This is a 1400-word essay answering a Comparative Studies question on the Literary Genre of John B. Keane's 'Sive', Jennifer Johnston's 'How Many Miles to Babylon?' and the film 'Casablanca'. It's an annotated version of a highly-structured piece which allows students to see exactly how to plan and write an answer in the Comparative Studies section.

This GCSE English Literature resource features over fifty quotes from Penelope Lively’s ‘The Darkness Out There’, arranged into thematic groups like Physical Appearance, Dialogue etc. It is designed to aid students and teachers in analysing Lively’s use of characterisation to influence the readers’ opinions of Mrs Rutter and Kerry Stevens.

This file contains seven sample introductions, four for Theme and Issue and three for Literary Genre essays.

AQA GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Preparation - A Comparative Answer on Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ and William Wordsworth’s ‘The Prelude (Extract)’. This resource is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within. There are six elements included: 1. Answering AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Questions: this 36-slide Powerpoint presentation has been designed to help you guide your class through the essay writing process. It examines the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. 2. Power and Conflict Sample Answers – this 900-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 3. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’. 4. Planning Grid Template – one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays. 5. Power and Conflict AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students. 6. Teacher’s Instructions Other AQA Poetry Resources: 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems

AQA GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Preparation - A Comparative Answer on Percy Bysshe Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’ and Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’. This presentation is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within. The presentation is entitled ’ Answering AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Questions’: this 36-slide Powerpoint presentation has been designed to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It examines the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links. The resource also includes a student-friendly set of AOs and a page of Teacher’s Instructions. 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems 12 Sample Exam Questions Presentation and Worksheets Worksheets Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘Bayonet Charge’ and ‘Remains’

AQA GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Preparation - A Comparative Answer on Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and Jane Weir’s ‘Poppies’. This resource is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within. There are six elements included: 1. Answering AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Questions: this 32-slide Powerpoint presentation has been carefully designed to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It examines the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from the sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links. 2. Power and Conflict Sample Answers – this 1100-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 3. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 4. Planning Grid Template – one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 5. Power and Conflict AOs – one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks. 6. Teacher’s Instructions 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems

This is a sample answer for the AQA Power and Conflict Poetry section with several supporting worksheets. The contents are: 1. Power and Conflict Sample Answer – this 1100-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 2. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 3. Planning Grid Template – this is a one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 4. Power and Conflict AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks. Teacher Instructions This resource is also available in my shop with a 32-slide Powerpoint presentation for use in class. I’ll be adding lots more similar exam guides so please check back regularly! I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!

This is a fantastic student workbook which can be used from the beginning of Y10 GCSE English Literature. Completing the activities in their own workbook allows students to take ownership of the poems they are studying and increases their familiarity and comfort with each poem. Please note that this doesn’t contain any notes or analysis of the poems: instead, it’s a workbook created for students to complete. The workbook consists of a series of unnumbered pages, so that you can choose the order that best suits your class. The contents are as follows: 1. Front Cover – this page allows space for the student’s name/class details. 2. Assessment Objectives and Exam Information – this page gives a clear, concise explanation of exactly how the AOs are rewarded in the Mark Scheme, showing your students exactly what they need to do to gain marks. It also explains the format, layout and mark structure of the poetry section. 3. Previous Questions - the poems and questions that have featured on the exam papers since 2017. 4. Poems and Poets – a full list of all the poems in your selection. 5. Sound Effects and Visual Effects – a superb examination of eight of the most common language techniques used by poets. Each section explains clearly what the technique is and gives a variety of quotations to illustrate this to the students. This is an excellent revision aid that students can use at any point in the year. 6. Your Sound Effects and Visual Effects – these two pages feature grids for students to fill in as the year progresses, allowing them to note and thus memorise examples of the various language techniques from their poems. 7. Poetry Profiles – these two pages are where the students will record essential information about each poem, thus building up a full set of their own notes as their study progresses. The first page prompts them to add information under the headings Poem, Poet, Context, Subject Matter, Themes and, most importantly, Links to Other Poems. The second page uses the headings Form/Structure, Sound Effects, Visual Imagery, Tone, Vital Quotes and Favourite Lines. The PDF includes one copy of these pages, so you will need to print one pair of pages for each poem on your selection. I’ll be adding lots more GCSE poetry resources to my shop so please check back regularly! I hope this is useful for you and instructive for your students - as always, I’d love to hear any feedback you may have.

