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I am a second in department currently responsible for Key Stage 3. As a result of this I have been creating in depth booklets which provide detailed units of work for my teachers. These booklets provide all the extracts/worksheets a teacher needs for a unit of work. I offer these at £3 a booklet and then have created bundles at 30% off with 3 booklets costing only £6.30. I also have a lot of GCSE AQA revision materials, most of which are offered freely.

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I am a second in department currently responsible for Key Stage 3. As a result of this I have been creating in depth booklets which provide detailed units of work for my teachers. These booklets provide all the extracts/worksheets a teacher needs for a unit of work. I offer these at £3 a booklet and then have created bundles at 30% off with 3 booklets costing only £6.30. I also have a lot of GCSE AQA revision materials, most of which are offered freely.
'A Christmas Carol' Summer Study Pack
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'A Christmas Carol' Summer Study Pack

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I’ve put this together for a low ability year 10 group. They have done an overview of ACC and whilst most teachers get students to read it over the summer, I have decided to adapt an abridged version, and then get students to complete checkpoint activities after each reduced chapter.
Cover Work MEGA BUNDLE (6 resources) - 35% DISCOUNT
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Cover Work MEGA BUNDLE (6 resources) - 35% DISCOUNT

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You are purchasing six sets of cover worksheets and saving 35%. Each one is an A4 back to back mini A5 booklet. The sheets were originally created for KS3, but as they target the GCSE Language skills are also suitable for KS4. Each sheet ensures students are practicing a range of reading and writing skills independently. Each worksheet includes: 3 extracts 4 reading tasks 3 writing tasks The focus of the worksheets are: Sherlock Holmes stories Charles Dickens novels Alex Rider novels Roald Dahl novels Non-fiction social media articles Non-fiction travel blogs You are purchasing the editable word versions. For more detailed information about the tasks for each sheet please view the original listings. If bought as a bundle, these sheets could create a mini booklet and easily provide two weeks worth of lessons if the tasks are completed correctly.
Cover Work Bundle 2 - 25% Discount
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Cover Work Bundle 2 - 25% Discount

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Please note these three resources are also available with 3 more resources in a mega bundle with a higher discount. You are purchasing three sets of cover worksheets and saving 25%. Each one is an A4 back to back page creating a mini A5 booklet. They were originally created for KS3, but they are also appropriate for KS4 as they target language GCSE style task. These sheets ensure students are practicing a range of reading and writing skills independently. Each worksheet includes: 3 extracts 4 reading tasks (minimum) 3 writing tasks (minimum) You are purchasing the editable word versions. For more detailed information about the tasks for each sheet please view the original listings. If bought as a bundle, these sheets could create a mini booklet and easily provide two weeks worth of lessons if the tasks are completed correctly.
Cover Lessons: 3 Roald Dahl Extracts + Reading/Writing Activities
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Cover Lessons: 3 Roald Dahl Extracts + Reading/Writing Activities

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There are three extracts here from three Roald Dahl books (Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, and Danny the Champion). This is followed by five reading tasks and five writing tasks. This was originally set as cover work and can be completed independently, and is at least three lessons of work. It was created for KS3 but would still be appropriate at KS4 as it uses AQA Lanuguage Paper style tasks. Furthermore, students would not have needed to study Roald Dahl in order to complete this work. The tasks are: Reading the extracts provided Simple list four things tasks (information retrieval) A grid asking getting students to consider the start, middle and end of the extract (structure analysis) A task looking at narrative perspective asking students to find evidence of how the narrator communicates with the reader. An opinion task which gives students statements on each source which they have to explain whether they agree or not (evaluation). The writing tasks are varied between writing the opening of their own story with a simal narrator, a story from the POV of an insect, a story from a teacher’s perspective etc. A simple and easy stand-alone resource. The sheet is a back to back sheet of A4 which can be folded into a mini A5 booklet for students to store easily in exercise books- it also requires minimal photocopying!
Cover Lessons: 3 Charles Dickens Extracts + Reading/Writing Activities
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Cover Lessons: 3 Charles Dickens Extracts + Reading/Writing Activities

