English GCSE and English KS3 resources by a lead practitioner. Everything I upload is tried and tested by both myself and my English Department. I always appreciate feedback, so please do leave a review if you get chance.
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English GCSE and English KS3 resources by a lead practitioner. Everything I upload is tried and tested by both myself and my English Department. I always appreciate feedback, so please do leave a review if you get chance.
Leave a review and choose any other single resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
TWENTY lessons AND a detailed scheme of work. A complete A Midsummer Night’s Dream bundle that includes everything you need to teach the text at KS3, including an assessment task, homework tasks, differentiated lessons, models, scaffolds, key quotes and more. Accessible, differentiated and detailed.
Introduction to Shakespeare (Genre and Context)
The Globe Theatre (Context)
The Great Chain of Being (Context)
Act 1 Scene 1 Relationships
Act 1 Scene 1 and Helena
Assessment Preparation
The Mechanicals and Bottom
The Fairies (Act 2 Scene 1)
Titania and Oberon (Act 2 Scene 1)
Oberon, Helena and Demetrius (Act 2 Scene 1)
Puck’s Mischief (Act 2 Scene 2)
Titania and Bottom (Act 3 Scene 1)
Act 3 Scene 2
Hermia, Act 3 Scene 2 and Structure
Act 4 Scene 1
The Theme of Dreams
Writing Your Own Shakespeare Comedy
2022 Jekyll and Hyde model answer on Jekyll as a mysterious character. This model essay or answer is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature. Includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into Victorian society, how Jekyll is presented, and the mystery around him is in turn used by Stevenson to communicate messages on morality and humanity.
KS4 English pack:
English cover for KS4 lessons that includes:
2x Analysing fiction texts (English Language Paper 1 Q1-4)
2x Analysing non-fiction texts (English Language Paper 2 Q1-4)
2x Descriptive/narrative writing (English Language Paper 1 Question 5)
3x Non-fiction writing (English Language Paper 2 Question 5 - speech, article, writing to advise)
3x Unseen poetry lessons (English Literature)
2x Macbeth lessons
2x Romeo and Juliet lessons
1x Power and Conflict
1x Love and Relationships
17 cover lessons with differentiated activities, scaffolds, easy-to-follow instructions and designed so non-subject specialists can teach them. Really useful for setting last minute cover and ensuring the lessons are challenging, meaningful and engaging.
They are designed to help support students at KS4 so Year 10 and Year 11 and for their English Language and English Literature exams, but can be adapted for Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9.
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Jekyll and Hyde revision session. Looks at key quotes, key themes, key characters are more, Includes a modelled analytical paragraph, an exam question and notes on key characters. A fully differentiated 1 hour revision lesson to prepare students for AQA English Literature Paper 1. Includes a mock exam question and a model analytical paragraph to help supports before their first English exam.
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AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package
AQA English Language and English Literature revision package
An Inspector Calls whole scheme package
An Inspector Calls revision package
Macbeth whole scheme package
Macbeth revision package
A Christmas Carol whole scheme package
A Christmas Carol revision package
Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package
Jekyll and Hyde revision package
Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package
Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package
Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package
Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package
Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A walkthrough pack for the June 2021 paper.
Includes:
Model answers for Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4.
Analysis and breakdown of all questions and answers provided
Success criteria
Exam walkthrough tasks
Timings
Exam tips and advice
Please note that the extract from Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is not included in the pack due to copyright restrictions, but is available to download via the AQA website.
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AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package
AQA English Language Paper 1 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package
AQA English Language and English Literature revision package
An Inspector Calls whole scheme package
An Inspector Calls revision package
Macbeth whole scheme package
Macbeth revision package
A Christmas Carol whole scheme package
A Christmas Carol revision package
Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package
Jekyll and Hyde revision package
Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package
Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package
Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package
Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package
Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Animal Farm themes revision grid, perfect for English Literature exam prep. Covers six themes (intellect, class, manipulation, exploitation, power and control, and corruption) and includes six key quotations for each theme, plus an analysis of each quote and how it fits into the theme! That’s 36 quotations and 36 analyses in total.
It’s presented in a format that can be used for classroom displays, or for last minute exam preparation for the modern text paper.
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2021 Unseen Poetry model answer for BOTH questions on A London Thoroughfare, 2 AM by Amy Lowell and November Night, Edinburgh by Norman MacCaig
This model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 2 (2023 onwards) or Paper 1 (2022 and before). Includes two answers that weaves together language and structure analysis, relevant comparisons how and why the two writers present their poems in relation to describing the city at night.
Please note that due to copyright restrictions, the actual poems are not included in this resource, but are available from the AQA website.
Focussing on the character of Mrs Birling from JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, we look at how she is portrayed in Act 2 and how she battles with the Inspector for control and power. Includes key quotes, scaffolded sentences, differentiated activities and engaging activities that help to bring the play to life for both KS4 and KS3 students, particularly those preparing for AQA English Literature.
May 2023 An Inspector Calls model answer on what life is like for women - this model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 2. Includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into Edwardian and post-war British society, how and why Priestley presents the female characters and what life was like for them throughout the play to convey his messages about politics in Britain after the conclusion of the Second World War.
Five Eduqas English Language Paper 1 Section A exam-style papers with Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 and Q5 style questions included, plus ANSWERS for every single question! The best way to get ready for your exams is to practise, practise, practise! This exam practice pack includes questions, extracts AND answers to help you and your students get ready for Eduqas English Language Paper 1 Section A. Includes extracts from Willa Cather, Agatha Christie, Charles Dickens, John Buchan and Lewis Carroll.
Please note - the resources are in a ZIP file in your download, the picture files are just previews.
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AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package
AQA English Language Paper 1 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package
AQA English Language and English Literature revision package
An Inspector Calls whole scheme package
An Inspector Calls revision package
Macbeth whole scheme package
Macbeth revision package
A Christmas Carol whole scheme package
A Christmas Carol revision package
Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package
Jekyll and Hyde revision package
Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package
Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package
Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package
Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package
Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
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SEVEN very detailed lessons on writing speeches, which include lessons on speech openers, structuring speeches and analysing famous speeches from Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln and more recent examples like Barack Obama and Greta Thunberg.
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AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package
AQA English Language Paper 1 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package
AQA English Language and English Literature revision package
An Inspector Calls whole scheme package
An Inspector Calls revision package
Macbeth whole scheme package
Macbeth revision package
A Christmas Carol whole scheme package
A Christmas Carol revision package
Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package
Jekyll and Hyde revision package
Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package
Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package
Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package
Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package
Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Macbeth - Ten AQA English Literature Paper 1 exam style questions. Unlike other resources, this pack includes indicative content for each AO for EVERY question (over 24 pages of notes in total!) Additionally, student-friendly AOs are provided so students can actually access assessment objectives, and a self-reflection sheet is included that allows students to meaningfully reflect on their essays. Every a teacher and student could need to revise the Shakespeare element of the exam. Very useful Macbeth exam practice questions, too!
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AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package
AQA English Language Paper 1 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package
AQA English Language and English Literature revision package
An Inspector Calls whole scheme package
An Inspector Calls revision package
Macbeth whole scheme package
Macbeth revision package
A Christmas Carol whole scheme package
A Christmas Carol revision package
Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package
Jekyll and Hyde revision package
Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package
Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package
Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package
Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package
Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Students look at an example of a letter of complaint and persuasive writing techniques before planning and creating their own letters of complaint. Excellent preparation for students working towards AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B or Question 5 and adaptable for KS3 students as well. Fully differentiated throughout.
English Language Paper 1 revision quiz that is divided into five rounds:
Round 1: Finding facts
Round 2: Language techniques
Round 3: Structure
Round 4: Name that genre
Round 5: Picture this -types of character
The quiz uses an extract from Bleak House by Charles Dickens as a stimilus for students to work in groups and answer questions on language features, structural features, genre, character, subject terminology and more. A really useful resource for those students about to sit their English Language Paper 1 (fiction) exam.
