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English GCSE and English KS3 resources by a lead practitioner. Everything I upload is tried and tested by both myself and my English Department. I always appreciate feedback, so please do leave a review if you get chance. Leave a review and choose any other single resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk

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English GCSE and English KS3 resources by a lead practitioner. Everything I upload is tried and tested by both myself and my English Department. I always appreciate feedback, so please do leave a review if you get chance. Leave a review and choose any other single resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
A Christmas Carol Exam Preparation
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A Christmas Carol Exam Preparation

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Ideal for both KS3 and KS4 students, this fully resourced and differentiated lessons looks at the way Dickens presents Scrooge as an outsider and supports students in writing notes on an extract.
An Inspector Calls - Eric and Eva
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An Inspector Calls - Eric and Eva

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson based around the characters of Eriic Birling and Eva Smith from the beginning of Act 3 onwards. We look at how Eric is connected to Eva, how his relationships with his father and mother change, and how Priestley shows the Birling family breaking apart as the truth is revealed to all the characters. An excellent lesson for AQA English Literature Paper 2 students, but easily adaptable for other exam boards and for KS3 classes.
An Inspector Calls Revision
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An Inspector Calls Revision

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Ten An Inspector Calls AQA English Literature Paper 2 exam style questions. Unlike other resources, this pack includes indicative content for each AO for EVERY question (over 17 pages of notes in total!) Additionally, student-friendly AOs are provided so students can actually access assessment objectives, and a self-reflection sheet is included that allows students to meaningfully reflect on their essays. Every a teacher and student could need to revise the Shakespeare element of the exam. Very useful exam practice questions, too!
An Inspector Calls - Gerald and Daisy
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An Inspector Calls - Gerald and Daisy

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An Inspector Calls lesson. Focussing on the character of Gerald from JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, we look at how he is portrayed in Act 2 and how he reveals his feelings for Daisy Renton or Eva Smith. Includes key quotes, differentiated activities and engaging activities that help to bring the play to life for both KS4 and KS3 students, particularly those preparing for AQA English Literature. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. More Popular English Resources: AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
English Cover KS4
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English Cover KS4

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KS4 English pack: English cover for KS4 lessons that includes: 2x Analysing fiction texts (English Language Paper 1 Q1-4) 2x Analysing non-fiction texts (English Language Paper 2 Q1-4) 2x Descriptive/narrative writing (English Language Paper 1 Question 5) 3x Non-fiction writing (English Language Paper 2 Question 5 - speech, article, writing to advise) 3x Unseen poetry lessons (English Literature) 2x Macbeth lessons 2x Romeo and Juliet lessons 1x Power and Conflict 1x Love and Relationships 17 cover lessons with differentiated activities, scaffolds, easy-to-follow instructions and designed so non-subject specialists can teach them. Really useful for setting last minute cover and ensuring the lessons are challenging, meaningful and engaging. They are designed to help support students at KS4 so Year 10 and Year 11 and for their English Language and English Literature exams, but can be adapted for Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.
Blood Brothers Escape Room
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Blood Brothers Escape Room

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Recap Blood Brothers by Willy Russell through an engaging escape room lesson! It is filled with codes, puzzles and activities to get students to revise characters, themes and contexts as they work in groups or ‘escape crews’ to get out of Mrs Johnstone’s house! Includes answers for every mystery and puzzle (see the notes attached in the PowerPoint) and is a brilliant way to help students in their learning of Blood Brothers, drama and AQA English Literature Paper 2. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. More Popular English Resources: AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A

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Five AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A exam-style papers with Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 style questions included, plus ANSWERS for every single question! The best way to get ready for your exams is to practise, practise, practise! This exam practice pack includes questions, extracts AND answers to help you and your students get ready for AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A. Includes extracts from Willa Cather, Agatha Christie, Charles Dickens, John Buchan and Lewis Carroll. Please note - the resources are in a ZIP file in your download, the picture files are just previews. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Macbeth Revision 2025
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Macbeth Revision 2025

