This is a comprehensive resource containing TWENTY-FOUR sample exam questions for revising ‘The Merchant of Venice'.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper.
Check out my other AQA Merchant of Venice resources:
Character of Antonio - 6 sample AQA exam questions
Character of Shylock - 8 sample AQA exam questions
Character of Portia - 8 sample AQA exam questions
Characters - 12 sample AQA exam questions
Themes - 12 sample AQA exam questions
I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams.
I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have.
I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
This resource features 40 sample exam questions for the second question of Paper Two GCSE English Language: 12 articles, 16 letters and 12 speeches.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and layout of the OCR GCSE English new specification, allowing students to become more comfortable with the appearance and demands of their exam paper.
The tasks featured ask students to write to a variety of audiences, allowing them to practise using the appropriate style and register for each context.
These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams.
Other Transactional Writing Resources for OCR:
12 Sample OCR Questions on Speeches
16 Sample OCR Questions on Letters
12 Sample OCR Questions on Articles
I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have.
I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
This bundle contains one set of sample introductions for Comparative Studies essays and four individual essays:
1. General Vision and Viewpoint of Sive, Casablanca and How Many Miles to Babylon?.
2. General Vision and Viewpoint of Witness, Silas Marner and Juno and the Paycock.
3. Literary Genre of Sive, Casablanca and How Many Miles to Babylon?.
4. Literary Genre of Jane Eyre, Dances With Wolves and I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.
This bundle features two Leaving Cert English Comparative Studies essays on the topics of Literary Genre and General Vision and Viewpoint.
The texts examined are John B Keane’s ‘Sive’, Jennifer Johnston’s ‘How Many Miles to Babylon?’ and ‘Casablanca’, directed by Michael Curtiz.
It also includes a file containing seven sample introductions for Comparative Studies essays.
Just what you need for this time of year – work AND play! This resource features a set of TWELVE sample exam questions for ‘Power and Conflict’ poetry and ALSO a ‘Fun Pack’ containing a range of activities designed to entertain your students while reinforcing their knowledge of the poets and poetry of the ‘Power and Conflict’ cluster.
Sample Questions:
The questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper.
Fun Pack:
1. Table Quiz – this consists of four 15-question rounds, focusing on the opening lines, closing lines, subject matter and titles of the fifteen poems. The table quiz can be run in two ways – you can either call out the questions and have the students fill in the blank answer grids I’ve provided, or you can distribute the handouts I’ve created for each round. For your convenience, I’ve included full answer sheets. These are also on the presentation so that students can correct their own work if necessary. These sheets can also be used as in-class or homework activities as they facilitate a really close re-reading of the poems.
2. Powerpoint Presentation – includes answers so that students can correct their own work.
3. Anagrams – this is an A4 handout of anagrams using the poets’ full names. Answers included.
4. Wordsearch – poets’ names.
5. Wordsearch – poem titles.
6. Crossword A – poem titles.
7. Crossword B – poets’ names.
12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems
Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems
Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems
Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘Bayonet Charge’ and ‘Remains’
Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’/strong>
Just what you need for this time of year – work AND play! This resource features a set of TWELVE sample exam questions for ‘Love and Relationships’ poetry and ALSO a ‘Fun Pack’ containing a range of fun activities designed to entertain your students while reinforcing their knowledge of the poets and poetry of the ‘Love and Relationships’ cluster.
Sample Questions:
The questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper.
I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams.
Fun Pack:
This consists of a range of fun activities designed to entertain your students while reinforcing their knowledge of the poets and poetry of the AQA ‘Love and Relationships’ cluster.
The contents are:
1. Table Quiz – this consists of four 15-question rounds, focusing on the opening lines, closing lines, subject matter and titles of the fifteen poems. The table quiz can be run in two ways – you can either call out the questions and have the students fill in the blank answer grids I’ve provided, or you can distribute the handouts I’ve created for each round. For your convenience, I’ve included full answer sheets for each round. These are also on the presentation so that students can correct their own work if necessary. These sheets can also be used as in-class or homework activities as they facilitate a really close re-reading of the poems.
2. Powerpoint Presentation – includes answers to the sixty questions so that students can correct their own work.
3. Anagrams – this is an A4 handout of anagrams using the poets’ full names. Answers included.
4. Wordsearch – using the poets’ names.
5. Wordsearch – using the poem titles.
6. Crossword – using the poem titles.
I’m currently adding lots of GCSE poetry resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
I hope this is useful for you and instructive for your students - as always, I’d love to hear any feedback you may have.
This resource features 12 sample exam questions for the second question of Paper Two GCSE English Language. This is the question requiring GCSE students to write an article for various media.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and layout of the Eduqas GCSE English new specification, allowing students to become more comfortable with the appearance and demands of their exam paper.
The twelve questions feature four tasks on broadsheet newspapers, four on local newspapers and four on school magazines.
These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams.
Other Transactional Writing Resources for Eduqas:
40 Sample Eduqas Questions: Letters, Speeches and Articles
12 Sample Eduqas Questions on Speeches
16 Sample Eduqas Questions on Letters
I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have.
