A Song for Ella Grey Reading Comprehension PowerPoint
'A Song for Ella Grey' written by David Almond reading comprehension questions.There are also additional resources linked Greek Myths to support students wider understanding of the novel. Aside from the PowerPoint created by me, the additional resources uploaded are from various sources. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Novels
Unseen Prose - Modern Times practice extracts
Collection of 14 extracts from novels post-1945. Designed for AQA spec. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Paper 2: Texts in shared contexts
Course: A level lit (A)
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: AQA
Tribes - Catherine Macphail
Detailed Powerpoint scheme working through the KS3 novel Tribes} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Novels
Course: A level lit (A)
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: AQA
A Christmas Carol (Staves 1-5) - Class and Independent Revision
These PPTs comprising key extracts from the text, can be used for whole class discussion and analysis, as well as independent revision. Individual slides can be used for starters or homework. There is some meaningful exploration of 'big ideas' including key themes, allegorical significance, Scrooge...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: 19th Century Literature
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: EDEXCEL
Year 7 Summer Reading List
A short list with new(ish) titles targeted for reading for pleasure. All available on Amazon.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: EDEXCEL
Shakespeare/Much Ado scheme overview
Detailed MTP for Shakespeare/Much Ado About Nothing. The first half takes a thematic approach looking at colonialism. The second half shifts to a close study ago Much Ado. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Plays
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: EDEXCEL
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - whole text word
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Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: 19th Century Literature
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: Eduqas
A Christmas Carol comprehension books with answers
6 comprehension books and answers.Book 1 - social and historical context. Books 2-6 are based on each stave.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: 19th Century Literature
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: Eduqas
Macbeth First Teach - Act 1 Scenes 1-3
First few lessons I put together based on the principles in Stuart Pryke and Amy Staniforth's wonderful book, Ready to Teach: Macbeth. Act 1 Scenes 1-3 covered here. Good for introducing the text for the first time.I would highly recommend purchasing the book here: Ready to Teach: Macbeth: A co...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Shakespeare
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: AQA
Dave - 'Black' one-off cultural poetry lesson
A lesson I have taught at the end of a poetry module in the final term. Great for cultural capital and promoting sensitivity regarding black history. Students find it very engaging. It's also nice to show them that the music that they listen to constitutes poetry.If playing the song in lessons, make...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Unseen Poetry
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: AQA
OCR GCSE English Language Paper 2 Scheme
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Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Paper 2
Course: GCSE Language
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: OCR
OCR GCSE English language Paper 1 Scheme
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Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Paper 1
Course: GCSE Language
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: OCR
Literature paragraph structure strip to develop ideas
Used this with my KS4 groups. The idea is to instill the principles of responding to Literature questions using the conceit of 'building a case' to push them to developing a clear idea/concept. This structure strip is designed to just be for one of three/four paragraphs. It does not include thesis s...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Unseen Poetry
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: AQA
Year 9 Summer Reading List
A short list with new(ish) titles targeted for reading for pleasure. All available on Amazon. Can be used for Year 8 higher attainers.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: AQA
Narnian Narratives
A narrative writing scheme of work designed to take year 7 up to the Christmas holidays. Using 'The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe' extracts, children have weekly opportunity to flex their creative writing skills. The scheme is still under development but thought I'd share if others wa...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Writing
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: AQA
An Inspector Calls BBC 2018 - Questions for Watching the Play
Student and teacher question sheet for watching through the 2018 BBC adaptation of An Inspector Calls. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: 19th Century Literature
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: AQA
Tips for teaching English to ASD students
I teach English at a SEN school for ASD students. I was asked for tips regarding how we approach teaching and preparing our students for GCSE English language. I picked the brains of my department and we came up with a list. This is just what works for us and our students so is not prescriptive or e...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Paper 1
Course: GCSE Language
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: AQA
AIC comprehension questions and answers
detailed comprehension questions and answers for each act.I would love to take credit for these resources, but they were created by an old friend of mine who has since retired. They are brilliant and are ideal for class discussions and homework. He has asked they they are not to be sold on for profi...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Paper 2
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: Eduqas
Speaking and Listening SOL
Whole SOL based around speaking and listening for Key Stage 3 and lower ability Key Stage 4. Utilising persuasive techniques and writing structure.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Speaking and Listening
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: Eduqas
Creative Writing - Winter Wonderland
Whole scheme introducing creative writing and writing techniques} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Writing
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Exam/Board: Eduqas