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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
Macbeth Essay Structure Strips
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Macbeth Essay Structure Strips

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Macbeth English GCSE structure strip bookmarks to help write out and formulate an English Literature response for the 2023 Macbeth as a male character who changes question. Includes: Structure strips for a detailed essay response FULL WAGOLL response with corresponding strips Key success criteria for each section of the essay. It is also FULLY EDITABLE. Visually engaging graphics for display, homework, home learning, tutoring, intervention and more. FREE Macbeth resources: Tragedy and genre lesson Key quote posters Scheme of work document Act 1 Macbeth revision poster Lady Macbeth revision poster Malcolm revision poster Witches revision poster
Jekyll and Hyde Escape Room
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Jekyll and Hyde Escape Room

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Revise Jekyll and Hyde by Robert Louis Steeenson 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 the locked laboratory! Includes answers for every mystery and puzzle (see the notes attached in the PowerPoint) and is a brilliant way to help students in their revision for Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and AQA English Literature Paper 1 - but works for all over exam boards, too including OCR,WJEC, EDUQAS, Edexcel and so on. 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
A Christmas Carol Introduction
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A Christmas Carol Introduction

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An introductory lesson on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, that initially focuses on contextual understanding before moving on to analyse the character of Ebenezer Scrooge. An ideal first lesson back for your KS3 or KS4 students. Fully differentiated throughout.
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!
Edexcel A Christmas Carol Exam Practice
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Edexcel A Christmas Carol Exam Practice

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Ten A Christmas Carol Edexcel English Literature Paper 2 exam style questions. Unlike other resources, this pack includes indicative content for each AO for EVERY question (over 24 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 19th century novel element of the exam. Very useful exam practice questions, too!
A Christmas Carol Annotated
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A Christmas Carol Annotated

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A Christmas Carol fully annotated copy. Includes detailed notes on analysis, structure, language, themes, symbols, context and more. Perfect as a revision / differentiation tool or as a hand-out for students. Can also be used for prep work / home learning. It is fully editable and a PDF is included so it can be printed as a booklet or used for individual acts / scenes. Includes: Stave 1 pack Stave 2 pack Stave 3 pack Stave 4 pack Stave 5 pack Summary of each scene Colour coded annotations for ease of use Dual coding symbols Themes for each scene
AQA English Language Paper 1 November 2019
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AQA English Language Paper 1 November 2019

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AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A walkthrough pack for the November 2019 paper. Includes: Model answers for Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4. Analysis and breakdown of all questions and answers provided Success criteria Exam walkthrough tasks Timings Exam tips and advice Please note that the extract from The Silent Land by Graham Joyce is not included in the pack due to copyright restrictions, but is available to download via the AQA website. 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
A Christmas Carol Context
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A Christmas Carol Context

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that introduce students to the Victorian period, workhouses, philanthropy and how Dickens uses Scrooge and A Christmas Carol to get across his agenda of philanthropy and providing welfare for the poorest in society. A really useful lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students. Fully differentiated throughout. 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 plot, messages and themes. We explore all of the key plot events in the five acts of William Shakespeare’s play and consider how they tie in to key themes, helping students to prepare for the exam in the 2025 summer. The lesson includes worksheets (printer symbol), differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, detailed plot summaries and more. A really useful way of revising this novel in time for the Paper 1 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.
Writing A Formal Letter
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Writing A Formal Letter

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Students look at letter writing features in terms of language, structure and layout and use their notes to write their own formal letter. This incredibly detailed lesson includes models, scaffolds, differentiated activities and helpful self-assessment success criteria to ensure all students succeed in creating a detailed and accurate formal letter. Useful for both KS3 and KS4 students and for AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B or Question 5. Fully differentiated throughout.
Lady Macbeth
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Lady Macbeth

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Lady Macbeth - A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focusses on Lady Macbeth in Act 5 Scene 1 and how she has changed from the beginning of the play. Students analyse the language of Act 5 Scene 1 and how Lady Macbeth gets across her fear and sense of guilt in front of the doctor and gentlewoman. Ideal preparation for KS4 students moving towards AQA English Literature Paper 1 or easily adaptable for KS3 students studying Macbeth. 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
Power and Conflict Revision 2025
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Power and Conflict Revision 2025

