Articles about School Summer Holidays 2018
Three articles published in Summer 2018, all with different views on school summer holidays. Use these to explore viewpoints and how they're presented - sometimes subtly, sometimes not! - in texts from TES, Sky News and The Economist.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Reading
Following an Argument - Cannabis
An old article with Simon Hinde arguing for legalisation of cannabis, while John Triggs argues against it. I've added a few questions and tasks to build skills for Paper 2. Tends to be a popular subject matter, particularly with LA boys for some reason.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Reading
The Kite Runner and Questions
The Opening of 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini with some questions in the style of Paper 1. Could be used in class, as a cover lesson or homework.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Reading
The Lottery and Questions
Shirley Jackson's classic short story, 'The Lottery', with a range of questions. Suitable for discussion as a whole class - I have used these questions on a Powerpoint for a series of successful lessons, but this is a self-contained resource so could also work for cover or homework. The focus is mai...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Writing
Akala article about knife crime with P2 style Questions
An extract from an interview with Akala, from the Evening Standard from March 2019, in which he discusses knife crime and gang violence. Followed by some Paper 2 style questions.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: AQA
The Graveyard Book Extract with Paper 1 style questions
Opening of 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman with Paper 1 style questions. The creative writing suggestions may not be suitable for class usage - this was developed for a very specific student!} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 1
Exam/Board: AQA
Hurricane Gold Comprehension
One page extract from 'Hurricane Gold' from the 'Young Bond' series by Charllie Higson. Designed for SEND and uninterested boys in KS2/3.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: AQA
On the Sidewalk Bleeding with reading and writing questions
A classic short story with reading questions and a writing task. Could be used for cover or a standalone lesson. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
KS5 Lamia Analysis lesson using teachit resources
A lesson outlining plot and structure of 'Lamia' and analysis of key elements of the poem using 2 teachit resources. This lesson also encourages students to consider aspects of tragedy.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Course: A level Lit (B)
Unit: Paper 1: Literary genres
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Animals in Literature - KS3 Unit
3 week SOW for Y8 students on Animals in Literature covering anthropomorphism and extracts from a range of 19th and 20th Century Literature.Slideshow, Resource Booklet and Planning Overview. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: A level Lit (B)
Unit: Vocabulary
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
The Adventures of Odysseus - KS3 Myths and Legends
The text is written by Patrick Healy can be used for myths and legends unit.Question Booklet focusing on information retrieval and PPT for self/peer marking.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: A level Lit (B)
Unit: Homework
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Outline exemplar for teacher training materials on Teaching writing PDF file
Second attempt to upload. Converted to pdf.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: A level Lit (B)
Unit: Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Response Writing Ladder
A writing support frame to help students properly analyse language techniques.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: A level Lit (B)
Unit: Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Scrooge on trial
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Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: 19th Century Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Language Paper 2 Question 5 AQA
I used Stuart Pryke's hack sheet for Language Paper 2 Question 5 for this lesson - this was freely shared by him via Twitter so I am sure he won't mind my sharing it as part of my lesson here.The lesson looks at a recent Channel 4 programme that explored the argument for training children like dogs....} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 2
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Blood Brothers Key Quotations Booklet
Key quotations divided into theme and character. This was useful for revision and also as a resource during practice questions. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Paper 2
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Paper 1 Quick Mats
Exam papers put onto one sheet to be photocopied onto A3 for quick planning of answers} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 1
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
What to revise for AQA Literature
For Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, Jekyll and Hyde OR a Christmas Carol.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Shakespeare
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Language paper 2 question 2 inference starter
A starter or short exercise to get students considering how to infer from a (visual) text. Model paragraph of analysis following the SQID method of analysis to prepare for paper 2 question 2.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 2
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Is it Sheeran or Shelley?
Just for a bit of fun - students see if they can tell which quotes are Percy Shelley and which are Ed Sheeran. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Poetry
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy