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A 6-lesson mini scheme of work, ‘The Island Project’ is a creative writing scheme that imagines the students have been stranded on a deserted island. Written in the form of journal entries, this scheme allows students to develop their creative writing skills, understand how to build descriptions and write to persuade and inform. Lessons are fully planned with a starter and learning objective. There is opportunity for peer assessment at the end of each lesson to encourage further development. File in this resource: The Island Project - PowerPoint of all lessons.

This lesson is a mock paper to help prepare students for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Writers' viewpoints and perspectives). The sources for this paper explore two experiences of Iraq during the war and the writing section for this mock is about compulsory military conscription. Lesson is designed for feedback as answers are written during class time, to help identify revision areas promptly. A generic mark scheme has been included for teachers reference. Alternatively, this PowerPoint could be converted to a Word document and presented as an actual mock exam. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 2 - PowerPoint of exam questions Source A - Word document of Source A Source B - Word document of Source B English Language Paper 2 generic mark scheme - PDF of mark scheme

14 lessons, fully planned with learning objectives and homework tasks across the unit, this scheme was originally delivered to a middle/low ability Year 9 class. This unit is not based on GCSE specifications but instead looks at both text and film. The first part of the scheme focuses on creating evidence of reading analysis skills for the teacher, by exploring extracts and writing up responses. The second part of this scheme is media-based, watching the film and concluding with writing a film review. There are also additional activities at the closing of the unit, allowing for more creative writing and a speaking and listening task. Each lesson has a covering slide for teacher reference, detailing resources and a lesson brief. Whilst the scheme refers to APP Reading and Writing assessment areas, these can easily be adapted to suit the assessment in your department. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this scheme. Files in this resource: Scheme of work - PowerPoint of all 14 lessons Lesson 3 Book reviews - Word document for Lesson 3 Lesson 6 Extract - Word document for Lesson 6 Lesson 6 Extract annotated - Word document for Lesson 6 (for teacher reference) Lesson 7 Media analysis prompt - Word document for Lesson 7 (for teacher reference) Lesson 8 Introduction to Touching the Void worksheet - Word document for Lesson 8 Lesson 10 Homework - Word document for Lesson 10 (optional document) Lesson 10 Analysing a review - Word document for Lesson 10 **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at /teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.**

Unseen poetry practice for AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2. PowerPoint outlines what to expect in Paper 2 and assessment areas. Using Dylan Thomas's 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' and 'Remember' by Christina Rossetti, the lesson encourages group work, with students working independently to annotate the unseen material, before feeding back to the rest of the class. Lesson works towards preparing for both the extended and comparative exam questions, which can be used in the following lesson or homework tasks. Annotated copies of both poems are included in this resource, which can be used as a prompt for the teacher or additional support for weaker students. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. Files in this resource: Unseen Poetry Do Not Go Gentle and Remember - PowerPoint of lesson Remember poem - Word document of poem Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night - Word document of poem Remember poem annotated - Word document of annotated poem Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night annotated - Word document of annotated poem **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at /teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.**

Using an extract from ‘The Woman in Black’ this two-part lesson intends to prepare students for a comprehension exam. Originally delivered to a Year 7 group (but can easily be adapted to other years, depending on ability), this lesson encourages students to ‘actively read’ a text, working to identify features of narrative writing. There are two comprehension activities: the first can be done as a class to help students feel at ease with tackling such style questions; the second is intended for exam conditions to allow students to practice for their reading exam. Mark schemes are included as a guide for teachers. These mark schemes could also be used for peer-assessment if required. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. Files in this resource: Conventions of Narrative Writing - PowerPoint of lesson Extract from The Woman in Black - Word document of extract Answer sheets for the questions set in this double lesson - Word document Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at /teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.

