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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
AQA English Language Paper 2 Revision
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Revision

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A mammoth 29 slide 2 hour resource that goes through each and every question of AQA English Language Paper 2 in detail, providing success criteria, clear timings, advice, scaffolds and more for every single question for both Section A and Section B. It goes through every purpose of writing (Advise, Persuade, Explain, Argue) AND every form of writing (Speech, Article, Essay, Letter, Leaflet) in detail. An essential resource for any English teacher or student before the final AQA English Language exam this summer.
AQA English Language Paper 1 Walkthrough
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Walkthrough

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This 18 slide lesson goes through all five AQA English Language Paper 1 questions in detail, provided explanations of how to approach each question, clear timings for each question, sentence starters for each question and strategies for answering each question as well, including the challenging structure and evaluation questions. A perfect way to get your students ready for their exam on Tuesday morning!
A Christmas Carol - Marley's Message
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A Christmas Carol - Marley's Message

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focuses on the latter half of Stave One in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and in particular the way in which Marley’s Ghost communicates his messages to a bewildered Ebenezer Scrooge. Includes differentiated activites, key quotes, engaging approaches to understanding the text and more. Excellent preparation for students about to sit important Literature exams or easily adaptable for younger year groups.
A Christmas Carol - Stave One - Marley's Ghost
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A Christmas Carol - Stave One - Marley's Ghost

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This fully differentiated and resourced lesson focuses on Dickens’ use of description around Scrooge’s home and how Dickens builds up tension and fear as we move towards meeting Marley’s Ghost. We’ll explore the use of ‘ghost story’ genre conventions in this part of Stave One and explain how Dickens creates this sense of apprehension for his readers. A fantastic lesson for older students preparing for important Literature exams and also easily adaptable for younger students.
Romeo and Juliet - Key Scenes Bundle
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Romeo and Juliet - Key Scenes Bundle

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Five lessons on five key scenes from Romeo and Juliet. 5x 1 hour lessons that look at: Romeo and Juliet Meet (Act 1 Scene 5) The Queen Mab Speech The Balcony Scene (Act 2 Scene 2) Tybalt and Mercutio Fight Scene (Act 3 Scene 1) The Ending (Act 5) All lessons are fully differentiated and resourced to support and stretch and challenge all students.
A Christmas Carol - Stave 1 Fred and Scrooge
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A Christmas Carol - Stave 1 Fred and Scrooge

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This A Christmas Carol lesson focuses on how Scrooge’s world is built up through Dickens’ description of atmosphere and how the character of Fred is introduced, focusing on the use of language techniques in descriptions and how they aid Dickens to put across his characters in distinctive ways to his readers. A fantastic lesson for KS4 students preparing for English Literature exams but easily adaptable for younger year groups as well.
A Christmas Carol - Stave 1 Language
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A Christmas Carol - Stave 1 Language

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You will be purchasing a fully differentiated and resourced lesson that explores Charles Dickens’ use of language and language techniques at the very beginning of Stave 1 when describing Scrooge. Students analyse the use of language in key quotes and then create a description of the antithesis of Scrooge in Fred! Activities come with extension tasks, scaffolds and a choice of activity as well. A fantastic lesson for any student studying A Christmas Carol and is easily adaptable for all age groups and grades.
Romeo and Juliet Paris and Act 3 Scene 4/5
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Romeo and Juliet Paris and Act 3 Scene 4/5

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Romeo and Juliet lesson on Paris. A fully differentiated lesson that analyses Act 3 Scene 4 and Act 3 Scene 5 in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. We look at how Paris is reintroduced to the audience, how Romeo and Juliet say good bye to each other, how Juliet reacts to her parents’ decision to marry her off to Paris and their reaction to how she behaves after hearing this news. Designed for AQA English Literature Paper 1 but easily adaptable for other exam boards and for KS3 students, this lesson is definitely worth a download!
Romeo and Juliet Balcony Scene
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Romeo and Juliet Balcony Scene

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Romeo and Juliet Balcony Scene lesson, fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focuses on Shakespeare’s play and in particular the famous balcony scene (Act 2 Scene 2). We explore in detail the use of language from both Romeo and Juliet as they present themselves to each other. We look at how Romeo takes on the role of a romantic hero whilst Juliet attempts to be more cautious. A fantastic lesson for KS4 students preparing for exams and easily adaptable for KS3 students.
Descriptive / Creative Writing Practice
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Descriptive / Creative Writing Practice

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An easy-to-use descriptive writing lesson with differentiated worksheets that allows students to practise their descriptive writing skills. Useful for more able KS3 groups or weaker KS4 classes. Includes scaffolded examples, work banks and example techniques to include. Useful for AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 Writing to Describe revision. 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
Romeo and Juliet Identity
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Romeo and Juliet Identity

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Romeo and Juliet lesson on identity. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focuses on the conclusion of Act 1 Scene 5 and analyses the Chorus at the start of Act 2 as well as Romeo’s plans to see Juliet again. The lesson looks at how Shakespeare uses juxtaposition to describe Romeo and Juliet’s conflicting minds and places the students in the position of Romeo as he contemplates how to see Juliet once more. A very useful language analysis lesson for all KS4 and KS4 students.
Romeo and Juliet First Meet
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Romeo and Juliet First Meet

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Romeo and Juliet lesson on Act 1 Scene 5. In this lesson we explore Romeo’s use of language as he meets Juliet for the first time and how she responds to his use of religious imagery. Using differentiated activities and engaging and relevant resources, students analyse the use of language in key short extracts, build up an understanding of the relationship between Romeo and Juliet and create their own analytical paragraphs before self-assessing them based on clear success criteria. Definitely worth a download!
Romeo and Juliet Fate and Free Will
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Romeo and Juliet Fate and Free Will

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Romeo and Juliet lesson on Act 1 Scene 5. This detailed, differentiated and fully resourced lesson explores the themes of fate and free will in Act 1 Scene 5 from Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy about young love and family loyalty. Designed for KS4 students preparing for AQA English Literature but suitable for other exam boards and easily adaptable for KS3 students, this lesson looks at how Romeo sees his own life, the growing tension between Tybalt and Lord Capulet and what happens when Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time. Definitely worth a download!
An Inspector Calls Context
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An Inspector Calls Context

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An Inspector Calls research lessons that could be used as homework or as part of an extended cross-curricular project. This pack includes six different fully differentiated worksheets that cover the Edwardian era, the Post-War era, the Titanic and its sinking, the First World War and Second World War, JB Priestley and his life, and well-made plays and morality plays. Could be used as cover lessons, different starters over a number of weeks, group activities or as homework sheets. As worksheets include relevant web links and pointers to guide students. 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Romeo and Juliet Queen Mab Speech
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Romeo and Juliet Queen Mab Speech

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Romeo and Juliet lesson on the Queen Mab speech. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that explores Act 1 Scene 4 of Shakespeare’s play and looks in detail Mercutio’s famous Queen Mab speech, allowing students to gain an excellent understanding of the use of imagery, repetitions, verbs and more. Definitely worth a download for KS4 and KS3 students alike.
Unseen Poetry Revision
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Unseen Poetry Revision

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This has been designed so students can work together during a pre-exam breakfast session in preparation for the AQA English Literature Paper 2 exam, but it’s useful for any exam board or any year group revising unseen poetry. Definitely worth a download before the big exam.
An Inspector Calls Revision
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An Inspector Calls Revision

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This has been designed so students can work together during a pre-exam breakfast session in preparation for the AQA English Literature Paper 2 exam, but it’s useful for any exam board or any year group revising Priestley’s play. The activities are engaging and differentiated, and they cover key quotes, key themes and key contextual information. Definitely worth a download before the big exam. 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Jekyll and Hyde Quotes
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Jekyll and Hyde Quotes

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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that aids KS4 students as they prepare for the AQA English Literature Paper 1 exam that is coming up. The lesson is also easily adaptable for KS3 students. It includes a pack of key quotes, as well as a variety of differentiated activities to help students learn quotes for the upcoming exam. Definitely worth a download! 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Sign of Four GCSE 9-1 Exam Practice / Revision
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Sign of Four GCSE 9-1 Exam Practice / Revision

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Get your students ultra-ready with this collection of revision materials that include: key quote packs, model answers, approaches to answering the exam question, modelled analytical paragraphs, activities on approaching AO3 (historical and social context) and more!
Jekyll and Hyde GCSE 9-1 Exam Practice / Revision
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Jekyll and Hyde GCSE 9-1 Exam Practice / Revision

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Get your students Jekyll and Hyde ultra-ready with this collection of Robert Louis Stevenson revision materials that include: key quote packs, model answers, approaches to answering the exam question, modelled analytical paragraphs, activities on approaching AO3 (historical and social context) 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 Or check out some Citizenship, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources