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Based on Roald Dahl's 'Matilda' and the description of The Trunchbull; and 'A Christmas Carol' and the description of Scrooge, this series of lessons is designed to prepare students for a reading comprehension exam. Originally delivered to a low ability Year 7 class, this could be adapted for younger students but the questions would need reviewing if intended for higher ability. The lessons support students through tackling different comprehension questions, allowing class work and discussion before attempting questions independently. All of the questions have spaces for student-teacher feedback, intended for peer-marking as model answers are provided on the board. There are three lessons on The Trunchbull extract and two on Scrooge. The Scrooge questions have been designed as a mock exam but could easily be adapted for a real exam or an extended homework task. Files in this resource: Reading comprehension questions - PowerPoint of the questions Reading extract - Word document of the two extracts, designed as a four-page booklet

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.

Lesson to help prepare students for their iGCSE English Literature Paper 4 - Unseen. This lesson focuses on tackling unseen poetry, using the poem 'Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night' by Dylan Thomas. Lesson begins by outlining the paper and assessment areas, before allowing students to move into groups and independently analyse the poem. Group/teacher feedback moves the class to writing a plan for their response before finishing the lesson by writing the introduction to their essay. Lesson can be followed with completing the response in exam conditions if preferred. Files in this resource: Unseen Poetry - Do Not Go Gentle - PowerPoint of entire lesson Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night poem - 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 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.**

20 different grammar activities that can be used as starters for your lessons. Where possible, each activity has been condensed onto one slide. Topics include: paragraphing, punctuation, varying sentence structures and homophones. File in this resource: Grammar Starters Powerpoint of all 20 activities.

15 lessons, fully planned, originally delivered to Year 8 but can easily be adapted to other year groups (including KS2). Each lesson begins with a covering slide for teacher’s reference, briefly detailing the lesson, whether homework has been set and if any resources are required. Activities within this scheme include analysing Bill Bryson extracts in preparation for a unit reading assessment; writing in the style of Bill Bryson for writing evidence; comparing Bear Grylls with Michael Palin; and writing a series of blog entries based on an extreme travel adventure. Whilst this scheme refers to Reading and Writing APP assessments, this can easily be adapted to suit the assessments in your department. Files in this resource: Travel Writing SOW - PowerPoint of entire scheme of work, 15 lessons Lesson 1 Mumbai description - Word document extract for Lesson 1 Lesson 3 Road to Ruins - Word document extract for Lesson 3 Lesson 6 The Lost Continent Extract - Word document extract for Lesson 6 Lesson 9 Bill Bryson extract - Word document extract for Lesson 9 Lesson 14 The Gold Coast - Word document extract for Lesson 14

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.**

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.

14 lessons, fully planned, originally delivered to Year 7 but can be adapted for KS2. Each lesson has a learning objective and starter task, with some homework tasks included within the scheme. Each lesson has a covering slide for teacher reference, detailing the lesson brief, resources required and what reading and writing skills are covered. Whilst this references APP reading and writing, these assessment areas can be easily adapted to suit the assessment in your department. Activities within this scheme of work include transforming the poem into modern English, a speaking and listening drama task in the style of 'Jeremy Kyle, and reporting the events of Hamlin in a broadsheet and tabloid newspaper (intended for the final assessment task of the unit). Files in this resource: Piped Piper Full SOW - PowerPoint of all 14 lessons Lesson 1 First Stanza - Word document for Lesson 1 Lesson 7 Self reflection homework - Word document for Lesson 7 Lesson 11 The Sun Scan - PDF scan of ‘The Sun’ newspaper for Lesson 11 Lesson 11 The Times Scan - PDF scan of ‘The Times’ newspaper for Lesson 11

