Aimed at students who struggle to write GCSE, English Literature essays, this short unit provides an essay scaffold and model essay on the importance of setting in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. An essay prompt and extract, taken from Chapter Eight, is provided which focuses on a description of Victorian London. The question requires comparison with the wider novella. To support students with this task, an essay scaffold is included. It provides paragraph and sentence openers to help structure their ideas and analysis. After writing their own response, students read a model essay based on this scaffold. They can compare their own work with this piece of writing. To assist with vocabulary, students can use an adjective sheet to write sentences about Victorian London. The resource is invaluable in demonstrating the features of a successful essay and will give them the confidence to write their own response!

Help your students achieve success with this Eduqas, GCSE English Language resource! Designed specifically for teachers, this comprehensive bundle equips you to support your students in mastering the skills required for success in their exams. The resource pack includes: Practice Papers: Authentic exam-style questions and a text tailored to Eduqas specifications. Model Answers: High-quality exemplars to demonstrate top-level responses. Perfect for classroom use, intervention sessions, and independent study, these resources are carefully aligned with the Eduqas GCSE English Language specification to ensure your students build confidence and achieve their best results. Also included is a storyboard narrative and model writing response. This is designed to assist students who struggle to write personal narrative.

This comprehensive, GCSE, English Literature, teaching pack includes two expertly designed booklets to support GCSE English Literature teachers in delivering an engaging and thorough analysis of Act 3, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet. The pack focuses on developing both understanding and interpretation of key themes and emotions in this pivotal scene, with a particular emphasis on Romeo’s emotional journey. The activities are designed to help students develop their analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills while providing visual and contextual elements to enrich their learning experience. Booklet 1: Extract Analysis and Guided Response This booklet provides an extract from Act 3, Scene 1, covering the dramatic moment when Mercutio is killed and Romeo seeks revenge on Tybalt. It is accompanied by a series of structured comprehension and interpretation questions to help students engage with the text on a deeper level. Comprehension Activities: These questions guide students through the scene, helping them recall key details, understand character motivations, and interpret Shakespeare’s language and dramatic techniques. GCSE Question: A detailed essay question prompts students to explore how Shakespeare presents Romeo’s emotions in the play. Guidance notes walk students through how to analyze the extract and compare Romeo’s emotions throughout the play, with a focus on literary devices, structure, and themes of fate and impulsivity Indicative Content for Higher-Level Responses: For advanced students, a Level 7 response provides a model answer to guide students in crafting sophisticated analyses. Booklet 2: Interactive Drawing Activities and Scene Analysis This booklet offers a dynamic, interactive approach to studying the scene by combining scene analysis with creative drawing activities. Each section encourages students to visualize key moments, enhancing their understanding of character emotions and the dramatic tension within the scene. Drawing Activities: These activities prompt students to illustrate various moments from the scene, such as the heated exchange between Mercutio and Tybalt, Romeo’s calm stance before the duel, and the aftermath of Tybalt’s death. These drawing exercises serve as a creative way for students to engage with the text, while deepening their comprehension of character dynamics and emotions. Character Studies: The activities focus on different characters’ emotional expressions, from Mercutio’s taunting to Romeo’s grief and fury, allowing students to analyze these emotions in visual form. Contextual Understanding: The booklet also helps students understand the historical and social context of the play, encouraging them to consider how Shakespeare uses stagecraft to heighten emotional impact.