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Power and Conflict Poetry 2025 revision for English Literature Paper 2 revision lesson on comparing two anthology poems and exploring how their messages are similar and different and WHY. We explore London by William Blake and My Last Duchess by Robert Browning, around the theme of anger, analysing how the key messages and attitudes on this theme are similar or different, working as a template for students to compare messages around key themes for other poems, in turn helping students to prepare for the exam in the 2025 summer. Additionally, we also explore the messages of Checking Out Me History by John Agard and Bayonet Charge by Ted Hughes. The lesson includes differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, detailed theme notes and more. A really useful way of revising poetry in time for the Paper 2 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.
An Inspector Calls - Mrs Birling
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An Inspector Calls - Mrs Birling

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Focussing on the character of Mrs Birling from JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, we look at how she is portrayed in Act 2 and how she battles with the Inspector for control and power. Includes key quotes, scaffolded sentences, 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.
Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences
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Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences

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Complete 1 hour, well differentiated lesson with differentiated tasks throughout. Includes peer assessment task. Suitable for KS2/3 - adaptable Different level tasks for MA,LA or Core Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for’ Good’ or above. 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
Macbeth Annotated
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Macbeth Annotated

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Macbeth fully annotated copy. Includes detailed notes on analysis, structure, language, themes, symbols, context and more. Perfect as a revision / differentiation tool or as a hand-out for students. Can also be used for prep work / home learning. It is fully editable and a PDF is included so it can be printed as a booklet or used for individual acts / scenes. Includes: Summary of each scene Colour coded annotations for ease of use Dual coding symbols Themes for each scene Character graphics drawn by a professional computer games artist Act 1, Act 2, Act 3, Act 4 and Act 5 all covered. Every scene!
Macbeth Knowledge Organiser
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Macbeth Knowledge Organiser

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Macbeth in a two A3 page knowledge organiser that include an incredible amount of detail including: character analysis, plot summaries, historical and social William Shakespeare revision tool for teachers, students and parents. Includes both an editable PowerPoint and PDF file for easier printing. Recommend for A3 colour printing. UPDATE: Now includes a six page A4 version for ease of printing or to be used as revision flash cards! 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
Edexcel Paper 2 Transactional Writing
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Edexcel Paper 2 Transactional Writing

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Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section B resource. A fantastically detailed Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section B or Transactional Writing knowledge organiser / revision mat that includes a step by step approach to non-fiction writing questions (Q8/9), purposes, audiences, forms, types of writing, sentence starters, key vocabulary, understanding structure and structural features, using punctuation, reflecting on spelling and punctuation, a detailed approach to evaluating texts, genre, beginnings, endings, tone, pace and more. Fantastic revision materials for GCSE students for AQA English Language Paper 2 students. The resource includes an editable PowerPoint AND a PDF file to make things easier to print out onto A3 or A4 paper.
AQA English Language Paper 1 June 2021
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AQA English Language Paper 1 June 2021

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AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A walkthrough pack for the June 2021 paper. Includes: Model answers for Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4. Analysis and breakdown of all questions and answers provided Success criteria Exam walkthrough tasks Timings Exam tips and advice Please note that the extract from Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is not included in the pack due to copyright restrictions, but is available to download via the AQA website. 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
A Christmas Carol Essay Structure Strips
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A Christmas Carol Essay Structure Strips

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A Christmas Carol English GCSE structure strip bookmarks to help write out and formulate an English Literature response for the 2024 lessons Scrooge learns about life task. Includes: Structure strips for a detailed essay response FULL WAGOLL response with corresponding strips Key success criteria for each section of the essay. It is also FULLY EDITABLE. Visually engaging graphics for display, homework, home learning, tutoring, intervention and more. FREE A Christmas Carol resources: A Christmas Carol Quote Posters Scheme of Work Document The Ghost of Christmas Present Lesson Stave Five Lesson
AQA English Language Paper 1 Knowledge Organiser
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Knowledge Organiser

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A fantastically detailed AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A knowledge organiser / revision mat that includes a step by step approach to all four Section A questions (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4), scaffolded answers, sentence starters, key vocabulary, language feature analysis, structural feature analysis, a detailed approach to evaluating texts, genre, beginnings, endings, tone, pace and more. Fantastic revision materials for GCSE students for AQA English Language Paper 1 students. The resource includes an editable PowerPoint AND a PDF file to make things easier to print out onto A3 paper. UPDATE: Now includes a four page A4 version for ease of printing or for using as flash cards!