Themes in Oliver Twist
This lesson is part of a bigger series of lessons on Oliver Twist. The lesson explores themes used in the play (adaptation by Nigel Bryant). } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Plays
Exam/Board: AQA
AQA Poetry Revision - all of the poems in a nutshell
I've made a PowerPoint that includes readings of all of the poems, Mr Bruff short revision videos and one slide of condensed info per poem. I use it as a way to revisit the poems and for pupils to make cue cards before the exam. Each poem can be covered in about 20 minutes.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Poetry Anthologies
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
A Level English Language - Frameworks Glossary
A glossary for students.When working on them, I deleted all definitions and gave students the sheets to complete as a working document.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Additional resources
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: A level lang
A Level English Language Structure Strips
Two structure strips to help students in structuring their extended responses.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Additional resources
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: A level lang
The Ghost of Christmas Present ACC
Slides to work through whilst reading halfway through Stave 2. Animations should be used to reveal answers over questions / tasks.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Paper 1
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
World Book Day literary pairs competition
A competition for the whole school. Give a teacher a sticker with one half of a literary pairing. Students have to match the teacher to the list on the sheet, and for extra challenge, name the book as well.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
Language Paper 2 Scaffolded Q5 article worksheet
Scaffolded paper 2 Q5 worksheet aimed at article writing.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Paper 2
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Language
Persuasive language
Persuasive writing lesson. Students will learn how to identify ethos, pathos and logos. Students will learn the AFOREST acronym and will put it into practice in a fun writing activity. Can be easily adapted for younger years.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Language
Romeo and Juliet Themes - Revision
A revision resource containing some of the major themes in Romeo and Juliet. Suitable for both KS3 & KS4. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Shakespeare
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
Frankenstein - What makes a monster?
A fun resource to get students thinking about how we perceive monsters. It further gets students to consider how to differentiate between the characteristics of humans VS monsters. In this resource, Edward Scissorhands is used to exemplify that "monsters" are often misinterpreted; it helps to d...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
Wonder - Mini SOW
A differentiated short SOW (approx 12 lessons) exploring the plot and characters in 'Wonder'. This SOW is great for upper KS2, EAL or low level literacy learners at KS3. Note* this SOW has been created to compliment the reading of the book either inside or outside of school. Skills covered:* Re...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
Wonder - Mini SOW
A differentiated short SOW (approx 12 lessons) exploring the plot and characters in 'Wonder'. This SOW is great for upper KS2, EAL or low level literacy learners at KS3. Note* this SOW has been created to compliment the reading of the book either inside or outside of school. Skills covered:* Re...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
Language Paper revision worksheets
Scaffolded walkthroughs of Paper 1 Q2/3/4 and paper 2 Q2/3/4.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Paper 2
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Language
Neutral Tones
Annotated notes on the poem by Thomas Hardy} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Poetry Anthologies
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
Ghost of Christmas Past
Teaching resource for scaffolded writing response on Ghost of Christmas Past, once you have read halfway through stave 2.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Paper 1
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
**Half Term** English and Maths Workbook
6 English and 6 Maths activities and some bonus mindfulness and goal setting to help GCSE learners refocus over the holidays. Perfect for a half term homework!} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: Eduqas
Course: GCSE Language
Reading 'Non Fiction' Workbook
This unit covers identifying important information within a text, looking at analysing non-fiction at sentence, phrase, and word level. Additionally, it will look at purpose, audience and format, whilst compari...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: Eduqas
Course: GCSE Language
Jacob Marley - What How Why
Consolidating Jacob Marley, after reading Stave one. Useful vocab and a 'what how why' example for pupils to reflect on. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Paper 1
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
The Great Gatsby - Chapter 8 - Worksheet
Following a discussion about structure, the end of chapter 8 is the falling action where the tone of the novel changes. Students explore methods and meaning related to the passing of time and Gatsby losing his American Dream (Daisy).} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Paper 2 - exploring conflict
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: A Level Lang & Lit
Topics: Writing about Society