An engaging lesson for Y8 pupils looking at narrative structure and effective ways of opening stories. Features a WAGOLL to analyse, a match-up activity and a helpdesk. Pupils are encouraged to write an opening to a story using structure strips.

An extract with guided reading prompts used to independently guide pupils through the language and devices used by Shakespeare to portray Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's relationship.

Starter: Introduces main themes and context of MLD and key context Main: Students go through key quotations and language/ structural techniques Active Learning: Students are to ‘compare’ the model paragraph with an additional poem using the model paragraph as a WAGOLL Plenary: Fill-the-gaps/ reduce task guiding students to retain and memorise quotations

PEE paragraphs including self-assessment. Focuses on the imagery in the poem. Pupils match images to images in the poem in pairs. Pupils then are asked to write about the imagery in the poem using PEE paragraphs.

An engaging lesson looking at the plot and characters in Macbeth. Includes a who would you rather? Starter task to engage pupils in the characterisation. Pupils are given character cards of each character in the play and are asked who they would rather; invite for dinner in their castle, put an evil curse on or behead. They have to write down up to a paragraph for their responses. Additionally, includes a whoosh for pupils to complete a drama activity. Plenary includes revisiting their character choices: have they stayed the same or have they changed?

A lesson focusing on Lady Macbeth's persuasion in Act One, Scene Seven. Features: Guided questions, dividing information into motives and evidence and writing a Jeremy Kyle piece of writing to uncover the plot to kill King Duncan.

A poem with guided questions throughout for annotating. Includes a table to practice P.E.T.E paragraphs and a W.A.G.O.L.L. Informative and engaging. Encourages independent learning.

An guided analysis of a Harry Potter extract. An engaging match-up starter. PEER paragraphs. A nice way of introducing pupils to the new language paper and explorations in creative reading. (All resources printable from PowerPoint).

Exploring Paris and Juliet prior to her plan to feign her own death. Juliet and Paris in the tomb. Explores ambitious key terms such as equivocation in a match-up activity. Guided reading with key focus on language analysis and exploring Shakespeare’s methods. Challenges throughout exploring Paris as a symbol of the Patriarchy. For/against discussion of Juliet as a deceitful character Analytical paragraph tracking Juliet’s transformation throughout the play.

Information hunt: With some critical analysis to challenge students Includes information on: Great Chain of Being Patriarchy and family Religion Astrology and fate

Do it Now! 200 words. Desribe your best dream or your worst nightmare including success criteria. Starter: Highlighting langage features and answering comprehension questions (including challenges). Main: Exploding quotations with a model response and guided steps (differentiated through scaffolding and challenge/ extensions) Plenary: PEAR paragraph: How does Stevenson use language to create a mysterious atmosphere?

A KS3 homework featuring an extract and a mock question two and three (language and structure) question. Differentiated to include sentence starters.

A differentiated lesson plan focusing on the language used Used for KS3 Includes Language technique match-up Annotated extract (differentiated with questions) PEER paragraph model and sentence starters PEER assessment Plenary

A revision booklet with a revision on the theme of family, a W.A.G.O.LL, sentence starters and self and peer-assessment.

A lesson looking at the presentation of Lady Macbeth in this extract. Pupils must read through the extract and place four images (milk, raven, blood etc) next to the correct line of the extract. Pupils are then asked to analyse specific quotes, identifying the effect of specific words in visual hexagons. Pupils are then asked to write a P.E.T.E.R paragraph. With a W.A.G.O.L.L and broken down colour-coordinated sentence starters. There are opportunities for challenge throughout and it is a nice activity to encourage pupils to write about context. Plenary: Pupils have to highlight (with different colours) each assessment objective according to GCSE structure.

An outstanding lesson exploring the use of imagery in The Prelude: Stealing the Boat. It also engages pupils in the context of the poem and asks them to engage with the multiple meanings. Pupils are asked to match the images to the lines of poetry. Pupils are then asked to write a P.E.T.E.R paragraph on a specific image using the success criteria and a model paragraph. Plenary can either focus on structure and form. Alternatively, there is the added bonus of a self/ peer/ teacher marking ladder where pupils will focus on the skills they need to develop. My set 3 Y10s really enjoyed it and it gave them a break from the typical annotations. Their work showed evidence of an excellent understanding of the poem.

A lesson focusing on Act Three Scene 4-6. Pupils will complete Instagram activities to summarise scenes. Additionally, a madness graph and a quote explosion activity with a WAGOLL

An engaging lesson looking at Yeats' 'An Irish Airman Forsees His Death." Focuses on some AO3 context and uses guided questions for analysis. Additionally, includes step-by-step guide to responding to an unseen question with a WAGOLL (model) and sentences starters. My Y10 found it very engaging and were interested to learn about a bit or Irish history.

An engaging descriptive writing homework with a helpsheet on the back

An engaging starter asking pupils to create their own curriculum and what to include followed by a looking at the meaning, structure and form of the poem. Pupils have to highlight chosen quotations, identify writers methods and explain the quotations. There is a helpsheet with guided questions for those needing support.