A worksheet to help guide students on how use show not tell to convey a character’s emotions. Students study the way ‘show not tell’ is used in the 5 sample paragraphs which cover 5 different emotions. I recommend putting these examples under a visualiser. I then ask students to produce their own paragraph in the same style selecting from a choice of 4 complex emotions.

A sheet analysing 12 key quotations from Scene 1 of A Streetcar Named Desire. Contains a blank template version for students to have a go at analysing the quotations themselves. I then reveal the model explanations for each quotation.

Printable revision sheet for The Manhunt by Simon Armitage. Includes detailed analysis of 10 quotations from the poem.

Using appositive phrases in your English literature responses will improve the sophistication of your writing. If used correctly, they will impress your examiner. Here are some examples on how to use appositive phrases when writing about the 6 main characters in Lord of the Flies. Read the examples then have a go at creating your own sentences that use appositive phrases.

Using appositive phrases in your English literature responses will improve the sophistication of your writing. If used correctly, they will impress your examiner. Here are some examples on how to use appositive phrases when writing about the 6 main characters in An Inspector Calls.

Using appositive phrases in your English literature responses will improve the sophistication of your writing. If used correctly, they will impress your examiner. Here are some examples on how to use appositive phrases when writing about the 6 main characters in Macbeth.

A grade 9 750 word response looking at the importance of the 7 commandments in Animal Farm.

Tier 2 vocabulary can help add sophistication, subtlety and nuance to expression. In this exercise, students have to match find the correct definition for 50 tier 2 words. Answers are included on page 2.

A handy printable revision sheet which offers high level analysis of 8 key Mercutio quotations from Romeo and Juliet.

A knowledge organiser focused on the significance of flowers in The Handmaid’s Tale.

Ideal for spaced learning, here is a 20 question multiple choice test on The Handmaid’s Tale with answers included.

A 20 question multiple choice quiz on Othello with answers. Ideal as a spaced learning revision task.

A grade 9 model answer to the June 2022 AQA question from Romeo and Juliet. The question focused on the character of Romeo. The model answer analyses the extract then moves on to analyse two further moments in the play which present Romeo’s feelings for Juliet.

A free student workbook version of my 15 page power and conflict revision booklet. There are spaces underneath all of the key quotations from each poem so that students can write down their ideas about each quotation. The full resource with detailed analysis of key quotations from each poem is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12886246

2 lessons with accompanying sheets analysing key quotations from Scenes 7 and 8 of A Streetcar Named Desire. Also includes a blank template for students to first try and explore the quotations themselves.

Detailed analysis of 16 key quotations from Scene 2 on one handy printable revision sheet. Also includes a blank version for students to have a go at first exploring the significance of the quotations themselves.

A quotation revision sheet focused on the character of Blanche from A Streetcar Named Desire containing high level analysis of 13 quotations. Also contains a second sheet with critical perspectives into Blanche’s character.

A detailed lesson exploring the character of Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire.

A quotation revision sheet focused on the character of Stanley from A Streetcar Named Desire containing high level analysis of 13 quotations.

Match 50 tier 2 words to their definitions. Correct answers included.