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English GCSE and English KS3 resources by a lead practitioner. Everything I upload is tried and tested by both myself and my English Department. I always appreciate feedback, so please do leave a review if you get chance. Leave a review and choose any other single resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk

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English GCSE and English KS3 resources by a lead practitioner. Everything I upload is tried and tested by both myself and my English Department. I always appreciate feedback, so please do leave a review if you get chance. Leave a review and choose any other single resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
AQA English Language Paper 2 Revision
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Revision

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AQA English Language Paper 2 revision lesson on Q3. We explore two non-fictions text on travel and look in detail at the skills and timing needed for these questions of the exam for the 2024 summer. The lesson includes a worksheet (printer symbol), differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, revision tips, timings, success criteria and more, as we explore language analysis and analyse the language in one extract from Source B (extracts included). A really useful way of revising these questions in time for the Paper 2 exam in June 2024.
My Last Duchess
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My Last Duchess

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My Last Duchess by Robert Browning can be a tricky poem to teach, but this lesson which has just been updated includes differentiated activities, notes on language, meanings and themes, engaging tasks and more. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson for KS3 and KS4 students preparing for AQA Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts And Poetry. The lesson focusses on My Last Duchess by Robert Browning, one of the Power and Conflict anthology poems. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Eduqas English Language Paper 1 Exam Practice
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Eduqas English Language Paper 1 Exam Practice

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Five Eduqas English Language Paper 1 Section A exam-style papers with Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 and Q5 style questions included, plus ANSWERS for every single question! The best way to get ready for your exams is to practise, practise, practise! This exam practice pack includes questions, extracts AND answers to help you and your students get ready for Eduqas English Language Paper 1 Section A. Includes extracts from Willa Cather, Agatha Christie, Charles Dickens, John Buchan and Lewis Carroll. Please note - the resources are in a ZIP file in your download, the picture files are just previews. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Unseen Poetry Revision 2025
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Unseen Poetry Revision 2025

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Unseen Poetry 2025 revision for English Literature Paper 2 revision lesson on imagery and how the writer and speaker convey their ideas within the poem us via key images. We explore all four stanzas and the imagery used in each to help us understand the key themes of the poem and we explain how imagery helps readers to develop interpretations, helping students to prepare for the exam in the 2025 summer. The lesson includes worksheets (printer symbol), differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, detailed theme notes and more. A really useful way of revising poetry in time for the Paper 2 exam in May 2025. Leave a review and we’ll send you another masterclass for free! Just email us at info@englishgcse.co.uk after you’ve left your review.
Worlds and Lives Revision
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Worlds and Lives Revision

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Worlds and Lives revision flashcards / notes / exam prep mat for the new AQA poetry anthology. Currently includes: Lines Written in Early Spring - William Wordsworth England in 1819 - Percy Bysshe Shelley Shall earth no more inspire thee - Emily Bronte In a London Drawingroom - George Eliot On an Afternoon Train from Purley to Victoria, 1955 - James Berry Name Journeys by Raman Mundair pot by Shamshad Khan A Wider View - Seni Seneviratne Homing - Liz Berry A Century Later - Imtiaz Dharker The Jewellery Maker Louisa Adjoa Parker With Birds You’re Never Lonely - Raymond Antrobus A Portable Paradise - Roger Robinson Like an Heiress - Grace Nichols Thirteen - Caleb Femi It contains detailed notes on every poem, covering structure and form, messages, imagery and language, emotions and context.
AQA English Language Paper 1 Q4 Evaluation
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Q4 Evaluation

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AQA English Language Paper 1 Q4 lesson that supports students in critically evaluating a text. Q4 is always seen as quite a difficult one for students to approach, but this lesson uses pie charts and graphs to help them see how they can make interpretations around a text and judge a statement in response to the text. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that helps students to analyse a text in order to answer Q4-style questions. The lesson, ideal for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A, focuses on a short extract and provides differentiated challenges to suit a wide range of abilities. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Shakespeare
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Shakespeare

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Shakespeare introduction! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that introduces students to William Shakespeare’s, the world he lived in and explores the genres he wrote in as well. A great way to introduce any unit of work on Shakespeare that covers context but also specific elements of different genres of Shakespeare’s plays. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
A Christmas Carol Context
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A Christmas Carol Context

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that introduce students to the Victorian period, workhouses, philanthropy and how Dickens uses Scrooge and A Christmas Carol to get across his agenda of philanthropy and providing welfare for the poorest in society. A really useful lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students. Fully differentiated throughout. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
A Christmas Carol Introduction
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A Christmas Carol Introduction

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An introductory lesson on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, that initially focuses on contextual understanding before moving on to analyse the character of Ebenezer Scrooge. An ideal first lesson back for your KS3 or KS4 students. Fully differentiated throughout.
Writing Speeches - Speech Openers
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Writing Speeches - Speech Openers

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We focus on the opening sentences to speeches and think about the most effective ways of beginning speeches depending on the purpose and audience of the speech being written. Students are given topics and audiences and are challenged to write their own speech openings using modelled examples. Excellent preparation for GCSE students working on non-fiction writing and English Language Paper 1 Section B or Question 5. Fully differentiated throughout.
Travel Writing
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Travel Writing

