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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
AQA English Language Paper 2
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AQA English Language Paper 2

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AQA English Language Paper 2 bundle that has recently been revamped and updated. Every lesson took around 7-10 hours to make and include modelled answers, scaffolds, differentiated activities, sources, engaging activities to open up challenging Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 and Q5 (Non-fiction writing) tasks to all students. The bundle contains 20 resources that cover both Section A (Nonfiction reading) and Section B (Nonfiction writing) so you know you'll be looking at the whole exam. The lessons contained are: 1) Introduction lesson that looks at travel writing (Q1, Q2, Q4) - Armitage and Dickens 2) Lesson on Donald Trump article that covers Q1 and Q3 3) Lesson on travel writing (Rory Stewart, Dorothy Wordsworth) that covers Q1, Q2 and Q3. 4) Summary writing lesson that looks at Dickens and a Unicef speech 5) Crime and Punishment lesson on Q1 and Q2 6) Crime and Punishment lesson on Q2 7) Crime and Punishment lesson on Q3 8) Crime and Punishment lesson on Q4 9) Paper 2 walking, talking mock that uses the theme of crime and punishment 10) Section B opening and ending articles 11) Newspaper article writing / writing to explain 12) Magazine article writing / writing to argue 13) Speech writing (Winston Churchill) 14) Speech writing (Barack Obama) 15) Paper 2 exam preparation lesson 16) Paper 2 revision lesson 17) Escape room revision lesson 18) Paper 2 Section A knowledge organiser 19) Paper 2 Section A exam practice pack 20) Florence Nightingale themed Q1-Q4 lessons Bundle (20x 1hr PP, differentiated tasks throughout using new GCSE numbering system) All tasks differentiated according to new GCSE numbering system, this bundle is designed for the New Spec AQA Language Paper 2. Complete 1 hour, well differentiated lessons, with worksheets where applicable. Suitable for KS4 or adaptable for KS3 Different level tasks for MA,LA or Core Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for' Good' or above. Many more inexpensive, high quality English resources are available at my shop: Lead Practitioner's Shop
AQA English Language Paper 2 Exam Preparation
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A fully resourced lesson for KS3/KS4 students to practise a Section B question (Question 5) and mark their own work using a student-friendly version of AO5 and AO6 mark scheme for AQA English Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives. Includes a detailed model example. 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
Descriptive / Creative Writing Practice
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Descriptive / Creative Writing Practice

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An easy-to-use descriptive writing lesson with differentiated worksheets that allows students to practise their descriptive writing skills. Useful for more able KS3 groups or weaker KS4 classes. Includes scaffolded examples, work banks and example techniques to include. Useful for AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 Writing to Describe revision. 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
Kamikaze
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Kamikaze

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Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland lesson, a part of the Power and Conflict anthology. Recently revamped and expanded, this free lesson includes analyses of key quotations, differentiated activities and helpful notes for both teachers and students. (GCSE 1hr PP with differentiated tasks, New Spec) Focuses on Beatrice Garland’s Kamikaze, part of the Power and Conflict anthology For Paper 2 Literature New Spec Complete 1 hour, well differentiated lesson Suitable for KS4 or adaptable for KS3 Different level tasks for MA,LA or Core Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for’ Good’ or above
AQA English Language Paper 1 Scheme Of Work
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Scheme Of Work

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NEW AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A SOW that works in conjunction with this pack of resources. Includes differentiated activities and resource ideas throughout, as well as links to all relevant resources, PowerPoints and further student and teacher notes and guidance. I have left the old scheme of work I made in here as well, although this has not been updated. This is a fully differentiated SOW for AQA English Language Paper 1 that prepares Year 9 students for a six week block. However, these ideas and suggestions can easily be adapted for KS4 students and other KS3 students as well. This SOW’s resources (including lessons) can be purchased as part of an AQA English Language Paper 1 bundle. All resources (lessons, worksheets and links to sources) can be purchase here: AQA English Language Paper 1 Bundle. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-english-language-paper-1-11757237
A Christmas Carol - Stave Five
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A Christmas Carol - Stave Five

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As we finish A Christmas Carol, we look at Stave Five and at how Scrooge has changed since the beginning of the text. We analyse key quotes, key language features and the type of ending used by Dickens to have maximum impact on his readers. An engaging, detailed and fully differentiated lesson.
An Inspector Calls Generation Gap
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An Inspector Calls Generation Gap

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As we study An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley we look at how a generation gap seems to form between young and older characters, particularly in Act 3 as The Inspector leaves and allows the characters to discuss amongst themselves what has happened and what they have discovered about themselves. The lesson includes differentiated activities, thought-provoking questions and opportunities to link context to the play.
Reading Comprehension - Tattoos
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Reading Comprehension - Tattoos

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An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the debate around tattoos and the prejudices many have against them. It contains one mild slang term and is aimed more at KS4. 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 Current Affairs and English. For everything English GCSE and KS3, free and inexpensive, check out my Tes Award nominated shop: Lead Practioner's English Store
Macbeth Revision
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Macbeth Revision

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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 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
Power and Conflict Poetry Revision
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Power and Conflict Poetry Revision

