A recently observed lesson which was graded 'Outstanding'. Taught to high ability Year 9 group. Would also work as exam skills refresher for KS4 pupils. Powerpoint goes through a range of sophisticated punctuation devices, explaining how and when they should be used. There is also an opportunity for students to have a go at using each device, with unpunctuated sentences for students to complete (students can come up to the board to show where they would put the punctuation too).

A short three/four lesson unit on The Red Room by H.G.Wells, exploring the ghost story/mystery genre, how an author builds suspense and tension, building towards an essay question response or creative writing task. Used with top set Year 9, and a middle ability set. Split the story into 3 sections. Three PowerPoints. Quote analysis activities on worksheets for group work.

A lesson exploring the genre of science fiction through clips from the film I, Robot. Includes a number of activities and discussion points. Used with a mixed ability Year 8 class.

A series of activities to explore the poem Macavity (poetic devices, creating a 'Wanted&' poster for Macavity). Used with a mixed ability Year 7 class.

Lesson powerpoints and storyboarding homework activity for Year 7, on The Highwayman (Noyes). Includes activities exploring the language of the poem, understanding the story, exploring rhyme and rhythm and writing their own ballads.

Learning Objective: To explore Romeo’s emotions during his final scenes. Close reading and drama activities to support understanding of Romeo's emotions in Act V of the play, some taken from the Cambridge Schools Shakespeare copies of the play. Used with high ability Year 9.

Learning Objective: To explore how Shakespeare presents Juliet’s emotions in Act IV, scene 3. PowerPoint recapping Act IV so far, and exploring Juliet's emotions through a drama activity and persuasive writing. Used with high ability Year 9 group.