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There are three extracts here from three Charles Dickens novels (*Oliver Twist, *). This is followed by five reading tasks and six writing tasks. This was originally set as cover work and can be completed independently, and is at least three lessons of work. It was created for KS3 but would still be appropriate at KS4 as it uses AQA Lanuguage Paper style tasks. Furthermore, students would not have needed to study Charles Dickens in order to complete this work. The tasks are: Reading the extracts provided Simple list four things tasks (information retrieval) A grid asking getting students to pick out information and make suggestions about the speech, appearance and behaviour of the upper class people. Students are asked to write a paragraph about the presentation of the poor characters in each extract. A task where students must use the extracts to explain what they think Dickens’ view was of the poor and how they were treated. The writing tasks are varied between non-fiction tasks asking students to write artiles on the homeless, a speech on their attitude to education, a description of a rich house etc. A simple and easy stand-alone resource. The sheet is a back to back sheet of A4 which can be folded into a mini A5 booklet for students to store easily in exercise books- it also requires minimal photocopying!
Cover Lessons: 3 Sherlock Holmes Extracts + Reading/Writing Activities
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Cover Lessons: 3 Sherlock Holmes Extracts + Reading/Writing Activities

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There are three extracts here from three Sherlock Holmes stories (A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four and The Speckled Band). This is followed by five reading tasks and six writing tasks. This was originally set as cover work and can be completed independently, and is at least three lessons of work. It was created for KS3 but would still be appropriate at KS4 as it uses AQA Lanuguage Paper style tasks. Furthermore, students would not have needed to study Sherlock Holmes in order to complete this work. The tasks are: Reading the extracts provided Simple list four things tasks (information retrieval) A grid asking getting students to consider the start, middle and end of the extract (structure analysis) Students are asked to explain the create a factfile about Sherlock Holmes’ character, collecting a range of quotations as evidence. An opinion task which gives students statements on each source which they have to explain whether they agree or not (evaluation). The writing tasks are varied between writing the opening of the own detective stories, writing from Holmes’ perspective, a review on the extracts, a non-fiction article on the modern police force. A simple and easy stand-alone resource. The sheet is a back to back sheet of A4 which can be folded into a mini A5 booklet for students to store easily in exercise books- it also requires minimal photocopying!
KS3 Booklet Bundle: 19th Century Literature 30% DISCOUNT
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KS3 Booklet Bundle: 19th Century Literature 30% DISCOUNT

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There are 3 KS3 booklets included at 30% off, aimed across all year groups, focused on 19th century fiction and non-fiction. They include: Detective Fiction: A look at the conventions of the genre with activities and Arthur Conan-Doyle/Agatha Christie followed by extracts from ‘Hounds of the Baskervilles’ and ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. 12 pages. Oliver Twist and the Victorian Era: A wider look at the historical context including information on crime and punishment, the impact of the industrial revolution, the class system, and Dickens’ life, followed by an abridged version of Oliver Twist. 16 pages ’London’ and non-fiction extracts: Some consideration of the poem ‘London’ followed by 8 non-fiction extracts looking at Victorian London.
3 x AQA Lang Paper 2 Mini Mocks: Q2-5
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3 x AQA Lang Paper 2 Mini Mocks: Q2-5

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Short chunked extracts which enable students to work their way through the questions all on one page - to save photocopying! Themes given are housing charities, children’s bedrooms and sleeping rough/homlessness. Questions 2-5 are provided, but no true or false for Q1 to save on space.
Detective Fiction Booklet: Conan-Doyle and Christie (KS3)
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Detective Fiction Booklet: Conan-Doyle and Christie (KS3)

