Ms Larkin's Resources
I am currently teaching in a state secondary school although I have also taught in primary, independent and international schools. I really hope you find my resources useful!
109Uploads
25k+Views
14k+Downloads
I am currently teaching in a state secondary school although I have also taught in primary, independent and international schools. I really hope you find my resources useful!
All resources
Context: 'A Christmas Carol'
This is a fast-moving question/answer activity on context within ‘A Christmas Carol’. The powerpoint can be used very effectively in class with students jotting answers on their mini whiteboards.
The powerpoint covers various useful contextual information such as Dickens’ childhood, Victorian attitudes to the poor and Gothic influences. There are lots of links to the novella through using quotations and three opportunities for students to write a really good paragraph pulling together ideas, language, historical context and authorial intentions.
It’s pretty long so I have used bits of it over 4 separate revision lessons.
My students found these really helpful- I hope yours do too!
If you like this resource, please do leave a review and have a look at my TES shop MsLarkinsResources.
Thank you!
Ms Larkin’s Resources
Eduqas English Language GCSE Paper 2- evaluation question
This is a useful activity to help students with the evaluation question on English Language Paper 2 for the Eduqas exam board.
Using an engaging source about camping in France, the students work through the evulation question with modelling and scaffolding throughout.
A sample answer is included.
If you do like this resource, please leave a review and check out my shop for other resources. Thank you!
Ms Larkin’s Resources
Eduqas GCSE poetry: full revision lesson with guided writing on the theme of memory
A super clear, colourful 50 slide powerpoint that covers a comparison of ‘Death of a Naturalist’ with ‘Excerpt from The Prelude’ on the theme of memory.
There are plenty of opportunities for students to work individually, in pairs or small groups, depending on the class dynamics. There are sample answers for all tasks and engaging activities which help students improve their skills.
There are also a planning exercise where the students use the same points for ‘Death of a Naturalist’ to compare with ‘Mametz Wood’. Students find this very useful.
This lesson takes 1-2 hours, depending on how much writing you ask the students to complete.
My students have found it engaging and really helpful. I hope yours do too!
Ms Larkin’s Resources
Eduqas Poetry GCSE: full revision lesson with guided writing on the theme of time
A super clear, colourful 50 slide powerpoint that covers a comparison of ‘A Wife in London’ with ‘Afternoons’.
There are plenty of opportunities for students to work individually, in pairs or small groups, depending on the class dynamics. There are sample answers for all tasks and engaging activities which help students improve their skills.
There are also two planning exercises where the students use the same points for ‘A Wife in London’ to compare to ‘As Imperceptibly as Grief’ and ‘The Manhunt’. Students find this very useful.
This lesson takes 1-2 hours, depending on how much writing you ask the students to complete.
My students have found it engaging and really helpful. I hope yours do too!
AQA Worlds and Lives: Grade 9 and Grade 5 full notes
The new AQA Worlds and Lives cluster is a fantastic collection of poems but there are limited resources for students to access for revision.
This will help! In this pack are two full sets of notes for each poem- one at grade 5 standard (30 pages) and one at grade 9 standard (39 pages)
Each one has
5-6 short key quotations from each poem
high-end language analysis
exploration of the writers’ themes and messages
context fully covered
structure and form fully covered
Lots of images are used to help students remember the quotations.
They are really useful for effective revision.
My students are really pleased to have them- I hope yours find them useful too.
English Language GCSE paper 2: introduction lesson
This is an engaging lesson to introduce the idea of perspectives/viewpoints/attitudes and how these change over time. It works really well as an introduction to the GCSE language paper 2 and suits all exam boards.
It’s a good opportunity for paired and class discussion and is helpful for covering a lot of history in a brief, low-stakes way.
There is a writing task at the end, and this can be expanded to write about the attitudes in the other pictures for home learning or extended writing.
It takes my classes an hour and prompts lots of discussion. They seem to really enjoy it and it helps them understand the premise for the reading section of language paper 2.
If you do like this resource, please leave a review and check out my shop for other resources. Thank you!
Supernatural in 'Macbeth':revision + full answer Edexcel/Eduqas/OCR
A super clear, colourful 39 slide powerpoint that covers the theme of the supernatural in ‘Macbeth’.
There are plenty of opportunities for students to work individually, in pairs or small groups, depending on the class dynamics. There are sample answers for all tasks and engaging activities which help students improve their skills.
There are guided writing tasks as well to support students.
There is a full sample answer at the end. Please note: this essay and the activities cover AO2 and AO3. Depending on whether you are teaching Edexcel or Eduqas, you would want to play up or down the AO2 or AO3. None of it is irrelevant- although context is not assessed in Eduqas, good use of it can enhance students’ points. Similarly, AO2 is assessed in the extract question for Edexcel which means the practice of the skills here for the essay question can help students improve these important skills.
