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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

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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
Creative Writing - Past and Present Tenses
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Creative Writing - Past and Present Tenses

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AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5. Tenses can be quite a dry and dull topic to teach, but it’s something many students struggle with, so this lesson is designed to make the topic interesting and engaging for the reader! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in focusing on past and present tenses. Easily adaptable for both KS3 and KS4. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. 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
Macbeth Escape Room
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Macbeth Escape Room

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Revise Macbeth through an engaging ‘escape room’ lesson! It is filled with codes, puzzles and activities to get students to revise characters, themes and contexts as they work in groups or ‘escape crews’ to get out of the locked banquet hall! Includes answers for every mystery and puzzle (see the notes attached in the PowerPoint) and is a brilliant way to help students in their revision for Macbeth and AQA English Literature Paper 1 and Shakespeare. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Of Mice and Men
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Of Mice and Men

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A collection of Of Mice and Men lessons that are fully differentiated and resourced. Keep checking back as I add more and more resources to this collection. This bundle includes lessons on: Introduction and Historical Context Chapter One Chapter Two Curley Curley’s Wife Assessment Preparation Slim and Chapter Three Assessment Lesson/Review Analyzing Structure Creative Writing Women in Context Grammar and Punctuation Workshop Model Essay Escape Room Lesson Crooks in Chapter Four Curley’s Wife and Crooks in Chapter Four Lennie and Curley’s Wife Comparing Settings in Chapters One and Six The Ending We’ve also added in a Scheme of Work document that is free to download.
Unseen Poetry Revision
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Unseen Poetry Revision

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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.
Christmas English Cover
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Christmas English Cover

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English Christmas themed cover for KS3 and KS4 lessons that includes: 2x Analysing fiction texts (English Language Paper 1 Q1-3) 2x Analysing non-fiction texts (English Language Paper 2 Q1-3) 2x Descriptive/narrative writing (English Language Paper 1 Question 5) 2x Non-fiction writing (English Language Paper 2 Question 5) 3x Unseen poetry lessons (English Literature) 11 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. All with a festive theme! They are designed to help support students at KS3 as they move from Year 7, 8 and 9 into KS4 and Year 10 and Year 11 and can be used for English Literature and English Language exam prep for KS4 classes as well. All extracts are included or linked to. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.
Gothic Fiction
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Gothic Fiction

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Gothic Horror lessons that cover setting, characters, plot devices, genre conventions and more. A complete unit that can be used for KS3 students or that can be adapted for GCSE texts like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. 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 Christmas Carol English Quiz
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A Christmas Carol English Quiz

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A Christmas Carol can be quite tricky to revise, but this quiz designed to last one hour includes three rounds: key quotes, music interpretations and key themes revision. Ideal preparation for students getting ready for AQA English Literature Paper 1 and for those revising Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol for their exams. Works for any exam board including WJEC, EDUQAS, Edexcel, OCR and so on. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. 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
Love and Relationships Comparing Poems
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Love and Relationships Comparing Poems

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Love and Relationships poetry can be difficult to teach when comparing poems in the collection. This lesson provides model comparisons and tonnes of notes, as well as engaging activities to help them make connections and links between the different poems in the anthology. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that helps students to begin to make comparisons between different poems within the Love and Relationships collection for AQA English Literature Paper 2, but easily adaptable for other exam specifications and anthologies. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. 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 Revision 2024
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Macbeth Revision 2024

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Macbeth 2024 revision for English Literature Paper 1 revision lesson on characters and themes. We explore all of the major characters in William Shakespeare’s play and consider how they tie in to key themes, helping students to prepare for the exam in the 2024 summer. The lesson includes worksheets (printer symbol), differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, incredibly detailed revision sheets that can be shared with students and more. A really useful way of revising this novel in time for the Paper 1 exam in May 2024.
AQA English Language Paper 2
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AQA English Language Paper 2

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AQA English Language Paper 2 resource that has recently been revamped, that helps students approach Section A and questions Q1 - Q4 with engaging activities, differentiated tasks, modelled examples and different ways of understanding and opening up the demands of each question. A fully resourced lesson to aid GCSE students in their preparations for AQA English Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. 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
AQA English Language Paper 2 Revision
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Revision

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AQA English Language Paper 2 revision lesson on Q1 and Q2. We explore two non-fictions text on travel and look in detail at the skills and timing needed for these opening questions of the exam for the 2024 summer. The lesson includes a worksheet (printer symbol), differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, revision tips, timings, success criteria and more. A really useful way of revising these questions in time for the Paper 2 exam in June 2024.
Power and Conflict Revision Quiz
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Power and Conflict Revision Quiz

