This FREE “Introduction to Gothic Fiction” lesson for KS3 and KS4 provides a structured, engaging approach to teaching the key elements of Gothic literature. Starting with a sensory Bell Task, students describe a Gothic setting, focusing on sensory details. The lesson then covers the core features of Gothic fiction—eerie settings, supernatural events, isolated characters, and fear and mystery—through clear definitions and examples. Activities include an interactive matching task, a gallery walk for sensory vocabulary, and scaffolded writing exercises. Success criteria are differentiated to support all levels, guiding students from basic descriptions to more complex, suspenseful narratives. The lesson concludes with an independent writing task, where students create their own Gothic scene using the features they’ve learned. This PowerPoint resource is designed to develop descriptive writing skills, introduce students to Gothic fiction, and support creative thinking in a clear, accessible format.

This comprehensive English Language Paper 1 revision booklet contains every AQA past paper for Paper 1, including all sources and questions from the Specimen paper up to the most recent June 2023 series. Designed to give students a complete understanding of the exam format, it covers each question type in depth with 15 examples per question across Paper 1, totaling 75 tasks. Ideal for GCSE revision, this resource allows students to practice in an exam-like setting with authentic materials. Included in this 157-page booklet is a tracking system for students to monitor their progress, helping them identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. The layout mimics the actual exam, offering students a realistic preparation experience. With all sources provided, students can practice creative reading and writing comprehensively without additional materials. This booklet has been effectively used across schools, reducing teacher planning time and enhancing student readiness for exams. Each past paper is organised by date, making it easy for teachers to guide students through a chronological progression of exam-style practice. This structure allows for clear tracking of student improvement over time and ensures that all available material is covered before the exam. The booklet includes dedicated spaces for student responses, giving teachers a simple way to review and assess each answer. This layout promotes independent work, as students can write directly in the booklet. Teachers can quickly check responses and provide targeted feedback without the need for additional sheets or resources. All sources and extracts are included in each paper, ensuring that students can practice with authentic AQA materials. This eliminates the need to search for original texts, saving teachers valuable preparation time. The comprehensive nature of this booklet means everything needed for a complete Paper 1 revision is in one place. This resource is updated with each new AQA release, so teachers can always provide students with the most recent exam materials. No need to download individual papers each year—this booklet ensures that the entire Paper 1 collection is always up-to-date. Using only AQA-written questions, this booklet guarantees that all practice aligns with exam board standards. Teachers can be confident that students are experiencing the exact question formats, language, and expectations they’ll encounter on exam day. This consistency helps to build familiarity and confidence in tackling Paper 1. The easy-to-use progress tracker allows students and teachers to keep a record of completed tasks, highlighting areas that require further practice. This tracking system provides teachers view of each student’s progress, making it ideal for structured revision sessions or individual study.

For GCSE English Literature (AQA) students, this resource breaks down how to achieve each mark band. This booklet provides an in-depth analysis of the AQA Mark Scheme for GCSE English Literature students. It clearly delineates the criteria for each assessment band, offering specific examples and insights that help students understand what is required to improve their grades across different levels of the mark scheme. The presentation includes model answers that demonstrate how to transition from simple character descriptions to complex, analytical responses. Each slide is designed to clarify the expectations at each band level, providing students with clear success criteria. This structured approach not only enhances their understanding of Sheila as a pivotal character but also deepens their comprehension of thematic and textual analysis, essential for GCSE success. Additionally, the resource includes practical tips on how students can apply these insights to enhance their exam responses, effectively improving their outcomes. By aligning directly with the AQA specification, this guide ensures relevance and applicability, making it an invaluable tool for both teaching and revision.