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Macbeth 2025 revision for English Literature Paper 1, revision lesson on themes, characters and messages. We explore some of the key themes in the five acts of William Shakespeare’s play and consider how they tie in to the messages Shakespeare wanted to convey to his audiences, helping students to prepare for the exam in the 2025 summer. The lesson includes worksheets (printer symbol), differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, detailed theme notes and more. A really useful way of revising this novel in time for the Paper 1 exam in May 2025. Update: The date on the resource has been changed for the next exam in May 2025 Leave a review and we’ll send you another masterclass for free! Just email us at info@englishgcse.co.uk after you’ve left your review.
AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A

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TWENTY fully differentiated lessons AND a differentiated revision guide that helps both KS3 and KS4 students prepare for the rigours of AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A. Includes opportunities for students to develop their own styles of writing as well as analysing a plethora of extracts in preparation for their terminal examination. Includes resources on: Selecting key quotes/facts Understanding sentence forms Language features Openings Register and Tone Creating Tension Structure and structural techniques Critical evaluation Analyzing Structure *Update*: Now includes a very detailed scheme of work for a six week block! Lessons: 1) Character and Structure 2) Character and Language) 3) Creating Drama and Tone 4) Structure 5) Language Analysis 6) Sentence Structures 7) 1984 (Structure) 8) 1984 (Critical Evaluation) 9) Genre 10) Symbols 11) Remarkable Creatures (Structure) 12) The Monkey's Paw (Endings) 13) Rebecca (Q1 and Q2) 14) Rebecca (Q4) 15) Rebecca (Q3 and Q4) 16) Structure and Structural Techniques 17) Mock Exam Review - Jamaica Inn 18) Paper 1 Section A Knowledge Organiser 19) Paper 1 Section A Exam Practice Pack 20) Scheme of Work All lessons were revamped, updated and expanded in the last two weeks!
Othello Introduction
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Othello Introduction

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Othello William Shakespeare lesson exploring Iago and Roderigo and how they are presented in Act 1 Scene 1 of the play. We look at how both characters portray Othello and the racial otherness that is generated by them at the very beginning of the play, as well as how Iago openly boasts about his duplicity and his seeming nature compared to his thoughts. A useful and differentiated lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students. Includes differentiated activities, extensive teacher and student notes, key terminology, engaging activities and worksheets and more. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
An Inspector Calls Revision
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An Inspector Calls Revision

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An Inspector Calls - A fully differentiated revision guide for KS4 students to prepare for Section A of the new specification AQA Literature Paper 2, which includes differentiated activities and resources to support students as they revise for J B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. UPDATED AND REVAMPED FOR 2022 exams and is now available in a printable PDF and editable PowerPoint (see ZIP for all files). Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Jekyll and Hyde Revision
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Jekyll and Hyde Revision

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Free Jekyll and Hyde Revision guide for GCSE. I spent ages on this, it’s full of differentiated activities, quotes, themes, symbolism and context analysis. FULLY REVAMPED FOR 2021 exams and now available in a printable PowerPoint or printable PDF! The PowerPoint is fully editable. See the contents of the ZIP file as part of the download for both files. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
An Inspector Calls
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An Inspector Calls

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An Inspector Calls **TES AWARD NOMINATED** - Over 20 hours worth of fully differentiated lessons (powerpoints, worksheets and exam practice / prep) + a GCSE revision guide AND a knowledge organiser. A bundle of very highly rated lessons, projects and revision sessions for the study of An Inspector Calls. It basically covers everything you need to teach 'An Inspector Calls' and get successful results (I do). If you think there's anything missing, let me know. Hope you find this useful, as a Head of English I have given this to my whole department to use and they are very pleased about how much time they've saved. Here is the order of lessons: 1 - Introduction 2 - Act One Introduction 3 - Arthur Birling 4 - The Inspector 5 - Responsibility 6 - Sheila Birling 7 - Gerald Croft 8 - Sheila Birling and Historical Context 9 - Gerald and Daisy 10 - Mrs Birling 11- Eric Birling 12 - Eric and Eva 13 - The Inspector Leaves 14 - Young and Old 15 - The End 16 - Revision Guide 17 - Knowledge Organiser 18 - Exam Practice Pack 19 - Revision Session 20 - Scheme of Work document
A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol

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A Christmas Carol - AWARD NOMINATED: EVERY LESSON for Charles Dickens' text. 20x fully differentiated and resourced lessons to prepare KS3 and KS4 students for AQA GCSE English Literature questions on Charles Dickens' classic novella. All created by a Tes Bev Evans Award nominated author 2017. Includes the following lessons: 1) Introduction to the text 2) Historical context 3) Stave one language analysis 4) Fred and Scrooge character analysis (Stave One) 5) Marley's Ghost - language analysis (Stave One) 6) Marley's message (Stave One) 7) The Ghost of Christmas Past (Stave Two) 8) Fezziwig (Stave Two) 9) Fan and Belle (Stave Two) 10) The Ghost of Christmas Present (Stave Three) 11) The Cratchits (Stave Three) 12) The Next Visits (Stave Three) 13) Stave Four - Part One 14) Tiny Tim and Scrooge - Stave Four 15) Stave Five - The End 16) SCHEME OF WORK - NEW! 17) Exam practice pack (10 questions) 18) Exam question review 19) Key quotes 20) Knowledge organiser for revision Please note: When downloading a bundle each resource must be downloaded separately. If you have any issues downloading the resources please email me at info@englishgcse.co.uk and I will help you.
Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1
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Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1

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Romeo and Juliet lesson on Act 1 Scene 1. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focuses on Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet. This 1 hour lesson analyses the way the servants are shown, how Benvolio and Tybalt interact with each other and finally the way Romeo’s father describes his son’s current mood. More great English KS3, KS4 and KS4 lessons can be found here
Power and Conflict
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Power and Conflict

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AQA Literature New Spec Poetry Paper 2 GCSE COMPLETE Bundle (37 resources in 20 packs of 1hr lessons, with differentiated tasks throughout using the new GCSE numbering system). This bundle is designed for the New Spec AQA Literature Paper 2 Poetry. Complete 1 hour, well differentiated lessons, with worksheets where applicable. Suitable for KS4 or adapted for KS3 Different level tasks for MA,LA or Core Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for' Good' or above. All lessons are highly rated and this pack is one of my best sellers. Includes resources on EVERY Power and Conflict poem: Kamikaze Bayonet Charge Exposure London Storm on the Island The Emigree Tissue War Photographer Remains Checking Out Me History The Prelude Poppies My Last Duchess Ozymandias Charge of the Light Brigade NEW - A fully differentiated revision guide is now included in this bundle. Get your students ready for their Literature Paper 2 exam! NEW Scheme of Work Document now included! Although these are all standalone lessons, a recommended order for these resources is as follows: Remains Kamikaze War Photographer Poppies Exposure Bayonet Charge Charge of the Light Brigade Storm on the Island Ozymandias London My Last Duchess The Prelude Checking Out Me History The Emigree Tissue
Romeo and Juliet - Tybalt Act 3 Scene 1
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Romeo and Juliet - Tybalt Act 3 Scene 1

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Romeo and Juliet lesson on Tybalt. A fully differentiated lesson that looks at the key scene of Act 3 Scene 1 from Romeo and Juliet where Tybalt looks for revenge on Romeo for attending the Capulet party and what happens to Romeo and his friend Mercutio as a result. Includes differentiated activities, key quotes, key words and terms and engaging and clear resources that are very useful for students analysing the text regardless of age.
Reading Comprehension : Environment
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Reading Comprehension : Environment

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An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on urgent environmental issues . It can be used in form time as part of literacy focus, or in an English lesson for KS3/4 GCSE comprehension training. It is interesting, useful, very easy to use and good to raise awareness of envirornmental issues. For everything English GCSE and KS3, free and inexpensive, check out my Tes Award nominated shop: Lead Practioner's English Store
Christmas AQA English Language Paper 2 Lesson
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Christmas AQA English Language Paper 2 Lesson

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that supports both KS3 and KS4 students as they begin working on AQA English Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives, with a focus on Q3. With a Christmas theme throughout the lesson, this is ideal for students as we quickly approach the conclusion of the first term of this academic year.
Macbeth Overview
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Macbeth Overview

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Macbeth overview and revision session designed to last well over 2 hours. Includes teacher and student notes on themes, characters, plot, historical context and more, as well as a student-friendly mark scheme. A fully differentiated 2 hour revision lesson on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, covering character analysis, themes, historical context and analytical paragraphs. Ideal preparation for Year 11 students about to sit AQA English Literature Paper 1. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources More Popular English Resources: AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources