This resource contains a 30 slide PPT on comparing power and conflict poetry for GCSE AQA English Literature. Updated Jan 2022, it contains tips, techniques, model answers and advice for comparing, with 3 focus questions covering different poems. NB, this resource is not focused on teaching the poems but is designed to be used AFTER poems have been covered to refine comparison and exam skills. PPT contains: Intro to approaching poetry Possible themes to compare 7 sample questions for discussion A focus on a question and video link recap on ‘Remains’, presented in a Venn diagram for comparison 2 exemplar paragraphs comparing to ‘Prelude’ Discussion of a question focused on ‘My Last Duchess’ Recap of Last Duchess (video link) Venn diagram comparing to Ozymandias Mark scheme Break down of how to construct a paragraph (PEEZL) A gap fill exercise that scaffolds this method for weaker pupils A check list to write the comparative paragraph and some phrases to boost marks Peer assessment opportunities A focus question on Bayonet Charge (plus a video link recap) 3 example responses to the question of varied levels Pupil exercise to craft their own response Advice for not having a quote to use A bonus unseen poem at the end (Alpine Letter) and question to work through, if required

This resource was designed as a revision block on Lord of the Flies for higher ability GCSE pupils (grades 5-9), having already studied the novel. (There is also a full scheme of work PPT available for the first teaching of this). Updated Feb 2022 It includes 32 slides of activities and information (approx 6 lessons), including: plot and character recap theme recap (group activity) provocative statements to provoke discussion Images to prompt discussion of symbols Recap of allusion (specifically biblical) historical context - Golding A nihilist view, Nietzsche Discussion questions Advice on exam questions and example questions Quote finding exercise 2 exemplar responses to exam questions (level 5 and 6) planning an exam response advice on thesis statements for good intros an exemplar high grade paragraph All of the above is included in the powerpoint file itself, not as separate documents

Includes a 13 slide PPT for revision of Macbeth for Literature Paper 1 AQA (paper 2 in 2022 due to changes) Covers exam technique, mark scheme, plot, characters, quotes, themes, tragedy genre, context and an example exam question. New for 2022

This resource is a 20 slide revision PPT for Animal Farm AQA GCSE English Literature examination (modern text). It covers all you need to revise the text with pupils, including: plot recap task + diagram key character mind mapping task + quote finding suggested key character quotes minor character task + suggested quotes key context image task key context information quote exploding task with modelled example themes table task with scaffolded option key vocab task (find definitions) past exam questions planning task - 8 past exam questions included with 1 modelled planning example AQA mark schemes This resource was created April 2022

This resource is a 90 slide PPT full scheme of work on Tom Becker’s novel ‘Darkside’, updated Jan 2022. It is suitable for middle to high ability learners in years 8-10. The novel contains some excellent descriptive language which forms great preparation for studying GCSE literary texts. The PPT is approx 15-18 lessons, not including the reading of the novel! and all resources are included. It approaches the novel as an analytical reader but also provides opportunities to produce writing, both fiction and non-fiction, in cross-over tasks. The novel provides excellent opportunities for under-pinning context and cultural capital for Victorian novel study at GCSE. The PPT covers the following: -inference and predictions from cover -diary entry writing -language techniques/ descriptive writing strategies -discussion of language effect plus exemplar -presentation of key characters -comparing characters -creating suspense -guided annotation -peer assessment opportunities -gothic conventions links to Frankenstein built in optional HW tasks character analysis PEEZL method of analysing language finding and locating evidence descriptive writing settings tension tracking spoken language opportunity - news reports Victorian Britain Emotive language tracing plot developments Pathetic fallacy text transformations - travel writing cross-over task endings Updated January 2022

This resource is a training session on the use of data as both a class teacher and head of department, specifically targeted at secondary school teachers. It includes a comprehensive 16 slide PPT, full of interactive questions and short tasks, designed to be used for staff training (small groups works well), and also includes an Excel resource with fabricated data to use in discussion / for some of the activities. It has been written from the perspective of a Head of English at a secondary school and was originally presented to trainee teachers. The session can last between 1-2 hours dependent on how thoroughly the slides are discussed. The PPT goes through the following: pivotal question - why are schools ‘obsessed’ with data? what exactly we mean by data in a school context brief literature review - what does pedagogical research say? data exercise - looking at and discussing the use of different data sets (provided in an excel doc - n.b. utilises sisra style reports, excel sheets, sims data tracking and school headline figures, all fabricated and including no sensitive pupil data) round up of discussion - suggestions for how each set of data in the packs might be used by a classroom teacher further examples of data a short brief on CATs, APS and Scaled scores 4 steps on using data as a classroom practitioner key questions - why do we need to organise data and how might a class teacher organise theirs? What do you ‘do’ with data? When does it all end? the problems with using data Also includes a bonus PPT for a similar session completed across a MAT, with extra slides on: using data as a primary phase lead using data as a secondary HOD key data uses across school

