Journey to Jo’burg: Resource Bundle

Journey to Jo’burg: Resource Bundle

Download: Journey to Jo'burg 4 Week Teaching Resource Bundle Complete resource bundle for the text ‘Journey to Jo’burg’ by Beverly Naidoo. Including 4 week medium term plan; detailed planned unit lessons; supportive resources; exemplar analysis on the text; carousels; Tier 2 vocabulary as well as an accompanying Knowledge Organiser and Scheme of Work. Adapted resources [...]

Essay Writing Guidance

Essay Writing Guidance

This guide offers essay writing strategies for GCSE and A-level students, emphasizing effective openings through tricolon structures and defining key terms to evaluate complex questions. It highlights the importance of organizing ideas, using appropriate synonyms, adhering to formatting guidelines, and maintaining focus on the question to enhance clarity and effectiveness in essays.

An Inspector Calls: Tier 2 Vocabulary

An Inspector Calls: Tier 2 Vocabulary

Download: An Inspector Calls Academic Vocabulary List Weekly detailed academic vocabulary lists of Tier 2 academic vocabulary complete with word classes and clear definitions in context for effective and sophisticated exploration of the text. Vocabulary comes with bonus Arabic translations which supports English as an Additional Language Learners, and synonyms to encourage variety of word [...]

Frankenstein: The Importance of Procreation

Frankenstein: The Importance of Procreation

Plan for thematic analysis of Procreation in Frankenstein with a comparison to The Handmaid's Tale. Creation of Life: Traditional parent and child imagery Gothic Doubling: Relationships tied together through birth and death as well as suicide Power: God and the Creator figure. Transgression of the moral, natural and social order in both texts Power: Agency [...]

Embedding Vocabulary into the Curriculum: Romeo and Juliet

Embedding Vocabulary into the Curriculum: Romeo and Juliet

The text emphasizes the crucial role of vocabulary in education, particularly for EAL/ESL learners. It highlights effective teaching strategies and structured curriculum planning to enhance vocabulary awareness, ensuring students’ success and academic growth. By integrating vocabulary instruction across subjects, students become more confident and capable in using language, positively impacting their learning outcomes.

World Book Day: What we are planning

World Book Day: What we are planning

World Book Day is an exciting time of year, when teachers have settled comfortably into the routine of the year and new classes but before the pressure ramps up with summer exams. It is an opportunity to let your creativity out and let your bookishness reign. Our school included in their calendar this year a [...]

Exemplar Essay: How does Charles Dickens present Pip’s characterisation throughout ‘Great Expectations’?

Exemplar Essay: How does Charles Dickens present Pip’s characterisation throughout ‘Great Expectations’?

The essay analyzes Pip's character in Dickens' "Great Expectations," focusing on his moral journey, social aspirations, and inner conflicts. It explores his transformation from a vulnerable, timid child to a penitent adult, emphasizing themes of crime, guilt, and empathy. The narrative employs rich symbolism and introspection to illustrate Pip's growth and self-awareness.

A Streetcar Named Desire: Essay Questions

A Streetcar Named Desire: Essay Questions

This resource provides a collection of essay questions for GCSE, IGCSE, and A-level students studying A Streetcar Named Desire. The questions cover essential themes, characters, and techniques in Tennessee Williams' play, aimed at enhancing analytical skills and facilitating effective exam preparation through practice and revision.