Fun, engaging and hassle-free resources for secondary English and Drama. Developed by a lead practitioner and AQA examiner, you can be sure all resources are geared towards the latest specifications.
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Fun, engaging and hassle-free resources for secondary English and Drama. Developed by a lead practitioner and AQA examiner, you can be sure all resources are geared towards the latest specifications.
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A lively and engaging lesson developing students’ ability to open their descriptive and narrative writing in an original and engaging way. Ideal in preparing students for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1, Section B. The full scheme of work is available to purchase for just £5. Click this link to check it out!
Activities are designed to develop your pupils’ ability to open their story/description in an engaging and varied way, giving them lots of different methods and strategies to enable them to do this. The lessons have been designed with the new AQA Language Paper 1 specification in mind, which places heavy emphasis on making effective vocabulary choices in the writing, but is equally useful for KS3 teaching.
Would work well as a standalone writing/literacy lesson or as part of the paper 1 writing scheme of work of which this is a part.
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Developed specifically for the new AQA GCSE English Literature specification (yet equally suitable for other examination boards), here is a detailed comprehension work book. revision guide for Stave 1 of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’.
This is basically a mini scheme/unit of work in a booklet and would work brilliantly as either revision for your students, independent study work for cover, tutoring and home schooling, or for students to actively read the text and consolidate their understanding as they read.
Huge range of comprehension questions exploring plot, character, themes, context and writer’s messages and intentions. Ideal preparation for the AQA English Literature qualification as all the Assessment Objectives are covered. 13 pages packed full of content; a wide range of engaging activities are included.
A PDF copy of the source text has been included to support the page references in the workbook only. Due to the age of the source text, it is out of copyright and is available to share.
Resource is absolutely ready to go, you won’t need to edit or tweak the resource for it to work with your groups. Ideal for low maintenance teaching or revision.
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Here is the third and final volume of the 'Sensational Starters' series which aims to give teachers a huge bank of starters that they can use with all of their classes.
50 activities, 100 slides (including answer slides), with each slide providing a different starter task for your classes. Ideal as bell ringer/entrance activities. It's as simple as that!
This edition focuses on Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and covers the following topics:
Complex and commonly misspelled words
Apostrophes of omission
Apostrophes of possession
Full stops
Commas
Semi-colons
Colons
Homophones
Speech
Mixed practice
Proof reading and editing
Would suit Key stages 3, 4 and even 5. Ideal Language GCSE preparation tasks for Paper 1 and 2; great for general skill building too! The tasks suit a wide range of abilities and can be easily tweaked if required. This would be an ideal resource for a whole school literacy drive too.
Perfect toolkit and inspiration for any teacher. Ready to roll. Enjoy!
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Here is the ultimate SPaG/punctuation quiz! Let's face it, teaching SPaG can be dry, this quiz is just one way of making it a little more fun and adding a competitive element to it too.
* Rounds comprise of either 5 or 10 questions
* A single round can be completed as a starter, or the whole quiz can take at least a lesson
* Answers are provided at the end of each round and can be peer assessed
* Students must get all aspects of the question right to gain marks for that particular question (for example, all commas must be in the correct place on a comma question to gain a single mark). However, the test can be made easier by giving a mark for each punctuation mark in the correct place.
* If you wish, you can use this as a baseline assessment and revisit the test again to check progress at the end of a SPaG or writing unit.
Rounds as follows:
Round 1 – Brackets (out of 10)
Round 2 – ? ! or . (out of 10)
Round 3 – Speech marks (out of 5)
Round 4 – Semicolons (out of 5)
Round 5 – Colons (out of 5)
Round 6 – Commas (out of 10)
Round 7 – Mixed 1 (out of 5)
Round 8 – Mixed 2 (out of 5
Round 9 – Mixed 3 (out of 5)
The quiz is reasonably challenging, and is therefore geared more towards KS3 and GCSE English level. However, it could also work with really bright KS2 students. Ideal activity as a standalone lesson or as part of a programme of GCSE revision for the new 9-1 Language spec, which places huge emphasis on this aspect of writing. I guess it would also make an ideal whole school literacy drive resource during tutor time!
Ready to roll, Enjoy!
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Do you teach Macbeth but only wish to cover the key scenes?
Perhaps you are looking to give your year 10 or
Key Stage 3 classes a taster of the play?
Don’t have time to go over each and every scene?
Then this bundle is for you!