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REVAMPED! Power and Conflict revision guide that comes in a fully editable PowerPoint or a printable PDF for students, parents and teachers. A fully differentiated revision guide for KS4 students looking at the AQA Power and Conflict GCSE Poetry Anthology for Literature Paper 2. The revision guide includes differentiated activities for every poem, including: The Prelude; Storm on the Island; Exposure; The Charge of the Light Brigade; Bayonet Charge; Remains; Poppies; War Photographer; Kamikaze; Ozymandias; London; My Last Duchess; The Émigrée; Checking Out Me History; Tissue. Now includes revision activites to help compare poems and make meaningful comparisons, as well as a guide to the mark scheme and what the examiners are looking for in your answers.
AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5

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Revise AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 or Section B with this mammoth 34 slide revision and exam practice pack! Contains: Revision guide for students Resources that could be used for revision lessons for teachers Modelled examples of both descriptive writing and narrative writing Step-by-step guides to writing both descriptive writing and narrative writing Self-reflection sheets for students to reflect on their own writing The perfect exam practice questions and revision pack for AQA English Language Question 5, but easily adaptable for other exam boards such as Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas and so on. 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
An Inspector Calls Scheme of Work
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An Inspector Calls Scheme of Work

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An Inspector Calls 23+ lesson scheme of work that includes differentiated learning outcomes, differentiated activities throughout, new key terminology and vocabulary and links to all relevant resources. Completely free to download and designed to work in conjuction with our An Inspector Calls resources available on TES. 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
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B Planning Lesson
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B or Question 5 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 AQA 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
Jekyll and Hyde Revision
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Jekyll and Hyde Revision

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Jekyll and Hyde revision session. Looks at key quotes, key themes, key characters are more, Includes a modelled analytical paragraph, an exam question and notes on key characters. A fully differentiated 1 hour revision lesson to prepare students for AQA English Literature Paper 1. Includes a mock exam question and a model analytical paragraph to help supports before their first English exam. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources More Popular English 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
AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5

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A collection of TWENTY English Language Paper 2 Question 5 lessons (17 x1 hour and 3x 2 hour) that cover writing to argue, writing to advise, writing to persuade, letter writing and essay writing. A great collection of differentiated activities, modelled examples, scaffolded sentences and guided peer and self reflection that enables students to learn from others and improve their non-fiction writing in preparation for AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B or Question 5. The suggested order of lessons is as follows (although this is by no means obligatory): AQA Paper 2 Section B Speech Writing Speech Openers Churchill Speech Writing Lincoln Speech Writing Speech Structure Newspaper Writing Magazine Article Writing Writing to Persuade - Football Greta Thunberg Speech Writing Black History Month - Essay Writing Writing to Advise Letter Writing - Writing A Formal Letter Writing to Persuade - Letters of Complaint AQA English Language Exam Prep/Mock prep lesson Pack also contains: Assessment planning for writing to argue - could be used as a separate writing to argue lesson Assessment planning for letter writing - could be used as a separate letter writing lesson Paper 2 Question 5 revision pack Knowledge organiser for revision June 2018 AQA exam review lesson if you use this paper as a mock/prep 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
Of Mice and Men
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Of Mice and Men

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A collection of Of Mice and Men lessons that are fully differentiated and resourced. Keep checking back as I add more and more resources to this collection. Designed for KS3 but adaptable for GCSE. This bundle includes lessons on: Introduction and Historical Context Chapter One Chapter Two Curley Curley’s Wife Assessment Preparation Slim and Chapter Three Assessment Lesson/Review Analyzing Structure Creative Writing Women in Context Grammar and Punctuation Workshop Model Essay Escape Room Lesson Crooks in Chapter Four Curley’s Wife and Crooks in Chapter Four Lennie and Curley’s Wife Comparing Settings in Chapters One and Six The Ending We’ve also added in a Scheme of Work document that is free to download.
Unseen Poetry - Mock Exam Review
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Unseen Poetry - Mock Exam Review

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A fully differentiated lesson that looks at a Paper 2-style AQA English Literature unseen poetry questions (on Autumn by Alan Bold and Today by Billy Collins and reviews the presentation of Autumn and Spring in both poems and the use of language and structure in the poems before students review their own answers and then self-assess each other’s work. Easily adaptable for other exam questions and for other exam boards. I’m really proud of this one!
London William Blake
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London William Blake

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A very detailed lesson on William Blake’s London - part of the Power and Conflict cluster for AQA Paper 2 Literature New Spec. Complete 1 hour, well differentiated lesson with worksheets . Focuses on William Blake’s London, part of the Power and Conflict anthology. Suitable for KS4 or adaptable for KS3 . Different level tasks for MA,LA or Core . Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for’ Good’ or above Many more inexpensive, high quality English resources are available at my shop: Lead Practitioner’s Shop.
Exposure
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Exposure

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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
The Prelude
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The Prelude

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A fully differentiated and resourced ‘ready to go’ lesson on William Wordsworth’s The Prelude, one of the poems in the AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology, with the lesson ideally suited for both KS3 and KS4 students.