This comprehensive and engaging scheme of work guides students through William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, supporting detailed exploration of plot, character, theme, context, and language. Fully aligned with AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1, the unit builds interpretive confidence while reinforcing exam skills through targeted AO1–AO3 tasks.
What’s Included:
- 20+ editable lessons in PowerPoint format
- Full coverage of all key scenes, characters, and dramatic devices
- Thematic deep dives on:
- Power and control
- Magic and the supernatural
- Colonialism and servitude
- Forgiveness, revenge, and reconciliation
- Detailed context slides: Renaissance beliefs, James I, witchcraft, and colonisation
- Sentence-level analysis frames, peer assessment grids, and scaffolded responses
- Model paragraphs using DEAP structure with stretch phrases for Bands 6–9
- AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1
- Year 10 or Year 11 Literature units
- Mixed-ability groups and differentiation
- High-ability KS3 learners studying Shakespeare in depth
- ‘Nature vs Nurture’ debate on Caliban
- Silent debates and carousel discussions on theme and morality
- Integrated quotation recall tasks, homework prompts, and oracy scaffolds
- AO breakdowns per lesson to support planning and progress tracking
Format: Editable PowerPoint (fully classroom-ready)
Duration: 5–6 weeks (20+ lessons)
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