A range of resources suitable for WJEC Eduqas English Language and 9-1 WJEC Eduqas English Literature GCSEs, OCR English GCSEs and AQA English GCSEs. A range of resources are designed for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to engage them in English.
There is also a range of A Level resources suitable for English Language, Literature and Language & Literature.
All resources have been taught successfully to a range of classes in my grammar school and can easily be taught to your classes too.
A range of resources suitable for WJEC Eduqas English Language and 9-1 WJEC Eduqas English Literature GCSEs, OCR English GCSEs and AQA English GCSEs. A range of resources are designed for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to engage them in English.
There is also a range of A Level resources suitable for English Language, Literature and Language & Literature.
All resources have been taught successfully to a range of classes in my grammar school and can easily be taught to your classes too.
Description:
Transform the teaching and learning of the AQA Paris Anthology with this meticulously crafted resource. Designed for the AQA AS and A-Level English Language and Literature (7706/7707) course, this comprehensive guide provides:
• Structured analysis of all 32 texts in the anthology, including introductions to key contexts, audience, genre, and purpose.
• Engaging activities such as consolidation questions, discussion prompts, active learning tasks, and exam-style re-creative and comparison questions.
• Focused preparation for exam success, covering linguistic and literary techniques, assessment objectives, and commentary strategies.
• Customised tasks for both AS and A-Level, clearly labelled for ease of use.
This resource ensures students are confident and well-prepared, bridging the gap between understanding and application. Ideal for teachers navigating the extensive anthology, it saves planning time while maximising student engagement and performance.
Equip your AQA A-Level students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to explore linguistic methods in depth. This Introduction to Linguistic Methods resource is perfect for English Language, Literature, or Language and Literature Combined courses. Designed to bridge GCSE knowledge and A-Level expectations, it provides:
• Comprehensive Content: Detailed exploration of lexis, semantics, phonology, grammar, and other linguistic methods with practical examples.
• Literary Integration: Guidance on connecting linguistic features to literary analysis, including examples from texts such as Heart of Darkness and Mrs. Dalloway.
• Interactive Exercises: Activities and analysis tasks, including identifying word classes, analysing prepositions, and exploring rhetorical patterns in speech and writing.
• Exam-Ready Skills: Focused tasks to develop analytical and evaluative skills, supporting AQA assessment objectives.
• Teacher and Student Friendly: Includes answer keys, analysis suggestions, and accessible explanations to ensure effective learning for students of all abilities.
This resource is ideal for introducing linguistic methods to A-Level students or revisiting foundational skills during the course. Use it for lessons, homework, or independent revision to enhance confidence and exam readiness.
Unlock the intricacies of ethnolect with our robust scheme of work tailored for UK secondary school students. Ethnolect, the linguistic variation tied to ethnicity, is an intricate and challenging topic, but our meticulously crafted modules are designed to make this complex subject more digestible.
Features:
In-Depth Understanding: Start with a foundational knowledge of ethnolects, delving into the historical, social, and linguistic factors that shape them.
Challenging Yet Rewarding: Recognising the intricacies of ethnolect, our scheme addresses the difficulties head-on, offering scaffolding techniques and step-by-step guidance to make the learning process smoother.
Interactive Activities: Incorporate role-plays, simulations, and critical analysis tasks to immerse students in real-world scenarios, helping them understand ethnolects in practical contexts.
Cultural Appreciation: Explore a wide array of global ethnolects, fostering a deeper appreciation for linguistic diversity and the richness of multicultural societies.
Assessment and Feedback: Regular checkpoints and assessments ensure students grasp the challenging concepts, with constructive feedback to guide their learning journey.
Our Ethnolect Explorations scheme of work is more than just a series of lessons; it’s a comprehensive educational journey. Through this program, students will navigate the challenging waters of ethnolect, emerging with a refined understanding and a keen ability to dissect and discuss the linguistic nuances of different ethnic communities.
This extensive scheme of work provides secondary school educators with a rich collection of resources to explore British literature, history, and social issues. From the significant role of the Poet Laureate to the intricacies of the British Monarchy, military history, and the poignant themes in Oscar Wilde’s works, this collection is designed to engage students in deep, critical thinking and creative expression. With a mix of PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, newspaper article assignments, and creative writing exercises, teachers are equipped to deliver a dynamic and interactive learning experience that covers essential historical events and literary masterpieces.
