5 exemplar responses for GCSE English Language descriptive writing. Each is written in response to a descriptive writing prompt. Used with top sets as examples of successful writing. mysterious situation peaceful setting abandoned setting inside of a house happiness

A sheet with ambitious vocabulary for students. Used to improve their vocabulary in creative writing. Categorised as follows: words for smells, tastes, feels, sounds, buildings, big, small, walk, weather.

A full grade 9 essay comparing conflict in Exposure and Bayonet. Thesis + 3 big idea paragraphs. Ideal for using as an example after teaching Power and Conflict cluster to students at KS4.

An complete essay comparing the ‘effects of war’ using Duffy’s War Photographer’ and Garland’s ‘Kamikaze’.

An exemplar response for AQA P2 Q5. ‘Climate change is the most important issue facing the planet. We must act reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions before it is too late’. Write a speech persuading people to change their lifestyles and help reduce emissions. Used for higher ability students to help them reach grades 7-9.

A two-sided revision sheet for students to use prior to their mock/ summer exam for AQA Literature Paper 1. This sheet is focused on A Christmas Carol and Macbeth. Includes example thesis statements, key quotations and context, and four practice questions for each text.

A set of structure strips/ bookmarks to help lower ability students in structuring their narratives for Q5. Uses the 5 s’s (setting, show character, senses, show off, sentences) to aid students in producing a 5 paragraph narrative. Can be stuck in books and written alongside of, or laminated and kept in books.

A PowerPoint to use with Y11 as revision for Literature Paper 1, ACC and Macbeth. Contains key questions for both exams and speed planning templates. Can be completed together with classes which need more support, or as independent revision tasks with those that are more able.

Full 42 lesson SOW Reading and Writing objectives Several lesson options for each LO. Non fiction texts and video resources included

A booklet that I created for my Y11 more able pupils. Collection of academic non fiction with questions for each source. Ables students to develop understanding of context and leads to more insightful analysis of the text.

An end of year Literature quiz for all of the above named texts.

An exemplar Grade 8 response for AQA Paper 1 Q5 using cyclical structure. Written in response to an image of a train platform. This is my own interpretation of the level 4 mark scheme and how I believe that a student can achieve the higher marks on this question. Please note that this is my own writing and is for use in the classroom. It should not be shared or published online without permission.

A creative writing lesson using an image of a snow globe as a stimulus. Writing frame and model response included.

Section C of the AQA poetry exam Two Unseen Poetry assessment papers themed around winter

A knowledge organiser for Shakespeare’s tragedy, 'Romeo and Juliet’ Contains key quotations listed by character, key themes and symbols, Contextual information (Elizabeth I, patriarchy, astrology and religion), Shakespeare’s ideas/intentions and some key subject terminology for language/structure/form. Could be laminated and left on tables or printed and glued into books.

A quiz designed to be used at the end of studying Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. 7 rounds- all 6 chapters and a context bonus round. Perfect for revision or end of term activity.

An exemplar response for AQA P2 Q5. ‘Gender inequality is everyone’s problem’. Write a letter to the Government arguing for or against this statement. Used for higher ability students to help them reach 7-9.

A worksheet of key quotations in a table with room for analysis. Ideal for revision.

AQA Language Paper 1 Section A Q1-4 mock exam Based on extract from A Christmas Carol

Help sheet for writing simple, compound and both types of complex sentences. Useful for printing and laminating for a classroom resource.