An exam walkthrough suitable for a walking talking mock style lesson that systematically goes through how to answer every question on the AQA Language Paper 1 2023 exam where the featured extract was from Life of Pi. Also includes some sample model answers.

Highly detailed line by line annotations to support revision for A Wife in London from the Eduqas poetry anthology. Aimed at students striving for grades 7-9. Also available as a whole set of annotations for all poems in the anthology.

A quotation revision sheet focused on the character of Stanley from A Streetcar Named Desire containing high level analysis of 13 quotations.

A scheme of work covering every scene in the play A Streetcar Named Desire alongside a range of revision resources. Includes PowerPoint lessons and key quotation knowledge organisers on all 11 scenes.

50 slide PowerPoint with detailed analysis of 10 key quotations from Scene 11 of the play along with critical discussions about the final scene and a band 5 model essay about the ending. For analysis of key quotations from all scenes, try my bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12899413

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.

Simple plot storyboard to help students learn the basics of the plot in Julius Caesar.

‘Because, But, So’ is a tool to help students demonstrate the depth of their understanding. This free resource collates 6 ‘because, but, so’ paragraphs on 6 characters from A Streetcar Named Desire to model how to structure the ‘because, but, so’ method.

A useful activity for introducing students to literacy techniques. Cut out the coloured cards and ask students to match the technique to the correct definition and example.

A fun end of term spaced learning activity for the end of Year 10 (that could tie in with the Euros) which asks students to select an English literature starting 11. Depending on the combination of texts they have already studied, they might put Scrooge in goal because he doesn’t give anything away or perhaps Lady Macbeth in central midfield because of her ability to dictate play. Students have to justify their positional selections based on their knowledge of the characters. It is a useful activity for promoting conversations between the students about the texts and poems they have studied.

A one page summary of everything Mrs Birling says across the play. Can be used in a lot of ways.

Ideal for spaced learning, here is a 20 question multiple choice test on The Handmaid’s Tale with answers included.

A collection of 60 similes. 15 for each of the four seasons to support creative writing.

A card match up activity for reinforcing knowledge of persuasive techniques. Cut out the coloured cards. Students then need to match the technique to the definition and the example.

A revision sheet containing detailed analysis of 10 significant quotations in this key poem from The Feminine Gospels collection by Carol Ann Duffy.

Detailed line by line annotations of To Autumn aimed at students striving for grades 7-9 by developing the quality of their analytical comments. Also available as a series of revision sheets for all 18 poems in the Eduqas anthology.

Character revision sheets for Blanche, Stanley, Stella and Mitch. Each sheet contains high level analysis of key quotations.

Part of a series of superhero-themed comprehension worksheets from a reading intervention I ran with Year 6 and Year 7, this text focuses on Iron Man’s origins from the Marvel franchise. Students read the 500 word text and answer the comprehension questions. The answers are included.

Part of a series of superhero-themed comprehension worksheets from a reading intervention I ran with Year 6 and Year 7, this text focuses on Captain Marvel’s origins from the Marvel franchise. Students read the 500 word text and answer the comprehension questions. The answers are included.