50 Practice Questions and Writing Technique Cards for GCSE Success Transform your students’ writing skills with this ultimate bundle designed for AQA English Language Paper 2. Combining 50 practice questions with a comprehensive set of writing technique cards, this bundle is the perfect resource to prepare students for their GCSE exams. Aligned with the AQA 8700/02 specification, it offers extensive practice and clear guidance on mastering persuasive writing techniques. Key Features: 50 Practice Questions Booklet: Covers a wide range of contemporary issues Aligned with AQA English Language Paper 2 Encourages critical thinking and well-structured responses Ideal for classroom use, homework, or exam preparation Writing Technique Cards: Includes 56 cards, each focusing on a different writing technique Techniques include alliteration, rhetorical questions, emotive language, and more Each card provides clear definitions and examples Compact and portable design for convenient use Benefits: Save Time: Ready-made practice questions and technique cards save valuable lesson planning time. Engage Students: Relevant and challenging topics combined with interactive cards keep students engaged. Improve Skills: Enhance students’ ability to organise and express their thoughts effectively. Build Confidence: Regular practice with exam-style questions and techniques boosts students’ confidence. Track Progress: Use as a basis for mock exams, timed writing practice, and ongoing assessment. Instructions for Use: Practice Questions Booklet: Select a question for individual or group work Allow students to plan their response using the recommended 45-minute time frame Encourage peer review and discussion of responses to enhance learning Use as a basis for mock exams or timed writing practice Writing Technique Cards: Introduce one card at a time to focus on a specific technique Use the cards for quick revision sessions before exams Incorporate the cards into group activities to encourage discussion and collaboration Assign cards as homework tasks to reinforce learning Mix and match cards for customised practice sessions

GCSE Jekyll and Hyde Analysis Booklet – Essential Exam Revision Guide! Perfectly crafted for GCSE English Literature students, this guide is an indispensable resource as they prepare for their Literature exam. This comprehensive analysis booklet delves into each chapter of “Jekyll and Hyde,” providing a detailed breakdown of key quotations that are crucial for the GCSE syllabus. Offered as a user-friendly PDF file, it guarantees accessibility across all digital platforms, enabling both teachers and students to engage with the content effortlessly on any device. Inside this resource, students are presented with in-depth analysis for each pivotal quote from the novel, carefully tailored to foster an enhanced understanding and to promote analytical thinking skills. Each quote is contextualised within the narrative, offering insights into thematic significance and character evolution, crucial for crafting high-scoring exam responses. This guide methodically dissects the complex themes and characters of “Jekyll and Hyde,” presenting clear, concise, and insightful commentary that is designed to resonate with GCSE students. This booklet aids students in developing a profound comprehension of the material, enhancing their ability to critically engage with the literature and articulate their insights during the exam. Teachers will find this resource particularly valuable; it serves as an excellent tool for lesson planning and offers comprehensive material for revision sessions. It is meticulously structured to align with the GCSE curriculum, ensuring that students focus on the most exam-relevant material. This makes it an essential component of classroom teaching and personal study, especially in the crucial weeks leading up to the exams. Priced at only £1, this guide offers exceptional value, positioning it as a must-have for every GCSE English Literature class. It not only equips students with the analytical skills needed for the exam but also enriches their appreciation of classic literature, making it an unbeatable investment in their academic success. Prepare your students for the Literature exam with confidence! Provide them with the tools to excel and the knowledge to achieve top grades with this thorough exploration of one of literature’s most challenging texts.

Maximise students AQA English exam responses with our detailed guide. This free resource meticulously unpacks the essential techniques for tackling both Question 2 and Question 3 of Paper 1 in the AQA English Language GCSE exam. It’s crafted to help students understand the nuances of language and structural analysis, enhancing their ability to dissect texts accurately. Contents: In-depth Analysis Guides: Comprehensive breakdowns of how to approach language features for Question 2 and structural elements for Question 3. Educational Benefits: Targeted Exam Preparation: Focuses on pivotal aspects of the AQA English Language specification, ensuring students are well-prepared. Skill Enhancement: Boosts analytical skills critical for GCSE success, with a particular focus on improving marks in Paper 1. Resource Accessibility: Free access ensures that all students can benefit, regardless of their background. File Types: PDF and PowerPoint (.ppt) Ideal for: Students and educators involved in the AQA English Language GCSE, especially those looking for a thorough preparation for Paper 1. This resource is also beneficial for teachers seeking structured, curriculum-aligned materials to support their classroom instruction. Leverage this guide to refine lesson plans, engage students in meaningful text analysis, and provide comprehensive exam preparation. By incorporating this resource into your teaching or study routine, you equip learners with the necessary tools to excel in their AQA English Language examinations, enhancing both their understanding and analytical prowess.