This resource includes 1-2 lessons on Amitage’s poem ‘About His Person’, updated March 2022. It originally formed part of a scheme for year 9 looking at a wide variety of poetry in preparation for their GCSE study, but would be suitable for any GCSE group as practice. The lesson approaches the poem as an unseen text, helping pupils develop poetic analysis skills (for AQA, but would work for any exam board). The PPT includes: Introduction to the poem through an image Pupil task to write a suitable question for the poem guided annotation through a suggested question (as per unseen poetry in the exam) suggested annotations included on the PPT Creative writing cross over (where pupils write their own poem in a similar style, about themselves)

This 120 slide SoW uses a variety of fiction and non-fiction stories from around the globe as a springboard for reading and writing activities, whilst also developing cultural capital through understanding of context, themes and writers’ messages. Themes touched upon include: race immigration feminism/ equality mental health abuse/ corruption and power religion war slavery The scheme was originally written for a year 9 group, but would also be suitable for years 8 and 10, with some slight adaptations. Links are provided to all of the stories used, which are either completely free or are free published extracts. These can be further edited as seen fit, if required. There are also supplementary non-fiction texts, all of which are included as resources. These texts develop contextual understanding of each theme further. The stories used are: My Family’s Slave - Tizon Heart of Darkness - Conrad The Yellow Wallpaper - Gilmore The Sisters - Joyce The Beekeeper of Aleppo - Lefteri The Paper Menagerie - Liu Activities include: understanding literary context recognition of other cultures and traditions understanding of Syria / war refugees Leaflet writing the context of historic slavery modern slavery perspectives and viewpoints comprehension/ reflection questions language analysis using PEEZL to respond to reading questions (point, evidence, explain, zoom, link) features of news articles and writing news articles AQA style non-fiction language paper 2 questions persuasive language religion’s impact Ireland, Catholicism and James Joyce Abuse of power Articles on the church’s abuse of power (in the context of Catholic children’s homes, mid 20th century) understanding of AQA paper 2 writing genre, purpose and audience Speech writing Model speech Peer and self assessment/ improvement opportunities Developing excellent points and links for PEEZL Imperialism and empires / colonisation Victorian viewpoints Responsibility Letter writing Gender expectations Autobiographical stories Diary writing Essay writing Structuring paragraphs Mixed race experiences Argumentative writing Scaffolding and differentiation

This resource contains a 34 slide powerpoint designed to be used for staff training in literacy across the curriculum. It divides literacy into 5 key areas: Reading and comprehension strategies Writing fluency strategies Literacy through DIT (directed improvement time) Spelling and vocab skill building Inference and analysis skill building Each area comprises suggested strategies and tasks suitable for any subject area and teacher across the KS3 and GCSE curriculum, in order to build literacy skills without sacrificing content. It can be used as a ‘pick n mix’ bundle, allowing staff to focus on areas that are not as strong in their current curriculum, or as a package deal looking at all areas. Examples, worksheets and extra resources are included to aid in the delivery of staff training on this topic. Some have been created from scratch, others have been sourced online and included/ adapted as examples. Strategies are based heavily in research to improve literacy within school settings, developed by an experienced, current practicing English teacher / former HOD and current literacy lead.

This resource includes 2 full lessons in a 15 slide PPT on AQA’s unseen poetry element. It originally formed part of a scheme for year 9 looking at a wide variety of poetry in preparation for their GCSE study, but would be suitable for any GCSE group as revision, an introduction or practice. The lesson approaches the poems as unseen texts, helping pupils develop poetic analysis skills and focusing on 2 short and relatively simple poems. The PPT includes: Introduction to the unseen poetry aspect 10 possible steps for looking at an unseen poem Focus on the poem ‘The Handbag’ Pupil task writing a question for the poem Focus on the poem ‘My Parents Kept me from Children who were Rough’ Looking at an exam style question on this poem with suggested points to include in a response Brief reference to the mark scheme

