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.
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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
A fully differentiated and resourced lesson on Wilfred Owen’s bleak Exposure. Includes annotated notes on the poem as well as an array of differentiated activities that enable students to approach both the language and structure of the piece.
(GCSE 1hr PP with differentiated tasks, New Spec AQA)For Paper 2 Literature New Spec
Focuses on Wilfred Owen’s Exposure, part of the Power and Conflict anthology
Complete 1 hour, well differentiated lesson with worksheets
Suitable for KS4 or adaptable for KS3
Different level tasks for MA,LA or Core
Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for’ Good’ or above
A GCSE Macbeth revision guide for KS4 students to prepare for Section A of the new specification AQA Literature Paper 1 Section A, which includes differentiated activities and resources to support students as they revise for William Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
Includes:
Plot summary
Key quotes
Contextual information
Theme analysis
Revision activities
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AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers
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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
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Grace Nichols Island Man lesson that looks at the poem, designed for English KS3 students. We explore the writer’s use of language and how specific images and words are able to convey ideas and meaning to the reader. Includes differentiated activities, engaging activities and extensive teacher and student notes.
Perfect GCSE English Literature preparation for KS3 English students and for unseen poetry, poetry anthology preparation and more.
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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
Ozymandias lesson that is fully differentiated and resourced ‘ready to go’ lesson on Percy Shelley’s sonnet, one of the poems in the AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology and also used in the Eduqas Poetry Anthology, with the lesson ideally suited for both KS3 and KS4 students.
This lesson has recently been revamped so that it fits into teaching about the Black Lives Matter protests in Bristol and the controversy around the statue of Edward Colston.
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**AWARD NOMINATED** 1 YEAR OF RESOURCES - English Language - 1 Year's AQA Paper 1 Reading and Writing. 1 whole year of English GCSE resources. Nominated for 2017 Tes Award.
39x fully resourced, highly-rated lead_practitioner lesson packs and units (KS3/4).
All 39 lesson packs (bundled into 3 downloads) are complete with at least one hour-long powerpoint, accompanying differentiated worksheets, clip links with questions, plenaries, clear LOs, starters and all are well differentiated to three levels throughout. These resources have been highly-rated individually by TES users, follow the same consistent format and are easy to follow.
I have recently updated this bundle - if you've bought the older version drop me an email at info@englishgcse.co.uk and I'll send you over the new resources.
There is zero extra work required, and the whole bundle follows the new specification AQA English Language Paper 1 requirements carefullly and closely.
I use all of these myself as an Assistant Headteacher and Head of Department and I really hope you find them excellent value. I've put literally months of time into this to make these lessons top quality for my own school team.
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Animal Farm lesson on Chapter 3. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson for KS3 and KS4 students studying Animal Farm by George Orwell. This lesson focuses on Chapter Three and supports students in analysing the behaviour of the pigs around the other animals including Boxer, Squealer, Snowball and Napoleon.
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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
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An Inspector Calls revision package
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Macbeth revision package
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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
Nothing Changed lesson that looks at the Tatamkhulu Afrika poem and explores the use of images, sounds and vocabulary within the poem, designed for English KS3 students. We explore Apartheid, District Six and the historical context around this poem and learn how the writer uses voice, vocabulary and images to convey ideas around racism, division and anger. Includes differentiated activities, engaging activities and extensive teacher and student notes.
Perfect GCSE English Literature preparation for KS3 English students and for unseen poetry, poetry anthology preparation and more.
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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
Sujata Bhatt Search For My Tongue lesson that looks at the use of voice and metaphors within the poem, designed for English KS3 students. We explore the writer’s use of voice and the use of metaphors to convey ideas around language and learning. Includes differentiated activities, engaging activities and extensive teacher and student notes.
Perfect GCSE English Literature preparation for KS3 English students and for unseen poetry, poetry anthology preparation and more.
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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
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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
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Escape Macbeth’s Castle! We’ve put together this detailed English lesson that introduces or re-introduces language, structure, stagecraft and genre.
Students work in groups to escape Macbeth’s castle and have to solve numerous puzzles and activities in order to get out.
Using an adventure story theme, this is a brilliant introduction lesson for studying William Shakespeare or first lesson back for all English students whether KS3 or KS4. It is also perfect for the end of term or end of year.
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AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package
AQA English Language Paper 1 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package
AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package
AQA English Language and English Literature revision package
An Inspector Calls whole scheme package
An Inspector Calls revision package
Macbeth whole scheme package
Macbeth revision package
A Christmas Carol whole scheme package
A Christmas Carol revision package
Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package
Jekyll and Hyde revision package
Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package
Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package
Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package
Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package
Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Macbeth Act 2 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.
