A differentiated lesson that helps students to prepare for the Spoken Language element of the new AQA English Language specification. The topic focuses on love and hate, with students selecting one thing they love or hate to talk about. 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

Lord of the Flies introduction lesson that explores William Golding’s novel as Ralph and Piggy are first introduced. We learn about atomic bombs, the Manhattan Project and how this context influences our understanding of these new characters in Chapter 1 - The Sound of The Shell. Students analyse the two new characters, finding quotations to support their interpretations and making inferences based on their new understanding. An excellent way to introduced the text to both KS3 and KS4 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

A fully differentiated lesson that helps students to improve their answers to a KS3-style assessment question on how John Steinbeck develops setting at the very beginning of Of Mice and Men. Includes differentiated activities and notes for students to use in order to improve their own answers. Easily adapted for other year groups and with a range of activities useful for KS3 and GCSE.

A huge selection of English, English Language and English Literature KS3 and GCSE resources for students to work through at home during the coronavirus outbreak. There’s well over 15-20 hours’ worth of content to work through and read. Pack includes: A very detailed (and carefully explained) revision guide for An Inspector Calls. This document covers all of the terminology, clearly explained in illustrated, plain language in a book that any student can just pick up and study from. A very detailed (and carefully explained) revision guide for Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. This document covers all of the terminology, clearly explained in illustrated, plain language in a book that any student can just pick up and study from. Power and Conflict poetry context revision worksheets. Students can research the poems they have been studying in school and develop their contextual understanding through their own research. An Inspector Calls context revision worksheets. Students can research the play they have been studying in school and develop their contextual understanding through their own research. A selection of GCSE English Language reading comprehension packs, including texts and differentiated comprehension and analysis questions. Ideal exam preparation. Power and Conflict poetry revision activities that are engaging and a little different. Unseen poetry revision materials on the war poem In Flanders’ Fields. Revision materials for both AQA English Language Paper 1 and AQA English Language Paper 2.

Homework tasks for English KS3, all focused on poetry from other cultures in preparation for English Literature Paper 2. Students are provided with six weeks’ worth of homework and given a choice of three differentiated task for each week. Topics included are: language analysis, structure, vocabulary, connotations and denotations, form, context, poetry writing and much more. Useful preparation for both GCSE English Literature exams, but designed for KS3 students. Includes relevant worksheets and examples as well. 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

Othello homework pack for six weeks based on Shakespeare’s tragedy. 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 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, web links and more. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. This lesson forms part of our KS3 Complete Pack. Find out more here. 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

Sign of Four - A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that looks at the second chapter of The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. when we are introduced to Miss Morstan and her mystery. The lesson supports students as they analyse the characters of Miss Morstan and the case she brings to Watson and Holmes. Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for new spec English Literature GCSEs. 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

Romeo and Juliet Act 4 annotated copy with detailed notes on language, structure, form and context. Perfect as a revision / differentiation document or as a hand-out for students. Useful for homework, intervention, tutoring, displays, exam revision and more. FREE Romeo and Juliet resources: Act 1 Scene 1 lesson Act 3 Scene 1 lesson Scheme of work document

Our Day Out by Willy Russell lesson. Covers historical and social context in scene six and explores life in Liverpool in the 1970s, immigration, the docks and unemployment. Designed for KS3 English students, this lesson supports those working towards GCSE English Literature exams. Differentiated throughout and includes engaging worksheets and tasks, as well as extensive teacher and student notes. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. This lesson forms part of our KS3 Complete Pack. Find out more here. 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

Othello - 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 Othello complete scheme of work pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/othello-12380431

Power and Conflict Poetry - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 2) 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 language, structure, historical context, themes, genre and more. Perfect for students analysing the AQA Power and Conflict poems, unseen poetry and poetry anthologies. To work in conjunction with our Power and Conflict complete Scheme of Work pack. Email info@englishgcse.co.uk to find out more.

Jekyll and Hyde - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 16 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.

English KS3 non-fiction writing introduction lesson for KS3, useful for English Language Paper 2 Question 5 A preparation. Focuses on different text types in non-fiction writing. Students work on a magazine project, thinking of a central subject or interest to use as a stimulus for creating different writing pieces. Students analyse different magazines to help introduce them to magazines and then begin to plan their own magazines for the term. 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

English Language Paper 2 Q3 language analysis lesson designed for KS3 English students but could also be used for GCSE English Language students as well. We look at language techniques, how to avoid technique spotting, the importance of analytical verbs, and we create top cards to help us evaluate how different techniques can be used for different effects in non-fiction. Includes 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. This lesson forms part of our KS3 Complete Pack. Find out more here. 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

Creative writing plot and structure lesson that explores Dickens’ The Signal-Man and is part a unit of work on short stories whilst looking at creative writing. Students explore how the plot develops after the narrator leaves for the evening, how the writer engineers a plot twist and uses deja vu and foreshadowing for effect on the reader, and students also design their own story structures for their short stories. A useful lesson for both KS3 and GCSE English Literature and English Language students. Includes differentiated activities, source materials, engaging tasks and extensive student and teacher notes. 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 Paper 1 Section B or Question 5/6 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 Edexcel 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

Animal Farm lesson that explores how Boxer leaves and what happens to him, how the animals react to this and how they are manipulated by Squealer, and how and why Moses is allowed to stay at the farm despite spreading ideas about Sugarcandy Mountain. 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

Gothic - incredibly detailed scheme of work on reading skills (AO1, AO2, AO3, AO4 English Language) and writing skills (AO5, AO6) that includes activities and resources for over 18 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 language, structure, analytical paragraphs, characters, tone, types of character and more. To work in conjunction with our Gothic Fiction pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gothic-horror-12138227

Eduqas English Language Component 1 lesson that focuses on Q1 and Q2 by analysing an extract. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that helps students to analyse a text in order to answer Q1 and Q2-style questions. The lesson, ideal for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for Eduqas English Language Paper 1 Section A, uses an extract as a stimulus to help support students to analyse the use of language. 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

A detailed Accelerated Reader presentation that I gave to parents recently, which covers all the important aspects of the software (including using Home Connect), but could be used to introduce staff to the programme as well.