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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

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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
Bonfire Night Reading Comprehension
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Bonfire Night Reading Comprehension

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An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the story of Guy Fawkes and the plotters, their plans and how they were caught and executed, before investigating why we don’t celebrate foiled terrorist plots today. 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 certainly relevant for this time of year. It includes an editable word version and a PDF version. For everything English GCSE and KS3, free and inexpensive, check out my Tes Award nominated shop: EnglishGCSE.co.uk Store With thanks to https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Guy-fawkes.png
Careers in English
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Careers in English

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Ideal for getting KS4 sparked up for studying English, or as a Tutor time or PSHE resource that explores careers choices in English. Jobs involving English students usually get stereotyped, but we explore the wide range of employment opportunities available to students who love the subject and plan to take their studies of English Literature or English Language forwards into the rest of their lives. Includes differentiated and engaging activities to help students learn about the different types of jobs available, the different skills involved and to support them in reflecting on their areas or strength and areas to improve. 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
Reading Comprehension - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery
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Reading Comprehension - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery

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An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the rise of plastic and cosmetic surgery. 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
Careers in Maths
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Careers in Maths

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Ideal for getting KS4 sparked up for studying Maths, or as a Tutor time or PSHE resource that explores careers choices in Mathematics. Jobs involving Maths students usually get stereotyped, but we explore the wide range of employment opportunities available to students who love the subject and plan to take their studies of Maths and Statistics forward into the rest of their lives. Includes differentiated and engaging activities to help students learn about the different types of jobs available, the different skills involved and to support them in reflecting on their areas or strength and areas to improve. 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
Tutor Time Christmas Quiz
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Tutor Time Christmas Quiz

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A 20 minute Tutor Time Quiz with 4 rounds, which is interactive and runs on Powerpoint. All answers are included and there are hidden YouTube clip commiseration prizes for when you get a question wrong. The quiz can either be played having the answers revealed as you go along, or the board can be paused and the answers read out at the end (you can play either in teams or individually).
Scientology Reading Comprehension
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Scientology Reading Comprehension

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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
Binge Drinking Reading Comprehension
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Binge Drinking Reading Comprehension

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A detailed 4 page reading comprehension pack, all about the impact of binge drinking on the health of young people, wider society and the long and short term effects. The questions have three levels of differentiation and focus both on comprehension and language. 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 Citizenship and English. Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
County Lines
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County Lines

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A detailed 4 page reading comprehension pack, explaining all about County Lines, how the system works, who is at risk and the consequences to both youths and wider society. The questions have three levels of differentiation and focus both on comprehension and language. 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 Citizenship and English. Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Environmental Reading Comprehensions
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Environmental Reading Comprehensions

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3 x easy to use reading comprehensions in one pack, created for GCSE reading comprehension tasks with three sections of differentiated questions, all with a focus on our environment and the issues surrounding human impact on the natural world. 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 Citizenship and English. 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, Tutor Time, Government + Politics, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Back to School Maths
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Back to School Maths

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Two back to school Maths lessons perfect for those first few weeks in school. This bundle includes: Maths escape room for recapping key techniques and concepts and for reflecting on revision approaches Careers in Maths lesson that encourages students engaged and interested in the subject to carry on into A-level and degree level to study for Mathematics-related jobs and employment. Check out our Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Tutor Time and Core subject resources. Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, Careers, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Political Parties Reading Comprehensions
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Political Parties Reading Comprehensions

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3 x easy to use reading comprehensions in one pack, created for GCSE reading comprehension tasks with three sections of differentiated questions, all with a focus on the recent rise in popularity of the smaller, fringe political parties on both ends of the spectrum. 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 Citizenship and English. 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, Tutor Time, Government + Politics, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Diwali
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Diwali

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Get your students to improve their descriptive or creative writing skills through this detailed lesson that uses the Hindu and Sikh festival of Diwali to engage them and make them reflect on their use of vocabulary, sentence structures and paragraphing. Includes differentiated activities, a detailed planning sheet, a model answer and peer assessment opportunities. Ideal exam preparation for English Literature examinations but also adaptable for younger students as well. Differentiated throughout.
Of Mice and Men - Introduction and Context
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Of Mice and Men - Introduction and Context

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that introduce students to the context surrounding Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. We look at ideas about the American Dream, and how the Great Depression impacted on American society after the Roaring Twenties. Additionally, we look at how Steinbeck introduces setting and character at the start of the novel and how these are linked to the idea of the American Dream. Designed for Literature students but easily adaptable for younger ages.
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
A Christmas Carol English Quiz
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A Christmas Carol English Quiz

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A Christmas Carol 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 Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol 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
Sports Quiz
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Sports Quiz

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UPDATED FOR 2021! Tutor time sports quiz that is perfect for the last few weeks of the term! This 53 slide quiz includes rounds on: Surprising sports scores Sporting equipment and kit Sport anthems and music Name that stadium or ground Name the sports superstar! Engaging, challenging and easy to use, this resource is useful for PE, tutor time, form time and more. 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
General Election 2019 Escape Room
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General Election 2019 Escape Room

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General Election 2019 escape room lesson that covers political leaders, political parties, key conventions around general elections, key aspects of the General Election 2019 and more. Students explore what they already know about British politics and build on their basic knowledge, exploring their own opinions and evaluating what is important to them during elections. A really useful resource for tutor time or Citizenship lessons. 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
Tutor Time
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Tutor Time

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Back to school adventure for tutor time or form time - designed for tutor groups vertical tutor groups or new year 7s. Students act as explorers, working in groups to find out facts about each other (new friends), reflecting on targets they would like to set for the year and setting measurable and achievable goals, working together to establish agreed classroom rules and behaviour, and finally discussing a love of reading. Perfect for the new term. This is part of our Complete 2019-20 Tutor Time Pack - check it out here! 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, Careers + FInance, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Christmas Escape Room
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Christmas Escape Room

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Jack Frost has locked you in Santa’s workshop! Work together in festive groups to complete the activities and work your way out of Santa’s home so you can leave the North Pole and get home in time for Christmas Day! A really engaging and exciting resource for tutors and teachers that helps students reflect on progress, behaviour, wellbeing, reading, literacy and the spirit of Christmas. 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
Literacy - Common Spelling Errors
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Literacy - Common Spelling Errors

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A lesson that focuses on common spelling errors like ‘i before e’, ‘there/their/they’re’ and more. Designed for KS3 students and including differentiated activities, this is a literacy lesson that ensures students of all abilities are engaged throughout.