A sheet of chatty, conversational phrases to help establish a voice and help build rapport with the reader in an informal feature article. Useful revision for Paper 2 Question 5. This is a free resource that offers a small glimpse into the large number of resources in my shop. Here are links to some of the best-selling resources in my shop. Lord of the Flies: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lord-of-the-flies-mini-bundle-12072617 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lord-of-the-flies-character-revision-12854559 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lord-of-the-flies-40-page-study-booklet-12841597 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lord-of-the-flies-theme-revision-cards-2023-12827767 Macbeth: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-top-50-and-top-100-quotations-explained-12088304 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-revision-resources-quotations-themes-context-aqa-9-1-11868119 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-revision-2023-12768948 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-revision-timelines-12715015 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-revision-cards-on-6-themes-12852726 Romeo and Juliet: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/romeo-and-juliet-2018-bundle-11881390 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/romeo-and-juliet-gcse-9-1-exam-bundle-11833024 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/romeo-and-juliet-notes-for-top-quotes-11894589 An Inspector Calls: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/an-inspector-calls-character-revision-sheets-12862156 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/an-inspector-calls-revision-sheets-11573775 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/an-inspector-calls-43-page-gcse-revision-workbook-12626676 Animal Farm: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/animal-farm-40-page-revision-booklet-12846365 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/animal-farm-bundle-11499747 A Christmas Carol: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-theme-revision-cards-poverty-isolation-ghosts-christmas-family-11869145 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-character-revision-sheets-12853860 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-revision-cards-and-sheets-12852711 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-revision-12829089 Power and Conflict: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-poetry-revision-grid-extended-version-11530298 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-revision-booklet-2023-12827207 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-revision-cards-12107049 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/how-to-structure-a-comparative-paragraph-for-aqa-poetry-power-and-conflict-11387714 Eduqas Poems: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/wjec-eduqas-anthology-poetry-4-revision-lessons-11888938

30 quick fire questions for Bach section B 30 quick fire questions for Africa (verse 2 and chorus 2) Easy to use for homework and last minute revision for the exam.

EDUQAS/WJEC revision grid containing precise, bite-sized chunks of information about all 18 of the anthology poems under the following categories: main ideas, language, structure, context, themes. An adaptable resource that can be used in lots of different ways to suit different styles of teaching and learning. Also available as part of my Eduqas poetry bundle. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/wjec-eduqas-poetry-anthology-bundle-gcse-9-1-11815065 Alternatively try my lessons on all 18 poems: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/wjec-eduqas-poetry-anthology-revising-all-poems-11894072 Or maybe you’d prefer the information in the form of revision cards: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/wjec-eduqas-poetry-revision-cards-for-anthology-poems-gcse-9-1-11807604 Or maybe a quick poetry quiz: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/eduqas-9-1-gcse-poetry-anthology-quiz-11803192 The 18 poems: The Manhunt Sonnet 43 Cozy Apologia The Soldier London Ozymandias A Wife in London Afternoons Hawk Roosting Valentine She walks in beauty As imperceptibly as grief To Autumn Dulce et Decorum Est Death of a Naturalist Mametz Wood Extract from The Prelude Living Space

Lesson with 2 page activity worksheet exploring Act 3 Scene 2 from Romeo and Juliet.

Newly updated for 2025, a 53 page revision booklet which compiles my most popular resources into one easy to print document. Includes: Knowledge organisers Revision page of key quotations (with detailed inferences) for every poem Knowledge tests Revision cards Writing frames Model responses Planning sheets and a range of activities to complete focused on making comparisons.

A Macbeth revision sheet that organises 25 quotations and explanations into characters and themes. Also includes some ideas about context for each theme. I give students the blank version first and compare it to the final version after they have attempted to fill each box. This resource now also includes a resource that explores how BIG IDEAs are presented in the text. There are two version. The Grade 5 version provides 6 quotations with clear and relevant inferences for each BIG IDEA. The Grade 9 version provides 6 quotations with perceptive and assured inferences to meet the top band of the mark scheme. For more Macbeth resources try the following links: grade 9 model responses: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-6-grade-7-9-model-responses-12187985 Revision Cards https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-revision-cards-12173097 Full bundle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-revision-bundle-2019-12115685 Other popular Macbeth resources include: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-revise-20-extracts-11868136 Revision cards https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-theme-revision-cards-ambition-supernatural-guilt-violence-deceit-courage-11868831 Grade 9 model ansers https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-6-grade-7-9-model-responses-12187985 Knowledge organisers https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-character-revision-sheet-quotations-themes-context-aqa-9-1-11868119 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/how-is-lady-macbeth-presented-in-act-5-scene-1-worksheets-and-a-model-response-11422450

This lesson is perfect for a lesson in a school library to get students to think about opening their minds to new genres. To prepare for the lesson you need 7 tables. Each table must include 4-7 books in the following genres: fantasy crime realistic historical fantasy action and adventure horror In a carousel, students visit each table and make a note of the best opening, blurb and cover.