This lesson takes 1-2 hours, depending on how much writing you ask the students to complete.
My students have found it engaging and really helpful. I hope yours do too!
If you find it useful, please do leave a review and have a look at other lessons and activities in my shop.
Power in 'Macbeth':thorough revision + full sample answer AQA/OCR
A super clear, colourful 44 slide powerpoint that covers the theme of the power in ‘Macbeth’. This works best as a lesson after the class has read the whole play.
There are plenty of opportunities for students to work individually, in pairs or small groups, depending on the class dynamics. There are sample answers for all tasks and engaging activities which help students improve their skills.
There are guided writing tasks as well to support students.
There is an AQA/OCR style essay question at the end with structured guidance to help the students annotate an extract and plan an answer. There are guided writing tasks as well to support students.
There is a full sample answer at the end.
This lesson takes 1-2 hours, depending on how much writing you ask the students to complete.
My students have found it engaging and really helpful. I hope yours do too!
If you find it useful, please do leave a review and have a look at other lessons and activities in my shop.
Bundle
Themes + Characters for 'An Inspector Calls': revision + sample essays
This is a bundle of 12 powerpoints which thoroughly cover the characters and themes in ‘An Inspector Calls.’
Each powerpoint covers a theme or a character. They are all super clear and colourful, each one consisting of at least 40 slides that guides the class through the characters and themes from the start to the end of the play.
There are lots of activities for the students which can be completed as a class, in groups/ pairs or individually. There are answers on separate slides to all questions/activities.
Use of short key quotations allow plenty of opportunities for students to closely analyse language.
Additionally, there are also some ideas for top-level context and exploring the text in different ways which helps students reach the highest grades.
Each lesson finishes with two essay questions so teachers can choose the one they need to teach according to their exam board.
One is an essay question which follows the format of AQA and Edexcel. There is a full top level answer as well for students to read.
One is with an extract-based exam paper suitable for Eduqas students. This includes detailed slides showing how to annotate, how to plan and, really usefully, an example of a top level answer.
So in total, there are 12 lessons and 12 sample essays. Depending on how much you want students to write, these 12 powerpoints will take 12-24 hours in the classroom
My students found these really helpful- I hope yours do too!
If you like this resource, please do leave a review and have a look at my TES shop MsLarkinsResources.
Thank you!
Ms Larkin’s Resources
Bundle
Themes in 'An Inspector Calls': revision and sample essays
This is a bundle of 6 powerpoints which thoroughly cover the themes in ‘An Inspector Calls.’
There is one powerpoint for each theme. They are all super clear and colourful, each one consisting of at least 40 slides that guides the class through the themes from the start to the end of the play.
There are lots of activities for the students which can be completed as a class, in groups/ pairs or individually. There are answers on separate slides to all questions/activities.
Use of short key quotations allow plenty of opportunities for students to closely analyse language.
Additionally, there are also some ideas for top-level context and exploring the text in different ways which helps students reach the highest grades.
Each lesson finishes with two essay questions so teachers can choose the one they need to teach according to their exam board.
One is an essay question which follows the format of AQA and Edexcel. There is a full top level answer as well for students to read.
One is with an extract-based exam paper suitable for Eduqas students. This includes detailed slides showing how to annotate, how to plan and, really usefully, an example of a top level answer.
So in total, there are 6 lessons and 6 sample essays. Depending on how much you want students to write, these 6 powerpoints will take 6-12 hours in the classroom
My students found these really helpful- I hope yours do too!
If you like this resource, please do leave a review and have a look at my TES shop MsLarkinsResources.
Thank you!
Ms Larkin’s Resources
Social Class in 'An Inspector Calls': revision + full answer
This is a super clear powerpoint consisting of 73 slides that guides the class through the theme of social class in ‘An Inspector Calls’.
There are lots of activities for the students which can be completed as a class, in groups/ pairs or individually. There are answers on separate slides to all questions/activities.
Use of short key quotations allow plenty of opportunities for students to closely analyse language.
Additionally, there are also some ideas for top-level context and exploring the text in different ways which helps students reach the highest grades.
The lesson finishes with two essay questions so teachers can choose the one they need to teach according to their exam board.
One is an essay question which follows the format of AQA and Edexcel. There is a full top level answer as well for students to read.
One is with an extract-based exam paper suitable for Eduqas students. This includes detailed slides showing how to annotate, how to plan and, really usefully, an example of a top level answer.
My students found this really helpful- I hope yours do too!
If you like this resource, please do leave a review and have a look at my TES shop MsLarkinsResources for more material that will help your GCSE students achieve their best.
