Pupil outcome: I can plan and write a detailed written response to a question on how Brooke presents the concept of dying for one’s country in ‘The Soldier’. Key learning points: - Thesis statements introduce the overarching argument. -...

Pupil outcome: I can plan an essay response, showing a clear understanding of key terms which structure a successful plan. Key learning points: - Annotate an essay question so you know its focus. - A successful plan follows a clear...

Pupil outcome: I can create a thesis statement and topic sentences to explain how Shakespeare presents Romeo’s feelings about love in ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Key learning points: - A thesis statement is an overarching argument and should...

Pupil outcome: I can create a thesis statement and topic sentences to explain how Priestley presents the older generation and their attitudes towards social responsibility. Key learning points: - A thesis statement is an overarching...

Pupil outcome: I can write sophisticated introductions and conclusions about the theme of education in 'Animal Farm'. Key learning points: - Introductions and conclusions should follow a three part structure. - An excellent introduction...

Pupil outcome: I can plan an effective argument about the ghosts, being selective with my ideas and evidence. Key learning points: - When first given an essay question, use the question to brainstorm all the possible ideas you could...

Pupil outcome: I can write a well-structured essay response on the presentation of Scrooge in Stave 1. Key learning points: - Introductions are made up of three parts, moving from the general to the specific - The introduction can...

Pupil outcome: I can plan a sophisticated response to an essay question on Scrooge. Key learning points: - Single paragraph outlines are useful for organising your ideas into a coherent structure - Single paragraph outlines contain a...

Pupil outcome: I can write well structured introductions and conclusions as part of an overarching argument. Key learning points: - Introductions are made up of three parts, moving from the general to the specific. - Conclusions move the...

Pupil outcome: I can plan and write an extended and developed response about ‘An Inspector Calls’. Key learning points: - Use the essay question as a planning tool by annotating its keywords. - It's helpful to create a detailed plan...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the keywords in an essay question about ‘An Inspector Calls’ and use them to create a thesis statement. Key learning points: - Essays are extended pieces of writing in which you establish and explain your...

Pupil outcome: I can write an extended essay about the role of masculinity in 'Macbeth'. Key learning points: - An evaluative thesis should be used to centre your argument. - Topic sentences should be used to support your thesis. - Word...

Pupil outcome: I can compare the ways in which different poets present nature. Key learning points: - Some of the poems’ subject is nature, others use nature as a vehicle for the exploration of human emotion. - Comparing poems that...

Pupil outcome: I can compare poets’ attitudes to conflict in two war poems from the anthology. Key learning points: - 'Charge of the Light Brigade', 'Bayonet Charge', and 'Exposure' are all poems about war. - 'Exposure' and 'Bayonet...

Pupil outcome: I can plan and write a response on the role of guilt in ‘Macbeth’. Key learning points: - The theme of guilt is pertinent throughout ‘Macbeth’. - A thesis statement is a clear, overarching argument. - Topic sentences give...

Pupil outcome: I can effectively plan an 'Animal Farm' essay. Key learning points: - Annotate the key theme or character from the question with the writer's message. - A successful plan follows a clear structure. - A thesis is a clear...

Pupil outcome: I can describe the differences between different presentations of love explored in the anthology. Key learning points: - You can highlight the key similarities between poems, but also explore their subtle differences (and...

Pupil outcome: I can create a written response which meets a success criteria. Key learning points: - A good analytical response begins with a clear and concise thesis statement. - Comparative connectives can be used to link ideas...

Pupil outcome: I can plan a successful comparison and select evidence judiciously. Key learning points: - When comparing poems, you should choose a poem that matches the poem you have been given thematically. - You can compare any of the...

Pupil outcome: I can explore and analyse the motif of blood in 'Macbeth'. Key learning points: - Blood is a motif that is associated with guilt in 'Macbeth'. - Initially, both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth's reference to blood reflects their...

Pupil outcome: I can create a detailed essay plan about how Macbeth is a conflicted character. Key learning points: - Act 3 is an important scene as it signifies a shift in Macbeth’s behaviour and his relationship with his wife -...

Pupil outcome: I can write a convincing analytical response about the Ghost of Christmas Past. Key learning points: - Context should be integrated into your argument to support your ideas and opinions about the writer’s intentions. - An...

Pupil outcome: I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response. Key learning points: - It's a good idea to find thematic connections between the poems. - Theoretically, you can compare any of the anthology poems but it's...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the similarities and differences in how Wordsworth and Brontë present nature in ‘Lines Written in Early Spring’ and ‘Shall earth no more inspire thee’. Key learning points: - Both poets use language to...