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FREE Macbeth resources:
Tragedy and genre lesson
Key quote posters
Scheme of work document
Act 1 Macbeth revision poster
Lady Macbeth revision poster
Malcolm revision poster
Witches revision poster
The Emigree by Carol Rumens is a beautiful poem where light and dark are conflict as a representation of the speaker’s thoughts on her home city. In this Power and Conflict poetry lesson which has recently been totally revamped, explore themes, perspectives, thoughts and feelings and language features before writing our own analytical paragraphs. A really useful lesson for those preparing for AQA English Literature Paper 2.
(GCSE KS4 1hr PP New Spec - differentiated tasks)
Differentiated according to new GCSE gradings
For Paper 2 Literature New Spec
Complete 1 hour, well differentiated lesson with worksheets
Suitable for KS4 or adaptable for KS3
Different level tasks for MA,LA or Core
Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for’ Good’ or above
Power and Conflict poetry can be difficult to teach when comparing poems in the collection. This lesson provides model comparisons and tonnes of notes, as well as engaging activities to help them make connections and links between the different poems in the anthology. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that helps students to begin to make comparisons between different poems within the Power and Conflict collection for AQA English Literature Paper 2, but easily adaptable for other exam specifications and anthologies.
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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
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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
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A detailed lesson on The Soldier by Rupert Brooke that explores attitudes before 1914 and how these changed as the First World War progressed. The lesson includes differentiated activities throughout, as well as detailed notes on the poem, a model paragraph, scaffolds, a range of engaging tasks to make war poetry relevant and interesting for students and more. Useful for Remembrance Day as well.
A Gothic themed escape room around Gothic fiction lesson that helps students to reflect on their learning around themes, characters, settings, plots, structure, language, context and more. Very useful at the end of term, students work in escape room crews to get out of Dracula’s castle. Includes engaging puzzles and mysteries that actually help students to develop their knowledge, understanding and evaluation of key Gothic concepts. Designed by an English specialist. A really useful lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students at the end of term.
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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
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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
Eduqas English Language Paper 1 Section A scheme of work with differentiated lessons.
It includs a knowledge organiser AND exam practice pack that helps both KS3 and KS4 students prepare for the rigours of EDUQAS English Language Paper 1 Section A. Includes opportunities for students to develop their own styles of writing as well as analysing a plethora of extracts in preparation for their terminal examination.
Includes resources on:
Selecting key quotes/facts
Understanding sentence forms
Language features
Openings
Register and Tone
Creating Tension
Structure and structural techniques
Critical evaluation
Analysing Structure
Lessons included:
Character and Structure
Character and Language
Creating Drama and Tone
Structure
Language Analysis
Sentence Structures
1984 (Structure)
1984 (Critical Evaluation)
Genre
Symbols
Remarkable Creatures (Structure)
The Monkey’s Paw (Endings)
Rebecca (Q1, Q2)
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Rebecca Q5 Model Answer (Q3 covered too)
Section A revision knowledge organiser
Mock and mock review lesson with indicative content
Revision guide
Escape the Birlings’ house! We’ve put together this detailed English lesson that introduces or re-introduces language, structure, stagecraft and genre.
Students work in groups to escape the home of the Birling family and have to solve numerous puzzles and activities in order to get out.
Using an adventure story theme, this is a brilliant introduction lesson for studying William Shakespeare or first lesson back for all English students whether KS3 or KS4. It is also perfect for the end of term or end of year.
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
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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
2024 Romeo and Juliet model answer on how Shakespeare presents Juliet’s difficulties, both in Act 2 Scene 5 and the rest of the play. This model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 1. Includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into Elizabethan society, how and why Shakespeare presents Juliet’s difficulties as he does throughout the play and how the character could be perceived by an Elizabethan audience.
Please note that due to copyright restrictions, the actual question is not included in this resource, but it is available from the AQA website.
Ten A Christmas Carol Edexcel English Literature Paper 2 exam style questions. Unlike other resources, this pack includes indicative content for each AO for EVERY question (over 24 pages of notes in total!) Additionally, student-friendly AOs are provided so students can actually access assessment objectives, and a self-reflection sheet is included that allows students to meaningfully reflect on their essays. Every a teacher and student could need to revise the 19th century novel element of the exam. Very useful exam practice questions, too!
KS3 English lesson on paragraphing and paragraphs, that focuses on how students can paragraph their work using ToPTiPs, how they can use short paragraphs for impact and create a coherent structure, and using connectives to link ideas together. Includes differentiated activities, model examples, notes for students and teachers and more. Really useful for English KS3 students but also adaptable for AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5. Fully differentiated throughout.
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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
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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
Malala Yousafzai lesson on speech and speech analysis hat looks at how to use language techniques such as repetition, pronouns, hyperbole, emotive language and more to engage an audience. Students analyse Malala’s 2013 speech to the United Nations and then write their own detailed analytical paragraphs - a scaffold and model are provided. Useful for English Language lessons but also for KS3 as well. May be useful for AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A exam preparation.
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AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package
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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