This essential resource is specifically designed to cater to students and teachers navigating the complexities of the AQA GCSE English Literature examination format, providing an unparalleled advantages in exam preparation. Our booklet is a repository of 33 high-quality AQA style exam questions, each derived from a comprehensive analysis of every existing AQA Past Paper, Specimen Paper, and sample paper currently available. It encompasses a diverse array of extracts, themes, and character studies, ensuring a well-rounded understanding and preparation for the exams. What sets this booklet apart is its dedication to replicating the exact examination conditions students will face, fostering familiarity with the AQA’s unique question styles and expectations. This level of preparation is invaluable, offering students a significant edge in achieving their highest potential grades. Beyond the exam questions, the booklet is a convenient, all-in-one resource that eliminates the need for cumbersome multiple resources. It’s designed with ease of access in mind, enabling both staff and students to dive into effective study sessions without the hassle. The consolidation of materials into a single booklet facilitates a streamlined revision process, enhancing study efficiency and comprehension. This resource is updated regularly to include the latest questions and insights, ensuring it remains a relevant and powerful tool in your study arsenal. Whether you’re a student aiming for excellence or a teacher seeking to equip your class with the best preparation tools, this booklet is your gateway to success in the GCSE English Literature AQA exams. File types included: PDF for universal accessibility.

A thoroughly comprehensive booklet tailored for the AQA English Literature Paper 2, specifically designed for the Love and Relationships poetry anthology. This invaluable resource offers meticulously crafted essay plans for all 15 poems, ensuring students are thoroughly prepared for their exams. Each plan is structured to guide students through crafting insightful responses, focusing on key themes, poetic techniques, and critical analysis. All essays analyse and compare 2 poems by Language, Emotion, Imagery and Structure. Ideal for classroom use and individual study, this booklet not only provides detailed frameworks for essay writing but also includes pages for student or teacher annotation for in-depth exploration of each poem and its potential comparisons. Whether you’re looking to enhance your students’ understanding of the anthology or aiming to boost their confidence in tackling exam questions, this resource is an essential tool. Teachers will appreciate the clear, step-by-step guides that make literature lessons more engaging and effective. Students will benefit from the strategic approach to analysing and comparing poems, fostering a deeper appreciation and a stronger analytical skill set. Updated regularly to reflect the latest exam patterns and insights, this booklet is your go-to resource for maximising student potential in the Love and Relationships section of the AQA English Literature exam. Empower your students to excel with these expertly designed essay plans and annotations.

Unlock the secrets of English grammar with “Grammar Guru: 10 English Mastery Worksheets”. This comprehensive resource, tailored for UK British English, covers essential topics like tenses, punctuation, apostrophes, modal verbs, prepositions, and adjectives. Designed by an expert with 15 years of experience as a lead English practitioner, each worksheet offers clear explanations, engaging tasks, and real-world examples. Ideal for classroom use, revision, or self-study. Dive deep into the nuances of the English language and elevate your students’ proficiency. File types included: ‘.pdf’. Perfect for ensuring outstanding English language and literature lessons.

At least 12 double lessons which include a range of fully differentiated activities including developing reading skills, creative writing, critical thinking and speaking and listening. I used this scheme with my Year 8 class who absolutely loved this novel and this play - as well as the novel. AQA exam style extended writing questions are embedded throughout, with a focus on character and language analysis throughout. Please enjoy!

