Shakespeare 30 min scripts
A load of abridged Shakespeare plays cut down to roughly 30 mins each. Useful for KS3 or lower abilities, either to help with class learning or as mini-plays to prepare and perform. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Plays
Exploring viewpoints in 17th century text about witchcraft (linked to Macbeth)
Extracts from an account of an episode of 'witchcraft' from the 17th century and a lesson (using ActivInspire) exploring how the viewpoint is presented. I used this with a LA Y9 group whilst we were studying Macbeth. It draws on ideas from Language Paper 2 Q4 (comparing viewpoints), but this lesson...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Paper 2
Course: GCSE Language
Exam/Board: AQA
Non-Literary Text selection
Popular Non-Literary texts, handy for introducing NEA.Includes:I Have a Dream (MLK)... 3Freedom or Death. 9 (E. Pankhurst)The struggle for Human Rights (E. Roosevelt). 16New Hampshire Primary Speech (Yes We Can) (B. Obama). 27We shall fight on the beaches (W. Churchill)....} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Additional resources
Course: A Level Lang & Lit
Exam/Board: AQA
The Great Gatsby SOW
This SOW has been mostly copied from one I found on the Hertfordshire Grid for Learning (I think).It has been adapted for AS Level Lit B but could do with editing to include critical reception and literary theory and interpretations. Hopefully it serves as a useful starting point for studying t...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Paper 2 - people and places
Course: AS level lit (B)
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
P1 Q5 Descriptive Writing 5 Paragraph Planning Sheet
A planning sheet to help structure descriptive work in 5 paragraphs.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Writing
Course: GCSE Language
Exam/Board: Eduqas
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
A Monster Calls Language 1 SoW
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Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Paper 1
Course: GCSE Language
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
Creative writing knowledge organiser
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Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Writing
Course: GCSE Language
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
200 word challenges for Power and Conflict poems
Writing tasks for each of the Power and Conflict poems to get the students thinking about an interpretation of a message in the poem and practice for their opinion writing needed for Language Paper 2.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Poetry Anthologies
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
Dual coded retrieval for Romeo and Juliet
This accompanies the Romeo and Juliet quotes which I have previously posted. Students learn the original quote. Then, they are tested to see if they can fill in the gaps on the same images. Finally, students try to remember the whole quote with only the original image as a prompt.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Shakespeare
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
A Christmas Carol - Classroom Display
I have made this myself. The file is set to A3 so you might want reprographics to print and laminate. It's an original source made by me. I displayed the characters on one side, and the Spirits down the other. Enjoy! } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Wall Displays
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
A fun punctuation lesson
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Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: SPAG, Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Course: GCSE Language
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
Of Mice and Men knowledge organiser
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Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Novels
Course: GCSE Language
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
Descriptive writing planning frames (using ACES) and a self-assessment sheet
A number of different pictures to use as writing prompts, set within a planning frame, using ACES (Action words, Colours, Emotions, Senses). I often use these as homework and/or revision tasks once I've modelled how to use it.I've also included a self-assessment grid (tick-box) that students have fo...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Writing
Course: GCSE Language
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
Handout - Revision ideas for Y10 summer holidays
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Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Schemes of Work
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
Homework Task - Vocabulary Challenge
Vocabulary to develop analysis of key texts (Macbeth, AIC and ACC) Designed for homework based on an idea from someone else in this group (sorry...can't remember the name...but thank you) to find and use challenge vocabulary. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Schemes of Work
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
Romeo and Juliet Knowledge Organiser
I originally made this for my own use so it would need some condensing before distributing to students. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Shakespeare
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
Comparing Poems
First introduction to planning a poetry comparison - heavily scaffolded.Poems used are Dulce et Decorum Est and Who's for the Game?} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Poetry
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
Writing Challenge and Self Assessment
An amalgamation of the 200 word challenges found on Twitter and a self-assessment task getting students to analyse the language they have used. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Writing
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
Year 7 Knowledge Organiser - Poetry from Other Cultures
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Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Poetry
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy
Between Power and Conflict Poems Comparison
A resource used between first teaching of anthology poems to guide students into making connections and being able to plan exam answers. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Poetry Anthologies
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2A: Aspects of tragedy