their ideas. WAGOLL’s used to show pupils how to explore language in depth. Differentiated task to assess pupils understanding of the text.
Learning objectives:
To use interesting vocabulary choices.
To explore language choices used by a writer.
To demonstrate an understanding of a character.
Used with a middle ability year 11 class.
Learning Objectives:
To consider the relevance of visiting Belle in Stave 2
To develop our own interpretations and opinions of the text AO1
To analyse the language, form and structure used by Dickens AO2
Re-cap of Fezziwig, key contextual terms provided to develop students’ understanding and assessment question on the importance of family.
GCSE English Language Paper 2 – Section B Transactional Writing revision lesson.
Learning Objectives:
To have an awareness of exam requirements
To practice transactional writing skills
Tasks designed to consider what makes a good piece of transactional writing, revision of key subject terminology and revision of key conventions of different forms of transactional writing.
Learning Objectives:
Explore the significance of Freddie Mercury’s life and death
Evaluate a text in detail making specific judgements.
Make clear comparative connections between two non-fiction texts.
Originally planned for use with KS3 groups, to introduce students to key skills needed for the English Language GCSE - analysis, evaluation and comparison. Lesson explores stereotypes, stigma and sexual orientation as key themes, through exploring the life and influence of Freddie Mercury, lead vocalist of Queen. Two texts are provided to inform and educate students, allowing for exploration of writer’s methods and comparison of how writers present ideas and perspectives. Lesson can be adapted to then include a transactional writing task influenced by the texts.
Learning Objectives:
To gain an understanding of the ‘Grime’ genre
To compare writers’ ideas and perspectives across two non-fiction texts (AO3)
To adapt writing accordingly to fit audience, purpose and format (AO5)
Lesson originally planned for use with KS3 groups, to introduce non-fiction reading and writing skills required for the English Language GCSE. Lesson includes exploration of the grime genre of music, with two non-fiction texts included to guide students towards exploring writers’ perspectives and identifying connections and variations across texts. A transactional writing task at the end of the lesson then allows students to convey their own perspective, or the imagined perspective of a voice of their choice.
First teaching and revision lessons/resources for teaching of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Assessment opportunities within all lessons, with clear links to exam requirements (suited to teaching of Edexcel course, however easily adaptable).
A selection of non-fiction lessons suitable for introducing both KS3 and KS4 groups to key skills required for the English Language GCSE (analysis, evaluation, comparison and transactional writing).
A selection of poems mostly found in the Edexcel Conflict Poetry Anthology. Some additional lessons on unseen poetry. Suitable for use with Year 9 upwards.
Whole unit of work to support teaching of American play ‘Whose Life is it Anyway?’ by Brian Clark. Used for high ability year 9 class but can be used for KS4. Learning objectives focusing on analysis and evaluative skills, plus teaching of key themes and characters.
Peer assessment, self-assessment and learning objective review worksheets included to use as formative assessment.
Tasks support whole class reading and small-group work. Challenging terminology included to challenge MA students.
Learning objectives:
To consolidate our previous knowledge of poetic terminology
To comment on the language, form and structure used by a poet to present an important figure
To write using a sophisticated and analytical style
Lesson facilitates the exploration and analysis of the poem ‘Ulysses’ written by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Lesson includes relevant key terms, contextual information to aid understanding, guidance towards exploring the poems form and structure, plus comprehension questions to aid annotation of the poem. End goal of the lesson is to produce an accurate piece of analytical writing. Exemplars provided to guide students success.
Learning objectives:
To recap word class, syntax and phrases
To demonstrate an understanding of grammatical constructions
Literacy quiz for recap of key grammatical concepts, including knowledge of word class, phrase types, and sentence types. Ideal for use as an entire lesson, or as separate retrieval/recap tasks as starters or plenaries. Intended for use with Year 7 following teaching of key grammatical concepts, however can be used between ages 11-16. Answers to quiz rounds provided at the end of PowerPoint presentation.
Learning Objectives:
To develop knowledge of restrictive and non-restrictive relative clauses
To use a range of grammatical constructions in writing
Lesson originally used as part of a module teaching clause types to Year 7 students. Lesson covers recap of main and subordinate clauses, teaches the identification and classification of relative clauses, as well as identifying the difference between appositives and relative clauses. Can easily be adapted to suit any KS3/KS4 class, alongside study of other texts. Relative clause worksheet also provided.
Learning objectives:
To develop knowledge of main and subordinate clauses
To use a range of grammatical constructions in writing
Lesson designed for use with KS3 groups, however is still applicable for recapping key grammatical knowledge at KS4 to supplement the study of English Language GCSE. Lesson includes identification of sentence types, main clause and subordinate clause identification activities, and finally a writing task for students to apply their grammatical knowledge.
Used with a middle ability year 11 class.
Learning Objectives:
To read and understand Stave 3 of the novel. AO1
To explore the importance of the Cratchit family. AO2
To consider how the theme of social responsibility is presented
*Ignorance and Want worksheet not provided due to copyright. Resource reduced in price as a result.
Whole text question on social responsibility provided as exam practice.
Used for a middle ability year 11 class.
Learning Objectives:
To understand the exam assessment requirements
To recall previous understanding of the novel AO1
To analyse the language and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects AO2
Edexcel assessment information within PowerPoint.
Additional resources provided, including extract from the novel for exam practice.
Resource includes 10 lessons on the novel Coraline by Neil Gaiman, as well as accompanying worksheets and starter tasks.
Unit of work ideal for a KS3 class. Aim: to encourage pupils love of reading and to develop pupils confidence when discussing ideas within a text. (Created as part of a ‘wider reading’ module for year 7).
GCSE poetry lesson to support Edexcel Relationships Poetry Anthology.
Learning Objectives:
AO2: Analyse how language, form and structure are used to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate (15 marks)
AO3: Show understanding of relationships between texts and the contexts in which they are written (5 marks)
Focus on diction and comparison to ‘She Walks in Beauty’ by Lord Byron.
Lesson tailored towards the Edexcel Conflict Poetry Anthology collection.
Includes:
Relevant context to the poem
Notes on the form and structure of the poem
In depth analysis of poem, with fully animated annotations for each stanza
Learning Objectives:
AO2: Analyse how language, form and structure are used to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate (15 marks)
AO3: Show understanding of relationships between texts and the contexts in which they are written (5 marks)
Useful for initial teaching of the poem, plus revision sessions.