Introduction to A-Level English Lit B - The Great Gatsby
Active Viewing mini-worksheet introducing them to The Great Gatsby using the 2013 film version. Context - 2x youtube videos and active viewing question sThe Great Gatsby - each chapter has an extract to explore, as well as analysis, then some active viewing questions. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Course: A level Lit (B)
Unit: Paper 1: Literary genres
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Exam/Board: AQA
Ghosts in A Christmas Carol- Level 6 Exemplar (AQA)
A student response to the following question AQA style question:Starting with the extract, explore how Dickens uses the ghosts to help Scrooge change his attitudes and behaviour.I got it from the Facebook group, where many commenters agreed that it could be awarded 29/30!} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: 19th Century Literature
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Exam/Board: AQA
Effective characterisation- language P1 Q5
Ideas taken from this fabulous video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfnQPCTdw4U&t=906s } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 1
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Exam/Board: AQA
Language Paper 2 Question 5- AOs and the mark scheme
This PPT is a mix of the AQA mark scheme, where I've taken each skill and focused on how it develops on the mark scheme. It also has transcripts from the recent free AQA mark scheme application training. This PPT can be used as part of CPD, or just to share with students. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 2
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Exam/Board: AQA
Year 11- Dragon's Den Task (just for fun)
As assessments are now over, we're doing this in class. Can really be used with any year group.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Spoken English
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Exam/Board: AQA
The Homecoming- Descriptive/ Narrative Writing
A simple reflective/ evaluative task- no additional resources needed. I used this with my Year 11s, but can technically be used with any year group. I've left some of their attempts on the PPT. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Writing
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Exam/Board: AQA
Hatchet
This is a whole unit of work based around the novel Hatchet.There are reading and writing activities, homework tasks and key vocab lessons are integrated.Instead of LOs I have used 'The Big Question' and starter tasks are called DNA = Do Now Activity.GPOP stands for Green Pen of Power.There is proba...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Writing
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Exam/Board: AQA
TS Eliot Letter
I use this text in so many ways! For GCSE, it's good when comparing how children entertain themselves now and then (written in 1910 I think) and the difference between tech now and what children had then. Might go with the tech texts I've just uploaded for P2 AQA GCSE. But I...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 2
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Exam/Board: AQA
GCSE Paper 2 Theme of Technology
Includes a newer and older text. I used these texts with Q4 for a mid-lower ability group because the texts are not too difficult. I followed up with a Section B lesson on article writing on the same topic} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 2
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Exam/Board: AQA
Ae Fond Kiss
Takes students through context and key questions on the poem. I normally flip learning and get students to annotate before the lesson, prepared to contribute. I normally direct them to sites such as 'poetry genius' for this} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Course: A level lit (A)
Unit: Paper 1: Love through the ages
Topics: Poetry anthology pre -1900
Exam/Board: AQA
Paper 1 Writing Model Answer - Old Man
A lovely piece of creative writing, in which the student wrote from the point of view of the ink, which was printing the picture of the old man.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Exemplar Material
Topics: Poetry anthology pre -1900
Exam/Board: AQA
English Language Paper 2 Section A Workbook
We created this workbook to support students who may be isolating. Having marked Language Paper 2 for the exam board, we tried to include techniques recommended by AQA and anything we had learned while marking. It uses the 'School texts' from November 2017 but could be adapted for other exam re...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 2
Topics: Poetry anthology pre -1900
Exam/Board: AQA
Macbeth: Language Paper 1 Question 5
I have created a lesson(s) to teach Language Paper 1 Question 5 linked to Macbeth. The PPT has planning for a description or a story and the word file has a planning sheet and example response at the end.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Writing
Topics: Poetry anthology pre -1900
Exam/Board: AQA
Structure and descriptive writing
Using the idea of camera angles to create a "film-like" piece of descriptive writing. I have taken elements of section A, Q3 and used them within creative writing.Works for pupils who need some sort of "method" to follow, without being too restrictive.The extract used as an example is from Jo Nesbo'...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Writing
Topics: Poetry anthology pre -1900
Exam/Board: AQA
Debates and writing articles
There is a Guardian article, and a range of openings to articles, to explore the structure and content of articles. We then explored a range of provocative statements and had a silent debate, practicing counter argument structures from the powerpoint.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Writing
Topics: Poetry anthology pre -1900
Exam/Board: AQA
Rupi Kaur- Broken English- Relationships/ Unseen Poetry
We used this with Year 8 as part of their unit, but can really be used with any year group as an unseen poem/ making inferences etc. As part of the PPT I've include her performance of the poem on the Jimmy Fallon Show. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Poetry
Topics: Poetry anthology pre -1900
Exam/Board: AQA
Protest Anthology
A collection of poems and articles exploring protest, resistance empowerment and hope.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Poetry
Topics: Poetry anthology pre -1900
Exam/Board: AQA
AQA Language Paper 1: Other Worlds
A series of 12 lessons (could be extended) working through skills for AQA Language Paper 1 on the topic of sci fi and dystopia. Extracts include 1984, Fahrenheit 451, The Time Machine, The Road. Also includes resources for the Nov 2018 paper on 'A Sound of Thunder'. The writing section focuses on sc...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 2
Topics: Poetry anthology pre -1900
Exam/Board: AQA
AQA Language Paper 2: Death Zone and London Snow
A series of lessons working through the AQA SAMs on Death Zone and London Snow. Includes lots of activities for each question, including Q5, and exemplar material from the exam board.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 2
Topics: Poetry anthology pre -1900
Exam/Board: AQA
AQA Language Paper 2: Climate Change
A short series of lessons focusing on Greta Thunberg and her UN speeches. Quick practice for section A, but mostly focused on crafting an engaging Q5 response.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 2
Topics: Poetry anthology pre -1900
Exam/Board: AQA