MsLarkinsResources
Generation in 'An Inspector Calls': revision + full answer
This is a super clear powerpoint consisting of 44 slides that guides the class through the theme of the generational divide in ‘An Inspector Calls’.
There are lots of activities for the students which can be completed as a class, in groups/ pairs or individually. There are answers on separate slides to all questions/activities.
Use of short key quotations allow plenty of opportunities for students to closely analyse language.
Additionally, there are also some ideas for top-level context and exploring the text in different ways which helps students reach the highest grades.
The lesson finishes with two essay questions so teachers can choose the one they need to teach according to their exam board.
One is an essay question which follows the format of AQA and Edexcel. There is a full top level answer as well for students to read.
One is with an extract-based exam paper suitable for Eduqas students. This includes detailed slides showing how to annotate, how to plan and, really usefully, an example of a top level answer.
My students found this really helpful- I hope yours do too!
If you like this resource, please do leave a review and have a look at my TES shop MsLarkinsResources for more material that will help your GCSE students achieve their best.
Ms Larkin’s Resources
Responsibility in 'An Inspector Calls': revision + full answer
This is a super clear powerpoint consisting of 55 slides that guides the class through the theme of responsibilty in ‘An Inspector Calls’.
There are lots of activities for the students which can be completed as a class, in groups/ pairs or individually. There are answers on separate slides to all questions/activities.
Use of short key quotations allow plenty of opportunities for students to closely analyse language.
Additionally, there are also some ideas for top-level context and exploring the text in different ways which helps students reach the highest grades.
The lesson finishes with two essay questions so teachers can choose the one they need to teach according to their exam board.
One is an essay question which follows the format of AQA and Edexcel. There is a full top level answer as well for students to read.
One is with an extract-based exam paper suitable for Eduqas students. This includes detailed slides showing how to annotate, how to plan and, really usefully, an example of a top level answer.
My students found this really helpful- I hope yours do too!
If you like this resource, please do leave a review and have a look at my TES shop MsLarkinsResources for more material that will help your GCSE students achieve their best.
Ms Larkin’s Resources
Thank you!
Love/Relationships in 'An Inspector Calls': revision + full essay
This is a super clear powerpoint consisting of 43 slides that guides the class through the theme of love and relationships in ‘An Inspector Calls’.
There are lots of activities for the students which can be completed as a class, in groups/ pairs or individually. There are answers on separate slides to all questions/activities.
Use of short key quotations allow plenty of opportunities for students to closely analyse language.
Additionally, there are also some ideas for top-level context and exploring the text in different ways which helps students reach the highest grades.
The lesson finishes with two essay questions so teachers can choose the one they need to teach according to their exam board.
One is an essay question which follows the format of AQA and Edexcel. There is a full top level answer as well for students to read.
One is with an extract-based exam paper suitable for Eduqas students. This includes detailed slides showing how to annotate, how to plan and, really usefully, an example of a top level answer.
My students found this really helpful- I hope yours do too!
If you like this resource, please do leave a review and have a look at my TES shop MsLarkinsResources for more material that will help your GCSE students achieve their best.
Ms Larkin’s Resources
Thank you!
Bundle
An Inspector Calls: thorough revision lessons for the characters
This is a bundle of 6 powerpoints which thoroughly cover the characters in ‘An Inspector Calls.’
There is one powerpoint for each character. They are all super clear and colourful, each one consisting of at least 40 slides that guides the class through the characters from the start to the end of the play.
There are lots of activities for the students which can be completed as a class, in groups/ pairs or individually. There are answers on separate slides to all questions/activities.
Use of short key quotations allow plenty of opportunities for students to closely analyse language.
Additionally, there are also some ideas for top-level context and exploring the text in different ways which helps students reach the highest grades.
Each lesson finishes with two essay questions so teachers can choose the one they need to teach according to their exam board.
One is an essay question which follows the format of AQA and Edexcel. There is a full top level answer as well for students to read.
One is with an extract-based exam paper suitable for Eduqas students. This includes detailed slides showing how to annotate, how to plan and, really usefully, an example of a top level answer.
So in total, there are 6 lessons and 6 sample essays. Depending on how much you want students to write, these 6 powerpoints will take 6-12 hours in the classroom
My students found these really helpful- I hope yours do too!
If you like this resource, please do leave a review and have a look at my TES shop MsLarkinsResources.
Thank you!
Ms Larkin’s Resources
Eric in 'An Inspector Calls': revision lesson and sample answer
This is a super clear powerpoint consisting of 43 slides that guides the class through the character of Eric Birling in ‘An Inspector Calls’.
