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After twenty-four years as an English teacher and examiner, I now specialise in creating materials designed specifically for exam revision.

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After twenty-four years as an English teacher and examiner, I now specialise in creating materials designed specifically for exam revision.
Pride and Prejudice Techniques Exam Questions
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Pride and Prejudice Techniques Exam Questions

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This resource contains EIGHT sample exam questions for revising the TECHNIQUES of ‘Pride and Prejudice’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. The resource also includes concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme. Don’t forget to check out my range of Pride and Prejudice questions: All 46 questions on themes, characters and techniques 20 exam questions on themes 18 exam questions on characters 3 FREE exam questions so you can sample my work! These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
The Charge of the Light Brigade Poppies Edexcel Worksheets
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The Charge of the Light Brigade Poppies Edexcel Worksheets

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This is a sample answer for the Edexcel Conflict Poetry section with several supporting worksheets. Contents: 1. Conflict Sample Answer – this 900-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 2. Conflict Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 3. Planning Grid Template – this is a one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 4. Conflict AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks. 5. Sample Exam Question - the exam question itself. Other Edexcel Conflict Poetry Resources: 12 Edexcel sample exam questions Short version of 12 Edexcel sample exam questions 12 Sample exam questions AND presentation AND worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Presentation AND worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Presentation comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!
The Charge of the Light Brigade vs Poppies Edexcel
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The Charge of the Light Brigade vs Poppies Edexcel

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Edexcel GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Preparation and Revision- A Comparative Answer on Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and Jane Weir’s ‘Poppies’. This resource is designed to help your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on Edexcel Conflict Poetry. Students should already be familiar with the two poems used within. Contents: 1. Answering Edexcel Conflict Poetry Questions: this 30-slide PDF presentation is the core of this group of resources and has been created to help you guide your class through the essay writing process. It examines: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from the sample exam answer. 2. Conflict Sample Answers – this 800-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 3. Conflict Poetry Sample Planning Grid – one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’. 4. Planning Grid Template – one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays. 5. Conflict AOs – one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. 6. Sample exam question. Other Edexcel Conflict Poetry Resources: 12 Sample exam questions AND presentation AND worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ 12 Edexcel sample exam questions Short version of 12 Edexcel sample exam questions Poetry Profiles: student workbook for analysing and recording all their GCSE poetry
Short version of Love and Relationships Poetry - Sample Exam Questions - AQA GCSE New Spec
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Short version of Love and Relationships Poetry - Sample Exam Questions - AQA GCSE New Spec

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This resource consists of one A4 page listing TWELVE exam questions for 'Love and Relationships' poetry. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. These questions are also available in my shop in longer form, i.e. looking exactly like the actual exam paper. Please see: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/love-and-relationships-poetry-sample-exam-questions-aqa-gcse-new-spec-11556011 I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Macbeth Exam Questions Edexcel Characters
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Macbeth Exam Questions Edexcel Characters

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This is a fantastic resource containing TWELVE sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. The exam paper features an extract, followed by one question specifically on that extract and then a second question asking about the play as a whole. In this resource, all of the extract-based questions are based on CHARACTERS, while the second questions all examine relevant THEMES. Check out my range of Macbeth Edexcel resources: Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 7 sample Edexcel questions Minor Characters – 9 sample Edexcel questions on the minor characters of Macbeth Macbeth Themes and Characters – 24 sample Edexcel questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Lit B AS Aspects of Tragedy : Poetry Anthology 12 Exam Questions
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Lit B AS Aspects of Tragedy : Poetry Anthology 12 Exam Questions

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This resource features a set of TWELVE exam questions for AQA English Lit B Aspects of Tragedy poetry. This selection focuses on the anthology poems. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA English Lit B exam paper. For your convenience, I’ve added three versions of each Chaucer question: one where the extract uses Chaucer’s English, one with modern English and one using both types. They can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these questions are helpful for you and instructive for your students. As always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I’ll be adding lots more AS and A level resources to my shop so please ‘follow’ me or check back regularly!
Power and Conflict: Sample Answer, Fun Pack and Exam Questions
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Power and Conflict: Sample Answer, Fun Pack and Exam Questions

