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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 November 2017
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AQA English Language Paper 2 November 2017

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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A walkthrough pack for the November 2017 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 extracts from The Other Side of the Dale by Gervase Phinn and The Ragged School are not included in the pack due to copyright restrictions, but both are 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
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!
Macbeth Revision Quiz
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Macbeth Revision Quiz

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Macbeth can be quite tricky to revise, but this quiz designed to last one hour includes three rounds: key quotes, music interpretations and key themes revision. Ideal preparation for students getting ready for AQA English Literature Paper 1 and for those revising Shakespeare’s Macbeth for their exams. Works for any exam board including WJEC, EDUQAS, Edexcel, OCR 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 GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Worlds and Lives
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Worlds and Lives

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Worlds and Lives pack for the new AQA poetry anthology. Currently includes: Lines Written in Early Spring - William Wordsworth England in 1819 - Percy Bysshe Shelley Shall earth no more inspire thee - Emily Bronte In a London Drawingroom - George Eliot On an Afternoon Train from Purley to Victoria, 1955 - James Berry Name Journeys by Raman Mundair pot by Shamshad Khan A Wider View - Seni Seneviratne Homing - Liz Berry A Century Later - Imtiaz Dharker The Jewellery Maker Louisa Adjoa Parker With Birds You’re Never Lonely - Raymond Antrobus A Portable Paradise - Roger Robinson Like an Heiress - Grace Nichols Thirteen - Caleb Femi Comparing poems lesson Scheme of Work document
The Tempest
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The Tempest

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The Tempest complete scheme of work pack 1 - Shakespeare introduction 2 - Globe Theatre and context 3 - The Tempest Act 1 Scene 1 and context (Native Americans, Caribbean, colonies) 4 - Prospero and Miranda (Act 1 Scene 2) 5 - Caliban 6 - Ferdinand and Prospero’s asides 7 - Antonio and Sebastian 8 - Genre 9 - Caliban and Language (Miranda and Ferdinand) 10 - Act 3 Scene 3 - postcolonialism 11 - Act 4 Scene 1 - marriage, patriarchal society, language 12 - Act 5 Scene 1 lesson on Prospero and his changing thoughts 13 - The ending of The Tempest 14 - Escape Room 15 - Writing your own Shakespeare comedy 16 - Six week homework pack 17 - Scheme of work document
Gothic Monsters
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Gothic Monsters

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Gothic monsters lesson to explores Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, mummies, ghosts, Jekyll and Hyde and werewolves, the key conventions of Gothic monsters and antagonists, and helps students to decide on a Gothic monster archetype before they analyse a description of Dracula from Bram Stoker’s original text. A brilliant lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students analysing Gothic texts and characters. 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
AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B Revision
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B Revision

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A 1 hour revision session that covers every text type and purpose in Section B of AQA English Language Paper 2. Includes success crtieria, clear timings and advice on how to approach each of the potential writing tasks. Definitely worth a download for teachers or students getting ready for Friday’s upcoming AQA English Language Paper 2 exam!
Macbeth Introduction
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Macbeth Introduction

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Macbeth - A crime scene investigation style lesson to introduce KS3 and KS4 students to the main plot ideas and themes of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. All activities are fully differentiated. 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
English Christmas Advent Calendar
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English Christmas Advent Calendar

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English Christmas Advent Calendar! Each day students open a new door on the calendar which reveals a 5-10 minute activity with a particular English focus. Very useful for both KS3 and KS4 classes with activities covering a wide range of areas suited for English Literature and English Language exams. The following areas are covered: Adjectives Similes Pace Antithesis Dramatic Irony Narrative Hooks Apostrophes Semi-colons Repetition Pathetic fallacy Metaphors Structure Protagonists Antagonists Juxtaposition Dashes Allegory Emphasis Colours Adverbs Personification Symbols Alliteration Christmas Narratives 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
English Language Paper 2 Revision Quiz
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English Language Paper 2 Revision Quiz

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English Language Paper 2 revision quiz that is divided into four rounds: Round 1: True or false Round 2: Summary skills Round 3: Language analysis Round 4: Making comparisons The quiz uses two sources on a common topic (football in London) as a stimilus for students to work in groups and answer questions on selecting evidence, creating summaries, analysing language techniques, making links and comparisons between two different texts and more. A really useful resource for those students about to sit their English Language Paper 2 (non-fiction) 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 GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
AQA English Language Paper 2 Revision
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Revision

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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A revision pack that includes: Q1 and Q2 masterclass Q3 masterclass Q4 masterclass - part 1 Q4 masterclass - part 2 All resources include worksheets, success criteria, exam tips, model answers, sentence starters, timings and more. The perfect way to prepare your students for June 2024. Could also be used for intervention and revision sessions.
An Inspector Calls Revision 2025
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An Inspector Calls Revision 2025

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An Inspector Calls English football manager lesson revision/revising. Revise AQA English Literature Paper 2 for 2025 with this fun and engaging revision and exam practice pack! This uses football or soccer as a stimulus for engaging students in their essay writing and making improvements. Contains: Resources that could be used for revision lessons for teachers Quiz questions on terminology, quotes/quotations and context with answers. Includes bonus rounds. Self-reflection club or school shields for students to reflect on their own knowledge and understanding of the play. The perfect exam practice questions and revision pack for AQA English Literature, but easily adaptable for other exam boards such as Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas and so on.
AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5

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A fantastically detailed AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B or Question 5 knowledge organiser / revision mat that includes a step by step approach to non-fiction writing questions (Q5), 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. A4 VERSION INCLUDED AS PART OF THE PACK FOR EASE OF PRINTING. 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 paper. UPDATE: Now includes a five page A4 version for ease of printing OR to use as revision flash cards!
Romeo and Juliet Escape Room
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Romeo and Juliet Escape Room

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Revise Romeo and Juliet 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 banquet hall! 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 Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare and AQA English Literature Paper 1 and Shakespeare. 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
Tissue Imtiaz Dharker
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Tissue Imtiaz Dharker

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Tissue Imtiaz Dharker fully differentiated and resourced lesson to prepare KS3 and KS4 students for studying Imtiaz Dharker’s poem Tissue that forms part of AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology for the new GCSE English Literature specification. Includes differentiated activities throughout and studies the use of light and paper as metaphors for life and civilisation. Many more inexpensive, high quality English resources are available at my shop. NOW INCLUDES ANNOTATED NOTES ON THE POEM - Ideal preparation for your GCSE students!
Macbeth Traitors
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Macbeth Traitors

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Traitors English lesson on Macbeth inspired by the BBC TV series. This is a fully resourced lesson so it includes differentiated activities on Shakespeare’s play that cover characters, plot, themes, form and structure. The pack includes a PowerPoint with fully editable slides, traitor cards, faithful cards and detailed teacher notes setting out how the game works. Students work together in groups to complete Literature activity worksheets (included this pack and with detailed suggested answers for students to review and improve their revision), and earn points for the successful completion of their sheets. However, the traitors are trying to stop them winning!
Macbeth Escape Room
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Macbeth Escape Room

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Escape Macbeth’s Castle! We’ve put together this detailed English lesson that introduces or re-introduces language, structure, stagecraft and genre. Students work in groups to escape Macbeth’s castle and have to solve numerous puzzles and activities in order to get out. Using an adventure story theme, this is a brilliant introduction lesson for studying William Shakespeare or first lesson back for all English students whether KS3 or KS4. It is also perfect for the end of term or end of year. 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
English Literature Quiz
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English Literature Quiz

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From Macbeth, to An Inspector Calls, to A Christmas Carol, Macbeth and Harry Potter, this is the Ultimate English Literature Quiz! This End of Term Quiz is created by a 2017 Tes Award Nominated Author and is aimed at secondary students but could easily be used with upper KS2 as well. The quiz is interactive, multiple choice and answers and scoring sheet for teams included. There are two ways of playing - either as a whole class, or, you can put the quiz on slide view, skip the answers and read them out at the end (if your class would rather compete in groups). The quiz is completely editable too, with all answers included. Enjoy! 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
AQA English Language Paper 2 June 2017
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AQA English Language Paper 2 June 2017

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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A walkthrough pack for the June 2017 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 extracts from How can my son be a year old already? by Stuart Heritage and Boy Lost are not included in the pack due to copyright restrictions, but both are 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
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 structure and form and how these tie into themes. We explore the organisation and order of the five acts of William Shakespeare’s play and consider how they tie in to the messages Shakespeare may have 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 play 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.