Following on from this introduction to unseen poetry: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/unseen-poetry-lesson-1-12130945 This is the next lesson in the series. It covers: Revision of aspects of the AQA 8702 English Literature GCSE (NB. references to ‘An Inspector Calls’ and ‘A Christmas Carol’). Feedback slide What is meant by ‘poetic methods’? The Literature Assessment Objectives 4 tasks on worksheets in relation to poetic methods (teacher answers included). These are to be carried out in conjunction with the Methods Mat, which you may choose to print back-to-back and laminate. Feedback slides Learning Review

This PPT enables an exploration of ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen, part of the AQA Power and Conflict Anthology. It is aimed at lower ability learners whose primary objective is understanding and basic comparisons. It includes: Starter: Infer the meaning of the word exposure by examining the three images (sun exposure, exposure to the elements, exposure to harmful gases in the air) Learners then look at an image of WW1 soldiers in the trenches and link it to their understanding of the word exposure. There is a context sheet which explains some of the background to the poem e.g. the Western Front and conditions for soldiers in the trenches. Learners then work through relevant tasks e.g. label the Western Front on a blank map of Europe. Poem synopsis with 4 comprehension questions. The poem translated into reasonably simply English + reduction task. Suggested annotations for lower ability learners. A comparison table for completion (presentation of effects of war with ‘Remains’. Review.

A lesson on Browning's 'My Last Duchess' aimed at lower ability learners. It includes: Do Now Task: Learners read four context-related questions and say to what extent they agree and why. Feedback slide A conxtext sheet with accompanying true or false activity (answers included) A summary of the poem + storyboarding activity Link to YouTube video of the poem being performed The poem broken down into eleven slides with suggested translation and annotations Comparison with Ozymandias table to complete Learning Review

A straightforward introduction to speech writing for lower-middle ability KS3. It covers: Starter task (see cover image) What is a speech and who makes a speech? AFOREST features used in a WAGOLL. Learners label the features used in the WAGOLL. There are two provided, one for lower ability and another providing some reading challenge. Learners then write their own persuasive statements based on the AFOREST features. Review. This lesson is likely to take around an hour.

Mark schemes for all sections of the AQA 8702 English Literature papers translated into more accessible English.

This is the full text of Stave Three, annotated as a PDF file. The annotations are not always as dense as you see in the cover image but I’ve aimed for a higher level of detail. This may benefit anyone with a top set group or a learner who may need to read the text independently of the rest of the class. If you purchase this resource, ensure that you open it in a PDF reader. Opening it in a browser tends to distort the appearance. I also find that a magnification of over 150% makes viewing the comment boxes easier. I’d like to think there are no typos in the file but should you find one, please contact me using my shop’s email found on the store front. If you do come across a genuine error you can select another resource under the value of £5 for free. These files may be updated periodically, so please check the resource listing to ensure that you have the most up-to-date file.

A 94-slide PowerPoint for the teachng and/or revision of Act One in ‘An Inspector Calls’. It covers: The contextual background: social class, gender inequality, the British economy in the Edwardian era, labour strikes and the Great Unrest Our first impressions of the Birlings and their situation (worksheets included) Sheila’s response to the engagement ring (sample answer included) Priestley’s use of dramatic irony and its effects An explanation of key terms capitalism and socialism A brief explanation of Marxist theory of economic class A summary of Britain between the wars Priestley’s background and British life in 1944 Focus on Arthur Birling and his capitalist speech A brief look at the Inspector Focus on Eva Smith and her contextual relevance Focus on Birling and Co. (worksheet provided) Essay question in relation to Birling and Eva (full extended response included) Focus on Sheila and the emotional and political reasons for her behaviour Focus on the relationship between Gerald and Sheila A brief section of revision: students will draw a flow chart summarising the events of A1 and a tension graph.

A 30-slide PowerPoint that provides a guide to the historical context of 'An Inspector Calls'. Accompanying the presentation are 3 worksheets comprising of 26 short-answer comprehension questions that relate closely to the information presented. It is potentially useful for revision sessions or as pre-reading of the play. Suitable for middle-upper ability learners.

This is the full text of Stave Four, annotated as a PDF file. The annotations are not always as dense as you see in the cover image but I’ve aimed for a higher level of detail. This may benefit anyone with a top set group or a learner who may need to read the text independently of the rest of the class. If you purchase this resource, ensure that you open it in a PDF reader. Opening it in a browser tends to distort the appearance. I also find that a magnification of over 150% makes viewing the comment boxes easier. I’d like to think there are no typos in the file but should you find one, please contact me using my shop’s email found on the store front. If you do come across a genuine error you can select another resource under the value of £5 for free. These files may be updated periodically, so please check the resource listing to ensure that you have the most up-to-date file.

Three essays on the function of Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’ with accompanying tasks. Could be used as a cover lesson for those who have read the novella and would benefit from some revision. The essays have not been graded but are simply aimed at higher ability, middle ability and lower ability students.

This assessment tracker uses the 2024 grade boundaries for AQA 8700 Paper 1 and 2 (English Language). It will generate a grade for Sections A and B of both papers and arrive at an overall grade for each paper and the whole course. Please email me using the address on my store front if you would like any adjustments made to your tracker, e.g. additional columns. Please do not send any pupil data when requesting adjustments.

This assessment tracker uses the 2024 grade boundaries for AQA 8702 Paper 1 and 2 (English Literature). It will generate a grade for individual sections, each paper and the overall course. Please email me using the address on my store front if you would like any adjustments made to your tracker, e.g. additional columns. Please do not send any pupil data when requesting adjustments.

This assessment tracker uses the 2024 grade boundaries for AQA Paper 1 and 2 for Language and Literature (8700 + 8702) It will generate a grade for individual sections, each paper and each individual course. Please email me using the address on my store front if you would like any adjustments made to your tracker, e.g. additional columns. Please do not send any pupil data when requesting adjustments.

A simple worksheet for lower ability students on the subject of social class. Students read the information on the first side and then respond to the tasks that follow. Slide one: print single sided Slides two and three: print back to back This could be used as cover with a class already familiar with the plot. There are some sample answers for those unfamiliar with the play.

A straightforward lesson that encourages debate on the likeability of Gerald Croft in ‘An Inspector Calls’. After a picture-based association task to begin with, students examine the question of whether Gerald Croft is a hero or a villain. The lesson ends with students responding to a ‘for or against’ activity centering on Gerald’s Croft’s culpability in the suicide of Eva Smith. This lesson could be used a one-off cover lesson for students that have a good understanding of Gerald’s actions in the play.

This is a double-sided task sheet that could be used as a cover task for mid-higher ability students who are already familiar with the full text. After some guided questions (side 1), students respond to a long answer question about the importance of the family in ‘A Christmas Carol’ (side 2). Students will need a copy of the novella to be able to refer to the passages specified. I’ve included notes for for additional support.

This resource includes a double-sided summary sheet on Thomas Malthus’ ideas and their relevance to A Christmas Carol, along with corresponding comprehension activities (multiple choice and short answer questions) and an answer sheet. It could be used as cover for those studying Stave One of the novella. You may wish to print the tasks sheet on A3.

This resource contains: An introduction to dramatic terminology, with 5 comprehension questions A series of worksheets, one for each Act of ‘An Inspector Calls’, with AO1-based tasks. Suggested answers are included. This resource could be used as cover and is aimed at lower ability students. Staff may wish to display the materials whilst students are working on them.

In this resource, there are summaries of each stave of the novella. Each summary is accompanied by a number of staightforward, AO1 activities. This resource could be used as cover with lower to middle ability groups. Tip: print back-to-back and stapled. Suggested answers are included.