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This fantastic bundle contains all you need to kickstart your revision of the Power and Conflict Poetry: a sample answer comparing Checking Out Me History and The Emigree with accompanying worksheets, a 32-slide presentation showing how to plan and write the best possible answer, a set of sample exam questions to practise with and a pack of fun activities to reinforce learning.
Lord of the Flies Edexcel Sample Answer - Worksheets
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Lord of the Flies Edexcel Sample Answer - Worksheets

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Edexcel GCSE English Literature Post-1914 Literature – Lord of the Flies - Exam Revision – How to Answer Exam Questions on Lord of the Flies This resource is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on the theme of Human Nature in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. It is NOT intended to teach students the novel – students should already be familiar with Lord of the Flies. It is designed for you to use later in the school year when the novel has been fully covered and the students need to learn how to use their knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. There are four elements included: 1. Theme of Human Nature Sample Answers – this 1000-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting. 2. Theme of Human Nature Sample Planning Grid – shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 3. Planning Grid Template – blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 4. Post-1914 Literature AOs – explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. You can also purchase the accompanying 43-slide Presentation here. Alternatively, save money by buying the combined Presentation AND Worksheets here. I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!
Love and Relationships Revision: Porphyria's Lover and Neutral Tones
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Love and Relationships Revision: Porphyria's Lover and Neutral Tones

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This fantastic bundle contains all you need to kickstart your revision of the Love and Relationships Poetry: a sample answer with accompanying worksheets comparing Porphyria's Lover and Neutral Tones, a 32-slide presentation showing how to plan and write the best possible answer, a set of sample exam questions to practise with and a pack of fun activities to reinforce learning.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Alphabet Quiz
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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Alphabet Quiz

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This is a one page alphabet quiz game for John Boyne's 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'. I have used it as an in-class activity with pairs or groups competing against each other and/or the clock. It would also be ideal as a homework activity or a stand-alone assignment for a cover class.
Of Mice and Men - George and Lennie - Parent-Child Relationship - Close analysis of Chapter One
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Of Mice and Men - George and Lennie - Parent-Child Relationship - Close analysis of Chapter One

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This is an excellent resource that I have used many times to facilitate a really close re-reading of Chapter One of Of Mice and Men. It includes two worksheets, examining the ways in which George behaves like a parent and Lennie behaves like a child. Students must use their copy of the novel to find appropriate quotations for each aspect of behaviour. It also includes an answer page with over 30 relevant quotations from Chapter One. I've used this as a revision exercise with students working alone and also as a group or paired activity.
GCSE Revision Love and Relationships Poetry -  'Porphyria's Lover' and 'Neutral Tones'
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GCSE Revision Love and Relationships Poetry - 'Porphyria's Lover' and 'Neutral Tones'

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This is a sample answer for the AQA Love and Relationships Poetry section with several supporting worksheets. The contents are: 1. Love and Relationships Sample Answer – this 900-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 2. Love and Relationships Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 3. Planning Grid Template – this is a one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 4. Love and Relationships AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks. Teacher’s Instructions. 31-slide Powerpoint Presentation and Worksheets Presentation only Presentation, Worksheet AND 12 Sample Exam Questions 12 Sample Exam Questions I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!
Transactional Writing  Articles OCR
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Transactional Writing Articles OCR

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This resource features 12 sample exam questions for the second question of Paper Two GCSE English Language. This is the question requiring GCSE students to write an article for various media. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and layout of the OCR GCSE English new specification, allowing students to become more comfortable with the appearance and demands of their exam paper. The twelve questions feature four tasks on broadsheet newspapers, four on local newspapers and four on school magazines. These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. Other Transactional Writing Resources for OCR: 40 Sample OCR Questions: Letters, Speeches and Articles 12 Sample OCR Questions on Speeches 16 Sample OCR Questions on Letters I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Transactional Writing Letters Edexcel
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Transactional Writing Letters Edexcel