Here I have collated the key scenes into a handy and cost effective bundle. However, if you want the full scheme of work, this can be purchased here
Scenes included in the bundle:
Act 1 Scene 3 - Macbeth and Banquo first meet the Witches
Act 1 Scene 5 - Lady Macbeth’s first speech
Act 1 Scene 7 - Lady Macbeth manipulates Macbeth
Act 2 Scene 1 - Dagger scene
Act 2 Scene 2 - Immediate aftermath
Act 3 Scene 2 - Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s changing relationship
Act 3 Scene 4 - Banquet
Act 4 Scene 1 - Macbeth returns to the Witches
Act 5 Scene 1 - Lady Macbeth’s madness
Act 5 Scene 4&5 - The last battle/ Macbeth’s regret
Lesson Features:
A range of interesting and engaging classroom and homework activities, with worksheets and source materials provided
Easy to navigate, differentiated and visually engaging ‘no adaptation required’ lesson PowerPoints
All GCSE assessment objectives covered
Full teacher notes and answers for all analysis activities, allowing you to lead engaging and effective discussions with your classes
Praise for the scheme of work (based on reviews of individual scenes/acts):
100% of all ratings have been 5 star
“Ideal for my year 11s as the annotation activities enable them to make lots of notes. Great to see even the minor scenes covered in depth too, cannot recommend enough!”
These are outstanding! Really thorough and engaging resources
These are brilliant- have saved me so much time.
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Developed specifically for the new 9-1 AQA GCSE English Literature specification (yet equally suitable for other examination boards), here is a detailed comprehension work book for Chapter 1 - ‘The Story of the Door’ of Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Jekyll and Hyde’.
This is basically a mini scheme/unit of work in a booklet and would work brilliantly as either revision for your students, independent study work for cover, or for students to actively read the text and consolidate their understanding as they read.
Huge range of comprehension questions exploring plot, character, themes, context and writer’s messages and intentions. Questions are in chronological order (in line with events from the text) so very easy to follow and is an ideal teaching tool to ensure students are actively reading and engaging with the text. Ideal preparation for the AQA English Literature qualification as all the Assessment Objectives are covered.
Covers everything they need to know for the chapter really. Due to the challenging nature of the source text, I’d say this is more geared towards middle and higher ability students.
Resource is absolutely ready to go!
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Lesson 2 in this revision/skills building scheme of work around the writing section of the paper 2 examination.
This is a full lesson with a wide range of activities in order to develop and master this important aspect of argumentative and persuasive writing in preparation for the examination.
The lessons have been designed around (and make reference to) the AQA specification. However, I'm sure they are equally applicable to other specifications and exam boards.
Ready to roll, very little adaptation required. Ideal as a skills boost or revision session in the run up to the exams, or can be used as part of the wider scheme (available as a bundle).
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A series of paper 1 style exemplars that students must punctuate correctly. Ideal preparation work in the run up to exams as it models good examples of creative writing whilst promoting proof reading and active reading strategies that will boost their AO6 SPaG mark.
They are all reasonably challenging, and are designed for Level 5 and above (C and above) students.
I find that they serve 2 purposes: they keep a student's proof reading skills sharp (essential, in my view, to get a good mark on the SPaG component of the writing task) whilst also modelling strong creative writing skills (I often use these activities as a foundation for detailed discussions about the strengths and weaknesses of the writing). I have found, particularly with top sets, that modelling the style of the writing in this way dramatically improves the content and sophistication of their creative writing.
Useful, no fuss worksheets that you can just print off and use straight away. Ideal bit of revision and skills building for the Section B writing section of the new specification GCSE language paper.
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This is a 27 page, fully loaded revision, study and comprehension resource for Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.
This has been written with the latest AQA (9-1) English Literature specification in mind, but I’m sure this would work equally well with other exam boards. I’ve tried to make this revision guide as active as possible, so there are lots of activities and tasks for students to do as they work through the booklet. There’s a good balance of information and engaging tasks for students to work through.
This is an ideal companion to the ‘Jekyll and Hyde Exam Questions’ resource I have created (both resources are available together as a discounted bundle, available here
Contents of this guide run as follows:
* Visual summary of plot
* Storyboard task for students to then recall the plot and key events from memory
* Context (students explore key issues raised in the novella such as poverty, attitudes towards women, science vs religion, Darwinism etc by making connections between these issues and events in the novella)
* Key Quotes - Students explore key quotes through analysis of their meaning and significance, quotes are broken down chapter by chapter and provide thematic links etc.
