Lessons that explore Act 1, scenes 1 and 2 of William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Includes: key words activity, class discussion points linked to context / events in the play throughout the PowerPoint, extract sheets for both scenes with glossary and activity questions, summary and recap points / opportunities, PEE paragraph task analysing Egeus and Hermia’s relationship in scene 1 with scaffolded slide to help students structure this, and creative writing task for Hermia and Egeus. Content for about approximately 3-5 lessons (but this is dependent on class ability / time chosen to dedicate to each task). Resource contains: 12 slide PowerPoint, a double-sided Act 1, scene 1 extract + activity sheet and a double-sided Act 1, scene 2 extract + activity sheet. Suitable for KS3 and KS4.

A planning sheet for a ‘Macbeth’ practice exam question, based on the theme of ambition with an extract from Act 1, scene 5 of the play, to help with revising for the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 exam. The planning sheet is designed to get students to consider how they are going to develop their response to answer the question fully, including an introduction, 4 analytical paragraphs, and a conclusion. The planning sheet guides them to ensure they are exploring the extract and the rest of the play, developing their analysis in each individual paragraph using the PETER paragraph structure, considering relevant contextual links they can include, and ensuring that they clearly outline and summarise their line of argument in response to the question. Question used in this planning sheet is the following: Read the following extract from Act 1, scene 5 of ‘Macbeth’ and then answer the question that follows. At this point in the play, Lady Macbeth is on stage alone and is reading a letter from Macbeth telling her about the witches’ prophecies. Starting with this extract, explain how Shakespeare presents ideas about ambition in the play. Write about: • How Shakespeare presents ideas about ambition in this extract • How Shakespeare presents ideas about ambition in the play as a whole Designed to be printed out on A4 paper then blown up and photocopied onto A3, but can be used as in A4 size if preferred. Is a Microsoft Word document so is editable if you wish to amend some details linked to your specific teaching approaches (e.g. paragraph structure). Can also be edited and re-used as a template for any other ‘Macbeth’ GCSE exam question you might wish to use. Please note: the images of the planning sheet shown in the preview pictures show it to be smaller than it actually is in the Word Document as the image had to be reduced in size to fit upload photo template. The planning sheet in the Word Document uploaded is 1 full page in size.

A planning sheet for an ‘A Christmas Carol’ practice exam question, based on the importance of family with an extract from Stave 3 of the novella, to help with revising for the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 exam. The planning sheet is designed to get students to consider how they are going to develop their response to answer the question fully, including an introduction, 4 analytical paragraphs, and a conclusion. The planning sheet guides them to ensure they are exploring the extract and the rest of the novella, developing their analysis in each individual paragraph using the PETER paragraph structure, and ensuring that they clearly outline and summarise their line of argument in response to the question. Question used in this planning sheet is the following: Read the following extract from Stave 3 of ‘A Christmas Carol’ and then answer the question that follows. In this extract, the Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge the Cratchit family’s Christmas celebrations. Starting with this extract, explain how Dickens presents the importance of family in ‘A Christmas Carol’. Write about: • How Dickens presents the importance of family in this extract • How Dickens presents the importance of family in the novella so far Designed to be printed out on A4 paper then blown up and photocopied onto A3, but can be used as in A4 size if preferred. Is a Microsoft Word document so is editable if you wish to amend some details linked to your specific teaching approaches (e.g. paragraph structure). Can also be edited and re-used as a template for any other ‘A Christmas Carol’ GCSE exam question you might wish to use. Please note: the images of the planning sheet shown in the preview pictures show it to be smaller than it actually is in the Word Document as the image had to be reduced in size to fit upload photo template. The planning sheet in the Word Document uploaded is 1 full page in size.

A double-sided Knowledge Organiser to help with revising for the AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 exam. The Knowledge Organiser includes information for the Reading Section (Q1-4) of the exam on one side, and the Writing Section (Q5) on the other side. Advice is given for how to approach each question, with suggestions about structuring and developing responses, features to include etc., as well as information about the mark scheme and Assessment Objectives, and advice about how to approach the exam in general (e.g. suggested timings for questions etc.). Formatted in colour. Can be printed double-sided on A4 paper or blown up and printed onto A3. Is a Microsoft Word document so is editable if you wish to amend some details linked to your specific teaching approaches to questions (e.g. the timing for each question). Please note: the images of the Knowledge Organiser shown in the preview pictures show it to be smaller than it actually is in the Word Document as the image had to be reduced in size to fit upload photo template. The Knowledge Organiser in the Word Document uploaded is 2 full pages in size (1 page for Reading Section, and 1 page for the Writing Section).

A double-sided knowledge organiser to help with revising for the AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 exam. The knowledge organiser includes information for the Reading Section (Q1-4) of the exam on one side, and the Writing Section (Q5) on the other side. Advice is given for how to approach each question, with suggestions about structuring and developing responses, features to include etc., as well as information about the mark scheme and Assessment Objectives, and advice about how to approach the exam in general (e.g. suggested timings for questions etc.). Formatted in colour. Can be printed double-sided on A4 paper or blown up and printed onto A3. Is a Microsoft Word document so is editable if you wish to amend some details linked to your specific teaching approaches to questions (e.g. the timing for each question). Please note: the images of the Knowledge Organiser shown in the preview pictures show it to be smaller than it actually is in the Word Document as the image had to be reduced in size to fit upload photo template. The Knowledge Organiser in the Word Document uploaded is 2 full pages in size (1 page for Reading Section, and 1 page for the Writing Section).

Revision booklet and accompanying activity booklet for 'The Merchant of Venice' for the GCSE AQA English Literature Paper 1 exam. Revision booklet includes chapter summaries, important plot moments, and key ideas and information about setting, context, characters and themes. Activity booklet contains tasks on plot, character and setting, and questions about each Act of the play to develop understanding and analysis of key moments.

Lesson that explores the character of Oberon in Act 4, scene 1 of William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Includes: starter activity where students mind map what they know already about Oberon, reading of Oberon's speech in Act 4, scene 1, quotation analysis grid that gets students thinking about focusing on key words / phrases and the effect of these on ideas of character and to avoid repetition in PEE paragraphs, and then a PEE paragraph writing task with scaffolded slide to help students structure this. Suitable for KS3 and KS4.

Activity sheets for Act 3, scene 5 of William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' - one sheet is a more detailed version of scene and the other is an abbreviated version suitable for lower ability groups. Includes analysis questions of important moments and glossary boxes for key terms alongside the written out copy of the scene.

Powerpoint and resources for 20+ lessons (some are double lessons) focusing on writing skills for Question 5 of the AQA GCSE English Language Unit 1 exam. Includes SPAG focused exercises (sentence structure / vocabulary choices etc.), extended writing activities for writing to describe/explain/inform, and exam practice questions (with example answers and examiners reports). Aimed at a mid ability set (set 4 of 10), but can easily be differentiated up or down.

Lesson on Act 3, scene 1 of William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. PPT includes: activity to get students thinking about the effect of words through using images that they can link to the play; a wordle of key ideas / themes in Act 3, scene 1; supporting slides to go with the resources - an extract from Act 3, scene 1 with added glossary boxes of key terms, and a quotation grid that is structured to encourage language analysis and to promote PEE paragraphs where students develop ideas, rather than repeating their point.

Lesson on 'The Farmer's Bride' by Charlotte Mew - a poem from the Love and Relationships cluster for the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2 exam. Lesson contains: contextual information about the poet, glossary, structured focus questions to guide students when analysing the poem, and a creative writing diary entry activity to explore ideas of character and meaning in the poem.

A sequence of lessons to accompany studying the prologue and Act 1 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', with particular focus on the prologue, Act 1 Scene 1 and Scene 5. Activities include analysis of key parts of scenes, consideration of Shakespearean language and exploring important ideas through creative work. Activities include: writing a newspaper report, a mask-making task and language analysis tasks. At least 6 lessons - some of these were double lessons. Suitable for KS3 and KS4 students.

Several lessons to accompany studying Act 2, scene 2 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Activities include analysis of Shakespearean language, consideration of character and exploring important ideas through creative work. Activities include: language analysis tasks (e.g. Romeo's soliloquy), and making a Montague / Capulet shield task. Suitable for KS3 and KS4 students.

A sequence of lessons to accompany studying Act 4 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', with particular focus on Juliet's decision. Activities include analysis of key parts of scenes, consideration of Shakespearean language and exploring important ideas through creative work. Activities include: writing a persuasive speech, making an advertisement, creative writing and language analysis tasks. Suitable for KS3 and KS4 students.

An information sheet and grid to help students understand key points about Shakespearean context. Information sheet explains about education, religion, family life, clothing and gender roles and expectations during Shakespearean times, while the accompanying grid allows students to make notes of key points for each section. Good activity for practising synthesising information for GCSE English Language preparation, as well as giving students an understanding of key contextual information about Shakespeare's era. Used successfully with range of ages (Year 7-11) and abilities.

A sequence of lessons to accompany studying Act 5 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', with particular focus on Act 5, scene 3 and consideration of film adaptations (Baz Luhrmann and 'Gnomeo and Juliet'). Activities include language analysis tasks, a debate activity, a travel brochure activity and a project of creative tasks - some of which reflect on the whole play. Suitable for KS3 and KS4 students.

Revision booklet and accompanying activity booklet for 'An Inspector Calls', preparing for the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2. Revision booklet includes: Act summaries, important plot moments, information about character, setting, context and themes, with key quotations included throughout. Activity booklet contains tasks on plot, character, themes, symbolism and questions about all the Acts to develop understanding and practise analysis of key moments and ideas.

Several lessons worth of activities focused on teaching students important information about Shakespeare and his world, and getting them to explore this through creative work. The activities cover: Shakespeare's life, the Globe and the importance of Shakespeare in modern society. Activities include: writing a diary entry, analysis of a spoken word piece, cloze exercise and a project of creative tasks linked to the theatre. Suitable for KS3 and KS4 students.

An information sheet and corresponding grid to help students study 'Bayonet Charge' by Ted Hughes - a poem in the AQA English Lit GCSE Power and Conflict poetry cluster. Information about the poem, the poet and the context, which students read through then summarise the key points on the grid. A good activity for practising synthesis skills for the GCSE English Language exam, as well as for promoting independent analysis of the poem.

Revision booklet and accompanying activity booklet for 'Jekyll and Hyde' for the GCSE AQA English Literature Paper 1 exam. Revision booklet includes: chapter summaries, important plot moments, setting, context, characters, themes - key quotations that are easy to memorise included within the different sections. Activity booklet contains tasks on plot, character and setting, and questions about each chapter to develop understanding and practise analysis of key moments and ideas in the book.

Lessons to help students prepare for the Writing section of the AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 exam. PPT includes 4 full lessons, 4 stand alone activites and some stimulus images for creative writing responses. Lessons focus on skills - varying sentence structure, techniques used in story openings, SPAG choices - and responding to the image prompt imaginatively, while aiming to develop students' creativity and independence in their writing.