A high level consistently thorough model response that tracks Juliet’s difficulties across the play. It starts with a thesis-style introduction to help establish a conceptualised approach to the task. The essay then tracks through the text analysing difficulties that Juliet faces which are supported by judicious textual references and insightful comments on methods. To meet the criteria for A03, the response focuses on how universal big ideas are explored in the text.

A revision sheet exploring the difficulties Juliet faces across the play Romeo and Juliet. I have picked out 10 key quotations to analyse that track Juliet’s various difficulties across the play. Also includes a thesis-style introduction and a conclusion which examines Shakespeare’s authorial message.

A fairly easy and straight-forward knowledge retention quiz on the poems from the Eduqas GCSE poetry anthology. 60 questions over 5 rounds. Answer sheet included. Also includes a second quiz with 10 questions on every poem spread out across 6 pages with 3 per page for ease of printing. Once again, answers are included.

50 question quiz based on the Worlds and Lives AQA anthology. Comes with an answer sheet.

2 model narratives about a disagreement and 2 model descriptions about a very hot place. They have all been written deliberately to try and meet the AQA assessment objectives. Both the descriptions and the narratives employ the drop, shift, method, leave structure and include an object as a motif while also including a single sentence paragraph after every long paragraph to further demonstrate how the responses have been deliberately crafted and structured for effect. Ambitious vocabulary is sustained and advanced punctuation is used for effect.

Power and Conflict easy knowledge quiz. 6 rounds. 90 questions. Includes an answer sheet. Also includes a second quiz with 10 multiple choice questions on every poem.

Theme revision cards for 6 thenes in Macbeth: ambition, fate, supernatural, kingship, appearances versus reality and guilt. Each card explains 3 key moments in the play which demonstrate the theme along with 3 keu quotations, Shakespeare’s message and Jacobean context. A handy knowledge organiser for consolidating understanding of the play in an easy to print form.

Theme revision cards for 6 themes in An Inspector Calls. For each theme there are 3 key moments and quotations alongside ideas about Priestley’s message and relevant context.

Revision flashcards for the 15 poems in the Worlds and Lives Poetry Anthology. Each card has brief notes on main ideas, 3 key quotations, structure and context. Ideal for anyone in the same position as me and teaching these poems for the first time.

6 theme revision cards for 6 key themes in Jekyll and Hyde.

A revision sheet revising 5 key quotations for the 6 main characters in Jekyll and Hyde. Also includes a blank version without the analysis of the quotations so that students can have a go at analysing the quotations themselves. Alternatively, the blank template can be used to check how much they can recall. Also includes a context revision sheet.

A high level response on the character of Mrs Birling. Also includes various support sheets and worksheets for analysing the character of Mrs Birling in depth.

3 grade 9 examples of a life-saving rescue story which was a question 5 on the AQA 2022 Language Paper 1 exam. Story 1 is set at sea Story 2 is set in a desert Story 3 is set on a mountain

3 different A Christmas Carol model responses exploring how Scrooge learns important life lessons across the novella. A similar type of question came up in the AQA May 2024 examination. I included 3 different responses so it can be used to show different ways of approaching the question. One response for example, analyses how each ghost imparts important life lessons to Scrooge. Another response explores how Fred, Fezziwig, Tiny Tim and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come all act as mentors in facilitating Scrooge’s transformation. They have been written to meet the requirements for Band 5 and 6 on the mark scheme because they are consistently thoughtful with moments that could one could argue are perceptive in the way they meet the AOs… They may be useful for departmental moderation or for students considering about different ways of structuring their examination responses.

A Paper 2 Question 5 focused lesson that asks students to give their views on the idea of teenagers completing compulsory national service. Students read two sample responses - one primarily agrees with the statement and one primarily agrees. Then students complete their own response using the structure provided. Extra time is spent looking at how to start off the article in a way that garners an emotional connection with the reader.

A high level response exploring the significance of the island in Lord of the Flies.

Model answers for questions 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the November 2022 language exam based on the extract from The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, For each question, I have provided 2 different answers so students can compare the merits of each. Both are aimed at meeting the top band (level 4) criteria. For question 5 I have provided a high level response to both questions - the fishing village and the unlikely friendship. The extract is available on the AQA website.

A knowledge organiser looking at how every poem in the Power and Conflict anthology can be compared to Exposure. Exposure is a key poem to revise because it links to many themes: power of nature, human power(lessness), loss of identity, conflict with identity, power of a place. Contains 14 high level comparative paragraphs comparing a key quotation from Exposure and another poem to provide an example of how to make a thoughtful and perceptive conceptual comparison. Also contains a revision sheet looking solely at the key quotations in Exposure with detailed analysis linked to the AOs.

Ideal as a final lesson in the run up to the exam, this lesson is aimed at teaching students to explore multiple interpretations of each of the 12 main characters in A Christmas Carol. Students are given the blank template and are encouraged to think of 3 things each character symbolises or represents. Then go through the PowerPoint asking students to consider which is the most valid interpretation for each character. Students are also encouraged to think about and select the most analysable quotation for each character to allow opportunities for thoughtful and perceptive comment. Finish by giving the students to A3 revision guide as a revision takeaway.

A revision activity that asks students to consider deeply the impact of the key 1 or 2 quotations in each poem. With so many poems to remember, I look to ensure all students have a high level of confidence with 1 or 2 key quotations from each poem that they can use to both zoom in to authorial methods for A02 then zoom out to explore authorial message for A03. There are two versions to the activity - a) one quotation per poem or b) two quotations per poem. The version you use will depend on your group and how much they can complete in a typical session. My most comprehensive resource on Power and Conflict poetry is available here with revision posters on every poem: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-revision-sheets-12884928