A set of lessons to teach the new spec of AQA Language Paper 1, Question 2.

Most of a unit of work done in Yr 8 History about the Vikings. Powerpoints, sources included - some ppt refer to textbooks pages Pearson History.

A lesson covering how to respond to Question 1 of Language Paper 1 in the new AQA Spec

A lesson and accompanying resources used to teach Question 3 (structure) for the new AQA Language Spec.

A set of 6 lessons addressing persuasive speaking. Looks at persuasive speaking techniques including rhetorical questions, emotive language, repetition etc. The structure of a persuasive speech is also addressed here.

A lesson on the structure of the Ballad of Reading Gaol for AQA Literature B Crime unit. It requires that students be familiar with the poem already.

A unit plan with a selection of relevant resources, as well as an Assessment Task. This unit is a senior English program which focuses on media representations of refugees in Australia, builds on students critical literacy skills and culminates in a Hypertext Short Story.

A set of structural techniques and questions to help students examine the effects of structure in more detail. Includes an extract from the Prince of Thorns and a differentiated worksheet for responding to Q3.

Three connected FLAs which allow students to explore the Vietnam War, and Australia's involvement, in multiple ways. Includes a webquest, co-operative learning.

A set of lessons to develop students understanding of structure in Year 9 for AQA Language Paper 1 Q3

Two lessons about An Inspector Calls. Lesson one is about the symbolism of the names Priestley choses for Eva Smith. Lesson 2 is a group work lesson exploring who the Inspector really is.

A whole lesson aimed at high ability students in Yr 9, or suitable for mid level Yr 10 and 11s. Incorporates group work and a tiered writing task with support/ stretch sheets.

This lesson and supporting materials explore the idea of myths in fiction through the tale of Atlantis. Students use their QAR and Before, During and After reading strategy skills to read and comprehend a piece of writing and a video regarding the question, Atlantis: Fact or Fiction? Students then move onto writing about myths, using their knowledge and understanding from exploring Atlantis, to write creatively about the island of Krakatoa.

A Modern History depth study which explores the impact of the Russian Revolution. This resource pack includes a unit plan, inquiry based assessment task and a small selection of resources to be used in conjunction with the unit plan.

This is a lesson which uses cartoon analysis skills to examine two different perspectives about the Industrial Revolution at the time. Cartoons are primary sources.

This is a set of resources for a lesson based around the Berlin Wall. It includes information to go through with students as to build knowledge, questions for students to answer which allow for students who struggle and will also offer a chance to extend exceptional students. A source analysis is the final activity. This lesson has been designed as a part of a depth study and research assignment on the Cold War.

A one page checklist that has been designed to give to students as a reflection tool before they present their persuasive speeches. This way put together by students as a reflective activity, as class using a projector, wireless keyboard and mouse.

A webquest where students choose to explore The Lord of the Rings or Dragons, in relation to the genre of fantasy.

A tutorial on the Berlin Blockade A source analysis in relation to the Berlin Blockade A powerpoint tutorial on the completion of the inquiry process for the students assessment piece and specific work on how to write a hypothesis

A set of three lessons aimed at breaking down Sonnet 43 and making comparisons to Valentine. This is aligned to the new Edexcel GSCE syllabus.

A document including information on how to effectively plan, research strucutre a persuasive speech, complete with a model and deconstruction of a speech.