A lesson focusing on exploring language analysis through a study of ‘An Unwelcome Appearance’.

A lesson exploring the characterisation of Mr Hyde through a wider study of the Gothic genre and Gothic characters.

A document linking to the resources for the Fantasy fiction SOL.

A lesson exploring the openings of Gothic novels and introducing students to key texts. The aim is to encourage students to use their own narrative hooks.

A resource to support the reading of the ‘Lost Hearts’ extract. A focus on pre-reading, during reading and post-reading.

An assessment lesson to explore exposition in ghost stories, including what makes a memorable opening sentence.

A teacher and student template to support tackling new or unfamiliar vocabulary.

A slow writing guide for AQA, Language Paper 1, Question 5.

A simple, yet effective, coded marking system for identifying high-frequency literacy errors across the school.