A comparison paragraph using The Emigree and Checking Out Me History. The paragraph explores how both poems present complex ideas about dual identities, and is perfect sample of part of a Band 6 essay at GCSE to use with higher attaining students.

A high grade Language Paper 1 Q5 model inspired by Storm Eustice. Prompt: Write a story starting with ‘‘Before we knew it, Storm Eustice had arrived.’’

An exemplar answer for AQA Language Paper 1 Q5 using a snow globe as stimulus for writing

A short PPT of because, but, so sentences (inspired by The Writing Revolution) that focus on Act 1 and 2 of Macbeth. Using different conjunctions to get students to think about the text from different ways.

Example answer to the following question: ‘Getting older is more fun and you can experience the finer things in life. It is much better than being a teenager!’ Write a speech explaining your point of view. Incorporates a range of language devices, sentence structures and more ambitous punctuation and vocabulary. Great for sharing with students and then asking them to produce their own response for an alternative viewpoint.

A full marks response for AQA Language Paper 1 Q4 using an extract from Stave 1 of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’. Response both agrees and disgarees with parts of the statement.

An example essay for AQA GCSE LIterature style question about Macbeth’s state of mind

An article written for language paper 2 Q5 as an exemplar to show students. Written in response to a statement about gender equality, the task asked students to write an article to argue that we have not yet reached true equality.

A mat designed to be laminated and given to students as a method of differentiation/ scaffolding for AQA Paper 1 Q4 (evaluate).

A quick cloze activity of 30 quotations for the AQA Power and Conflict cluster. Great for starter to lesson or used as revision.

An exemplar response for Language Paper 1 Q4 using Blood Brothers as inspiration.

A short activity to introduce students to using appositives when talking about ‘Macbeth’. Inspired by The Writing Revolution to improve students’ writing.

Example essay(s) for the question ‘How is the Inspector presented as being in total control?’ Written for AQA GCSE English Literature spec Same essay but differentiated two ways for use with different sets Written using ‘3 big ideas’ structure

A model response for AQA Paper 1 Q5 using pathetic fallacy to desrcibe an image

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.

Two A3 worksheets for the AQA Power and Conflict cluster 1x Comparing the power of nature in Exposure and Storm on the Island 1x Comparing conflict in War Photographer and Remains Perfect for independent work after covering all the poems

A pre-exam revision mini booklet for ACC and R&J. Ideal in the couple of lessons prior to the exam, or as simple revision homework/ task.

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 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.

A worksheet for use as a single cover lesson on Golding’s Lord of the Flies. Designed for KS3 but easily adapted for KS4. Close reading questions focused on extract, followed by two possible exam style questions to choose from.