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
This Jekyll and Hyde knowledge organiser on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic text includes detailed notes on all the characters, the key themes, the most important linguistic devices, key areas of form, important contextual information, key themes, key quotes and more. The resource is best printed onto an A3 piece of paper and comes in an editable PowerPoint AND a printable PDF. Ideal revision materials for GCSE English Literature students.
UPDATE: Now includes a four page A4 version for ease of printing, or could be used as flash cards for revision.
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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
Or check out some Citizenship, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Othello complete scheme of work that includes 15 lesson packs, a six week homework pack with differentiated activities, an escape room for revision and an assessment and planning resource.
Perfect for KS3 English study but easily adaptable for other age groups. Includes differentiated activities, engaging resources and extensive teacher and student notes.
Shakespeare Introduction (Comedy, History, Tragedy)
Othello Introduction (Act 1 Scene 1)
Brabantio, Iago and Roderigo language and context
Desdemona lesson on first meeting her
Language analysis and analytical paragraphs
Iago’s soliloquy analysis and context
Dramatic irony lesson
Iago’s soliloquies and plans
Act 3 lesson exploring language
Act 3 Scene 3 lesson looking at how Othello is manipulated
Act 4 lesson exploring character
Desdemona lesson on Act 4 Scene 3
Act 4 and 5 lesson exploring foreshadowing and imagery
Ending lesson focusing on the end of the play and tragedy as a genre
Writing your own Shakespearean tragedy lesson
Six week homework pack
Assessment and planning resource
Escape room for recapping plot, characters, context and themes
Scheme of work document
A fantastically detailed Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section A knowledge organiser / revision mat that includes a step by step approach to all four Section A questions (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4), scaffolded answers, sentence starters, key vocabulary, language feature analysis, structural feature analysis, a detailed approach to evaluating texts, genre, beginnings, endings, tone, pace and more. Fantastic revision materials for GCSE students for Edexcel English Language Paper 1 students. The resource includes an editable PowerPoint AND a PDF file to make things easier to print out onto A3 paper.
UPDATE: Now includes a four page A4 version for ease of printing or for using as flash cards!
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
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
An introductory lesson on the contextual information behind JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. Suitable for both KS3 and KS4 students, the lesson looks at the key concepts of socialism and capitalism before moving on to JB Priestley’s biography and evaluating how lives would have been very different for both working class and middle class people in the Edwardian period.
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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
Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
English Christmas themed cover for KS3 and KS4 lessons that includes:
2x Analysing fiction texts (English Language Paper 1 Q1-3)
2x Analysing non-fiction texts (English Language Paper 2 Q1-3)
2x Descriptive/narrative writing (English Language Paper 1 Question 5)
2x Non-fiction writing (English Language Paper 2 Question 5)
3x Unseen poetry lessons (English Literature)
11 cover lessons with differentiated activities, scaffolds, easy-to-follow instructions and designed so non-subject specialists can teach them. Really useful for setting last minute cover and ensuring the lessons are challenging, meaningful and engaging. All with a festive theme!
They are designed to help support students at KS3 as they move from Year 7, 8 and 9 into KS4 and Year 10 and Year 11 and can be used for English Literature and English Language exam prep for KS4 classes as well. All extracts are included or linked to.
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Greta Thunberg lesson on speech writing that looks at how to use language techniques such as repetition, pronouns, hyperbole, emotive language and more to engage an audience. Students analyse Thunberg’s recent speech to the United Nations Climate Action Summit and then produce their own speech using this as a stimulus. Useful for English Language lessons but also for KS3 as well.
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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
Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
June 2019 paper on ghosts in A Christmas Carol - this model essay or answer 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 the theme of ghosts and spirits, including Marley’s Ghost, The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.
Please note that due to copyright restrictions, the actual question is not included in this resource, but it is available from the AQA website.
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B walkthrough pack for the June 2023 paper.
Includes:
Activities for planning and writing BOTH descriptive AND narrative writing pieces
Advice and models for planning both descriptive and narrative writing tasks
Success criteria
Exam walkthrough tasks
Exam tips and advice
Full model answer for the narrative writing question
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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
AQA English Language Paper 1 revision lesson on Q4. We explore a fiction text on rugby and its impact on the narrator, and look in detail at the skills and timing needed for the evaluation question (Question 4) of the exam for the 2024 summer.
The lesson includes worksheets, differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, revision tips, timings, success criteria and more, as well as a model answer.
A really useful way of revising these questions in time for the Paper 1 exam in May 2024.