Discover two comprehensive and engaging booklets designed to help students unlock the complexity of Macbeth Act 2, Scene 2. These resources combine visual learning, analytical tasks, and creative exercises to deepen students’ understanding of this pivotal scene while preparing them for GCSE, English Literature, exam success. Booklet One: Understanding Macbeth Act 2, Scene 2 Through Visuals and Analysis This booklet uses visual exercises and reflective tasks to make Macbeth accessible, focusing on: Plot and Dramatic Tension: Explore the unfolding of Duncan’s murder and the psychological aftermath for Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Character Development: Analyse Macbeth’s guilt and Lady Macbeth’s practicality, while recognising the cracks in their composure. Key Themes: Highlight guilt, power dynamics, and paranoia with visual representations and thoughtful analysis. Visual Activities: Tasks include drawing symbolic imagery, creating power dynamic diagrams, and crafting a “Paranoia Spiral” to represent Macbeth’s mental state. What Makes It Unique? This booklet combines creative expression with critical thinking, offering visual exercises like timeline sketches and character portraits to support students with different learning styles. It also includes comprehension questions and evaluative tasks to develop analytical skills, ensuring students can confidently respond to exam questions. Booklet Two: Understanding Emotive Language in Macbeth Act 2, Scene 2 This booklet focuses on how Shakespeare’s use of emotive language intensifies the drama and reveals character emotions, with tasks designed to: Analyse Key Quotes: Break down phrases like “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?” to explore their meaning and emotional impact. Contrast Reactions: Examine Macbeth’s vivid imagery and guilt alongside Lady Macbeth’s pragmatic and commanding tone. Reflect on Themes: Address key themes of guilt, madness, and power dynamics through structured reflection questions. Visualise Language: Illustrate emotive quotes, labelling them with analysis to reinforce the connection between imagery and meaning. What Makes It Unique? This booklet empowers students to delve into Shakespeare’s language, helping them understand how emotive words shape audience responses and character development. By combining textual analysis with visualisation, students gain both critical and creative insight into the text. Transform how your students understand Macbeth Act 2, Scene 2. With these resources, they will gain the skills to analyse Shakespeare’s craft and confidently tackle exam questions.

These carefully designed PEEL paragraph and descriptive writing resources are ideal for GCSE English Language teachers aiming to enhance students’ descriptive and analytical writing skills. The materials focus on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and technical proficiency. Below are the highlights of the included resources: The Psychological Narrative resource helps students analyze and craft psychological narratives using sensory-rich and emotionally charged prose.It features a complete model story showcasing psychological tension, layered descriptions, and a protagonist’s internal conflict. Guided PEEL paragraph questions focus on developing analytical responses to themes like isolation, suspense, and inner conflict. Structured examples are provided to address GCSE-style questions with clear evidence, explanation, and links to broader themes. Skills Developed: Writing with vivid imagery and sensory details. Structuring analytical responses effectively. Exploring themes of mental states and ambiguity in narrative endings. A “Strange Setting” Word Bank is also included to enhance vocabulary for creating eerie, atmospheric settings in descriptive writing tasks. It features categorized word lists covering atmospheres, descriptions of light, sounds, smells, textures, colors, and shapes. Student engage with visual storyboards to practice using the vocabulary. Teachers can use the materials flexibly for both in-class instruction and independent study. It aligns with GCSE assessment objectives for descriptive and narrative writing, as well as textual analysis.

This GCSE English Literature resource offers a comprehensive analysis of the theme of isolation in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and includes an AQA practice exam question which focuses on the theme of isolation, along with a model answer. Practice Question and Extract: The extract is taken from Stave 2 where Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past. It portrays the symbolic isolation of Scrooge through the description of his room and situation. Model Answer: A detailed response to the exam question, discussing Scrooge’s isolation both in the extract and throughout the novel. This includes: Analysis of the extract’s language, highlighting Scrooge’s physical and emotional isolation. Exploration of isolation in the broader context of the novel, emphasizing how Scrooge’s materialism contributes to his loneliness. A conclusion that connects isolation with Victorian social values and the importance of community. Indicative Content: Provides teachers with clear criteria to assess student responses. Along with this resource, a picture sequence activity is also provided. This can be used to help students remember the main events which occur at the beginning of Stave 2. This resource is designed to show students how to respond to an AQA, English Literature question and familiarising them with the theme of isolation.

This GCSE English Literature resource offers a comprehensive analysis of the theme of transformation in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and includes an AQA practice exam question which focuses on the theme of isolation, along with a model answer. Practice Question and Extract: The extract is taken from Stave where Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present. It portrays the symbolic transformation of Scrooge through the description of his room and situation. Model Answer: A detailed response to the exam question, discussing Scrooge’s transformation both in the extract and throughout the novel. This includes: Analysis of the extract’s language, highlighting Scrooge’s emotional transformation. Exploration of transformation in the broader context of the novel, emphasizing how setting symbolises transformation. A conclusion that connects transformation with Victorian social values and the importance of community. Indicative Content: Provides teachers with clear criteria to assess student responses. Along with this resource, a picture sequence vocabulary activity is also provided. This can be used to help students reflect on key thematic words and ideas. This resource is designed to show students how to respond to an AQA, English Literature question and familiarising them with the theme of transformation.

This English Language (AQA), Paper One resource pack provides support for students who struggle to write a reading response. It contains reading scaffolds, guiding students through each question. It includes: A Focused Practice Paper & Model Paragraphs: The resources cover all AQA, English Language Paper 1 reading extract and questions, with structured guidance such as writing frames and Analysis Tables. Descriptive Writing Guides & Activities: Engaging exercises for descriptive writing, including how to incorporate sensory detail and build atmosphere, making creative writing lessons impactful and easy to assess. Exam Question Breakdown: Clear, structured guides for each exam question. This includes tips for structuring responses, using literary devices effectively, and strategies for improving writing under timed conditions. Interactive Worksheets: Vocabulary-building and language-analysis activities designed to improve understanding of the language used in extracts, helping students connect meaning and effect. Extended Writing & Exam Strategy: Support materials that encourage critical thinking, ensure clarity of argument, and boost students’ exam techniques through practical exercises and step-by-step guidance. Aligned with AQA Specifications, the resource is designed to meet the exacting standards of AQA, GCSE English Language. It is provides differentiated support to ensure every student can access the content.

This unit is designed for GCSE, English Language teachers looking to enhance students’ persuasive and argumentative writing skills. It includes structured activities, model responses, and engaging writing prompts tailored to GCSE, exam requirements. It includes: Persuasive Writing Activities - A structured workbook covering key persuasive techniques, including rhetorical questions, emotive language, and counterarguments. Cause and Effect Writing Tasks - Step-by-step exercises using real-world topics such as social media, climate change, and fast fashion to develop logical, well-structured arguments. Exam-Style Questions and Essay Plans - A selection of persuasive and argumentative writing prompts, each with an essay plan to help students organise their ideas effectively. Engaging Debate and Discussion Activities - Interactive tasks encouraging students to consider multiple viewpoints and develop critical thinking skills. Model Answers and Writing Frames - High-quality example responses and structured templates to support all ability levels. This pack is perfect for preparing students for AQA, Edexcel, WJEC/Eduqas, and OCR GCSE English Language exams, ensuring they master the skills needed for high-mark answers.

This resource is designed to engage students in Victorian texts, developing the key skills they need for success in the reading sections of Papers 1 and 2 The booklets include: Fiction and non-fiction extracts from classic Victorian texts (The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Red-Headed League and an autobiographical extract). Comprehensive glossaries to support understanding of archaic vocabulary Interactive visual and kinaesthetic activities to boost comprehension Fully structured exam-style questions covering language analysis (Question 2), structure (Question 3), and evaluation (Question 4) Indicative content and guided question breakdowns to help students craft detailed, high-level responses Why These Resources Work: Supports struggling students with step-by-step scaffolding using visual strategies Saves teachers valuable planning time with ready-made worksheets and model answers Boosts engagement through interactive activities including drawing, tableaux, and creative interpretations Directly aligned with AQA exam criteria, ensuring students practice the right skills for success Whether you are preparing students for their mock exams or need engaging materials for Victorian literature, these resources provide everything you need to enhance learning and build confidence in reading.

Support your students with practical and engaging materials designed to enhance their reading fluency, spelling and comprehension skills. These resources are specifically aligned with the Level 2, Functional Skills, English curriculum (City and Guilds) and include: Single Word Reading and Spelling Activity Focuses on fluency with key vocabulary taken from the practice paper, exam texts. Offers mnemonic strategies, visual aids, and pronunciation guides to help learners confidently read and spell challenging words like sustainable and collaboration. Includes tools such as color-coded syllables and creative mnemonics to suit different learning styles. Perfect for building confidence with exam-related vocabulary. Electric Vehicles Reading Practice Paper Assessment and Mark Scheme Assessment: A complete reading comprehension test based on electric vehicles and sustainability. Includes multiple-choice questions, fact vs. opinion exercises, and a source comparison task to develop critical reading skills. Mark Scheme: Clear and concise answers with detailed guidance for awarding marks. Includes examples of responses to ensure accurate grading and help students improve. The Reading Activity will help prepare students for the practice paper allowing them to improve their reading fluency. It is ideal for learners with additional needs.

This resource is tailored for GCSE, English Literature teachers and focuses on Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s My Heart and I, offering comprehensive materials to support classroom analysis and exam preparation for the AQA, Unseen poem question. The pack includes - STILE Analysis Chart: A detailed breakdown of the poem, highlighting themes, imagery, language techniques, and emotional layers. This resource helps students systematically analyse the text, fostering deeper understanding and critical thinking. Guided Comprehension Questions: Thought-provoking questions covering subject, theme, imagery, and emotional tone. These are designed to encourage students to explore the poet’s use of language and structure while connecting to overarching themes. Exam-Style Questions: Includes an AQA-style 24-mark question focusing on the speaker’s feelings and an 8-mark comparative question linking My Heart and I with Thomas Hardy’s A Broken Appointment. These tasks build confidence in applying analytical skills to GCSE-level assessments. Model Paragraphs and Writing Frames: Example answers and structured frameworks to guide students in crafting insightful and evaluative responses. These tools ensure students understand how to meet assessment objectives effectively. Extended Analysis Prompts: Open-ended questions that challenge advanced learners to explore concepts like the passage of time, the contrast between worldly and emotional priorities, and the nuances of resignation in the speaker’s tone. This resource is perfect for helping students engage with complex poetic themes and techniques while building exam confidence. It is designed to support diverse learners, from those needing structured guidance to high achievers seeking analytical depth.

These booklets are designed for GCSE, English students who struggle to write about Macbeth. **Booklet One - Summary of Act 2, Scene 1 ** This booklet offers a concise and engaging overview of Act 2, Scene 1 of Macbeth, focusing on Banquo and Macbeth’s encounter and the tension building before King Duncan’s murder. It includes: Key Characters: Detailed descriptions of Banquo and Fleance, highlighting their roles and significance. Important Quotations: Key lines are analysed, with accompanying drawing prompts to visualise the scene’s atmosphere and themes. Themes: Explores “Fate vs. Free Will” and “Loyalty and Betrayal” through creative activities such as split-image comparisons and path illustrations. Creative Activities: A mix of drawing, descriptive writing, and digital art exercises to help students engage deeply with the text and its imagery. Scene Setting: Guided activities and prompts for visualising Macbeth’s haunted mental state, particularly his hallucination of the dagger. This booklet is perfect for teachers who want to encourage interactive and visual learning while deepening students’ understanding of Shakespeare’s themes and language. Booklet Two - The Theme of the Supernatural This booklet provides an analytical framework for exploring the theme of the supernatural in Macbeth. It includes: Model Paragraphs: Clear examples that break down the language and imagery used by Shakespeare to portray supernatural elements. Drawing Prompts: Visual aids and symbolic representations to reinforce key ideas, such as cosmic forces, chaos, and the witches’ influence. Step-by-Step Analysis: A structured approach to analysing quotes, guiding students through “When,” “Quotation,” “Meaning,” “Analysis,” “Effect,” and “Theme.” Quotation Breakdown: Highlights pivotal lines such as “Is this a dagger which I see before me,” with visualisation activities to enhance comprehension. Essay Framework: A detailed template for students to craft a thorough response to the question, “How is the theme of the supernatural portrayed in this passage?” This booklet is ideal for fostering analytical skills and helping GCSE students connect textual analysis with broader thematic discussions.It is suitable for students who prefer to express their ideas in creative ways.

This comprehensive GCSE, English Literature, teaching resource helps students explore how Lady Macbeth persuades Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 7. It includes a detailed extract with guided questions, a vocabulary word bank, and a unique picture-guided essay structure designed to support analytical writing for students with additional needs. Key Features: Extract with Annotations: The resource breaks down Lady Macbeth’s manipulative techniques, such as emotional pressure and challenging Macbeth’s masculinity. Vocabulary Word Bank: A curated list of descriptive terms for both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth (e.g., manipulative, domineering, hesitant, conflicted), encouraging precise language in student responses. Picture-Guided Essay Structure: A standout feature of this resource is its visual essay planning tool, which uses images linked to key quotes and themes. These visual prompts help students break down ideas into manageable sections, making it easier to connect language techniques with their effects. Targeted Questions: Scaffolded questions encourage students to explore language, structure, and the effects of persuasion in the scene. Essay Planning Template: A step-by-step framework guiding students through crafting a structured analytical response, including prompts for thesis development, evidence selection, and evaluative language. Teaching Applications: Ideal for whole-class analysis, group work, or independent study. The picture-guided format makes complex analysis accessible to all learners, especially visual thinkers and students with additional needs. Aligns with GCSE English Literature assessment objectives, focusing on language analysis, character exploration, and critical response.

These two booklets provide comprehensive resources designed to support GCSE, English Literature (AQA) students in exploring and analyzing unseen poetry. Focused on key poems like The Voice by Thomas Hardy, Remember by Christina Rossetti, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth, and Ode to the West Wind by Percy Bysshe Shelley, these guides help students deepen their understanding of how poets convey emotions and complex themes through language, structure, and imagery. Booklet 1: Poetic Analysis Framework & Exam Practice This booklet introduces a versatile and easy-to-remember framework for analysing unseen poems. It equips students with the tools to examine subjects, themes, tone, imagery, language devices, and emotions systematically. Featuring a model essay about The Voice by Thomas Hardy this booklet helps students practice and develop their ability to answer the poetry question effectively. A plan to compare the poems is also provided. A fully-structured exam practice section is included, offering a clear plan for students to follow when writing their responses. Booklet 2: Practice Paper - Nature in Poetry Building on analysis skills, this booklet focuses on two iconic poems, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth and Ode to the West Wind by Percy Bysshe Shelley. It is designed for students to practice their skills. Ideal for in-class lessons, this resource includes structured question prompts, detailed model responses, and revision tips to strengthen students’ analytical writing skills in line with AQA, GCSE English Literature requirements.

These booklets are tailored for GCSE, English Language teachers preparing students for AQA, Paper One. They offer a practice paper and engaging resources to develop reading comprehension, language analysis, and narrative writing skills. AQA Paper One Magical Realism: Features a captivating reading extract from a magical realism text. Provides a series of exam-style questions and includes model answers with detailed annotations to guide student responses. A second booklet is aimed to improve narrative writing skills. It includes: Structured activities and a storyboard to support creative writing skills. Sensory maps for describing settings using multiple senses. Sentence openers practice for varied writing styles. A step-by-step story planning framework covering introduction, build-up, climax, and resolution. Key Benefits: Aligned with AQA assessment criteria. Encourages critical thinking and creativity. Provides ready-to-use practice questions and writing prompts. Suitable for both whole-class teaching and independent practice. Ideal for GCSE teachers seeking engaging, exam-focused resources to build both reading and writing proficiency.

These resources centre on the vibrant character of Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol and his memorable Christmas party. They are designed for GCSE, English Literature students who have additional needs such as dyslexia. Each pack includes: Vocabulary Mastery Tools: Quizzes and activities designed to teach challenging words from the text, ensuring students grasp Dickens’ nuanced language. Fluency and Comprehension Development: Practice reading words and phrases to build confidence in tackling Dickens’ prose. Guided Literary Analysis: Model PEEL paragraphs and success criteria for writing about themes of generosity and joy in Fezziwig’s character. Exam-Style Practice: Structured questions aligned with GCSE criteria to enhance analytical writing skills. Creative Engagement: Activities like rewriting extracts in modern English to connect students with Dickens’ tone and mood. Additionally, the Word List for Fezziwig introduces key descriptive adjectives (e.g., “generous,” “jovial,” “charismatic”) to enrich students’ vocabulary and inspire creative writing or discussion exercises. These resources are ideal for helping students understand Dickens’ themes while developing critical thinking, comprehension, and writing skills. Perfect for GCSE, English Literature teachers seeking to engage their students with one of Dickens’ most delightful scenes.

This A Christmas Carol, GCSE resource focuses on the theme of Joy. Included in the pack are visual elements which help the students write descriptively with the novella. The booklet includes a storyboard, an extract from Stave 5, A PEEL paragraph model to support students in structuring a paragraph and more extracts for students to explore the novella. This booklet has been successful in helping struggling students engage with the text and write a successful essay, To further engage students, a skit of the opening scene is provided for students to have fun with the text. They are encouraged to write another skit from the novella. This resource is an imaginative and creative way to help GCSE, English Literature students make progress!

These resources provide a comprehensive approach for GCSE, English Literature teachers to help students - especially those with additional needs - analyse A Christmas Carol in-depth, enhancing their understanding of the theme of loss, character relationships, and literary techniques while refining their writing skills for the exam. The extract booklet delves into the critical moment of Scrooge and Belle’s breakup in A Christmas Carol. It provides a structured reading response task, encouraging students to explore the theme of loss, focusing on Scrooge’s obsession with wealth and its impact on his relationships. The resource includes multiple-choice questions designed to help students deepen their understanding of Dickens’ language choices and their effect. It also offers a detailed writing frame to guide students through an analysis of how loss is developed throughout the novella, with opportunities to apply thematic vocabulary such as “regret,” “materialism,” and “isolation.” The activity is ideal for exploring character development, themes of sacrifice and materialism, and the consequences of misplaced values. The word bank provides vocabulary needed to analyse the relationship and is accompanied by a visual resource that supports students in understanding key moments of A Christmas Carol, specifically the engagement and breakup of Scrooge and Belle. By using a storyboard, students can break down the events leading to Belle’s decision to end the relationship, enhancing their descriptive writing skills and using the target vocabulary.

Unlocking the Mind: Mastering Sensory Detail in Psychological Narratives pairs with the Narrative Writing Skills Workbook to create a comprehensive resource for teaching descriptive and narrative writing for GCSE, English Language. Together, these booklets provide step-by-step guidance, practical exercises, and annotated examples to enhance students’ skills while meeting exam board requirements. The Narrative Writing Skills Workbook The first booklet focuses on building foundational skills in narrative writing: Engaging Sentence Openers: Teach students to vary their sentence structures with strategies such as using participles, prepositions, and “show, don’t tell” techniques. Sensory Detail Practice: Includes specific prompts for applying sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste to develop vivid scenes. Model Sentences: Offers concrete examples to inspire students and guide them in writing effective, sensory-rich sentences. Independent Practice: Contains graphic organizers and storyboarding exercises to help students plan and write their own narratives. Unlocking the Mind: Mastering Sensory Detail in Psychological Narratives The second booklet builds on these foundational skills, specifically focusing on the use of sensory detail to create emotionally resonant psychological narratives: Deep Dive into Sensory Techniques: Explores how to evoke character emotions such as anxiety, joy, or nostalgia through sensory experiences. Emotion Through Contrast: Guides students in creating tension by contrasting setting and internal states. Practice Tasks: Includes exercises like describing a crowded market using all five senses or showing an emotion without naming it. Model Stories and Annotations: Features examples such as A Stressful Day, where sensory details and sentence openers are analyzed for effectiveness. This two-part resource is designed to: Help students master the descriptive and narrative writing requirements of the GCSE English Language syllabus. Support students of all abilities, including those with additional learning needs, through scaffolding and differentiated tasks. Inspire students to write engaging and sophisticated narratives by showing how to combine sensory detail with emotional depth.