Introduction to literary criticism, with prompt questions to encourage pupils to link these to the AQA Spec A texts - Othello, Gatsby, Handmaid, Streetcar, Feminine Gospels, etc. Includes: 3 revision tasks, check-in points, links to AOs, and strengths/weaknesses of each theory. Great as introduction to criticism (AO5) and, later, as revision. Please see other uploads for a wider range of AO5 resources, once your pupils have grasped the basics.

Pupil friendly resource explaining what each Assessment Objective for AQA English Lit, Spec A entails.

Great revision for Paper 1 texts - Love through the Ages, Gatsby, and Othello. Includes: overview of types of love (eros, etc), links to texts, comparison task, comparative writing structure, and famous quotes which can be used for AO5.

A step-by-step guide of how to approach the unseen prose section of Paper 2B: Modern times: literature from 1945 to the present day. C

Document outlining each section of the two exams, with links to revision and exam prep videos. Great for pre-mock and exam prep.

57 page booklet containing a copy of every poem in the anthology, with accompanying notes. All notes are based on own teaching as an experienced A-Level teacher. Can be used as teacher notes and/or pupil booklets.

A full set of resources for The Handmaid’s Tale - can be used for first teaching and/or revisiting the text for revision purposes. Includes: 14 lessons based on key themes across the text. Each lesson includes a theme-specific Do Now, key notes, key quotations, AO5 secondary reading to complement key themes/ideas, and, at the end, pre/post reading questions; 3 essay questions; 25 question quiz, including sample assessment question; key quotations table; AO5 quotations PPT; the opening to a sample answer for AQA English Literature, Spec A, 7711-7712, comparing The Handmaid’s Tale to A Streetcar Named Desire.

Overview of Feminist Literary Criticism, with questions to support pupils to apply this framework. This then leads to an exam style question.

12 slide lesson covering: Race Sex and gender Reputation Geography Renaissance performance culture Great as a pre-teach or revision of the text.

Use for: AQA English Lit/ Spec A/ Paper 2/ Unseen Prose Linked to pre-release extract: White Teeth by Zadie Smith Great resource that guides pupils through the extract and links to AO5 to stretch and challenge. Includes intro WAGOLL and free bonus lesson to how the theme in the extract can be linked to two studied texts - Streetcar and Handmaid.

Great resource to introduce/revise the genre of modernism for A-Level English Literature. Includes overview of genre, critics comments, and prompts to develop critical readings of core texts. Ends with an independent task where pupils apply their learning to exam style questions in style of AQA Spec A/ Paper 2.

Attitudes to Renaissance Art and Literature Relevant texts: Othello and the Love Through the Ages anthology

Three resources to support pupils with their A-Level coursework. Resources: NEA presentation - slides outline the task, the AOs, and possible texts to compare thematically NEA planning cycle - a 15 page planning document to support pupils to plan and produce a draft NEA essay plan - a checklist outlining steps to take when drafting an NEA

A 68 slide presentation consisting of a 21 week programme of Word of the Week (WOW) Begins with a quiz to test vocabulary and then develops into weekly sessions which: introduce a new word, break it down into 3 key areas (definition, recognition, and pronunciation), and then master the word. Can be used departmentally and/or whole school to introduce or develop literacy.

33 slide presentation consisting of 5 CPD topics: Retrieval Practice in English Live marking and feedback in English Developing the teaching of AO2 Making every English lesson count Developing slow writing Sessions are built around educational theories and concepts (see notes for links) and are relevant to all departments/teachers, at all levels. In addition, they fit any curriculum regardless of exam board or key stage. Could be used for INSET or weekly during Department time across a half term.

Introduction to late 19th Century literary movements - Fin de Siecle Decadence Aestheticism Degeneration Imperialism Links to relevant novels - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and The Picture of Dorian Gray.

A full term’s worth of Shakespeare study at KS3, covering a full range of themes and contexts across the major plays - Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Othello. Term 1 - Shakespeare in Love Pupil booklet covering the following topics: Shakespeare’s work in themes Shakespearean settings Shakespearean attitudes towards age and gender Presentation of gender Shakespeare’s characterisation of men and women Attitudes towards race and gender Power and politics Corresponding teacher booklet including: Map of KS3 AOs SOW presented as a weekly breakdown, with learning questions, activities, directed tasks to mark, and homework - all can be copied and/or printed to create own resources Key vocabulary linked to the National Curriculum Weekly breakdown of learning which corresponds with pupil booklet and includes core knowledge, suggested teaching strategies, links for further reading, and differentiated tasks for high, middle, and lower attainers Extract booklet A booklet containing all of the extracts to be studied, in order Term 2 - Shakespeare on Film Pupil booklet focused on analysing Romeo & Juliet - play and film List of media and film terminology Covers all aspects of mis-en-scene Key scene analysis tasks for all the major scenes Think hard tasks for higher ability Summer or homework task where pupils plan, direct and act out a key scene Knowledge Organiser Covers context, themes, plot, dramatic and film techniques, as well as comparisons between the play and the film FANTASTIC set of resources for all teachers (English and drama), but particularly good for new teachers and / or Heads of Department looking to overhaul the KS3 curriculum and do something new and exciting with Shakespeare. Works well as a prerequisite for KS4, too, as covers all of the core content needed.

A comprehensive set of resources and support for aspiring/new/existing Heads of Sixth Form. Lots of examples of how to prepare for Ofsted (new framework), how to Quality Assure (QA), how to plan and prioritise actions across the academic year, and how to hit benchmarks in recruitment, careers, and destinations. To save your time, all documents are in editable formats - Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Includes: Ofsted - prep notes for a deep dive with sample responses used in own interview, and a review of the criteria for RAG 5 study skills sessions covering revision and independent learning skills 5 assemblies covering ambition, resilience, key skills, and discrimination 3 key QA documents - Head of Sixth Form checklist with sample actions for Years 11-13, learning walk checklist, and a termly priorities tracker with sample actions for summer term. All are great tools to track, record and monitor progress. Student Leadership launch presentation, sample application letter, and interview template with 6 questions Sixth Form recruitment - sample recruitment plan, sample subject recruitment slide, and a template for an ongoing, year-long recruitment tracker Voice of staff template including questions Directed study protocols and study schedule template Editable templates for data schedule and Sixth Form calendar

For: AQA English Lit / Spec A/ Paper 2/ Unseen Prose Lesson linked to pre-release extract: Unseen extract 4: Revolutionary Road Includes 4 exploratory tasks, one exam question, a intro exemplar, and the essay planning prompts.

Fully comprehensive NEA introduction for Spec A. Includes task overview, exemplar essay titles, 10 text suggestions, and planning and draft tasks. Great resource for pupils to come back to as a support guide.