There are lots of activities for the students which can be completed as a class, in groups/ pairs or individually. There are answers on separate slides to all questions/activities.
Use of short key quotations allow plenty of opportunities for students to closely analyse language.
Additionally, there are also some ideas for top-level context and exploring the text in different ways which helps students reach the highest grades.
The lesson finishes with two essay questions so teachers can choose the one they need to teach according to their exam board.
One is an essay question which follows the format of AQA and Edexcel. There is a full top level answer as well for students to read.
One is with an extract-based exam paper suitable for Eduqas students. This includes detailed slides showing how to annotate, how to plan and, really usefully, an example of a top level answer.
My students found this really helpful- I hope yours do too!
If you like this resource, please do leave a review and have a look at my TES shop MsLarkinsResources for more material that will help your GCSE students achieve their best.
MsLarkinsTesShop
Thank you!
Sheila in 'An Inspector Calls' : revision lesson and full answer
This is a super clear powerpoint consisting of 55 slides that guides the class through the character of Sheila Birling in ‘An Inspector Calls’.
There are lots of activities for the students which can be completed as a class, in groups/ pairs or individually. There are answers on separate slides to all questions/activities.
Use of short key quotations allow plenty of opportunities for students to closely analyse language.
Additionally, there are also some ideas for top-level context and exploring the text in different ways which helps students reach the highest grades.
The lesson finishes with two essay questions so teachers can choose the one they need to teach according to their exam board.
One is an essay question which follows the format of AQA and Edexcel. There is a full top level answer as well for students to read.
One is with an extract-based exam paper suitable for Eduqas students. This includes detailed slides showing how to annotate, how to plan and, really usefully, an example of a top level answer.
My students found this really helpful- I hope yours do too!
If you like this resource, please do leave a review and have a look at my TES shop MsLarkinsResources.
Thank you!
Gerald: 'An Inspector Calls' Revision and full model answer
This is a super clear powerpoint consisting of 52 slides that guides the class through the character of Gerald Croft in ‘An Inspector Calls’.
There are lots of activities for the students which can be completed as a class, in groups/ pairs or individually. There are answers on separate slides to all questions/activities.
Use of short key quotations allow plenty of opportunities for students to closely analyse language.
Additionally, there are also some ideas for top-level context and exploring the text in different ways which helps students reach the highest grades.
The lesson finishes with two essay questions so teachers can choose the one they need to teach according to their exam board.
One is an essay question which follows the format of AQA and Edexcel. There is a full top level answer as well for students to read.
One is with an extract-based exam paper suitable for Eduqas students. This includes detailed slides showing how to annotate, how to plan and, really usefully, an example of a top level answer.
My students found this really helpful- I hope yours do too!
If you like this resource, please do leave a review and have a look at my TES shop MsLarkinsResources.
Thank you!
Mrs Birling: An Inspector Calls Revision and full sample essay
This is a super clear powerpoint consisting of 52 slides that guides the class through the character of Mrs Birling in ‘An Inspector Calls’.
There are lots of activities for the students which can be completed as a class, in groups/ pairs or individually. There are answers on separate slides to all questions/activities.
Use of short key quotations allow plenty of opportunities for students to closely analyse language.
Additionally, there are also some ideas for top-level context and exploring the text in different ways which helps students reach the highest grades.
The lesson finishes with two essay questions so teachers can choose the one they need to teach according to their exam board.
One is an essay question which follows the format of AQA and Edexcel. There is a full top level answer as well for students to read.
One is with an extract-based exam paper suitable for Eduqas students. This includes detailed slides showing how to annotate, how to plan and, really usefully, an example of a top level answer.
My students found this really helpful- I hope yours do too!
If you like this resource, please do leave a review and have a look at my TES shop MsLarkinsResources.
Thank you!
Mr Birling: 'An Inspector Calls'. Revision and full essay
This is a super clear powerpoint consisting of 52 slides that guides the class through the character of Mr Birling in ‘An Inspector Calls’.
There are lots of activities for the students which can be completed as a class, in groups/ pairs or individually. There are answers on separate slides to all questions/activities.
Use of short key quotations allow plenty of opportunities for students to closely analyse language.
Additionally, there are also some ideas for top-level context and exploring the text in different ways which helps students reach the highest grades.
The lesson finishes with two essay questions so teachers can choose the one they need to teach according to their exam board.
One is an essay question which follows the format of AQA and Edexcel. There is a full top level answer as well for students to read.
One is with an extract-based exam paper suitable for Eduqas students. This includes detailed slides showing how to annotate, how to plan and, really usefully, an example of a top level answer.
My students found this really helpful- I hope yours do too!
If you like this resource, please do leave a review and have a look at my TES shop MsLarkinsResources.
Thank you!