Pupil outcome: I can show an understanding of the characters, plot and setting of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. Key learning points: - Hiccup is not a typical hero character - Stories may portray heroes in various ways - There are some...

Pupil outcome: I can explore characterisation within a text. Key learning points: - Characterisation is the way an author and illustrator develop the personalities and traits of the characters in a story. - Authors and illustrators use a...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the significance of Piggy's death in the novel. Key learning points: - Piggy is dehumanised and ostracised by the group of boys because of his physical appearance. - Piggy's glasses, weight, asthma and...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Romeo’s attitude towards love is presented in Act 1, Scene 1 of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Key learning points: - At the beginning of ‘Romeo and Juliet’, Romeo is in love with Rosaline but it is unrequited. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Frankenstein reacts to his creation and consider how ethical his reaction is. Key learning points: - Frankenstein is disgusted and disappointed with his creation. - Frankenstein’s hatred for his creation...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how Barrett Browning uses imagery and subtle references to present passion within a relationship. Key learning points: - Barrett Browning uses an extended metaphor of vines to convey how separation in a...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Lord Byron presents the speaker's feelings towards the woman in his poem. Key learning points: - The poem describes Byron's first sighting of a beautiful woman at a London party. - The speaker initially...

Pupil outcome: I can understand the role of the first spirit. Key learning points: - The Ghost of Christmas Past’s appearance reflects his role (to enlighten Scrooge) - This ghost shows how Scrooge has been shaped and embittered by his...

Pupil outcome: I can understand how Scrooge is portrayed in the opening of the novella Key learning points: - Scrooge is portrayed as a miser - Dickens experienced poverty firsthand and dedicated his life to campaigning for better...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Shelley crafts an unsettling atmosphere on the night of the birth of the Creature. Key learning points: - On a dreary night in November, Frankenstein brings his creation to life. - He despises his...

Character Traits in Drama explains the importance of character traits in a drama by exploring physical appearance, behavior, and interactions with others.

In this video, we explore the challenging task of classifying the millions of different living things on our planet. By understanding classification principles and utilizing these tools, taxonomists contribute to our understanding of the...

In this video, we explore how scientists classify living things based on their physical appearance, internal structures, early stages of development, genetic information, and behavior. This video is part of the 12-part series,...

Today you will learn vocabulary for describing a person’s physical appearance and personality on Speaking Part 2. There is a good chance you will be asked to describe a person in Speaking Part 2. You may be asked to describe a hero or a...

Ethical crises are inevitable. However, when something goes wrong, bad choices are made, and scandal is just around the corner. Employees need to remember ethical principles and character values can help prevent and withstand the ethical...

SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension between appearances and reality in The Tempest. See that Shakespeare is playing around with our imaginations, blurring the line between reality and fantasy on...