6 weeks of Home / Remote Learning: An Introduction to William Shakespeare 6 weeks of fully differentiated lessons on Shakespeare. This scheme of work is designed to give KS3 students an insight into studying Shakespeare. There is no particular focus on a given text as it is intended for remote learning. Instead, students focus on research skills, gathering information and synthesising knowledge into differentiated tasks. Week 1: Context, Shakespeare’s Bio Week 2: The Globe Theatre Week 3: Creating a Comedy Week 4: Creating a Tragedy Week 5: Language Analysis Week 6: Recall and Retention

This resource is a helpful guide through AQA English Language Paper 1, Section A and Section B. This booklet tackles the key skills required for each question in AQA English Language Paper 1, and provides helpful tips and tricks to respond successfully for each question and Assessment Objective in AQA English Language Paper 1. Each question is explained thoroughly, and modelled for students. At the end of each section there is a Self-Assessment Mark Scheme where students can engage with the marking bands and levels to see how much progress they have made in AQA English Language Paper 1. This resource is used with KS4 students for additional revision, and has been used successfully as a Home Learning strategy. It will save many endless hours of planning and resource development for AQA English Language Paper 1 and will also provide teachers with time saving and useful single resource to implement in other lessons.

This resource breaks down the full novel, Jekyll and Hyde into 10 pages of key quotations. Currently, no other resource has collated all 10 chapters into key quotes in one document. This resource makes accessing AO1 and AO2 marks easier, more visual and handy. This resource also gives the background and meaning of each of the key quotes so students can remember and place each quote before their analysis. This resource has been used with several Year 11 classes with great effect - each student remembers the quote, the context in which it belongs to the novel (AO1) and is offered some space to form independent analysis of the language to secure their AO2 marks. This is a very useful tool for middle to low ability KS4 students for English Literature.

Quotes and notes to help plan for ‘An Inspector Calls’ exam questions on Sheila Birling. This resource can be used by all classes and helps students break down each key quotation and offer valuable analyses and commentary on each statement. Used throughout the play, students form critical analyses which can be used for exam revision for English Literature.

This is a high quality Recall booklet for KS4 students to engage with during GCSEs. The topics covered within are: AQA English Language Paper 1 AQA English Language Paper 2 AQA English Literature Paper 1 AQA English Literature Paper 2 Please enjoy and please review!

You are buying 2 high-quality SoWs that have 30 lessons each. Each lesson is presented clearly on 1 slide. Each lesson can be completed independently on paper. Each lesson can be put on Social Media for ease of access to parents/students. 60 hours of accessible English Home Learning. This resource is fully editable.

This is our school’s five year English Curriculum plan which demonstrates a clear thread of learning from Year 7 to Year 11. This plan is based on AQA English Language and AQA English Literature and allows students to see exactly what is essential knowledge in each unit. This resource will allow teachers to have freedom in curating their own schemes of work which closely adhere to the department’s long-term vision. Please enjoy and please review! Thank you

Map your school’s learning journey with an easy-to-view map of every Scheme of Work over the 5 years. This resource clearly demonstrates the thread of learning between KS3 and KS4, perfect for Ofsted’s new Inspection criteria - particularly useful if your subject is chosen for a ‘deep-dive’. Fully editable resource - just add your schemes and enjoy!

Get your school ready for Ofsted with these abridged versions of the National Curriculum for English at KS3 and KS4. Both documents have condensed 25 pages of information into 2 easy-to-access pages. Best used as a checklist when comparing your school’s current Schemes of Work to the criteria of the National Curriculum.

**Perfect for new Ofsted framework on memory and recall at KS4! ** Fully editable PPT. Ideal for Starters/Plenaries/Tutor-Time A KS4 booklet based on 40 different recall activities, all themed on AQA English Language or English Literature. All activities centered on developing key reading/writing skills. Booklet divided into 10 weeks, with 4 activities per week. Each activity should take around 20-45 minutes to complete.