* Themes - Students make connections between themes, characters and events in the novel
* Characterisation - Students have to complete a character profile for all the main characters using the study tasks provided
* Key Terminology - Exploring some key terminology and vocabulary that will deepen their understanding of the novella as well as impress examiners.
* Exam question - an exam question worded and structured in the same way you will expect to find them on the new 9-1 literature paper (lots more of these are provided in the exam question companion booklet)
*Exam Techniques - Hints and tips on how to maximise performance in the exam.
Ideal for all teachers as this is a new set text to be added to the specification. Definitely a grade saving resource that enables students to fully prepare for the exam and to explore the text from lots of different angles.
Ready to roll, everything a student needs to study the text/ revise for the exam and boost their confidence in the run up to the exam. Little/no adaptation required. Suitable for a range of abilities. Enjoy!
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Developed specifically for the new AQA 9-1 GCSE English Literature specification (yet equally suitable for other examination boards), here is a detailed comprehension work book for Chapter 10 - ‘Henry Jekyll’s full statement of the case’ of Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Jekyll and Hyde’.
This is basically a mini scheme/unit of work in a booklet and would work brilliantly as either revision for your students, independent study work for cover, tutoring and home schooling or for students to actively read the text and consolidate their understanding as they read.
Huge range of comprehension questions exploring plot, character, themes, context and writer’s messages and intentions. Questions are in chronological order (in line with events from the text) so very easy to follow and is an ideal teaching tool to ensure students are actively reading and engaging with the text. Ideal preparation for the AQA English Literature qualification as all the Assessment Objectives are covered. Covers everything they need to know for the chapter really. Due to the challenging nature of the source text, I’d say this is more geared towards middle and higher ability students.
Resource is absolutely ready to go!
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Here is everything you need to teach Act 4 of Macbeth. Specifically written for the new spec AQA English Literature GCSE but equally applicable to other exam boards.
This scheme contains full lessons for each and every scene of Act 4, with each lesson containing a range of interesting and engaging activities to develop and deepen your students’ understanding of the text.
The scheme contains differentiated success criteria and tasks, full analysis for all scenes and teacher notes to guide you through the teaching of the lesson. Homework tasks are also included with the scheme. The lessons will require little to no adaptation and all the resources you need are included.
Save big compared to buying these resources separately. Buy in confidence from a TES recommended author.
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Here is everything you need to teach Act 5 of Macbeth. Specifically written for the new spec AQA English Literature GCSE but equally applicable to other exam boards. The complete scheme of work for the entire play can be found here.
This scheme contains full lessons for each and every scene of Act 5, with each lesson containing a range of interesting and engaging activities to develop and deepen your students’ understanding of the text.
The scheme contains differentiated success criteria and tasks, full analysis for all scenes and teacher notes to guide you through the teaching of the lesson. Homework tasks are also included with the scheme. The lessons will require little to no adaptation and all the resources you need are included.
Save big compared to buying these resources separately. Buy in confidence from a TES recommended author.
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Developed specifically for the new 9-1 AQA GCSE English Literature specification (yet equally suitable for other examination boards), here is a detailed comprehension work book for Chapter 9 - ‘Dr Lanyon’s Narrative’ of Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Jekyll and Hyde’.
This is basically a mini scheme/unit of work in a booklet and would work brilliantly as either revision for your students, independent study work for cover, tutoring and home schooling, or for students to actively read the text and consolidate their understanding as they read.
Huge range of comprehension questions exploring plot, character, themes, context and writer’s messages and intentions. Questions are in chronological order (in line with events from the text) so very easy to follow and is an ideal teaching tool to ensure students are actively reading and engaging with the text.
Ideal preparation for the AQA English Literature qualification as all the Assessment Objectives are covered. Covers everything they need to know for the chapter really. Due to the challenging nature of the source text, I’d say this is more geared towards middle and higher ability students.
Resource is absolutely ready to go!
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Complete schemes of work for the writing sections of papers 1 and 2 of the English Language GCSE qualification. Concise, skills driven lessons to boost your student’s skills in a number of key areas.20+ hours worth of lesson content.
Everything you need to teach these papers is here. Fully resourced and ready to go. Additional freebies thrown in:
* 40 worksheets for papers 1 and 2 (writing tasks worded in the AQA language format with guidance)
* 150 sensational starters for English
Save big compared to buying these separately. 74% saving! Please see the individual resources for more information about them.