15 lessons, fully planned for ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’. This scheme was originally delivered to a middle ability Year 9 class but can be adapted to suit different ages/ability. Each lesson is fully planned with learning objectives and starter tasks with some Homework activities already planned. There is a covering slide for each lesson for the teacher’s reference, detailing a rough lesson outline, any resources required and whether Homework has been set. Activities within this scheme include charting the novel’s events with a timeline, novel predictions, advising Shmuel and extended analysis from Chapter 17. Files in this resource: Scheme of work - PowerPoint of entire scheme Lesson 1 Cover analysis - Word document for Lesson 1 Lesson 3 Chapter 4 extract - Word document for Lesson 3 Lesson 3 Starter - Word document for Lesson 3 Lesson 6 Character descriptions - Word document for Lesson 6 Lesson 12 Chapter 17 text marking - Word document for Lesson 12

18 lessons, fully planned, originally delivered to a middle-ability Year 8 class. This scheme of work can easily be adapted to KS2. Each lesson has an aim and a covering slide for the teacher, detailing lesson outline, any resources required and whether homework has been set. This scheme of work has a primary focus on reading analysis to help provide evidence of a student’s ability for this unit. However, there are also some writing tasks that can do this as well. Files in this resource: Scheme of work - Powerpoint of 18 lessons Lesson 1 Opening - Word document for lesson 1 Lesson 1 Development - Word document for lesson 1 Lesson 5 Chapter 3 resource - Word document for lesson 5 Lesson 6 Extracts - PNG image for lesson 6 Lesson 8 Gadget sheet - Word document for lesson 8 Lesson 10 The Human Factor extract - Word document for lesson 10 Lesson 11 Character sheet - Word document for lesson 11 Lesson 15 Starter activity punctuation - Word document for lesson 15 Lesson 17 Starter resource - Word document for lesson 17 Wordsearch - Word document, optional activity

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

A mock paper to help students prepare for the iGCSE English Extended paper. 3 questions, based on a two non-fiction extracts detailing Kurdish guerillas fighting in Iraq and the treatment of a war detainee in Kabul. Generic mark scheme has been included to help teachers assess skills; specific content can be marked based on teacher judgement. This resource has been used for one-to-one teaching but can be adapted for classroom or Homework use. Due to the nature of the extracts, teachers may find this mock is best suited to higher ability students. Files in this resource: iGCSE English Extended questions - Word document question paper iGCSE English Extended passages - Word document passages Reading Paper 2 Extended Generic Mark Scheme - PDF extract taken from June 2014 exam paper, generic skills only

A mock paper to help students prepare for the iGCSE English Extended paper. 3 questions, using two non-fiction articles about Coca-Cola and the effect its advertising has on children. Generic mark scheme has been included to help teachers assess skills; specific content can be marked based on teacher judgement. This resource has been used for one-to-one teaching but can be adapted for classroom or Homework use. Files in this resource: iGCSE English Extended questions - Word document question paper iGCSE English Extended passages - Word document passages Reading Paper 2 Extended Generic Mark Scheme - PDF extract taken from June 2014 exam paper, generic skills only

A mock paper to help students prepare for the iGCSE English Extended paper. 3 questions, based on an extract from 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' and 'The Red Room'. Generic mark scheme has been included to help teachers assess skills; specific content can be marked based on teacher judgement. This resource has been used for one-to-one teaching but can be adapted for classroom or Homework use. Files in this resource: iGCSE English Extended questions - Word document question paper iGCSE English Extended passages - Word document passages Reading Paper 2 Extended Generic Mark Scheme - PDF extract taken from June 2014 exam paper, generic skills only

