A lesson introducing this key poem from the Feminine Gospels collection. Includes annotations of each stanza, an overview of big ideas and extension tasks.

A high level consistently thorough model response that tracks Juliet’s difficulties across the play. It starts with a thesis-style introduction to help establish a conceptualised approach to the task. The essay then tracks through the text analysing difficulties that Juliet faces which are supported by judicious textual references and insightful comments on methods. To meet the criteria for A03, the response focuses on how universal big ideas are explored in the text.

Theme revision cards for 6 thenes in Macbeth: ambition, fate, supernatural, kingship, appearances versus reality and guilt. Each card explains 3 key moments in the play which demonstrate the theme along with 3 keu quotations, Shakespeare’s message and Jacobean context. A handy knowledge organiser for consolidating understanding of the play in an easy to print form.

A grade 9 model answer to the June 2022 AQA question from Romeo and Juliet. The question focused on the character of Romeo. The model answer analyses the extract then moves on to analyse two further moments in the play which present Romeo’s feelings for Juliet.

Using appositive phrases in your English literature responses will improve the sophistication of your writing. If used correctly, they will impress your examiner. Here are some examples on how to use appositive phrases when writing about the 6 main characters in Romeo and Juliet.

A revision grid for exploring unchecked ambition in Macbeth. It breaks the big idea of unchecked ambition into 4 concepts and analyses 3 quotations for each concept. Also includes 2 model answers on the theme of ambition to compare and contrast.

Theme revision cards for 6 themes in An Inspector Calls. For each theme there are 3 key moments and quotations alongside ideas about Priestley’s message and relevant context.

50 question quiz based on the Worlds and Lives AQA anthology. Comes with an answer sheet.

A worksheet looking at the moral lessons/big ideas in Macbeth. Students complete the blank grid and then compare their ideas to the model answers.

Romeo critical perspectives to help students show a more thoughtful and perceptive understanding of Romeo’s character in Romeo and Juliet.

For students looking to impress the examiner for A03, here is a summary of critical perspectives into Lady Macbeth’s character.

A handy A3 context sheet aimed at helping students understand how the Elizabethan context enriches our understanding of the play. Ideal as a starting point for helping students move outside of the text to address A03. Also contains a revision resource about what Romeo and Juliet teaches us about the human condition which is another way of meeting the criteria for A03.

A timeline that explains how the characters of Romeo and Juliet develop across each act of the play. Useful revision for preparing to write an exam response on these 2 characters. Designed to fit snugly onto one A4 or A4 sheet for ease of printing. Also includes a timeline worksheet on Romeo’s character.

For students aiming to really impress their examiner in their pursuit of grade 9, here are a summary of 8 critical perspectives into Romeo’s character in Romeo and Juliet to help meet and exceed the criteria for A03. Includes Marx, Freud, Aristotle, feminism, Locke and Jung. Also includes a timeline revision activity on Romeo.

A collection of 5 grade 9 model responses to AQA questions. Relationships between adults and children Juliet’s feelings for Romeo (2 versions) Romeo’s feelings for Juliet. Romeo and Juliet’s relationship

‘Because, But, So’ a great tool to teach students to help them demonstrate the depth of their understanding of the literature texts. This resource collates 9 sample ‘because, but, so’ thesis-style introductions for the 9 most significant characters in Romeo and Juliet.

A grade 9 style response examining how Romeo and Juliet’s relationship is presented.

A high grade response to a question about how Romeo’s feelings for Juliet are presented.

The ‘because, but, so’ method is an excellent tool for teaching students to think analytically about the literature texts. This tool is powerful because it encourages students to expand their thinking with precision and detail. This resource collates 9 sample ‘because, but so’ thesis-style introductions to 9 themes that may come up in next year’s Macbeth examination. Ideal as a revision tool for helping to guide the direction of essays.

Using appositive phrases in your English literature responses will improve the sophistication of your writing. If used correctly, they will impress your examiner. Here are some examples on how to use appositive phrases when writing about the 6 main characters in Macbeth.