A mock exam assessment for the new AQA spec GCSE exam for The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The question used is: Starting with this extract, how does Stevenson present Dr Jekyll and his lifestyle in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde? Write about: • How Stevenson presents Dr Jekyll in this extract • How Stevenson presents Dr Jekyll’s lifestyle in the novel as whole Perfect for use in class, as a homework or for a full mock assessment.

A lesson devised for top sets that breaks down the new AQA marking criteria and explores what is meant by 'precise', 'critical' and 'judicious'. It also breaks down the AOs into manageable chunks and provides examples of analysis from different parts of the play. The lesson then moves onto The Witches' Spell and it's use of Trochaic Tetrameter; it also includes a sample answer for students level and grade with the marking criteria.

This lesson helps students to understand the requirements for the main reading question of Paper 2. A lot students struggle with understanding what the writer's opinions and attitudes are; this lesson helps to guide them through the question with a starter, broken down examples, grid activity, example answer and clear links to the new marking criteria. PLEASE NOTE: The source material for this is based on the AQA Key Stage 3 Test Pack (Year 7 Pack 1 Paper 2 - Amber and the Watercress girl). This is easily available on the E-AQA website, hence why it's not included here. This is very well suited to middle - lower ability GCSE students.

A sample mock exam based on Owen's Exposure; also features a handy planning activity on the back with sample sentence starters for less able students. Perfect for a homework or for use in class.

A two lesson powerpoint containing thoughtful starter activities, sample responses and plenaries.

A lesson based on the murder scene in Macbeth; contains a starter, main and plenary activity with a focus on language techniques. This lesson is perfect for Ofsted or in school observations and as it shows clear progression and allows for students to demonstrate their understanding of the scene. Also uses a sample answer for students to level with the marking criteria.

A lesson based around the differences between Mrs Birling and Sheila during the start of Act Two. Contains a sample essay response with clear starter and plenary activities. Also has a extension homework task if needed.

A lesson based on Mametz Wood; contains starter activity with a main and plenary. Also contains resources to compare poems and a quiz to end the lesson. Sample essay response also included.

Lesson that helps students plan and write an essay based upon Mr Birling; contains a starter, planning activity with an acronym for students to base their plan around. Also contains sentence starters for less able students.

This intensive six lesson scheme of work is designed to improve students' SPAG with a focus on all of the key elements, including: full stops, commas, paragraphing, sentence types, clauses, colons, semi-colons and spellings. It is aimed at KS4 students and lessons include starters, plenaries, worksheets and video links within the PowerPoints. The scheme also links into the new 1-9 AQA English Language spec with its range of extended writing activities.

A scheme of work designed to improve students understanding of non-fiction, with clear links to SMSC issues such as binge-drinking- smoking, tattoos and texting. Each lesson contains a starter, article, activities and plenaries. The scheme also contains links to the AQA English Language new spec with its style of questions and Section B writing tasks.

A lesson designed to help students deal with the requirements of the AQA English Literature exam. It provides simple, easy to use exam techniques, a starter activity that helps students remember some of the key quotations, a sample answer, sample annotations and a practice question (based on the 2017 AQA paper). This lesson could be used in class or as an example mock-style exam lesson. If you like this lesson, please check out my other AQA exam resources for the new specifications.

A worksheet about Dickens’ description of poverty in Victorian Britain from Stave 4 of A Christmas Carol. Includes an extract from the text with directions about how to annotate, along with 5 long form questions for students to answer.

A language analysis lesson based on Exposure by Wilfred Owen developed for the new GCSE 1-9 specifications. Contains a starter activity based on key images, a main focussed on analysis and a plenary to consolidate learning. Also has two different example essay responses for students to use.

A sample mock exam (based on mystery and tension) that is perfect for students to use in class, as a homework or as full blown assessment. It also comes with a full sample answer that analyses the extract as well as making links to other parts of the novel and to context. The question used is: Starting with this extract, how does Stevenson create a sense of mystery and tension in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde? Write about: • How Stevenson creates mystery and tension in this extract • How Stevenson presents mystery and tension in the novel as whole

A sample mock exam (based on Banquo’s Ghost scene) that is perfect for students to use in class, as a homework or as full blown assessment. It also comes with a full sample answer that analyses the extract as well as making links to other parts of the play and to context. The questions used are:

Originally made as a revision tool for my Year 11s studying A Christmas Carol, I adapted this quiz to cover other elements of the curriculum. This quiz features 25 questions based on: RE, Geography, History, Food Tech, Sociology and Literature. Students will actually learn useful information from this quiz and it's fun to use in lessons or form time.

An effective worksheet for students to use to help understand the background to Gothic literature; perfect for a KS3 group to use as homework or in the computer room.

A cross-curricular spelling strategy scheme of work aimed at helping students improve their general literacy skills. Each lesson teaches the students a new spelling strategy and includes a wide-range of activities to engage students. The lessons cover a range of subjects, including science, history, RE and geography. These lessons are fully prepared and ready to be used in the classroom, with no extra planning or preparation required.

A series of lessons that guides students through the challenging AQA Paper 2 exam. It contains activities to help students understand the questions, a range of activities, example answers, links to mark schemes and AFL grids to help show progression. Based on an extract about prisons.