15 lessons for a Poetry scheme of work (may take longer, depending on the nature of your class). Originally delivered to Year 8, but this can easily be adapted to suit other years. Each lesson is fully planned with learning objectives and homework tasks. Each lesson has a covering slide detailing resources required, which are also listed at the very start of the PowerPoint. This scheme of work looks at different poems to what is usually explored in class, including ‘Slough’ by Zephaniah, ‘London’ by Blake, ‘Piano’ by Lawrence, ‘Jessica’ by PolarBear, and ‘What For!’ by Noel Petty. The unit allows students to analyse poems and also write their own poems in different styles, culminating in a mini poetry portfolio at the end of the unit that can be assessed for writing skills. The final task in this unit is a speaking and listening activity with peer assessment, encouraging students to perform a poem. Whilst the assessment is based on APP, this can easily be adapted to suit the assessment in your department. All poems for this unit are included in the resource list. Files in this resource: Scheme of work - PowerPoint of all 15 lessons Lesson 1 Jigsaw - Word document activity for Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Piano - Word document poem for Lesson 2 Lesson 4 Slough poem - Word document poem for Lesson 4 Lesson 4 Slough PEE grid - Word worksheet offering support for students for Lesson 4 Lesson 5 London - Word document poem for Lesson 5 Lesson 9 Poetry sections - Word document poem for Lesson 9 Lesson 11 Poem 1 - Word document poem for Lesson 11 Lesson 11 Poem 2 - Word document poem for Lesson 11 Lesson 13 The Ball poem - Word document poem for Lesson 13 Lesson 13 The Road poem - Word document poem for Lesson 13

11 lessons in a fully planned News scheme of work, an alternative to the ‘School Report’ activity led by the BBC. Originally delivered to a Year 8 class, this scheme can be adapted to suit other years. Exploring the news and how it is reported, this scheme looks at radio interviews and analyses news clips before students create their own episode of ‘60 Seconds’ news. Each lesson is fully planned with learning objectives and homework tasks. Each lesson has a reference slide for the teacher, detailing the lesson outline, reading and writing skills covered, and whether any resources are required. Youtube links have been included for the media content but these can be adapted to suit your needs. Whilst the scheme refers to APP reading and writing assessments, this can be easily adapted to match the assessment in your department. Files in this resource: Scheme of work - PowerPoint of entire scheme Lesson 1 Tango footage link - Word document with link to video Lesson 1 Tango news report - Word document of news article Lesson 1 - Key vocabulary homework sheet - Word document activity

15 lesson scheme of work exploring moving image. Originally delivered to Year 7 but can be adapted to KS2 or KS3, each lesson is fully planned with learning objectives and homework tasks. Each lesson has a covering slide for the teacher’s reference, detailing the lesson, resources required and what reading and writing assessment areas are covered. This scheme of work uses Youtube videos (links included) to analyse cinematography, sound, mise-en-scene, special effects etc, culminating in a final story board task which can be assessed for reading, writing and speaking and listening. The videos included are a suggestion and can be altered to suit your class and needs. Whilst they are not all recent clips, this can create a more stimulating discussion for students who are not familiar with the material. Whilst this scheme of work refers to APP assessment, this can easily be adapted to suit the assessment in your department. Files in this resources: Scheme of work - 15 lesson PowerPoint Lesson 3 Homework -Word Homework sheet for Lesson 3 Lesson 6 Camera Movements Fact sheet - Word reference sheet for Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Types of Editing Fact sheet - Word reference sheet for Lesson 7

18 lessons for a Modern Fairy tales unit, where students work to write their own modern fairy tale. Each lesson is fully planned and there is a covering slide for teacher reference at the beginning, detailing reading and writing skills covered in the lesson and whether any resources are required. Each lesson has a learning objective and there are several homework tasks included within the unit. Lessons include exploring the structure of fairy tales, characterisation, persuasive speaking and listening to defend the Wolf from ‘Little Red Riding Hood’, and advising fairy tale characters. Originally delivered to Year 7. Whilst the unit details Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening APP areas, these can easily be adapted to suit the assessment in your department. Files in this resources: Scheme of Work - PowerPoint of all 18 lessons Lesson 6 The Three Little Pigs Story - Word document for Lesson 6 Lesson 6 The Ugly Duckling Story - Word document for Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Persuasive Speech EAL writing frame - PDF for Lesson 7 (can also be used for lower ability students) Lesson 9 Baba Yaga - PDF for Lesson 9 Lesson 12 Planning Sheet - PDF for Lesson 12 Lesson 16 and 17 Little Red Riding Hood poem - Word document for Lesson 16 and 17 Lesson 18 Shrek Critical Appreciation - Word document for Lesson 18

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.