Diverse Shorts Powerpoints, Pupil Tracker and SOW
This was delivered as a 'recap' unit of key skills at the start of Year 9 - mixed ability group with lots of EAL but generally high ability. It was a 3 week unit, and only taught in ONLY double lessons - 2 a week.I tried to tie it both to GCSE and go over some lower KS3 skills, but I mainly just fol...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Writing
Exam/Board: IGCSE
Political and Social Protest Writing
Introduction to what is meant by PSPW and then looks closely at Section A Unseen question.Also has HW tasks based on banned books.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Paper 2: Texts and genres
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: A level Lit (B)
Topics: Option 2B: Elements of political & social protest writing
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd SOW
This SOW includes 12 double 50 minute lessons to introduce the students through the key themes and ideas of the text. The lessons are based on the students reading the text before the lesson (there is a homework reading guide within this SOW if you wish to use that too). The page numbers throughout...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Paper 2: Texts and genres
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: A level Lit (B)
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
AQA 2021 English Literature Trackers - 2021 paper changes only
This tracker uses guesstimates from previous trends for AQA GCSE English Literature in light of the changes to the 2021 exam format due to coronavirus to allow for tracking of approximate grades.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Shakespeare
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Tracker and converter
Shared on another group - GCSE converter and trackers for a range of exam boards. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Assessment Materials
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Language
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Romanticism (Year 9)
Romanticism Scheme for Year 9 - pitched to high ability but can be differentiated down with ease...set of slides more than explained scheme but feel free to contact me on FB for clarity.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: 19th Century Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Language
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Power Poetry (Year 7)
'Power' Poetry for Year 7. More a set of slides than a SoW, but you can always contact me on FB if you need info! :)} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Poetry
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Language
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Pastoral Poetry (Year 8)
Pastoral Poetry Scheme (well, slides that support the scheme - some lessons will be clearer than others - you can always ask questions via FB if you want more info)} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Poetry
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Language
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Othello (Year 9)
A scheme of work for Year 9 on Othello. Scene-based approach - relatively limited text content; lots of focus on character motivation and the notion of 'outsiders'.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Plays
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Language
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Power and Conflict - essay writing practice
A PowerPoint and resources to talk students through planning writing and assessment of an exam style question. The question focuses on Checking Out Me History (and London) but could easily be adapted to suit any question.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Poetry Anthologies
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Canon Fire short stories - Tell Tale Heart, The Heart of Another and The Ugly Wife.
A very detailed SoL on three stories taken from the excellent collection 'Canon Fire'. The stories are a collection chosen by Michael Morpurgo. The lessons and resources are for the three stories: The Heart of Another, The Tell Tale Heart and The Ugly Wife. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Friar Lawrence
Lesson introducing the character of Friar Lawrence.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Shakespeare
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
GCSE Mock Exam Tracking Spreadsheets - English Language / Literature
Hi all, my data manager wife has designed GCSE mock exam tracking spreadsheets for English Language and English Literature (and many other subjects). If you’d like a copy (2018 grade boundaries) find the google drive link in this PDF: https://drive.google.com/.../117RrANajblg3GOxq-i-V1AEOFJZ......} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Assessment Materials
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Language
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Famous First Paragraphs
From Frankenstein to Fear and Loathing, a collection of unique and engaging openings to play with} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Writing
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Language
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Of Mice and Men - Crooks symbolism lesson
A PPT and Word document (just the opening to OMAM chapter 4), looking at concrete vs abstract nouns, plus an extended writing opportunity at the end using 'literally, metaphorically, symbolically'. Includes a link to a YouTube video on nouns!} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Novels
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Language
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Refugee boy Y7 assessment
A Language Paper 1 style assessment. It covers Q1, Q2 and Q5.I will upload the finished mark scheme soon.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Novels
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Language
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Year 8 A Monster Calls exam paper and Mark scheme
A Language P1 style exam paper for Year 8. The exam paper is not my own but the mark scheme is one we created in the department. Covers Q1, Q2, Q5 only} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Novels
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Language
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Poetic techniques quiz
Revision of key poetic techniques with examples} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Unseen Poetry
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: GCSE Literature
Topics: Option 2A: Elements of crime writing
Language Change John McWhorter Standard English
A summary of McWhorter's ideas on standard Englishes and language change from his Word on the Street: Debunking the Myth of 'Pure' Standard English. Includes some dual coding of his main theory as well as useful quotations. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Paper 2: Language diversity and change
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: A level lang
Topics: Language diversity and change
Of Mice and Men symbolism beginning and end
Looks at comparing the differences and exploring symbols and how this might be an allegory for something bigger. For Yr9} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Novels
Exam/Board: AQA
Course: A level lang
Topics: Language diversity and change