This detailed companion for Shakespeare’s Othello is tailored specifically for A-Level English Language, Literature, or Combined courses. With a special focus on language analysis, this resource is perfect for deepening students’ understanding of the play’s complexities while supporting exam preparation. Key features include:
• Comprehensive Content:
• Introduction to Othello, its context, and major themes like jealousy, love, honour, and race.
• In-depth character analysis, including Othello, Desdemona, Iago, and Emilia.
• Exploration of key passages and scenes with thought-provoking questions.
• Language Focus:
• Detailed analysis of Shakespeare’s use of language, including prose, verse, imagery, and soliloquies.
• Activities on identifying and evaluating Iago’s rhetoric and Othello’s evolving speech patterns.
• Exercises on style, rhythm, and the dramatic effects of language in key scenes.
• Student-Centred Tasks:
• Scene-by-scene questions and answers to guide student responses.
• Guided practice on speech analysis, representation, and debates.
• Ready-to-use classroom activities, from group discussions to performance-based learning.
• Exam Preparation:
• Includes sample responses, essay prompts, and guidance on meeting assessment objectives (AO1, AO2, AO3).
• Perfect for revision sessions, lesson planning, or independent student study.
This resource is a must-have for teachers and students aiming to excel in their understanding and analysis of Othello, whether in English Literature or Language courses.
Support your AQA A-Level English Language students with this NEA-focused bundle, featuring:
• Guidance for writing NEA titles, aims, and methodologies.
• Resources for analysis and commentary writing.
• Example NEA investigations to inspire students.
• Comprehensive lesson plans to guide students through the NEA process.
This bundle provides all the tools needed to excel in the coursework component.
This comprehensive bundle is designed for GCSE Eduqas English Literature students studying the post-1789 poetry anthology. It includes:
• Full Scheme of Work for all post-1789 poems.
• Full Scheme of Work for unseen poetry.
• Key Poems Booklet for detailed analysis and comparison.
• Student Guide to key poems with vocabulary and themes.
• Practice activities for unseen poetry and comparative analysis.
• Context and background materials to deepen understanding.
Ideal for classroom teaching, independent study, or exam preparation, this bundle ensures students can master both anthology and unseen poetry tasks.
Introduce KS3 students to the beauty of English literature and language with this engaging bundle, featuring:
• Full Scheme of Work on Language Change and Early English Literature.
• Creative Writing Mastery lessons for narrative development.
• The Woman in Black, Dracula Scheme of Work for developing analytical skills.
• Reciprocal reading tasks for improving comprehension and vocabulary.
Perfect for building a solid foundation before GCSE-level study.
Ensure your students excel in their GCSE English Language exams with this practical and versatile bundle. Includes:
• Mock Exam Pack: Whirlpool Rapids (Paper 1).
• Mock Exam Pack: Sadie’s Party (Paper 1).
• Transactional Writing Bootcamp Scheme of Work.
• Full writing practice schemes, including narrative and descriptive tasks.
This bundle provides everything needed to practice reading comprehension, creative writing, and transactional writing in alignment with Eduqas specifications.
Lesson 9 of the Lord of the Flies Scheme of Work.
This lesson focuses on Simon and the idea of religious allegory.
There are key quotes embedded for students to analyse.
A 14 slide Powerpoint, covering 3 lessons in total, on the poem ‘If I Could Tell You’ with analysis of the structure, language and the form.
A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.
Lesson 5 of a Scheme of Work for View from the Bridge.
This lesson covers Eddie’s downfall.
Extracts taken from the play are added for students to analyse as they work through the play. There are a range of tasks for the students to work on as they read through the play.
Suitable for GCSE Literature and can be developed for A Level study of this classic text.
Lesson 11 Alfieri’s Final Speech for a Scheme of Work for View from the Bridge.
This lesson covers Alfieri’s final speech .
Extracts taken from the play are added for students to analyse as they work through the play. There are a range of tasks for the students to work on as they read through the play.
Suitable for GCSE Literature and can be developed for A Level study of this classic text.
Lesson on the AQA English Language A Level Non Exam Assessment (NEA)
Includes format of investigation and a clear breakdown of what to for the title, aims and introduction with exemplars for students
Delve into the intricate world of Language Change with this holistic lesson set tailored for the AQA English Language A Level. Created with precision and a deep understanding of the curriculum, this resource guides students through the historical evolution and transformation of the English language, seamlessly aligned with UK secondary school standards.
Key Features:
AQA-Specific: Meticulously curated to align with the Language Change requirements of the AQA English Language A Level.