I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
This resource features 12 sample exam questions for the second question of Paper Two GCSE English Language. This is the question which may require GCSE students to write a speech.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and layout of the OCR GCSE English new specification, allowing students to become more comfortable with the appearance and demands of their exam paper.
The twelve tasks featured ask students to write speeches to be delivered to a variety of audiences, allowing them to practise using the appropriate style and register for each context.
Other Transactional Writing Resources for OCR:
40 Sample OCR Questions: Letters, Speeches and Articles
16 Sample OCR Questions on Letters
12 Sample OCR Questions on Articles
These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams.
I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have.
I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
This resource contains SIX sample exam questions for revising the TECHNIQUES of ‘An Inspector Calls’.
It also includes concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper.
Please check out my range of ‘An Inspector Calls’ resources:
AQA 30 Sample Questions on Themes, Characters and Techniques
AQA 12 Sample Questions on Themes
AQA 12 Sample Questions on Characters
Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Themes
Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Characters
Edexcel 30 Sample Questions on Themes and Characters
These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams.
I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have.
I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
This superb resource contains TWELVE sample exam questions for revising CHARACTERS (10) and TECHNIQUES (2) of ‘DNA’ by Dennis Kelly.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper.
It also includes concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme.
Please check out my range of ‘DNA’ resources:
22 Exam Questions on Themes, Characters and Techniques
12 Exam Questions on Themes and Techniques
These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams.
I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have.
I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
This great new bundle is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry.
It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within.
Please view the individual resources for a full list of contents.
This great new bundle is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry.
It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within.
Please view the individual resources for a full list of contents.
This great new bundle is designed to help your class learn how to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry - and then enjoy themselves with a range of fun activities designed to support learning.
It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within.
Please view the individual resources for a full list of contents.
This great new bundle is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry.
It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within.
Please view the individual resources for a full list of contents.
This great new bundle is designed to help your class learn how to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry - and then enjoy themselves with a range of fun activities designed to support learning.
It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within.
Please view the individual resources for a full list of contents.
This great new bundle is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry.
It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within.
Please view the individual resources for a full list of contents.
This is a sample answer for the AQA Power and Conflict Poetry section with several supporting worksheets.
The contents are:
1. Power and Conflict Sample Answer – this 850-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc.
2. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay.
3. Planning Grid Template – this is a one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course.
4. Power and Conflict AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks.
5. Teacher’s Instructions.
12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision
12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems
Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems
Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems
12 Sample Exam Questions
I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!
AQA GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Preparation - A Comparative Answer on Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and Jane Weir’s ‘Poppies’.
This resource is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within.
There are six elements included:
1. Answering AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Questions: this 32-slide Powerpoint presentation has been carefully designed to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It examines the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from the sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links.
2. Power and Conflict Sample Answers – this 1100-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc.
3. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay.
4. Planning Grid Template – one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course.
5. Power and Conflict AOs – one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks.
6. Teacher’s Instructions
12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision
12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems
This is a sample answer for the AQA Power and Conflict Poetry section with several supporting worksheets.
The contents are:
1. Power and Conflict Sample Answer – this 1100-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc.
2. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay.
3. Planning Grid Template – this is a one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course.
4. Power and Conflict AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks.
Teacher Instructions
This resource is also available in my shop with a 32-slide Powerpoint presentation for use in class. I’ll be adding lots more similar exam guides so please check back regularly!
I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!
This is a fantastic student workbook which can be used from the beginning of Y10 GCSE English Literature. Completing the activities in their own workbook allows students to take ownership of the poems they are studying and increases their familiarity and comfort with each poem. Please note that this doesn’t contain any notes or analysis of the poems: instead, it’s a workbook created for students to complete.
The workbook consists of a series of unnumbered pages, so that you can choose the order that best suits your class.
The contents are as follows:
1. Front Cover – this page allows space for the student’s name/class details.
2. Assessment Objectives and Exam Information – this page gives a clear, concise explanation of exactly how the AOs are rewarded in the Mark Scheme, showing your students exactly what they need to do to gain marks. It also explains the format, layout and mark structure of the poetry section.
3. Previous Questions - the poems and questions that have featured on the exam papers since 2017.
4. Poems and Poets – a full list of all the poems in your selection.
5. Sound Effects and Visual Effects – a superb examination of eight of the most common language techniques used by poets. Each section explains clearly what the technique is and gives a variety of quotations to illustrate this to the students. This is an excellent revision aid that students can use at any point in the year.
6. Your Sound Effects and Visual Effects – these two pages feature grids for students to fill in as the year progresses, allowing them to note and thus memorise examples of the various language techniques from their poems.
7. Poetry Profiles – these two pages are where the students will record essential information about each poem, thus building up a full set of their own notes as their study progresses. The first page prompts them to add information under the headings Poem, Poet, Context, Subject Matter, Themes and, most importantly, Links to Other Poems. The second page uses the headings Form/Structure, Sound Effects, Visual Imagery, Tone, Vital Quotes and Favourite Lines. The PDF includes one copy of these pages, so you will need to print one pair of pages for each poem on your selection.
I’ll be adding lots more GCSE poetry resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
I hope this is useful for you and instructive for your students - as always, I’d love to hear any feedback you may have.