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AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package
AQA English Language Paper 1 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package
AQA English Language and English Literature revision package
An Inspector Calls whole scheme package
An Inspector Calls revision package
Macbeth whole scheme package
Macbeth revision package
A Christmas Carol whole scheme package
A Christmas Carol revision package
Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package
Jekyll and Hyde revision package
Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package
Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package
Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package
Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package
Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
A fantastically detailed Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section A knowledge organiser / revision mat that includes a step by step approach to all Section A questions (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q7a, Q7b), scaffolded answers, sentence starters, key vocabulary, language feature analysis, structural feature analysis, a detailed approach to evaluating texts, comparisons, beginnings, endings, tone, purpose, audience, form, types of text and more. Fantastic revision materials for GCSE students for Edexcel English Language Paper 2 students. The resource includes an editable PowerPoint AND a PDF file to make things easier to print out onto A3 paper.
Includes a five page A4 version for ease of printing or to use as revision flash cards!
A fantastically detailed AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A knowledge organiser / revision mat that includes a step by step approach to all four Section A questions (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4), scaffolded answers, sentence starters, key vocabulary, language feature analysis, structural feature analysis, a detailed approach to evaluating texts, genre, beginnings, endings, tone, pace and more. Fantastic revision materials for GCSE students for AQA English Language Paper 1 students. The resource includes an editable PowerPoint AND a PDF file to make things easier to print out onto A3 paper.
UPDATE: Now includes a four page A4 version for ease of printing or for using as flash cards!
Students look at letter writing features in terms of language, structure and layout and use their notes to write their own formal letter. This incredibly detailed lesson includes models, scaffolds, differentiated activities and helpful self-assessment success criteria to ensure all students succeed in creating a detailed and accurate formal letter. Useful for both KS3 and KS4 students and for AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B or Question 5. Fully differentiated throughout.
A collection of TWENTY English Language Paper 2 Question 5 lessons (17 x1 hour and 3x 2 hour) that cover writing to argue, writing to advise, writing to persuade, letter writing and essay writing. A great collection of differentiated activities, modelled examples, scaffolded sentences and guided peer and self reflection that enables students to learn from others and improve their non-fiction writing in preparation for AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B or Question 5.
The suggested order of lessons is as follows (although this is by no means obligatory):
AQA Paper 2 Section B Speech Writing
Speech Openers
Churchill Speech Writing
Lincoln Speech Writing
Speech Structure
Newspaper Writing
Magazine Article Writing
Writing to Persuade - Football
Greta Thunberg Speech Writing
Black History Month - Essay Writing
Writing to Advise
Letter Writing - Writing A Formal Letter
Writing to Persuade - Letters of Complaint
AQA English Language Exam Prep/Mock prep lesson
Pack also contains:
Assessment planning for writing to argue - could be used as a separate writing to argue lesson
Assessment planning for letter writing - could be used as a separate letter writing lesson
Paper 2 Question 5 revision pack
Knowledge organiser for revision
June 2018 AQA exam review lesson if you use this paper as a mock/prep
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AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package
AQA English Language Paper 1 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package
AQA English Language and English Literature revision package
An Inspector Calls whole scheme package
An Inspector Calls revision package
Macbeth whole scheme package
Macbeth revision package
A Christmas Carol whole scheme package
A Christmas Carol revision package
Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package
Jekyll and Hyde revision package
Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package
Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package
Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package
Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package
Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
An Inspector Calls English football manager lesson revision/revising. Revise AQA English Literature Paper 2 for 2024 with this fun and engaging revision and exam practice pack!
This uses football or soccer as a stimulus for engaging students in their essay writing and making improvements.
Contains:
Resources that could be used for revision lessons for teachers
Quiz questions on terminology, quotes/quotations and context with answers. Includes bonus rounds.
Self-reflection club or school shields for students to reflect on their own knowledge and understanding of the play.
The perfect exam practice questions and revision pack for AQA English Literature, but easily adaptable for other exam boards such as Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas and so on.
Complete 1 hour, well differentiated lesson with differentiated tasks throughout.
Includes peer assessment task.
Suitable for KS2/3 - adaptable
Different level tasks for MA,LA or Core
Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for’ Good’ or above.
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AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package
AQA English Language Paper 1 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package
AQA English Language and English Literature revision package
An Inspector Calls whole scheme package
An Inspector Calls revision package
Macbeth whole scheme package
Macbeth revision package
A Christmas Carol whole scheme package
A Christmas Carol revision package
Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package
Jekyll and Hyde revision package
Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package
Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package
Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package
Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package