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This 12 page booklet was created originally for year 7 as an introduction to the genre of detective fiction. Initially it takes them through the genre conventions and then on to the authors before finally giving a series of extracts (almost an abridged version) of Conan-Doyle’s ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ and Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. In the purchase you will recieve a .pdf version, an editable word document (the format of this will shift if your computer does not store the relevant fonts) and some teachers’ notes proving relevant links and answers. The booklet contains: A front page which allows students to record prior knowledge. A page which looks at detective fiction titles then the classic structure given A page covering archetypal characters and common features (such as red herrings) A page for students to record knowledge of the authors A page for students to break down the plot after reading the synopses A 4 page version of Conan-Doyle’s ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ A 3 page version of Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’
45% Discount: AQA GCSE English Language MEGA  BUNDLE (X8)-  Includes INDICATIVE CONTENT
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45% Discount: AQA GCSE English Language MEGA BUNDLE (X8)- Includes INDICATIVE CONTENT

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Included in this purchase are 8 full AQA exam papers - 4x paper 1 and 4x paper 2, normally priced at 3.50 each- therefore with a 45% discount. Included in each resource is: The sources (with line numbers) A shortened version of the questions - all five on one page (see image). A full, AQA style, exam booklet. This contains all of the questions with the correct layout (as per the AQA exam) and the correct number of pages. A detailed 3 page document providing indicative content with sample responses for each level of Q1-4 The paper 1 extracts are: Fire Paper One, 2015 Eagle Strike, 2003 The Call of the Wild, 1903 Trading Up, 2003 The paper 2 extracts/themes are: Parenting and education (1883 & 2008) London’s Buildings (1852 & 2002) Travelling and journeys (1835& 1995) Christmas toy shopping (1895 & 2000) I have also included a popular free resource - a series of “Mini Mocks” - 5 x paper 2 and 7 x paper 1. These have shortened extracts with all the questions on one page for quick, impactful revision. Finally I have added in the 23 page AQA Language revision booklet, with short chunked tasks working through the questions to help students complete short manageable revision.
AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 BUNDLE (X4)  - Includes DETAILED INDICATIVE CONTENT
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AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 BUNDLE (X4) - Includes DETAILED INDICATIVE CONTENT

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You are purchasing four AQA English Language paper 2 papers at a 35% discount. Included for each paper, is: The extract (with line numbers) A shortened version of the questions - all five on one page (see image). A full, AQA style, exam booklet. This contains all of the questions with the correct layout (as per the AQA exam) and the correct number of pages. A detailed 3 page document which provides indicative content, offering example answers for each level of a response for questions 1-4 Please note, 3 of these papers are available in a bundle without the indicative content at a lower price here
AQA Engish Language Paper 2 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT: Parenting and Education
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AQA Engish Language Paper 2 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT: Parenting and Education

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A mock exam for AQA English Language GCSE - Paper 2. It is to the exact specification of the full paper. Included in the purchase is: The extract (with line numbers) A shortened version of the questions - all five on one page (see image). A full, AQA style, exam booklet. This contains all of the questions with the correct layout (as per the AQA exam) and the correct number of pages. A detailed 3 page document which provides indicative content, offering example answers for each level of a response for questions 1-4. The 19th Century extract is from How the Poor Live written in 1883 The modern extract is from The Guardian, 2008
AQA English Language Paper 2 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT: Travelling
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AQA English Language Paper 2 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT: Travelling

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A mock exam for AQA English Language GCSE - Paper 2. It is to the exact specification of the full paper. Included in the purchase is: The extract (with line numbers, on one A3 page) A shortened version of the questions - all five on one page (see image). A full, AQA style, exam booklet. This contains all of the questions with the correct layout (as per the AQA exam) and the correct number of pages. A detailed 3 page document which provides indicative content, offering example answers for each level of a response for questions 1-4. Extracts: The 19th Century extract is from London by Day and Night written in 1852 The modern extract is from The Guardian, 2002
AQA English Language Paper 2 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT: Buildings of London
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AQA English Language Paper 2 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT: Buildings of London

