Simple, straightforward revision guide for AQA English Language Papers 1 and 2 focusing on how to use the language of the mark schemes to your advantage. Includes Question 5s. Can be used in tandem with any paper.

A simple resource exploring the basic word classes. This is an easily differentiatable resource. The PDF and editable Word docs are attached.

Scaffolded lesson on descriptive writing including: SPaG advice Planning Step-by-step focus on the description question Writing tips Mark Scheme Easily differentiated Adaptable to other exam boards

Simple essay writing resource for Macbeth on the AQA GCSE syllabus, includes: assessment objectives mark scheme timing and planning introduction and thesis statement essay questions with model student responses practice questions applicable to More and Most Able but can be adapted Word and PDF included

Lesson on demystifying Shakespeare’s language Includes simple tasks on the development of English and iambic pentameter Plot of Macbeth General context Witches in 1.1 and sergeant’s speech 1.2 for whole class annotation Macbeth OCR GCSE exam question Model candidate answer Can be adapted to all exam boards and KS3

All AQA GCSE English Literature Exam Questions 2017-2022 Exam tips and technique Indicative content Ideal for revision Easily adaptable PowerPoint and PDF versions

Detailed lesson on Macbeth Act Five focusing on the key moments includes: The plot of Act Five Crucial moments from the playscript Key Vocabulary Mark Scheme Exam Question

An extended lesson/intervention lesson on narrative and descriptive writing for AQA English Language Paper 1 based on the June 2017 Question 5 - with differentiated tasks and resources.

Some quick and easy resources to aid GCSE English Literature students with retrieval practise [and revision] for Macbeth Resource includes Acts One to Five on separate documents, and the whole play on one document.

Differentiated resource for both AQA English Language Papers, section As only Numbered sentence frames to avoid use of complex and often limiting answer formulas Colour-coded model examples provided for all reading questions on both papers Ideal for revision practise

Straightforward lesson on exam practice for AQA Literature Paper 1 Jekyll and Hyde includes: Quiz with answers Exam technique Mark Scheme Annotated exam extract (Good and Evil) Some context Chapter Breakdown Success Criteria Detailed plan Model introduction and thesis statement

Lesson in line with Assessment Objectives. Includes: Breakdown of question Key terminology inc. social, class, social stratification Examples of early studies of language and social class Basics of Social Network Theory Essay Preparation, Plan and Structure Thesis and opening paragraph on “Evaluate the view that most social groups use language as a membership card.”

Detailed lesson in line with Assessment Objectives. Includes: Summary of Paper 1, Section 2 with sample exam questions Broad Victorian context on women narrows to Rossetti Form and structure Analysis and alternative interpretation Annotated poem slides

Detailed lesson in line with Assessment Objectives. Includes: Summary of Paper 1, Section 2 with sample exam questions Broad contextual overview of British Empire Annotated poem slides Question 7 Candidate response and Examiner’s Comment

Very detailed lesson focusing on: Plot (inc. key scenes for Romeo and Juliet) Character Theme Key Quotes Extract Analysis Lesson can be split - it’s effectively two lessons - and is easily differentiated for all KS3 abilities

AQA English Literature A Level, Elements of Crime Approaching Exam Questions Exam questions Examiner advice Indicative content Ideal for revision

AQA English Literature A Level, Elements of Crime Poetry Overview of each poem, including links, key quotes/ideas/ themes ‘Peter Grimes’ ‘Ballad of Reading Gaol’ ‘My Last Duchess’ ‘Porphyria’s Lover’ ‘The Laboratory’ Exam question Examiner advice Indicative content Ideal for revision lessons

AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1, Macbeth exam question lesson (2.2). It includes: Annotated mark scheme Question extract on the theme of Guilt Detailed historical context- Great Chain of Being, Divine Right of Kings, Gunpowder Plot, Witchcraft Key Vocabulary Pre-annotated exam question (annotations can be deleted) Colour-coded model introduction with thesis statement Colour-coded model paragraph with examiners mark and comments (aimed at Lower ability) Scaffolded paragraph

Detailed AQA GCSE Literature Paper 1 lesson on Jekyll and Hyde exam practice focusing on Utterson’s dream, includes: Basic plot of story for visual learners Chapter list and some contextual overview Quiz with answers Exam technique Mark Scheme Annotated exam extract (Mysterious dream) Success Criteria Detailed plan Model introduction and thesis statement

Detailed lesson on how to approach the Hamlet (Drama and Poetry Pre-1900) exam questions, including: Overview of course 2022 grade boundaries Exam questions A&B Candidate responses Mark Scheme Examiner’s commentary Stichomythia extract