A fully planned one-hour lesson, this is linked to the 2017 IGCSE English Literature specification, but could be adapted for other exam boards. Allowing students to initially independently analyse the poem before teacher input, this is an ideal lesson to help build confidence when approaching the unseen paper. The lesson closes with preparing for an exam-style question, which could be completed as a homework task or in a following lesson. Files in this resource: For Heidi with Blue Hair - PowerPoint of lesson For Heidi with Blue Hair - Word document of poem

A two-part lesson that makes an ideal “one-off” when teachers have completed schemes of work. Possibly ideal for the festive season where students and teachers can have a bit of fun, study something different and not be overloaded by Christmas-themed work! Aimed at KS3, this resource looks at ‘Kid’ by Simon Armitage. Through the use of Youtube clips (links included), the lesson opens by asking students to explore what they already know about Batman and Robin. The lesson develops to explore the poem through pair work, with the title not being revealed towards the end of the first lesson. The final task allows students to show what they know with a reading analysis question. The second lesson allows for creative writing and independent work. With a selection of tasks available, students choose three they wish to complete, finishing in the lesson and for homework. Files in this resource: ‘Kid’ - Simon Armitage - PowerPoint of lesson ’Kid’ - Simon Armitage - Word document of poem

A re-working of the old AQA GCSE favourite, this lesson is suitable for high-level Year 6 and upwards. Beginning with considering empathy in relation to a series of images, the analysis of the poem is broken down into small, manageable tasks. Students are encouraged to explore language, structure and theme in these mini-tasks, which allow for class feedback and teacher modelling in between each one. The lesson culminates in a PEE analysis activity that could be adapted depending on the nature of the class - verbal discussion, a simplified response or an extended homework task. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. Files in this resource: Blessing - PowerPoint of lesson Blessing - Word document of poem Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at /teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.

This lesson is a mock paper to help prepare students for Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Non-fiction and Transactional writing). The sources for this paper explore two experiences of Iraq during the war and the writing section has a choice of two questions. Lesson is designed for feedback as answers are written during class time, to help identify revision areas promptly. A generic mark scheme has been included for teachers reference. Alternatively, this PowerPoint could be converted to a Word document and presented as an actual mock exam. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 2 - PowerPoint of exam questions Text 1 - Word document of Text 1 Text 2 - Word document of Text 2 English Language Paper 2 generic mark scheme - PDF of mark scheme for writing section

This revision activity encourages students to make links beyond a single quote that has been provided from ‘Of Mice and Men’. The task allows students to consider links to plot, character, setting and context; it also develops their familiarity with the text through finding key quotes and creating a useful revision mind-map. This lesson can be easily adapted for any significant quote in ‘Of Mice and Men’, beyond what has been used in this lesson. It can allow for more independent working whilst the teacher “troubleshoots” revision areas with individual students. The work produced in this lesson could potentially be used for display purposes as well! File in this resource: Detailed quote analysis - PowerPoint of lesson

A fully planned one-hour lesson, this is linked to the 2017 IGCSE English Literature specification, but could be adapted for other exam boards. Allowing students to initially independently analyse the poem before teacher input, this is an ideal group-work lesson. The lesson closes with preparing for an exam-style question, which could be completed as a homework task or in a following lesson. Files in this resource: The Trees Are Down - PowerPoint of lesson The Trees Are Down - Word document of poem

Unseen poetry practice for AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2. PowerPoint outlines what to expect in Paper 2 and assessment areas. Using Chinua Achebe's 'A Mother in a Refugee Camp' and 'Praise Song for my Mother' by Grace Nichols, the lesson encourages group work, with students working independently to annotate the unseen material, before feeding back to the rest of the class. Lesson works towards preparing for both the extended and comparative exam questions, which can be used in the following lesson or homework tasks. Annotated versions of both poems are included in this resource, either to be used as useful time-saver aid for the teacher, or at the closing of the lesson, to highlight other areas the students could have discussed. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. Files in this resource: Unseen Poetry A Mother in a Refugee Camp and Praise Song - PowerPoint of lesson A Mother in a Refugee Camp - Word document of poem Praise Song for my Mother - Word document of poem A Mother in a Refugee Camp annotated - Word document of poem Praise Song for my Mother annotated - Word document of poem **Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at /teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.**

