Revise Macbeth with key quotes! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that supports students in the run-up to the Edexcel English Literature Paper 1 exam by providing detailed and relevant revision activities. The lesson also includes a detailed pack of key quotes from across the play that is divided up into characters, but the lesson supports students to approach learning quotes from the viewpoint of different themes as well. Definitely worth a download as we fast approach the exam! Update: I’ve added about 15 pages of quotes, activities, a PETAZL paragraph model and activities and more! Now includes a huge bank of quotes for students to analyse and make notes on.

May 2018 An Inspector Calls model answer on social class - this model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 2. Includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into Edwardian and post-war British society, how and why Priestley presents social class as he does throughout the play to convey his messages about politics in Britain after the conclusion of the Second World War. Please note that due to copyright restrictions, the actual question is not included in this resource, but it is available from the AQA website.

Macbeth returns home - A focus on Act 1 Scene 7 from Shakespeare’s Macbeth allows students to explore the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and how there is a power struggle between them early on in the play. Includes differentiated activities and resources. This lesson is designed for Eduqas English Literature Component 1. 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 - 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. Part of a scheme of work for the Eduqas English Literature Component 1 course. 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 - A fully differentiated lesson that looks at an Eduqas style English Literature Component 1 mock papers and reviews both questions (2.1, 2.2), the use of language in the extract and how we can make links to historical context for 2.2 before students review their own answers and then peer assess each other’s work. Easily adaptable for other exam questions and for other exam boards.

Eduqas English Literature Paper 2 unseen poetry lesson that supports students in an analysing an unseen poem through group work and working together as experts to analyse poems around the SMILE acronym. Recently revamped and now with twice as much detail. 1hr PP with differentiated tasks and worksheets, a GCSE introduction All tasks differentiated according to new GCSE numbering system Complete 1 hour, well differentiated lesson Suitable for KS4 or adapted for KS3 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 Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

Unseen poetry can be quite tricky to revise, but this quiz designed to last one hour includes four rounds: anagrams, poetry structures, poetry forms music round and poetry in pictures. Ideal preparation for students getting ready for Eduqas English Literature Paper 2 and for those revising unseen poetry for their exams. Works for any exam board including WJEC, AQA, 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

TWENTY Unseen Poetry Eduqas English Literature Componet 2 exam style questions. Unlike other resources, this pack includes indicative content for each AO for EVERY question (over 30 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. Everything a teacher and student could need to revise the unseen poetry elements of the exam. Very useful exam practice questions, too!

A Christmas Carol exam question model answer and lesson on writing effective introductions to essays. We explore a student’s model answer introduction and use it to create success criteria for writing a Grade 9 level introduction to the AQA June 2019 exam question task. Includes detailed student and teacher notes throughout.

Much Ado About Nothing William Shakespeare gender lesson that explores Elizabethan attitudes towards women and women’s roles within a patriarchal society, how Beatrice views marriage, and how the writer uses language to engage the audience with Beatrice’s ideas. A brilliant way to begin analysing and exploring key themes, context, plot and structure in this Elizabethan comedy. Useful for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for English Literature GCSE exams. 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

May 2017 Power and Conflict model answer on how Bayonet Charge and the effects of war, as well as Remains by Simon Armitage. This model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 2. Includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into relevant contexts, how and why Ted Hughes and Armitage present their poems in relation to the effects of war. Please note that due to copyright restrictions, the actual question is not included in this resource, but it is available from the AQA website.

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.

An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on Scientology . It can be used in form time as part of literacy focus, or in an English lesson for KS3/4 GCSE comprehension training. It is interesting, useful, very easy to use and good way to combine Current Affairs and English. For everything English GCSE and KS3, free and inexpensive, check out my Tes Award nominated shop: Lead Practioner’s English Store Cover image used with permission so long as attributed to - PictorialEvidence

A lesson that focuses on using comparatives and superlatives accurately, as well as looking at how to use ‘of’ and ‘have’ correctly and how to differentiate between ‘maybe’ and ‘may be’. Designed for KS3 students and including differentiated activities, this is a literacy lesson that ensures students of all abilities are engaged throughout.

Love and Relationships lesson. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that analyses the use of language within Maura Dooley’s classic poem Letters From Yorkshire. Throughout the lesson we look at how the narrator uses language and structure to build a sense of romance, including analysing key quotes and language techniques. A brilliant lesson for KS4 students preparing for AQA English Literature Paper 2 and easily adaptable for younger KS3 or KS4 students

A very detailed Science Fiction themed lesson that supports students to develop their use of punctuation and grammar by providing them with differentiated worksheets on capital letters, full stops, commas, paragraphing, apostrophes, semi-colons and dashes. By the end of the lesson students are given reward badges depending on which challenges that have completed within the lesson. A really useful lesson for KS3 students and some very nifty strategies for KS4 students to use as well.

A very detailed Of Mice and Men themed lesson that supports students to develop their use of punctuation and grammar by providing them with differentiated worksheets on capital letters, full stops, commas, paragraphing, apostrophes, semi-colons and dashes. By the end of the lesson students are given reward badges depending on which challenges that have completed within the lesson. A really useful lesson for KS3 students and some very nifty strategies for KS4 students to use as well.

As we continue to study Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan, we use Chapter Seventeen as a stimulus for improving our use of punctuation. Includes differentiated worksheets on a number of areas including commas, full stops, capital letters, semicolons, dashes, paragraphs and more! A fantastically detailed and differentiated lesson that can be adapted for other texts and age groups.