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This resource features 16 sample exam questions for the second question of Paper Two GCSE English Language. This is the question requiring GCSE students to write a letter. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and layout of the Edexcel GCSE English new specification, allowing students to become more comfortable with the appearance and demands of their exam paper. The sixteen tasks featured ask students to write to a variety of audiences, allowing them to practise using the appropriate style and register for each context. These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. Other Transactional Writing Resources for Edexcel: 40 Sample Edexcel Questions: Letters, Speeches and Articles 12 Sample Edexcel Questions on Speeches 12 Sample AQA Questions on Articles I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
An Inspector Calls Exam Questions Themes AQA
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An Inspector Calls Exam Questions Themes AQA

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This resource contains TWELVE sample exam questions for revising the THEMES of ‘An Inspector Calls’. It also includes concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Please check out my range of ‘An Inspector Calls’ resources: AQA 30 Sample Questions on Themes, Characters and Techniques AQA 12 Sample Questions on Characters AQA 6 Sample Questions on Techniques Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Themes Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Characters Edexcel 30 Sample Questions on Themes and Characters These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Transactional Writing Letters OCR
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Transactional Writing Letters OCR

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This resource features 16 sample exam questions for the second question of Paper Two GCSE English Language. This is the question requiring GCSE students to write a letter. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and layout of the OCR GCSE English new specification, allowing students to become more comfortable with the appearance and demands of their exam paper. The sixteen tasks featured ask students to write to a variety of audiences, allowing them to practise using the appropriate style and register for each context. These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. Other Transactional Writing Resources for OCR: 40 Sample OCR Questions: Letters, Speeches and Articles 12 Sample OCR Questions on Speeches 12 Sample OCR Questions on Articles I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Lord of the Flies - Sample Answer Theme - Presentation
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Lord of the Flies - Sample Answer Theme - Presentation

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AQA GCSE English Literature Modern Texts – Lord of the Flies - Exam Revision – How to Answer Exam Questions on Lord of the Flies This resource is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on the theme of Human Nature in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. It is NOT intended to teach students the novel – students should already be familiar with Lord of the Flies. It is designed for you to use later in the school year when the novel has been fully covered and the students need to learn how to use their knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. The presentation is entitled 'Answering AQA Questions on Golding’s Lord of the Flies’: this 42-slide Powerpoint presentation has been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It includes each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and references to the writer’s craft. This resource also includes a student-friendly copy of the Modern Texts AOs, which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. You can also purchase the accompanying worksheets here. Alternatively, save money by buying the combined Presentation AND Worksheets here. I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I'd be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I'll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!
Storm on the Island Prelude: Power and Conflict Revision
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Storm on the Island Prelude: Power and Conflict Revision

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This fantastic bundle contains all you need to kickstart your revision of the Power and Conflict Poetry: a sample answer with accompanying worksheets, a 32-slide presentation showing how to plan and write the best possible answer, a set of sample exam questions to practise with and a pack of fun activities to reinforce learning.
Pride and Prejudice Exam Questions Characters
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Pride and Prejudice Exam Questions Characters

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This resource contains EIGHTEEN sample exam questions for revising the CHARACTERS of 'Pride and Prejudice’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. The resource also includes concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme. Don’t forget to check out my range of Pride and Prejudice questions: All 46 questions on themes, characters and techniques 20 exam questions on themes 8 exam questions on literary techniques 3 FREE exam questions so you can sample my work! These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Macbeth GCSE Revision Bundle
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Macbeth GCSE Revision Bundle

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This great bundle contains everything you need to kickstart your Macbeth revision with your GCSE class: a sample answer with accompanying worksheets focusing on Macbeth's character using an extract from 1:7, a 36-slide presentation showing how to plan and write the best possible answer, a set of 24 sample exam questions to practise with and a fun quiz to reinforce learning.