Close analysis of extracts from section 5 in 'Of Mice and Men'. Lesson designed for group work, leading to class feedback. The outcome of the lesson is that students should have a detailed set of notes on all sections that have been analysed in the lesson, being able to answer a foreshadowing question at the end. This lesson encourages close analysis of passages and collaborative learning. The extract booklet is set up for A3 size to allow for notes and group work. It should help prepare students to answer extract-based exam questions. Files in this resource: Section 5 close analysis - PowerPoint of lesson Chapter 5 extracts - Word document of extracts

19 lessons, fully planned with learning objectives, homework and resources, this scheme of work was originally delivered to Year 7 but could be adapted to KS2. Providing students with a “taster” for Shakespeare, this unit allows students to look at extracts from different Shakespeare plays including ‘Macbeth’, ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ and ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Activities in this scheme include a Shakespeare research project, creative writing and writing in the style of an agony aunt for lovesick Romeo! Where video clips are referenced, Youtube links are included as far as possible. Whilst this scheme details APP assessment areas for Reading and Writing, this can be easily adapted to suit the assessment in your department. **Please note that Lesson 14 looks at the witches in ‘Macbeth’ and uses clips from Polanski and Wells. Please check content to determine suitability for your class.** Files in this resource: An Introduction to Shakespeare - PowerPoint full scheme of work, 19 lessons Lesson 1 A Visit to the Theatre - Word document for Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Comprehension questions - Word document for Lesson 1 Lesson 1 True or False - Word document for Lesson 1 Lesson 2 The Globe diagram - Word document for Lesson 2 Lesson 4 Information Leaflet Example 1 - PDF for Lesson 4 Lesson 4 Information Leaflet Example 2 - PDF for Lesson 4 Lesson 9 I Said It - Word document for Lesson 9 Lesson 12 The Taming of the Shrew - Word document for Lesson 12 Lesson 13 Romeo and Juliet Act 1 - Word document for Lesson 13 Lesson 15 Romeo and Juliet Summary - Word document for Lesson 15 Lesson 15 Romeo and Juliet Timeline - Word document for Lesson 15 Lesson 16 Quotation Quest Answer - Word document for Lesson 16 Lesson 16 Quotation Quest - Word document for Lesson 16 Lesson 16 Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 5 - Word document for Lesson 16

1 or 2 lesson resource, allowing students to practice skills of approaching an unseen poem in their exam. Building on existing knowledge of analysing poetry, this is very much student-led, encouraging the class to work in groups and present their analysis to the rest of the class. The unseen poem is Duffy's 'War Photographer' and the assessment areas detailed are generic, not specific to any exam board. The lesson builds up to an exam question for students to complete. Files in this resource: Unseen poetry War Photographer - PowerPoint of lesson War Photographer poem - Word document of complete poem (minus title, deliberately). The poem has also been divided into its separate stanzas to assist with the group task.

This lesson is a mock paper to help prepare students for OCR GCSE English Language Paper 1 (Communicating Information and Ideas). The sources for this paper explore arranged marriages and the writing section has a choice of two questions. Lesson is designed for feedback as answers are written during class time, to help identify revision areas promptly. A generic mark scheme has been included for teachers reference. Alternatively, this PowerPoint could be converted to a Word document and presented as an actual mock exam. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 2 - PowerPoint of exam questions Text 1 Guardian article - Word document of Text 1 Text 2 - Word document of Text 2 English Language Paper 2 generic mark scheme - PDF of mark scheme for writing section

Opening lesson on the text 'Holes', exploring how the writer hooks the reader's interest. Reading and Writing assessment areas that are listed are based on APP, but can be easily adapted to suit the assessment in your department.

KS3 lesson exploring effective openings of texts. Students then analyse the opening of 'Coraline', finishing with a peer-assessment plenary.

One of the opening lessons exploring 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', this KS3 resource allows students to read the text and explore the opposites in Lysander's speech, with the opportunity for peer-assessment at the end of the lesson. Homework task is also included to write a personal advert for Helena to find her ideal man. Covered Reading assessment areas are also detailed in the opening slide, for teacher reference only.