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A mock exam for AQA English Language GCSE - Paper 2. It is to the exact specification of the full paper. Included in the purchase is: The extract (with line numbers, on one A3 page) A shortened version of the questions - all five on one page (see image). A full, AQA style, exam booklet. This contains all of the questions with the correct layout (as per the AQA exam) and the correct number of pages. A detailed 3 page document which provides indicative content, offering example answers for each level of a response for questions 1-4. The 19th Century extract is from London by Day and Night written in 1852 The modern extract is from The Guardian, 2002
AQA English Language Paper 2 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT: Christmas Shopping
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AQA English Language Paper 2 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT: Christmas Shopping

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A mock exam for AQA English Language GCSE - Paper 2. It is to the exact specification of the full paper. Included in the purchase is: The extract (with line numbers, on one page) A shortened version of the questions - all five on one page (see image). A full, AQA style, exam booklet. This contains all of the questions with the correct layout (as per the AQA exam) and the correct number of pages. A ** detailed 3 page document which provides indicative content, offering example answers for each level of a response** for questions 1-4. The 19th Century extract is from Walks In and Around London, 1895 The modern extract is from The Guardian, 2000
AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 BUNDLE (X4)  - Includes DETAILED INDICATIVE CONTENT
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AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 BUNDLE (X4) - Includes DETAILED INDICATIVE CONTENT

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You are purchasing four AQA English Language paper 1 papers at a 35% discount. Included for each paper, is: The extract (with line numbers, on one page) A shortened version of the questions - all five on one page (see image). A full, AQA style, exam booklet. This contains all of the questions with the correct layout (as per the AQA exam) and the correct number of pages. A detailed 3 page document which provides indicative content, offering example answers for each level of a response for questions 1-4 Please note, 3 of these papers are available in a bundle without the indicative content at a lower price here
AQA English Language Paper 1 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT:  'Eagle Strike'
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AQA English Language Paper 1 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT: 'Eagle Strike'

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A mock exam for AQA English Language GCSE - Paper 1. It is to the exact specification of the full paper. Included in the purchase is: The extract (with line numbers, on one page) A shortened version of the questions - all five on one page (see image). A full, AQA style, exam booklet. This contains all of the questions with the correct layout (as per the AQA exam) and the correct number of pages. A ** detailed 3 page document which provides indicative content, offering example answers for each level of a response** for questions 1-4 The extract is taken from a book published in 2003, ‘Eagle Strike’ Please note this paper is also available for £2.50 without the indicative content.
AQA English Language Paper 1 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT: 'The Call of the Wild'
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AQA English Language Paper 1 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT: 'The Call of the Wild'

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A mock exam for AQA English Language GCSE - Paper 1. It is to the exact specification of the full paper. Included in the purchase is: The extract (with line numbers, on one page) A shortened version of the questions - all five on one page (see image). A full, AQA style, exam booklet. This contains all of the questions with the correct layout (as per the AQA exam) and the correct number of pages. A detailed 3 page document which provides indicative content, offering example answers for each level of a response for questions 1-4 The extract is taken from a book published in 1903, ‘The Call of the Wild’ Please note this paper is also available for £2.50 without the indicative content.
AQA English Language Paper 1 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT: 'Fire Colour One'
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AQA English Language Paper 1 WITH INDICATIVE CONTENT: 'Fire Colour One'

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A mock exam for AQA English Language GCSE - Paper 1. It is to the exact specification of the full paper. Included in the purchase is: The extract (with line numbers, on one page) A shortened version of the questions - all five on one page (see image). A full, AQA style, exam booklet. This contains all of the questions with the correct layout (as per the AQA exam) and the correct number of pages. A detailed 3 page document which provides indicative content, offering example answers for each level of a response for questions 1-4 The extract is taken from a book published in 2015, ‘Fire Colour One’ Please note this paper is also available for £2.50 without the indicative content.