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Travel Writing complete scheme that includes 19 lessons over 18 resource packs AND a full scheme of work document. Covers areas of reading and writing for KS3 English students in preparation for English Language Paper 2. Introduction to Travel Writing Writing to Describe Upgrading Vocabulary Writing to Persuade Writing Persuasive Articles Punctuation Workshop Letter Writing Travel Blogs Travel Blog Editing and Redrafting Skills Review Writing Leaflet Writing lesson with modelled example Letter Writing focusing on Sentence Openers Christmas Writing to Explain Assessment Review lesson Travel Blog Language Analysis lesson Six Week Homework Pack Scheme of Work Document Ideal lessons for KS3 students looking at purpose, audience, form, genre, conventions, different types of nonfiction writing and more.
Romeo and Juliet Knowledge Organiser
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Romeo and Juliet Knowledge Organiser

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Romeo and Juliet in a two A3 page knowledge organiser that include an incredible amount of detail including: character analysis, plot summaries, historical and social information. A brilliant William Shakespeare revision tool for teachers, students and parents. Includes both an editable PowerPoint and PDF file for easier printing. Recommend for A3 colour printing. Update: This now includes an A4 version for ease of printing, although the original should always be printed out straight to A3.
AQA English Language Paper 2
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AQA English Language Paper 2

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A fantastically detailed AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A knowledge organiser / revision mat that includes a step by step approach to all four Section A questions (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4), scaffolded answers, sentence starters, key vocabulary, language feature analysis, structural feature analysis, a detailed approach to evaluating texts, comparisons, beginnings, endings, tone, purpose, audience, form, types of text and more. Fantastic revision materials for GCSE students for AQA English Language Paper 2 students. The resource includes an editable PowerPoint AND a PDF file to make things easier to print out onto A3 paper. UPDATE: Now includes a five page A4 version for ease of printing or to use as revision flash cards!
English KS3 Punctuation
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English KS3 Punctuation

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KS3 English lesson focusing on improving our punctuation and grammar. Includes differentiated worksheets on a number of areas including commas, full stops, capital letters, semicolons, dashes, paragraphs and more! A fantastically detailed and differentiated lesson that can be adapted for other texts and age groups. Very useful for KS3 English students preparing for AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 and for GCSE English Language Paper 2 students as well. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1
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Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1

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Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1 Section A pack with 18 resource packs included. Covers Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4(a), Q4(b), Q5 and Q6, includes pairs of 19th century non-fiction texts with common themes, modelled answers, differentiated activities, exam timings, advice, teacher and student notes and more! Non-fiction introduction Analysing language (Q3) Evaluating Text 1 (Q2) Q1, Q4 (a) and (b), Q5 (evaluation) Q5 and Q6 evaluation lesson Q6 model answer lesson Q1 and Q3 language lesson Language analysis Q3 Q2 evaluation of an extract Q4 and Q5 evaluation Q6 Text 2 whole evaluation Writing Q6 Text 2 answers (evaluating) Improving Q6 answers and exploring Q3 Improving Q3 answers (using specific examples) Q1, Q2 and Q3 recap Q4 and Q5 recap Q6 recap Revision quiz Scheme of work document
Edexcel English Paper 1 Walkthrough
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Edexcel English Paper 1 Walkthrough

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Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Walkthrough. Includes: 1 hr well differentiated PP, a mock exam-style paper based on GCSE English Language Paper 1 specimen papers and possible answers paper, for both the teacher and student to use in their self assessment tasks. Could do over 2 lessons, a ‘mock mock’ to aid preparation for Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 1 Section A. The questions focus on the Birdsong extract provided in this GCSE English Language reading resource. You can find this here: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/AQA-87001-RSB.PDF Questions can be completed in timed conditions (with approximate times provided in the resources) to improve students’ abilities to work in exam conditions. Many more inexpensive, high quality English resources are available at my shop: Lead Practitioner’s Shop.
Gothic Monsters
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Gothic Monsters

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Gothic monsters lesson to explores Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, mummies, ghosts, Jekyll and Hyde and werewolves, the key conventions of Gothic monsters and antagonists, and helps students to decide on a Gothic monster archetype before they analyse a description of Dracula from Bram Stoker’s original text. A brilliant lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students analysing Gothic texts and characters. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
AQA English Language Paper 2 June 2021
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AQA English Language Paper 2 June 2021

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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A walkthrough pack for the June 2021 paper. Includes: Model answers for Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4. Analysis and breakdown of all questions and answers provided Success criteria Exam walkthrough tasks Timings Exam tips and advice Please note that the extract from Clive James’ Unreliable Memoirs is not included in the pack due to copyright restrictions, but is available to download via the AQA website. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Macbeth Revision 2025
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Macbeth Revision 2025

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Macbeth 2025 revision for English Literature Paper 1 revision lesson on structure and form and how these tie into themes. We explore the organisation and order of the five acts of William Shakespeare’s play and consider how they tie in to the messages Shakespeare may have wanted to convey to his audiences, helping students to prepare for the exam in the 2025 summer. The lesson includes worksheets (printer symbol), differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, detailed theme notes and more. A really useful way of revising this play in time for the Paper 1 exam in May 2025. Leave a review and we’ll send you another masterclass for free! Just email us at info@englishgcse.co.uk after you’ve left your review.
Macbeth Escape Room
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Macbeth Escape Room

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Escape Macbeth’s Castle! We’ve put together this detailed English lesson that introduces or re-introduces language, structure, stagecraft and genre. Students work in groups to escape Macbeth’s castle and have to solve numerous puzzles and activities in order to get out. Using an adventure story theme, this is a brilliant introduction lesson for studying William Shakespeare or first lesson back for all English students whether KS3 or KS4. It is also perfect for the end of term or end of year. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package