Evidence-Based Pedagogy: Lessons grounded in research, ensuring effective teaching methodologies and accurate content.
Comprehensive Coverage: Tackles the nuances of historical linguistic shifts, sociolinguistic factors, and the future trajectory of language change.
Classroom Ready: Includes engaging activities, multimedia resources, and assessment tools to foster student participation and understanding.
Time-Efficient: Streamlines lesson planning with ready-to-use content, allowing teachers more time for direct student engagement.
Customisable: Flexible content that can be adjusted based on class needs and dynamics.
For UK secondary school educators committed to delivering a profound understanding of Language Change, this lesson set is a gold standard resource. Enhance classroom discussions, foster critical thinking, and prepare students for academic success with this invaluable toolkit.
Unlock the imaginative potential of your Key Stage 3 students with our meticulously crafted three-week narrative development programme, “Creative Writing Mastery”. This comprehensive scheme is designed to inspire young writers through the exploration and analysis of captivating literary extracts, leading them to create their own compelling stories.
Key Features:
• Structured Learning Objectives: Each week focuses on building crucial narrative skills, from language analysis to theme exploration and narrative crafting.
• Engaging Extracts: Utilise rich, high-quality extracts from renowned texts such as “Life of Pi,” “Twilight,” and “The Arrival” to enhance language acquisition and comprehension.
• Interactive and Independent Activities: A blend of independent reading, proof-reading, and creative tasks ensures active engagement and skill development.
• Final Narrative Project: Culminates in the writing of an original story titled “The Departure,” where students apply learned techniques to produce a polished piece of creative writing.
• Peer Review and Assessment: Encourage collaborative learning through peer assessments, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
Weekly Breakdown:
Week 1: Language and Comprehension
• Independent reading and comprehension tasks with extracts from “Life of Pi.”
• Focus on synonym discovery and comprehension questions to enhance understanding and language use.
Week 2: Language Craft and Analysis
• Deep dive into language analysis with targeted questions and proof-reading exercises.
• Analysis of “Twilight” to understand character relationships and thematic elements.
Week 3: Theme Exploration and Narrative Writing
• Thematic prediction and inference activities using “The Arrival.”
• Narrative planning and writing sessions, guiding students through drafting, revising, and peer assessment.
• Final narrative writing task using elements from studied texts to craft their own story, “The Departure.”
Enhance your curriculum and ignite the creative spark in your students with “Creative Writing Mastery.” Equip them with the skills to analyse, interpret, and create compelling narratives that showcase their growing proficiency in English literature.
Available now for download and classroom implementation. Make your Key Stage 3 English lessons a journey of discovery
This unit of work aims to develop students’ reading skills and develops their ability to respond to GCSE style questions for English language. Students will develop their select and retrieve skills (English Language AO1). Students will learn how to select accurate evidence from the text and will practise writing up their responses in a timely manner. Explaining the effect of the writer’s choices will be another key focus throughout the unit, with an emphasis on creating ‘quality comments’, allowing students to gain higher marks for AO2 style ‘how’ questions. Students will also be taught how to analyse the author’s choices of language using accurate subject terminology. Students will be introduced to a range of non-fiction texts and how to evaluate a writer’s viewpoint as presented in a text (English Language AO4). Students will also be given the opportunity to develop their narrative and transactional writing skills, with the focus being on developing depth and detail in their writing.
This comprehensive bundle is perfect for AQA A-Level English Literature teachers and students, offering in-depth resources for key texts and themes across the syllabus. Save time and enhance learning with these expertly crafted schemes of work and guides, featuring:
• Hosseini’s The Kite Runner: A complete scheme of work exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and identity.
• Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale: An in-depth scheme examining power, control, and feminist perspectives.
• Shakespeare’s Othello: A language-focused guide to tragedy and character analysis.
• Miller’s Death of a Salesman: A detailed scheme covering themes of the American Dream and familial conflict.
• Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles: A tragedy-focused scheme exploring themes of victimhood, fate, and societal pressures.
• Mastering the NEA: A step-by-step guide to coursework, including investigation, commentary, and student examples.
• Mastering Political and Social Protest Writing: Resources to analyse unseen texts and tackle exam questions.
• Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby: A thematic and contextual scheme for studying this iconic text.
This bundle provides everything needed to explore key texts, deepen understanding of AQA’s tragedy and protest themes, and support exam success. Perfect for both classroom teaching and independent study.