AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING PRACTICE This AQA GCSE Reading Paper 1 practice journeys through an excerpt from “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London. This passage unfolds in the sun-kissed Santa Clara Valley, revealing Judge Miller’s opulent estate where Buck, a magnificent dog, holds sway. The narrative gracefully shifts focus from the grandeur of Judge Miller’s place to delve into the extraordinary life of Buck. The writer’s meticulous choice of words and structure keeps readers engaged, offering a glimpse into Buck’s significance in this vast domain. As readers explore Buck’s interactions with other dogs, the text unveils themes of dominance, skillfully portrayed by the writer. This practice not only hones comprehension and language analysis skills for the AQA exam but also provides a captivating preview of the timeless tale within “The Call of the Wild.” Includes Answers. AT x

AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING PRACTICE AQA GCSE Reading Paper 1 Practice - “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman This AQA GCSE Reading Paper 1 practice delves into an excerpt from “The Yellow Wallpaper,” guiding students to extract details about a colonial mansion, analyze language nuances, and understand narrative structure. Focused questions enhance key skills for the exam, including information extraction and language analysis. The nuanced passage structure prepares students for diverse text encounters, while evaluating dynamics between the narrator and John sharpens character relationship analysis—an essential for GCSE Reading Paper 1 success. Includes Answers AT x

TEEN MENTAL HEALTH - READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY/WORKBOOK - This TEEN MENTAL HEALTH resource package is designed specifically for teenage students. COMPREHENSION - DISCUSSION - CREATIVE TASK . This resource provides open comprehension questions on a carefully crafted passage about mental health. It also includes 6 RELATABLE SCENARIOS depicting common teenage mental health challenges for group and subsequently whole class discussion, where students can explore various mental health issues, with supporting questions and reflect on how they might impact themselves or their peers. Scenarios: Emma’s stress and anxiety about schoolwork Jack’s loss of interest in hobbies and social withdrawal Sarah’s social anxiety Chris’s mood swings and irritability Alex’s struggles with self-esteem and social pressure Liam’s panic attacks before exams and presentations Creative Task: Personal journal reflection TEACHER NOTES FOR THE SCENARIOS AND THE CREATIVE TASK ARE INCLUDED. AT X

NON FICTION - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - The resource explores the harrowing tale of the Andes plane crash of 1972, where survivors faced the unthinkable choice of resorting to cannibalism to stay alive. This gripping non-fiction passage serves as a poignant bridge to William Golding’s classic novel, “Lord of the Flies,” where a group of stranded boys grapple with their own moral dilemmas in the absence of authority. Included: non-fiction passage 10 free response questions - encourage critical thinking and analysis of the ethical complexities involved ethical dilemma chart - students must give arguments for and against consuming human flesh or succumb to starvation. oral presentation task - students will first reflect on their arguments in pairs and write them down before presenting them to the class. By connecting real-world events to literature, students gain a deeper understanding of human nature and the complexities of ethical decision-making.

AQA GCSE LANGUAGE PAPER 1 READING - This comprehension paper for reading practice focuses on the essential reading skills required for the AQA GCSE Language Paper 1. Includes: a 600-word excerpt from Oscar Wilde’s " The Picture of Dorian Gray’ free response questions answers The resource can be used as a standalone reading comprehension or exam revision lesson, cover lesson or an independent homework task. AT x

SHAKESPEARE - ROMEO - READING COMPREHENSION CHARACTER ANALYSIS - Romeo Montague’s character analysis explores his intense love for Juliet, his initial infatuation with Rosaline, and his impulsive actions throughout “Romeo and Juliet.” Students will gain insight into Romeo’s multifaceted personality, his struggles with love and emotion, and the impact of his relationships with others. Included: analysis comprehension questions creative writing task answers **The creative writing task allows students to engage with Romeo’s character in a new context while demonstrating their understanding of his personality and motivations. AT x

SHAKESPEARE - MAIN CHARACTERS IN ROMEO & JULIET - SENTENCE SCRAMBLES - With this resource students explore the relationships between the characters in Romeo & Juliet, who’s related to whom and their characteristics. After students have completed the sentence scramble, they could create a relationship FAMILY TREE on a large piece of A3 or A2 paper and present their findings to the class. Included: SCRAMBLED SENTENCES FOR A WHOLE CAST OF MAIN CHARACTERS UNSCRAMBLED ANSWERS AT x

AQA GCSE PAPER 1 READING PRACTICE - CHARLES KINGSLEY - THE WATER BABIES. This carefully chosen passage from the opening of the book, skilfully portrays the struggles and aspirations of Tom, the 10 year old chimney-sweep, while highlighting his resilience, dreams for a better future, and complex interactions. It offers ample analytical opportunities for examining themes, language and structure. AT x

NON-FICTION - CULTURE - READING COMPREHENSION WORKBOOK - Students will explore the profound influence of CULTURE on our daily lives. From how we behave, what and how we think, how we dress, what we eat and even what we become. Included: PASSAGE MCQS X 5 FREE RESPONSE QS X10 SCENARIOS - DISCUSSION QS X 8 CREATIVE TASK - DESIGN A GLOBAL UNITY FLAG TEACHER NOTES X 2 (Discussion & Creative Task) ANSWERS An essential tool for promoting inclusivity and global awareness in the classroom. AT x

AUSTEN - PRIDE & PREJUDICE - CHARACTER PERSPECTIVES - FICTIONAL DIARY ENTRIES - DARCY & BINGLEY. INCLUDED: TWO FICTIONAL REFLECTIVE DIARY ENTRIES - ON DARCY & BINGLEY’S ENCOUNTERS WITH ELIZABETH AND JANE BENNET COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS REFLECTIVE WRITING TASK ANSWERS AT x