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Lady Macbeth - A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focusses on Lady Macbeth in Act 5 Scene 1 and how she has changed from the beginning of the play. Students analyse the language of Act 5 Scene 1 and how Lady Macbeth gets across her fear and sense of guilt in front of the doctor and gentlewoman. Ideal preparation for KS4 students moving towards AQA English Literature Paper 1 or easily adaptable for KS3 students studying Macbeth.
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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
TWENTY fully differentiated lessons AND a differentiated revision guide that helps both KS3 and KS4 students prepare for the rigours of AQA 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
Analyzing Structure
*Update*: Now includes a very detailed scheme of work for a six week block!
Lessons:
1) Character and Structure
2) Character and Language)
3) Creating Drama and Tone
4) Structure
5) Language Analysis
6) Sentence Structures
7) 1984 (Structure)
8) 1984 (Critical Evaluation)
9) Genre
10) Symbols
11) Remarkable Creatures (Structure)
12) The Monkey's Paw (Endings)
13) Rebecca (Q1 and Q2)
14) Rebecca (Q4)
15) Rebecca (Q3 and Q4)
16) Structure and Structural Techniques
17) Mock Exam Review - Jamaica Inn
18) Paper 1 Section A Knowledge Organiser
19) Paper 1 Section A Exam Practice Pack
20) Scheme of Work
All lessons were revamped, updated and expanded in the last two weeks!
AQA English Language Paper 2 resource that has recently been revamped, that helps students approach Section A and questions Q1 - Q4 with engaging activities, differentiated tasks, modelled examples and different ways of understanding and opening up the demands of each question. A fully resourced lesson to aid GCSE students in their preparations for AQA English Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives.
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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
Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
AQA English Language Paper 2 revision lesson on Q1 and Q2. We explore two non-fictions text on travel and look in detail at the skills and timing needed for these opening questions of the exam for the 2024 summer.
The lesson includes a worksheet (printer symbol), differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, revision tips, timings, success criteria and more.
A really useful way of revising these questions in time for the Paper 2 exam in June 2024.
Power and Conflict Poetry 2024 revision for English Literature Paper 2 revision lesson on comparing two anthology poems and exploring how their messages are similar and different and WHY.
We explore London by William Blake and My Last Duchess by Robert Browning, around the theme of anger, analysing how the key messages and attitudes on this theme are similar or different, working as a template for students to compare messages around key themes for other poems, in turn helping students to prepare for the exam in the 2024 summer.
Additionally, we also explore the messages of Checking Out Me History by John Agard and Bayonet Charge by Ted Hughes.
The lesson includes differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, detailed theme notes and more.
A really useful way of revising poetry in time for the Paper 2 exam in May 2024.
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A Christmas Carol 2025 revision for English Literature Paper 1 revision lesson on themes, characters and messages. We explore some of the key themes in the five staves of Charles Dickens’ novel and consider how they tie in to the messages Dickens wanted to convey to his readers, helping students to prepare for the exam in the 2025 summer.
The lesson includes worksheets (printer symbol), differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, detailed theme notes and more.
A really useful way of revising this novel in time for the Paper 1 exam in May 2025.
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Macbeth - Ten AQA English Literature Paper 1 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 Shakespeare element of the exam. Very useful Macbeth exam practice questions, too!
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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
Five Eduqas English Language Paper 1 Section A exam-style papers with Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 and Q5 style questions included, plus ANSWERS for every single question! The best way to get ready for your exams is to practise, practise, practise! This exam practice pack includes questions, extracts AND answers to help you and your students get ready for Eduqas English Language Paper 1 Section A. Includes extracts from Willa Cather, Agatha Christie, Charles Dickens, John Buchan and Lewis Carroll.
Please note - the resources are in a ZIP file in your download, the picture files are just previews.
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
Blessing Imtiaz Dharker lesson that looks at the language and imagery of the poem, designed for English KS3 students. We explore the writer’s use of imagery and symbols to convey ideas around poverty and religion. 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
Bayonet Charge by Ted Hughes is a brilliant poem but quite tough to teach. This detailed lesson goes through each section of the poem carefully, helping students to gain an understanding of its key themes and language features and allows them to build up their own independent interpretations. The pack also includes an older version of the lesson with different activities that could also be adapted for your students. One student I taught this lesson to said it was the “most I’ve ever learnt in an English lesson!” So take his word for it!
(GCSE 1hr PP with differentiated tasks, New Spec)
Focuses on Ted Hughes’ Bayonet Charge - part of the Power and Conflict bundle
For AQA 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