This resource includes a full lesson on Amitage’s poem ‘Hitcher’, updated March 2022. It originally formed part of a scheme for year 9 looking at a wide variety of poetry in preparation for their GCSE study, but would be suitable for any GCSE group as practice. The lesson approaches the poem as an unseen text, helping pupils develop poetic analysis skills (for AQA, but would work for any exam board). The PPT includes: Introduction to the poem through an image A creative writing task of a 100-200 word story, based around key vocabulary from the poem guided annotation through a suggested question (as per unseen poetry in the exam) collated, suggested annotations for the poem, on the PPT Creative writing cross over (where pupils write their own poem from a different viewpoint- including scaffolded gap fill if required)

This resource includes an 8 slide PPT (full lesson) on how to write effective introductions and conclusions, with a focus on AQA’s poetry element of the examination. The examples used are from the power and conflict cluster (Remains) and could be used as a way to teach unseen poetry intros/ conclusions or comparative poetry intros and conclusions - the PPT is flexible and allows for both. The PPT covers the following aspects: example introductions and discussion of their effectiveness a formula for writing a strong intro a practice task for writing a main body essay paragraph focused on the question provided an exemplar main body paragraph using PEEZL and an opportunity for pupils to link to another poem A summary of what a good conclusion entails an exemplar conclusion

This resource is a full scheme of work for the novel ‘Coraline’ by Neil Gaiman. Originally written for a low ability year 8 group, it is suitable for years 7 or 8, low to mid ability. Updated Jan 2022. There is a mammoth 93 slide PPT plus all resources included in this bundle. The PPT works through a range of activities designed to develop both reading and writing skills via cross-over creative tasks. Suggested reading chunked to go with lessons. Topics and tasks as follows: Pre-reading tasks (book name and cover) expectations / predictions characterisation Effect of language (using the PEEZL acronym) Example of writing about effect Inference Settings Creative writing - create an ‘other’ you Improving creative writing Parallel world theme formal letter writing planning and scaffolded writing and peer assessment opportunities comparing the two worlds tracking tone changes creating horror pre-annotated extract writing as a character (diary entry) Use of simile / creating own similes theme of survival tracking Coraline’s journey more in-depth theme investigation writer’s messages forming critical opinions twisted fairy tales (investigation and creating own) Heroines and stereotypes quote finding effective endings foreshadowing 5 years later - writing a new chapter Updated Jan 2022

This resource includes a full lesson on Amitage’s poem ‘Clown Punk’. It originally formed part of a scheme for year 9 looking at a wide variety of poetry in preparation for their GCSE study, but would be suitable for any GCSE group as practice. The lesson approaches the poem as an unseen text, helping pupils develop poetic analysis skills (for AQA, but would work for any exam board). The PPT includes: Introduction to the punk movement through images A task comparing clowns and punks A gap fill exercise encouraging pupils to consider the poet’s vocabulary choices guided light touch annotation (including focus questions to help pupils) Debate/ oracy cross over (where pupils plan and complete a Harkness style discussion)

This resource is a full lesson on Armitage’s poem, ’ Resistance’, inspired by the Russia - Ukraine conflict currently in the news. The lesson PPT includes: discussion around our expectations of war discussion of images from the Russia - Ukraine war copy of the poem first impressions task Links to 2 videos on context to further develop critical opinions Comprehension / analysis questions to guide pupil analysis of the poem Detailed annotations for feedback following the questions

A lesson examining Duffy’s poem Medusa. Suited to upper Ks3 or lower ks4; updated March 2022. Begins by introducing Medusa as a historical myth before looking at a crunched version of the poem to consider language out of context. Pupils then search for techniques in the poem and consider their effect. There is an opportunity for annotation and first impressions, followed by some suggested annotations written on the poem. Finally there is a writing frame, a quote hunt and a more lighthearted task where they create a dating profile for Duffy’s character. Great as an introduction for approaching unseen poems or as part of a wider poetic study in preparation for GCSE Literature.

This resource lists 20 exam questions for AQA Lord of the Flies English lit paper 2.

This resource contains 12 examination questions for Inspector Calls. They have all featured on past AQA papers and so are suitable for revision and for seeing what sort of question might be asked.

20 key quotes selected from A Christmas Carol to assist with revision of the text. Quotes chosen to be reflective of key themes and characters. Formatted as a Word doc