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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
Hip Hop Poetry
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Hip Hop Poetry

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Hip Hop English Poetry - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills and writing skills that includes activities and resources for over 10 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able) and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include language, structure, meter, themes, genre and more. Perfect for students who want to find more relevancy in poetry and who enjoy hip hop as a stimulus for reading and writing. To work in conjunction with our Hip Hop complete scheme of work pack. Email info@englishgcse.co.uk to find out more.
Othello Act 1 Scene 1
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Othello Act 1 Scene 1

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Othello lesson on Brabantio, Iago, Roderigo and the use of language in Act 1 Scene 1, as well as exploring Elizabethan historical context, the patriarchal society, marriage and fatherhood during this time. We focus on Shakespeare’s use of language as Iago and Roderigo exaggerate Othello’s secret marriage to Desdemona using imagery and the connotations these images convey. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets, extensive teacher and student notes and more. This lesson has been edited so that is suitable for KS3 classes. 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
Hip Hop Language
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Hip Hop Language

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Hip hop language lesson for English KS3. These resources are designed for an extra curricular club that helps to engage students in lyrics and therefore poetry. In this lesson we explore one set of lyrics and analyse how the writer uses alliteration, assonance, consonance and sibilance to interest their listeners. Could be used for before/lunchtime/after school clubs or edited to be used for lessons on poetry and figurative language. 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.
An Inspector Calls - Mr Birling
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An Inspector Calls - Mr Birling

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We look at three key quotes from the pivotal character of Arthur Birling from JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. Helpful revision for GCSE and KS3 students analysing this classic play.
Cozy Apologia
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Cozy Apologia

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Cozy Apologia by Rita Dove - 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,in particular how the writer employs imagery and rhyme scheme to affect how the poem is read and interpreted. 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
Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1 Q6
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Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1 Q6

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Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section A lesson for the NEW Edexcel 2.0 specification that explores19th century non-fiction and helps students to evaluate an extract from Text 2 and then create their own answers Q6 (evaluating a whole text). Additionally, the lesson is part of a series of resources that look at two 19th century non-fiction texts on the common theme of the treatment of children in Victorian Britain. Perfect for the new Edexcel 2.0 spec. 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
Great Expectations Scheme of Work
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Great Expectations Scheme of Work

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Great Expectations - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 19 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), learning outcomes, resource pack links and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more.
Richard III Scheme of Work
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Richard III Scheme of Work

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Richard III - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 19 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), homework activities and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more. To work in conjunction with our Richard III complete scheme of work pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/richard-iii-mini-bundle-11499053
Eduqas Creative Prose Planning
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Eduqas Creative Prose Planning

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Eduqas English Language Paper 1 Section B assessment planning lesson. Ideal for both KS3 ane KS4 students! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that supports KS3 or KS4 students as they prepare to answer a GCSE-style Eduqas English Language Paper 1 Section B question and aids them in their planning. Easily adaptable for KS4 students. Based on the genre of science fiction. 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
Eduqas English Language Component 2 Q2
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Eduqas English Language Component 2 Q2

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Eduqas English Language Component 2 Section A lesson that focuses on Q2, the language analysis question. Recently revamped and with added detail, this fully resourced and differentiated lesson helps students to approach Eduqas English Language Paper 2 Q2, which focuses on language and structure analysis. Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students getting ready for Non-Fiction and Transactional Writing. 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
The Tempest Scheme of Work Document
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The Tempest Scheme of Work Document

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The Tempest - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 15 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), homework activities and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more. To work in conjunction with our The Tempest complete scheme of work pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-tempest-12919249
Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1 Q5
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Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1 Q5

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Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section A lesson for the NEW Edexcel 2.0 specification that explores 19th century non-fiction and helps students to evaluate two texts and then answer Q1, Q4 (a) and Q4 (b) exam-style questions before making notes on evaluating an extract from Text 2 in preparation to answer Q5. Additionally, the lesson is part of a series of resources that look at two 19th century non-fiction texts on the common theme of workers’ rights. Perfect for the new Edexcel 2.0 spec. 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
Crooked House Reading Comprehension
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Crooked House Reading Comprehension

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Crooked House - An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the history of the pub, its importance to local people and the depth of feeling its destruction inspired. It can be used in form time as part of literacy focus, or in an English lesson for KS3/4 GCSE comprehension training. It is interesting, useful, very easy to use and good way to combine Citizenship and English. 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
Richard III Assessment Lesson
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Richard III Assessment Lesson

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Richard III Shakespeare lesson that prepares students to take an assessment based around the requirements of Literature Paper 1. Students focus on Richard’s opening speech of the play and analyse it for language, key ideas and make interpretations. A useful lesson for KS3 and KS4 classes with differentiated activities, questions and resources. 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
Much Ado About Nothing Homework
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Much Ado About Nothing Homework

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Much Ado About Nothing homework pack for six weeks based on Shakespeare’s comedy. Includes differentiated activities that could be used for catch-up or home learning as well. Each week, students choose from three different and differentiated tasks. Covers reading skills for English Literature and Language, but also delves into Literary Criticism for Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 students, particularly the most able or gifted and talented. Designed for KS3 English students, this lesson supports those working towards GCSE English Literature exams. Differentiated throughout and includes engaging tasks, success criteria 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
Frankenstein Walton's Letters
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Frankenstein Walton's Letters

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Frankenstein lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that looks the opening two letters of the novel that are written by Robert Walton, through a range of engaging activities and by analysing the first letter from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Includes differentiated activities, visual stimuli, and a slightly different approach to helping students gain an overview of settings, characters, plot devices, tone and more. A really useful introduction to Frankenstein for GCSE English Literature students. 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
Frankenstein Scheme of Work
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Frankenstein Scheme of Work

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Frankenstein - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 15 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able) and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more. To work in conjunction with our Frankenstein complete scheme of work pack available on Tes: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/frankenstein-12927786
Frankenstein Character
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Frankenstein Character

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Frankenstein lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that looks at the whole of Chapter 9 and the beginning of Chapter 10 and we explore how Victor is a typical Gothic hero. Includes differentiated activities, visual stimuli, and a slightly different approach to helping students gain an overview of settings, characters, plot devices, tone and more. A really useful introduction to Frankenstein for GCSE English Literature students. 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
Frankenstein Chapter 22
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Frankenstein Chapter 22

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Frankenstein lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that looks at the whole of Chapter 22 through a range of engaging activities that explore how Victor thinks and feels in this chapter. Includes differentiated activities, adaptive learning techniques, visual stimuli, and a slightly different approach to helping students gain an overview of settings, characters, plot devices, tone and more. A really useful lesson on Frankenstein for GCSE English Literature students. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.
Edexcel 2.0 World Cup
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Edexcel 2.0 World Cup

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Edexcel English Language Paper 2 2.0 language analysis lesson designed for GCSE English students but could also be used for KS3 English Language students as well. This resource has a World Cup theme and explores an extract from Gareth Southgate’s open letter to England fans from 2020. We explore how analytical verbs can help us to improve our analyses and make our explanations and evaluations clearer and more detailed.Includes two pages of analytical verbs with definitions and examples, detailed student and teacher notes, differentiated and engaging activities and source materials that are useful for KS3 and preparing for Paper 2 Section A. 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