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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
Creative Writing Examples
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Creative Writing Examples

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AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 - A fully differentiated and resourced lesson for more able students that looks at establishing tone in two famous descriptive writing examples (Charles Dickens and Daphne du Maurier) before analysing the use of language techniques. Students then create their own short descriptive piece that builds a sense of foreboding. The perfect exam practice questions and revision pack for AQA English Language PaQuestion 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 Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
An Inspector Calls - Sheila and Historical Context
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An Inspector Calls - Sheila and Historical Context

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson around An Inspector Calls that focusses on the key theme of gender, looking at both the character of Sheila and the important historical context of the time. 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 - Gerald Croft
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An Inspector Calls - Gerald Croft

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A fully differentiated and resourced An Inspector Calls lesson that focuses on Gerald and Sheila’s conversation before he is interviewed by the Inspector and how he perceives Sheila when she is speaking to him and after when the Inspector comes back at the end of Act 1 and the beginning of Act 2. Ideal preparation for KS3 and KS4 students preparing for their AQA GCSE English Literature exams. 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
An Inspector Calls Sheila Birling
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An Inspector Calls Sheila Birling

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An Inspector Calls - Sheila Birling. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that looks at Sheila Birling and her interview with the Inspector - focussing on the theme of responsibility. Ideal preparation for KS3 and KS4 students preparing for 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
A Christmas Carol Revision
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A Christmas Carol Revision

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Using names as a way into context, students analyse A Christmas Carol characters like Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley and Bob Cratchit to explore how Charles Dickens create contextual links for his readers through his use of names, and go on to use a name generator to create their own Dickensian characters. Really useful for building AO3 links to context in an interesting and engaging way. 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 Christmas Carol Stave 3
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A Christmas Carol Stave 3

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As we study A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, we explore the visits The Ghost of Christmas Present makes AFTER Scrooge sees The Cratchits, including visits to a miner’s family, a lighthouse, a ship and of course nephew Fred’s friends and family. Additionally, we explore the symbols of Ignorance and Want that critique Victorian attitudes towards Christmas. A detailed, engaging and fully differentiated lesson on Stave Three of A Christmas Carol.
A Christmas Carol - Writing A Newspaper
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A Christmas Carol - Writing A Newspaper

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson to help prepare KS3 and KS4 students to write formal newspaper articles, but focussed around Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. A 'DIRT time' activity is also included.
William Shakespeare
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William Shakespeare

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Shakespeare mini bundle - Tes Award Nominated, 4 hours worth of lessons, perfect for introducing William Shakespeare to both KS3 and KS4 classes. A bundle of very highly rated lessons and revision sessions. Includes: Introduction to Shakespeare and Genre (Tragedy, History, Comedy) Writing your own comedy Writing your own tragedy The Globe Theatre and historical context 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
An Inspector Calls Responsibility
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An Inspector Calls Responsibility

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An Inspector Calls lesson that is fully resourced and differentiated and supports KS3 and KS4 students to analyse how much responsibility both Arthur and Sheila feel for Eva Smith’s death. Students create analytical graphs around the theme of responsibility. 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
AQA English Language Paper 2 Exam Preparation
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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
An Inspector Calls - The Inspector
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An Inspector Calls - The Inspector

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As we study An Inspector Calls we look at Inspector Goole and how he is introduced to the audience in Act One, analysing Priestley’s stage directions on the character before writing our own analytical paragraphs on the use of language. An ideal lesson for KS4 students and those preparing for AQA English Literature Paper 2. 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
An Inspector Calls Arthur Birling
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An Inspector Calls Arthur Birling

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We as study An Inspector Calls we analyse Arthur Birling, the patriarch of the family and a man of considerable power. But does JB Priestley want us to respect Birling or mock him? Is Birling shown as a capitalist or a socialist? What values does he represent? This lesson covers how Birling is presented right up to the introduction of The Inspector in Act One. 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol

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A Christmas Carol - AWARD NOMINATED: EVERY LESSON for Charles Dickens' text. 20x fully differentiated and resourced lessons to prepare KS3 and KS4 students for AQA GCSE English Literature questions on Charles Dickens' classic novella. All created by a Tes Bev Evans Award nominated author 2017. Includes the following lessons: 1) Introduction to the text 2) Historical context 3) Stave one language analysis 4) Fred and Scrooge character analysis (Stave One) 5) Marley's Ghost - language analysis (Stave One) 6) Marley's message (Stave One) 7) The Ghost of Christmas Past (Stave Two) 8) Fezziwig (Stave Two) 9) Fan and Belle (Stave Two) 10) The Ghost of Christmas Present (Stave Three) 11) The Cratchits (Stave Three) 12) The Next Visits (Stave Three) 13) Stave Four - Part One 14) Tiny Tim and Scrooge - Stave Four 15) Stave Five - The End 16) SCHEME OF WORK - NEW! 17) Exam practice pack (10 questions) 18) Exam question review 19) Key quotes 20) Knowledge organiser for revision Please note: When downloading a bundle each resource must be downloaded separately. If you have any issues downloading the resources please email me at info@englishgcse.co.uk and I will help you.
An Inspector Calls Act 1
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An Inspector Calls Act 1

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson where KS3 or KS4 students analyse the stage directions from the start of the play and make notes on the very first scene. Ideal preparation for AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2. 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
A Christmas Carol Exam Practice Questions
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A Christmas Carol Exam Practice Questions

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Ten A Christmas Carol 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 19th century novel element of the exam. Very useful exam practice questions, too!
A Christmas Carol Knowledge Organiser
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A Christmas Carol Knowledge Organiser

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A Christmas Carol in a one A3 page knowledge organiser that includes an incredible amount of detail including: character analysis, plot summaries, historical and social context, key language devices, key form and structural devices, key quotes, key themes and more. A brilliant Charles Dickens revision tool for teachers, students and parents. Includes both an editable PowerPoint and PDF file for easier printing. Recommend for A3 colour printing. Update: Now includes an A4 version for ease of printing, although A3 printing is recommended for the original version! :)
A Christmas Carol Context
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A Christmas Carol Context

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that introduce students to the Victorian period, workhouses, philanthropy and how Dickens uses Scrooge and A Christmas Carol to get across his agenda of philanthropy and providing welfare for the poorest in society. A really useful lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students. Fully differentiated throughout. 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
Science Fiction War of the Worlds
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Science Fiction War of the Worlds

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that analyses the opening of H G Wells’ The War of the Worlds for language techniques, and supports students to make detailed analytical paragraphs in preparation for their GCSE Language exams. The lesson looks at how the writer builds up a sense of foreboding at the beginning of his text.
An Inspector Calls
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An Inspector Calls

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An Inspector Calls **TES AWARD NOMINATED** - Over 20 hours worth of fully differentiated lessons (powerpoints, worksheets and exam practice / prep) + a GCSE revision guide AND a knowledge organiser. A bundle of very highly rated lessons, projects and revision sessions for the study of An Inspector Calls. It basically covers everything you need to teach 'An Inspector Calls' and get successful results (I do). If you think there's anything missing, let me know. Hope you find this useful, as a Head of English I have given this to my whole department to use and they are very pleased about how much time they've saved. Here is the order of lessons: 1 - Introduction 2 - Act One Introduction 3 - Arthur Birling 4 - The Inspector 5 - Responsibility 6 - Sheila Birling 7 - Gerald Croft 8 - Sheila Birling and Historical Context 9 - Gerald and Daisy 10 - Mrs Birling 11- Eric Birling 12 - Eric and Eva 13 - The Inspector Leaves 14 - Young and Old 15 - The End 16 - Revision Guide 17 - Knowledge Organiser 18 - Exam Practice Pack 19 - Revision Session 20 - Scheme of Work document
An Inspector Calls Introduction
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An Inspector Calls Introduction

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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. 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