A selection of resources and lessons to support the answering of section B of the new AQA Specification. Writing to describe and narrate. Includes practice papers created using the AQA wording and mark distribution

A lesson introducing the prologue of the Dracula playscript using the new AQA spec as influence for activities. Ideal for KS3, promotes independence and confidence with language techniques and audience's reactions.

This fully rescourced lesson can be delivered over 2-3 lessons in order to fully analyse the role and character of King Duncan. This is aimed at KS4 students in order to prepare them for the AQA specification, focusing on core vocabulary, contrasts between characters and essay skills

A lesson guiding students through the skills needed for letter writing. Uses real WW1 examples of letters home to help model their work. Ideal for KS3 or high ability KS2. Lesson makes reference to the GCSE AOs in order to build familiarity with assessment criteria and promote mastery

This lesson guides students through a comparison of the theme of guilt in War Photographer and Remains for AQA's power and conflict poetry. cluster Ideal as pre-assessment or exam preparation. Includes references to AOs. Success criteria for writing. A variety of tasks to promote vocabulary, engagement with the poems and confidence in essay writing technique.

A lesson guiding students through the study of Kamikaze. Looks at language analysis, themes and structure as well as extension activities looking at the changed perception of Kamikaze pilots in the 21st Century. Aimed at KS4 preparing for the new AQA GCSE specification

A selection of resources easily spread over a few hours of work designed to engage students in the development of Beatrice and Benedick's relationship. Examines the scene in some detail with students then able to summarise what they have learnt Ideal for KS3 as an introduction to GCSE level work

A series of lessons that can take 5+ hours introducing KS3 to the Dystopian Genre. Includes explicit references to the AQA assessment objectives for Language Paper One Section A and B Perfect for reluctant readers as extracts are short and accompanied with film clips. Ideal for a KS3-4 transition

A lesson which rapidly examines the various settings used in the play, their effect using the pathetic fallacy and their significance in the play. Ideal for KS4 students preparing for the AQA exam

A thorough, structured and differentiated lesson designed to guide students through the theme of racism in the great depression and Of Mice and Men. PPT is on a dyslexia friendly back ground. Ideal for mature KS3, sparks conversation and consideration of contextual features that are still relevant today. Includes an essay style question and structure strips to support students confidence and independence.

A selection of resources designed to support KS4 students in revising for AQA’s literature paper 1 A. Ideal for both independent work and class lead activities. This includes a structured workbook designed to test students’ knowledge and all them to think in alternative ways to promote originality within exam responses

A selection of revision postcards crammed with information about the key themes and characters An Inspector Calls. Ideal as a revision aid, for essay writing or for look-cover-recall activities. Complete with a variety essay questions for students to attempt. Designed for my KS4 classes in line with the AQA assessment objectives. Why not get these printed on card and post home!

A collection of resources and comprehensive lesson activities guiding students and teachers through the language paper one paper using the prologue of Jurassic Park as a basis. An exciting and gruesome extract. Ideal for KS4 as a new approach or refresher of techniques, or for high ability KS3 looking for a new challenge. Includes plenty of opportunities for modeling, references to the AQA mark scheme, and some indicitive standards of work so students can see what level they are working at. These resources should take 3-4 hours to complete under guidance, or simply set the paper as a stand alone task.

A detailed lesson guiding students through the poem, examining context, imagery, language features and their effect. A challenging poem but broken down into manageable chunks here, this has enough resources to cover 2-3 hours of teaching. Worksheet ideally printed on A3 in colour. Includes an exam style question in anticipation of the comparative element of the exam. Makes explicit references to the AQA mark-scheme, ideal for KS4

A set of activities designed to help students closely read an extract of the novel, examining how the woman is presented in 'The Bundle of Letters' Includes essay structure materials. Ideal for higher ability KS3

A well crafted lesson and worksheet designed to help students engage with the opening of the novel and consider the key themes. Ideal as independent work or as revision aimed at higher ability students. Ideally should be printed on A3.

A series of resources and materials designed to help KS4 revise elements of An Inspector Calls; specifically Mr Birling in act one. Includes focus on language analysis and essay skills. Ideal as recap and includes reference to the AQA marking criteria