This is a fantastic resource containing TWELVE sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. This resource focuses solely on CHARACTERS but I am also selling a resource examining THEMES – alternatively, you can buy both together for a substantial discount! Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation and Worksheets showing how to write a sample answer Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – a Presentation and series of Worksheets showing students exactly how to answer an exam question Character of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions The Supernatural in Macbeth – 7 sample AQA exam questions Minor characters of Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This is a fantastic resource containing TWELVE sample exam questions for revising ‘Romeo and Juliet’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. This resource focuses solely on CHARACTERS but I am also selling a resource examining THEMES – alternatively, you can buy both together for a substantial discount! I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This is a fantastic resource containing TWELVE sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. This resource focuses solely on THEMES but I am also selling a resource examining CHARACTERS – alternatively, you can buy both together for a substantial discount! Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation and Worksheets showing how to write a sample answer Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – a Presentation and series of Worksheets showing students exactly how to answer an exam question Character of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions The Supernatural in Macbeth – 7 sample AQA exam questions Minor characters of Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This superb resource contains TWELVE sample exam questions for revising ‘The Merchant of Venice’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. This resource focuses solely on THEMES but I am also selling a resource examining CHARACTERS – alternatively, you can buy both together for a substantial discount! Check out my other AQA Merchant of Venice resources: Character of Antonio - 6 sample AQA exam questions Character of Shylock - 8 sample AQA exam questions Character of Portia - 8 sample AQA exam questions Characters - 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes and Characters - all 24 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This resource features a special focus on the character of Shylock from Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’. It includes three exam questions on Shylock’s character and five on the various themes that relate to him. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Check out my other AQA Merchant of Venice resources: Character of Antonio - 6 sample AQA exam questions Character of Portia - 8 sample AQA exam questions Characters - 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes - 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes and Characters - all 24 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This resource contains TWELVE sample exam questions for revising the lead character of ‘Macbeth’. Topics examined include his character, relevant themes and his relationships with other important characters. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation and Worksheets showing how to write a sample answer Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – a Presentation and series of Worksheets showing students exactly how to answer an exam question Character of Lady Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions The Supernatural in Macbeth – 7 sample AQA exam questions Minor characters of Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This resource contains EIGHT sample exam questions for revising the character of Lady Macbeth. Topics examined include her character, relevant themes and her relationship with Macbeth. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation and Worksheets showing how to write a sample answer Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – a Presentation and series of Worksheets showing students exactly how to answer an exam question Character of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions The Supernatural in Macbeth – 7 sample AQA exam questions Minor characters of Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

This fantastic resource contains four presentations of Comparative Answers on: - Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' and Jane Weir's 'Poppies'. - Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ and William Wordsworth’s ‘Prelude’ - Ted Hughes’ ‘Bayonet Charge’ and Simon Armitage’s ‘Remains’ - Percy Bysshe Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’ and Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’ These presentations are designed to help you prepare your class to answer GCSE English Literature questions on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. They are NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the poems used within. They are designed for you to use later in the school year when the poetry has been covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. The presentations are entitled ' Answering AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Questions': each contains more than 32 slides and have been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. They examine each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, they feature many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links. The printable worksheets which accompany these presentations are also available in my shop. Set of all four accompanying worksheets I hope you find these resources helpful for you and instructive for your students - I'd be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I'll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!

This resource contains EIGHT sample exam questions for revising the minor characters of ‘Macbeth’. Topics examined include individual characters and relevant themes. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation and Worksheets showing how to write a sample answer Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – a Presentation and series of Worksheets showing students exactly how to answer an exam question Character of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions The Supernatural in Macbeth – 7 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!

AQA GCSE English Literature Shakespeare – Macbeth - Exam Revision – How to Answer Exam Questions on the Character of Macbeth (based on an extract from 1:7) This presentation is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. It is NOT intended to teach students the play – students should already be familiar with ‘Macbeth’. It is designed for you to use later in the school year when the play has been fully covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. The presentation is entitled ’ Answering AQA Questions on Shakespeare’s Macbeth’: this 36-slide Powerpoint presentation has been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It includes each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and references to the playwright’s craft. Also included is the sample exam question that this presentation is based on, a page of student-friendly AOs and a set of helpful Teacher’s Instructions. Alternatively, check out my Macbeth bundle: It features this resource PLUS 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Worksheets r I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!

AQA GCSE English Literature Shakespeare – Macbeth - Exam Revision – How to Answer Exam Questions on the Character of Macbeth This is a sample answer for the AQA Shakespeare section with several supporting worksheets. It is based on a sample exam question designed to reflect the layout and format of the new AQA GCSE Literature papers. The contents are: 1. The Exam Question – a sample exam question based on Macbeth’s character using an extract from Act 1 Scene 7. 2. Character of Macbeth Sample Answers – this 800-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, precise quotes etc. 3. Character of Macbeth Act 1 Scene 7 Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 4. Macbeth Master Planning Grid Template – this is a one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 5. AQA Shakespeare AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks. Teacher’s Instructions Alternatively, check out my Macbeth bundle: It features this resource PLUS 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation r I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!

AQA GCSE English Literature Shakespeare – Macbeth - Exam Revision – How To Answer Exam Questions on the Character of Macbeth This presentation is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. There are seven elements included: 1. The Exam Question – a sample exam question based on Macbeth’s character using an extract from Act 1 Scene 7. 2. The Presentation: ’ Answering AQA Questions on Shakespeare’s Macbeth’ - 36-slide Powerpoint presentation to help you guide your class through the essay writing process. It includes: AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. 3. Character of Macbeth Sample Answers – this 800-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting. 4. Sample Planning Grid – shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 5. Planning Grid Template – blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 6. Shakespeare AOs – explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. Teacher’s Instructions. The worksheets and the presentation can also be purchased individually in my shop. Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – this resource PLUS 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions