A sample answer to an English Literature question for An Inspector Calls. This 700 word sample answer has been written to reflect the highler levels of GCSE mark scheme and would achieve between 26-30 marks (Level 6). The question used is: How and why does Sheila change in An Inspector Calls? Write about: • how Sheila responds to her family and to the Inspector • how Priestley presents Sheila by the ways he writes The different Assessment Objectives (AOs) have been colour co-ordinated so students and teachers can see where each element of the mark scheme has been reached.

A fully resourced and complete scheme of work that introduces newspapers, articles and non-fiction to KS3 classes. It features seven lessons that focus on reading, writing, SPAG skills and Speaking & Listening activities. It's a perfect for a range of abilities and includes an end of unit assessment for students to complete.

A lesson designed to guide students through the new AQA 1-9 exam for A Christmas Carol. It features a starter based on key quotations, a mock exam with extract and question, a sample answer and links to the marking criteria. Also contains sample analysis and guidance on timings. Perfect for use before the big day itself or as a stand-alone revision lesson.

A worksheet I made to help students understand the format, tone, style, layout and language needed for each of the different question styles. The first example has been done as a guide for students. Perfect for use in class or as a homework exercise.

A sample answer to an English Literature question for A Christmas Carol. This 1000 word sample answer has been written to reflect the highler levels of GCSE mark scheme and would achieve between 26-30 marks (Level 6). The question used is: Explore how Dickens uses the ghosts to help Scrooge change throughout the novel. Write about: • how Dickens uses Marley’s Ghost • how Dickens uses the ghosts to help Scrooge change in the novel as a whole.

A lesson that helps students annotate and understand unseen poems. It guides them through the process, with a worked example and helpful annotations. The lesson also contains a mini-sample answer for students to level against the new criteria and helpful sentence starters for less able.

A lesson that enables students to be able to effectively compare two of the poems from the Conflict and Power Cluster. This lesson focusses on the question: Compare how poets present attitudes to power and identity in Checking Out Me History and in one other poem from ‘Power and Conflict.’ It features a pictionary (or blockbusters) based starter activity (which the students love!) to help them remember the quotations and also includes a planning grid, example answer and links to the mark scheme. This could stretch to a couple of lessons and is excellent for revision.

A lesson that takes students through the requirements for AQA Paper 2, Question 2 (Write a summary of the differences between...). It helps students understand the differences between inferring and analysing, and contains a differentiated grid for weaker students. It also contains a sample answer, useful starter activity and links to the marking criteria. PLEASE NOTE: The source material for this is based on the AQA Key Stage 3 Test Pack (Year 7 Pack 1 Paper 2 - Amber and the Watercress girl). This is easily available on the E-AQA website, hence why it's not included here. This is very well suited to middle - lower ability GCSE students.

A mock exam assessment based on the new AQA 1-9 style. The question used is: Starting with this conversation, explain how Shakespeare presents Lord Capulet as a father figure. Write about: • How Shakespeare presents Lord Capulet in this extract • How Shakespeare presents Lord Capulet in the play as a whole. • How this links to the context of Elizabethan England It's based on the 'Hang thee' scene. This task is perfect for use in class, as a homework or as a full blown mock exam. Please check out my other resources for more 1-9 spec mocks, lessons and other activities.

A lesson that guides through the Unseen Poetry section of the GCSE exam. Provides an example, annotations, activity understand imagery, sample question and links to the new marking criteria. Perfect as in introduction to unseen poetry or as revision before the exam itself. Could be adapted for KS3 students and also features and an example answer for students to level with the mark scheme.

A worksheet that allows students to research the context behind Of Mice and Men. Perfect for us in the ICT room or as a homework.

This is a series of lessons that guides students through the AQA English Language Paper 2 exam; it provides example answers, mark schemes and sentence starters for students. It is based on the AQA ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2 YEAR 9 PACK 2 paper (about ghosts). This sample is available to download directly from the AQA website, hence why it isn't included here.

An example mock exam for Macbeth in the new AQA format. Also includes an example answer for students to use as a guide or to mark and grade using the new marking criteria. The question used is: Starting with this extract, how does Shakespeare present the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth? Write about: • How Shakespeare presents their relationship in this extract • How Shakespeare presents their relationship in the play as a whole [30 marks] Perfect for use in class, as a homework or for a full-blown mock.

A poster that helps students to use PEE and could be displayed in all English classrooms. Also contains linking phrases and an example.

A lesson that allows students to examine the methods used to create a Gothic character. It uses key extracts of famous characters and provides a structured PEE example for students to use. Could easily stretch to 2-3 lessons.

An example AQA style exam from Act 1, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet. Contains an extract and question based on violence and hatred. Perfect for use as a homework or as in-class mock paper.

An 'Ofsted Outstanding' lesson based on Act 1 Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet. Contains an engaging starter, main activity and clear plenary with a worked example answer to help students write a response to an exam style question. Also features differentiated answers for lesson able and challenge activities for the most able students to reach the higher marks.

A lesson that helps students understand the key elements of Gothic literature with an example and peer assessment activities. Also contains a 'Gothic' spellings starter for students to use. Perfect for a lower-middle set.

An English / Drama lesson based on exploring poetry and the theme of bullying through dramatic techniques. The poem, Four o'clock Friday, contains a range of techniques that students must bring to life through freeze-frame, monologue and other technique. Perfect for lower to middle ability groups.

A lesson based on Belfast Confetti that allows students to explore the language and punctuation used and its effect on the reader. Features an engaging starter, contextual information, active analysis activity and a news report based extended writing task.