A differentiated end of term colouring-in exercise to help revise 16 key quotations from A Christmas Carol. Ideal for the end of term to fill some time.

Students plan responses to four GCSE style theme questions on A Christmas Carol using my simple 9 Step method. Includes a model response that uses the 9 STEP METHOD. Set up to be printed as a 6 page revision booklet. Students have found this method really helpful in structuring their responses to the text. New for 2023 is a resource which offers 3 levels of differentiation to help guide students on how to structure a full length response on the following 4 themes/topics: children, materialism, ghosts, Christmas. Tier 1 difficulty (I do): Big idea, topic sentences and quotations are provided. Students add the analysis of the quotations. Tier 2 difficulty (We do): Students must choose 2 quotations to support each topic sentence and analyse the quotations. Tier 3 difficulty (You do): Students have to generate the big idea, the topic sentences, 2 quotations a paragraph and the quotation analysis.

50 carefully selected concise quotations to learn by heart.] The revision activity is differentiated. Bronze: Explain what the quotations reveal. Silver: Identify language features in each quotation Gold: Explore deeper meanings by linking to wider themes, context and Dickens' purposes. I have also included an answer sheet which briefly explains why each quotation is important.

This popular pack offers great value. It contains various worksheets to support with the teaching of A Christmas Carol for 2022 AQA GCSE examinations. The pack includes plans to help students respond to various AQA style examination questions. There is also a comprehensive list of the key quotations from stanzas 1 to 5. There is also a list of possible AQA style questions and a list of key context points. There are also helpsheets to structure responses on the character of Scrooge.

3 lessons exploring the presentation of The Cratchit Family, Tiny Tim and the wider concept of family in the novel. Includes 2 high level model answers about The Cratchit’s for higher ability and a writing frame for supporting weaker students.

Stave 2 and 3 comprehension questions: A Christmas Carol

There are lots of good A Christmas Carol teaching resources on this site but this bundle is, arguably, the most comprehensive. Please check the many previews to see what I mean. It includes: Detailed lessons on all 5 Staves Lessons and revision sheets on the main characters 10+ High level responses to familiar past exam questions Revision Cards Revision knowledge organisers Comprehension questions And lots more.

A carousel style activity inviting students to understand the meaning of the challenging vocabulary in A Christmas Carol. The words are broken up into Staves. After learning the words, students should have the opportunity to put the words into context by producing a paragraph, poem or song.

6 different timers which you can copy and paste onto any existing PowerPoint. I find this useful for helping students get accustomed to working towards timed deadlines with specific exam questions. The first file is a preview only. The second file contains the links to copy and paste. This is a free resource that offers a small glimpse into the large number of resources in my shop. Here are links to some of the best-selling resources in my shop. Lord of the Flies: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lord-of-the-flies-mini-bundle-12072617 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lord-of-the-flies-character-revision-12854559 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lord-of-the-flies-40-page-study-booklet-12841597 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lord-of-the-flies-theme-revision-cards-2023-12827767 Macbeth: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-top-50-and-top-100-quotations-explained-12088304 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-revision-resources-quotations-themes-context-aqa-9-1-11868119 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-revision-2023-12768948 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-revision-timelines-12715015 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-revision-cards-on-6-themes-12852726 Romeo and Juliet: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/romeo-and-juliet-2018-bundle-11881390 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/romeo-and-juliet-gcse-9-1-exam-bundle-11833024 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/romeo-and-juliet-notes-for-top-quotes-11894589 An Inspector Calls: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/an-inspector-calls-character-revision-sheets-12862156 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/an-inspector-calls-revision-sheets-11573775 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/an-inspector-calls-43-page-gcse-revision-workbook-12626676 Animal Farm: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/animal-farm-40-page-revision-booklet-12846365 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/animal-farm-bundle-11499747 A Christmas Carol: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-theme-revision-cards-poverty-isolation-ghosts-christmas-family-11869145 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-character-revision-sheets-12853860 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-revision-cards-and-sheets-12852711 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-revision-12829089 Power and Conflict: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-poetry-revision-grid-extended-version-11530298 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-revision-booklet-2023-12827207 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-revision-cards-12107049 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/how-to-structure-a-comparative-paragraph-for-aqa-poetry-power-and-conflict-11387714 Eduqas Poems: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/wjec-eduqas-anthology-poetry-4-revision-lessons-11888938

A pack of A* style listening questions based on popular music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available. This is also available as part of a bundle with B-C and A grade style questions for the same excerpts.

A simple but effective and engaging scenario for a speaking and listening group discussion. Students must take into account the biographies of all the guests before deciding on the best possible seating plan for the bus trip. There is also a sheet with useful discussion prompts to help promote effective discussions.

Full lesson with PowerPoint and resources for analysing Juliet’s changing emotions. Learning Outcomes: Analyse Juliet’s changing feelings across the play. Main: Students read and analyse 8 key extracts in the play featuring Juliet. Plenary: Students chart Juliet’s changing emotions onto a graph. Also contains revision sheets and a high level model answer charting Juliet’s change.