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'Because, But, So' for GCSE English Literature Texts
If you want your students to write better exam responses which demonstrates more depth to their thinking, you should consider using the ‘because, but, so’ method from the writing revolution.
This resource collates a wide range of exemplar ‘because, but, so’ paragraphs on the most popular GCSE English literature texts for AQA;
Macbeth
Romeo and Juliet
A Christmas Carol
An Inspector Calls
Power and Conflict
After studying the wide range of models, students should gain the ability to write their own ‘because, but, so’ paragraphs in the same style.
A Wife in London
Highly detailed line by line annotations to support revision for A Wife in London from the Eduqas poetry anthology. Aimed at students striving for grades 7-9. Also available as a whole set of annotations for all poems in the anthology.
Stanley Kowalski Quotation Revision Sheet A Streetcar Named Desire
A quotation revision sheet focused on the character of Stanley from A Streetcar Named Desire containing high level analysis of 13 quotations.
A Streetcar Named Desire Unit and Revision Resources
A scheme of work covering every scene in the play A Streetcar Named Desire alongside a range of revision resources. Includes PowerPoint lessons and key quotation knowledge organisers on all 11 scenes.
A Streetcar Named Desire: Notes on Scene 11
50 slide PowerPoint with detailed analysis of 10 key quotations from Scene 11 of the play along with critical discussions about the final scene and a band 5 model essay about the ending.
For analysis of key quotations from all scenes, try my bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12899413
A Christmas Carol Revision - Multiple Interpretations of Characters
Ideal as a final lesson in the run up to the exam, this lesson is aimed at teaching students to explore multiple interpretations of each of the 12 main characters in A Christmas Carol.
Students are given the blank template and are encouraged to think of 3 things each character symbolises or represents. Then go through the PowerPoint asking students to consider which is the most valid interpretation for each character. Students are also encouraged to think about and select the most analysable quotation for each character to allow opportunities for thoughtful and perceptive comment.
Finish by giving the students to A3 revision guide as a revision takeaway.
Julius Caesar Plot Storyboard
Simple plot storyboard to help students learn the basics of the plot in Julius Caesar.
A Streetcar Named Desire 'Because, But, So' Character introductions
‘Because, But, So’ is a tool to help students demonstrate the depth of their understanding.
This free resource collates 6 ‘because, but, so’ paragraphs on 6 characters from A Streetcar Named Desire to model how to structure the ‘because, but, so’ method.
Literacy techniques card match up activity
A useful activity for introducing students to literacy techniques. Cut out the coloured cards and ask students to match the technique to the correct definition and example.
Literature revision fantasy football
A fun end of term spaced learning activity for the end of Year 10 (that could tie in with the Euros) which asks students to select an English literature starting 11.
Depending on the combination of texts they have already studied, they might put Scrooge in goal because he doesn’t give anything away or perhaps Lady Macbeth in central midfield because of her ability to dictate play. Students have to justify their positional selections based on their knowledge of the characters.
It is a useful activity for promoting conversations between the students about the texts and poems they have studied.
Mrs Birling Across the Play
A one page summary of everything Mrs Birling says across the play. Can be used in a lot of ways.
Quiz on The Handmaid's Tale
Ideal for spaced learning, here is a 20 question multiple choice test on The Handmaid’s Tale with answers included.
Similes about the Seasons
A collection of 60 similes. 15 for each of the four seasons to support creative writing.
Persuasive Techniques Card match up Activity
A card match up activity for reinforcing knowledge of persuasive techniques.
Cut out the coloured cards. Students then need to match the technique to the definition and the example.
The Map - Woman Revision Sheet Feminine Gospels
A revision sheet containing detailed analysis of 10 significant quotations in this key poem from The Feminine Gospels collection by Carol Ann Duffy.
To Autumn
Detailed line by line annotations of To Autumn aimed at students striving for grades 7-9 by developing the quality of their analytical comments.
Also available as a series of revision sheets for all 18 poems in the Eduqas anthology.
A Streetcar Named Desire: Character Revision Sheets
Character revision sheets for Blanche, Stanley, Stella and Mitch. Each sheet contains high level analysis of key quotations.
Reading Comprehension: Iron Man
Part of a series of superhero-themed comprehension worksheets from a reading intervention I ran with Year 6 and Year 7, this text focuses on Iron Man’s origins from the Marvel franchise.
Students read the 500 word text and answer the comprehension questions. The answers are included.
Reading comprehension: Captain Marvel
Part of a series of superhero-themed comprehension worksheets from a reading intervention I ran with Year 6 and Year 7, this text focuses on Captain Marvel’s origins from the Marvel franchise.
Students read the 500 word text and answer the comprehension questions. The answers are included.
A Poison Tree
Handy revision sheet with 10 analytical questions and 10 high level answers to explore A Poison Tree in detail for the Edexcel conflict anthology.
Also contains 2 model essays comparing how anger is presented in A Poison Tree and other poems (Exposure and Half Caste).