Lamb to the Slaughter & The Speckled Band - lower ability work unit
Worksheet 1: HTML or PDF 28KB
Worksheets 2: PDF 169KB or MS Publisher 1.6MB or Zipped MS Pub 833KB

Worksheet 1 is a framework to prompt comparison of two very different examples of murder mysteries. Through differentiated questions, pupils are asked to contrast the two stories and investigate how language is used by the authors to create an atmosphere of suspense. Accompanying the framework is an excellent set of worksheets, guaranteed to guide the production of an excellent piece of work!

Nov 00

The Signal Man & Lamb to the Slaughter - short story comparison
HTML or PDF 46KB

This concise and clearly laid out unit helps make a comparison between the short stories The Signal Man by Dickens and Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl. Written for NEAB KS4 Wider Reading, it would work equally well for comparing any other short stories and is intended for middle to lower ability pupils.

Sep 99

The Signal Man & Lamb to the Slaughter - unit of work
The Macabre Tale:
HTML or PDF 44KB
A Twist in the Tale:
HTML or PDF 9KB

A unit of work that produces coursework on the short stories: The Signalman by Dickens and Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl. This resource is complemented by the above unit and also requires this worksheet: HTML or PDF.

Mar 00

The Signalman - suggested answers
HTML or PDF 26KB

Guidance, in the format of suggested answers, towards studying the short story The Signalman by Dickens. Accompanies the above unit.

Mar 00

The Red Room & Darkness Under the Stairs
Introduction:
HTML or PDF 7KB
The Red Room notes:
HTML or PDF 43KB
The Darkness Under the Stairs notes:
HTML or PDF 17KB
Essay plan:
HTML or PDF 17KB
Essay plan questions:
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Excellent notes on The Red Room by H G Wells and The Darkness Under the Stairs by Lance Salway with accompanying essay plans and questions to compare the two novels.

Sep 00

The Darkness Out There - understanding the short story
HTML or PDF 27KB

This excellent unit of work comprehensively studies the short story The Darkness Out There from the NEAB Anthology 2000 / 2001.

Nov 00