A selection of resources that should take 2-3 lessons to complete. Looks at the contextual information surrounding TB and Victorian life, combining this with the presentation of Smike as he dies in chapter 58. Ideal for KS3 as they progress to GCSE style and standard of work

This lesson is designed for KS3, guiding them through chapter 5 and their first encounter with Cpl Perkins. It encourages close analysis of language in a structured methodical was as well as encouraging students to justify their opinions. Ideal for KS3 with a view to doing AQA specifications in the future.

A GCSE lesson for A Christmas Carol look at analysis of the pathetic fallacy and language (AO1 & AO2). Includes extension questions for higher ability and to evoke conversation. Essay style questions will assist in exam technique and lesson includes work sheet to revise language features

This worksheet gives students high level information and analysis about the appearance of the witches within Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Makes explicit links to the theme of the supernatural and the gothic. Ideal as independent revision or as a knowledge boosting task prior to assessment. Aimed at KS4 GCSE but could be adapted for KS5 revision

A worksheet helping students to revise and learn key features of Exposure by Wilfred Owen. Perfect for independent work or to help students consolidate their knowledge. Includes information about the Poet's life ideal for higher ability students to help them form their own opinions and create original, creative responses

A postcard crammed with information about the character of Sheila Birling in An Inspector Calls. Ideal as a revision aid, for essay writing or for look-cover-recall activities. Designed for my KS4 classes in line with the AQA assessment objectives.

A differentiated Language Paper 1 based on AQA sample materials looking at an exciting extract from Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Ideal for KS3

A worksheet ideal for revising the theme of The Power of Nature in the AQA P&C anthology.

A language rich extract of Greate Expectations where Pip meets Miss Havisham for the first time Ideal for KS4 and high ability KS3

A giant word search using key words from the novella - Perfect as an end of term or consolidation task

An extract from Frankenstein where the monster is brought to life. This includes the questions 1-4 of AQA’s Language Paper One. Perfect as a tricky extract fro HA students.

A poster of the poem matched with an image of the eifiel tower. Ideal for visual learners or as a conversation starter.

A lesson providing students with the knowledge required to write confidently about their opinion on Black Friday

A simple A4 organiser that goes through Key Characters, Plot, and some context. Aimed at KS3 and includes a gap fill activity to help them engage with the plot.

A whole paper condensed to one page! This Gothic extract is brutal and macabre, perfect for engaging reluctant readers while emphasising the GCSE skills needed for Language Paper 1

Challenge your students with this worksheet, enouraging them to think about how a successful exam response is put together while improving their own writing. Ideal as a revision task or pre-assessment tool so students can determine their areas of strengths and weaknesses

A simple knowledge organiser disigned with KS3 in mind. It looks it form, plot, characters, context.

A word search using vocabulary from chapters 1-5 and context. It also focuses on word type identification and dictionary usage which can be adapted for higher ability groups too.

A colourful worksheet aimed at bottom set Y10 providing contextual information about Dickens and some analysis of the Ghost's role as a mouthpiece in the novel. Fill the gaps activity.

A basic worksheet for identifying the Genre, Audience and Purpose of two texts for comparison. Aimed at GCSE students for language paper two. But could easily be used for KS3