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Power and Conflict revision quiz that includes 50 questions that cover all 15 poems, terminology, form and structure, key quotes and more! Perfect for the end of term or for the exam period. Covers all of the following: The Prelude; Storm on the Island; Exposure; The Charge of the Light Brigade; Bayonet Charge; Remains; Poppies; War Photographer; Kamikaze; Ozymandias; London; My Last Duchess; The Émigrée; Checking Out Me History; Tissue. Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.
AQA English Language Paper 2
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AQA English Language Paper 2

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A fantastically detailed AQA English Language Paper 2 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, comparisons, beginnings, endings, tone, purpose, audience, form, types of text and more. Fantastic revision materials for GCSE students for AQA 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. UPDATE: Now includes a five page A4 version for ease of printing or to use as revision flash cards!
Shakespeare
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Shakespeare

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Shakespeare introduction! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that introduces students to William Shakespeare’s, the world he lived in and explores the genres he wrote in as well. A great way to introduce any unit of work on Shakespeare that covers context but also specific elements of different genres of Shakespeare’s plays. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. 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
Blood Brothers
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Blood Brothers

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Blood Brothers complete scheme of work that includes differentiated lesson packs on Willy Russell’s drama. Includes differentiated worksheets, PowerPoints, engaging and interesting approaches to teaching and learning, models, examples, scaffolds and so much more. Context introduction Act 1 introduction of Mrs Johnstone Act 1 introduction of Mrs Lyons Act 1 Mrs Johnstone and debt Act 1 Mrs Lyons’ jealously and Mickey and Edward introduced Act 1 The Lyons Family Act 1 Class and The Policeman End of Act 1 Act 2 Beginning Act 2 Fate and Tension Act 2 Foreshadowing Act 2 Unemployment The End Escape Room revision lesson A perfect bundle for AQA English Literature Paper 2 and for other exam boards including Edexcel, EDUQAS, WJEC, OCR and more. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. 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
AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5

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A fantastically detailed AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B or Question 5 knowledge organiser / revision mat that includes a step by step approach to non-fiction writing questions (Q5), purposes, audiences, forms, types of writing, sentence starters, key vocabulary, understanding structure and structural features, using punctuation, reflecting on spelling and punctuation, a detailed approach to evaluating texts, genre, beginnings, endings, tone, pace and more. A4 VERSION INCLUDED AS PART OF THE PACK FOR EASE OF PRINTING. Fantastic revision materials for GCSE students for AQA 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. UPDATE: Now includes a five page A4 version for ease of printing OR to use as revision flash cards!
Othello
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Othello

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Othello complete scheme of work that includes 15 lesson packs, a six week homework pack with differentiated activities, an escape room for revision and an assessment and planning resource. Perfect for KS3 English study but easily adaptable for other age groups. Includes differentiated activities, engaging resources and extensive teacher and student notes. Shakespeare Introduction (Comedy, History, Tragedy) Othello Introduction (Act 1 Scene 1) Brabantio, Iago and Roderigo language and context Desdemona lesson on first meeting her Language analysis and analytical paragraphs Iago’s soliloquy analysis and context Dramatic irony lesson Iago’s soliloquies and plans Act 3 lesson exploring language Act 3 Scene 3 lesson looking at how Othello is manipulated Act 4 lesson exploring character Desdemona lesson on Act 4 Scene 3 Act 4 and 5 lesson exploring foreshadowing and imagery Ending lesson focusing on the end of the play and tragedy as a genre Writing your own Shakespearean tragedy lesson Six week homework pack Assessment and planning resource Escape room for recapping plot, characters, context and themes Scheme of work document
An Inspector Calls Traitors
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An Inspector Calls Traitors

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Traitors English on An Inspector Calls inspired by the BBC TV series. This is a fully resourced lesson so it includes differentiated activities on JB Priestley’s play that cover characters, plot, themes, form and structure. The pack includes a PowerPoint with fully editable slides, traitor cards, faithful cards and detailed teacher notes setting out how the game works. Students work together in groups to complete Literature activity worksheets (included this pack and with detailed suggested answers for students to review and improve their revision), and earn points for the successful completion of their sheets. However, the traitors are trying to stop them winning!
AQA English Language Paper 2 Revision
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Revision

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AQA English Language Paper 2 revision lesson on Q4. This is the first part of a two part lesson that looks at comparing skills in detail. We explore two non-fictions text on travel and look in detail at the skills and timing needed for this question of the exam for the 2024 summer paper. The lesson includes worksheets (printer symbol), differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, revision tips, timings, success criteria and more, as we explore the two texts and their attitudes on travel, and then make comparisons between the two (extracts included). A really useful way of revising these questions in time for the Paper 2 exam in June 2024.
Sonnet 43 Poetry Analysis
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Sonnet 43 Poetry Analysis

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Sonnet 43 by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, a one hour lesson designed for KS4 students preparing for Eduqas poetry anthology questions or for unseen poetry exam questions for any of the exam boards like AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC. The lesson explores language and structure, as well as comparing poems. The lesson includes a full in class lesson AND a remote learning booklet based around the lesson. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. 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