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This is a lively and engaging resource developing students’ word choices and general vocabulary skills. Ideal in preparing students for GCSE English Language Paper 1, Section B. The full scheme of work is available to purchase for just £5. Click this link to check it out!
A range of activities designed to develop your pupils’ vocabulary use and to also get them into positive habits of editing and improving vocabulary after having ‘finished’. This has been designed with the new AQA Language Paper 1 specification in mind, which places heavy emphasis on making effective vocabulary choices in the writing, but is equally useful for KS3 teaching and for other major GCSE exam boards.
Would work well as a standalone writing/literacy lesson or as part of the paper 1 writing scheme of work of which this is a part.
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Here I have the second volume of the 'Sensational Starters' series which aims to give teachers a huge bank of starters that they can use with all of their classes.
50 slides, with each slide providing a different starter task for your classes. Ideal as bell ringer/ entrance tasks. It's as simple as that!
This edition focuses on reading skills; with a huge bank of starters developing the following aspects of reading:
Basic Inferences
Layered Inferences
Using evidence to support points
Inferring from images
Inferring from quotations
Exploring key words within quotations
Identifying word classes
Commenting on the effect of word classes
Understanding the writer's messages/viewpoints
Understanding the writer's world (context)
Responding critically to a text
Would suit Key stages 3, 4 and even 5. Ideal Language GCSE preparation tasks for Paper 1 and 2; great for general skill building too! The tasks suit a wide range of abilities and can be easily tweaked if required. This would be an ideal resource for a whole school literacy drive too.
Perfect toolkit and inspiration for any teacher. Ready to roll. Enjoy!
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An ideal solution to ensure your students can work from home independently and effectively in this critical run up to the exams.
Here is the complete collection of comprehension booklets foe Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Jekyll and Hyde’.
Save a massive 60% compared to buying these resources separately!
7 action packed booklets full of an exciting range of activities. Each booklet will allow your students to master all the key assessment objectives for their AQA 9-1 English Literature exam (though equally useful for other exam boards). Here you have all you need to teach this important set text.
Would work as a scheme of work, independent study work or revision before the exam. See individual resources for further information.
Ready to go - no adaptation required. Feedback welcomed and appreciated!
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This scheme of work equips your students with a range of skills to tackle the writing section of their English Language Paper 2 exam. Tailored to the latest 9-1 specifications.
All lessons are packed with fun and engaging activities, as well as being visually appealing. Each ‘lesson’ is packed with activities that are more likely to take a couple of lessons than just one.
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An ideal solution to ensure your students can work from home independently and effectively in this critical run up to the exams.
Everything you could possibly want or need to teach and revise for Jekyll and Hyde as part of the 19th Century Texts component of the AQA English Literature GCSE exam. A complete scheme of work and plenty more besides! 60%+ saving through buying the bundled resources.
Further information on each of the resources can be found by clicking on their links. Here is a broad breakdown:
Comprehension booklets for all chapters for students to study and explore the text as they read (essentially a scheme of work). These booklets are a priceless teaching tool as they allow you to actively teach the novel, with students exploring key characters, themes, plot developments and context after every chapter. This is ideal as a low maintenance way of teaching the text, requiring little adaptation and allowing your students to explore the text independently. Also ideal for tutors/home schooling.
Revision guide is provided once they have finished or to return back to the text in the run up to the exam.
Exam practice and questions booklet is provided to further aid revision and exam strategy in the run up to the exam. Students become confident answering exam style questions from different points in the text.
Cue cards provided to enable your students to memorise key quotes and ideas.
Everything is ready to roll. Little to no adaptation required. If you like low maintenance teaching you will love this! Buy in confidence from a TES recommended author.
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Huge range of revision activities based around J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. Fully prepare students for the AQA paper 2 English Literature 9-1 GCSE exam with this exciting and varied range of activities.
Each slide is a stand-alone activity designed to improve students’ awareness of character, plot, themes, key subject terminology, context, writer’s intentions and those all important quotes! The PowerPoint covers all the assessment objectives for all the major exam boards, but was created specifically with AQA in mind.
Many of the activities make ideal starters, and plenaries, whilst some of the more extensive tasks can take a whole lesson. Ideal in the run up to the exam!
I’ve tried to approach the text from lots of different angles to keep it feeling ‘fresh’ for you and your students. Many of the acitivites aim to stretch and challenge students, introducing them to new concepts and ideas I created this with the AQA spec in mind but am sure it’s equally applicable to other exam boards.
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