A detailed knowledge organiser/revision mat for AQA GCSE English Language, Paper 1, Question 4. This question is worth 20 marks and requires students to evaluate a statement in relation to a text. This resource can be used to support students as they write their answers or distributed as a revision resource.

A lesson revising the skills and strategies needed to successfully analyse an unseen poem. The lesson uses the wonderfully moving poem ‘This is the Place’. Wide variety of engaging and thought provoking activities used to generate interest and discussion.

A revision lesson focusing on the journey of Sheila throughout the play ‘An Inspector Calls’. The presentation includes key quotations for each act as well as range of teaching and learning activities. Also included is a full exemplar essay - Grade 9 standard.

A 32 slide lesson presentation taking students through Paper 2 Section A of the November 2018 paper. The presentation walks students through each question on Section A and provides opportunity for self assessment and reflection. Model answers and a generic mark scheme for each question provided. I have not uploaded the sources due to copyright restrictions but they are available to download from the eAQA Secure Key Materials website: https://www.aqa.org.uk/contact-us/secure-services/eaqa This would be an excellent resource to teach or revise the skills for Paper 2 Section A or to use after students have completed a mock using the November 2018 paper to walk them through the strengths and weaknesses of their response.

15 slides to revise the AQA Power and Conflict poetry anthology. Each slide asks students to consider the how the title of the poem links to the last line. Great for a quick 5 minute burst of poetry revision at the beginning or end of the lesson.

A 26 slide presentation preparing students for the Paper 1, Section A of the AQA GCSE English Language exam. The presentation takes students through each question on Section A with top tips provided for each question. The text used is an extract from ‘White Fang’. Model answers provided and opportunities for peer and self assessment throughout. Clear reference made to the markscheme and assessment objectives throughout the presentation.

A lesson outlining the moral journey of Scrooge across the course of the novella. 15 slides including key quotations for each Stave, model analysis and a range of opportunities for analysis and discussion. Works well as a revision lesson leading into an exam or as a standalone lesson to introduce the character of Scrooge. I have used this lesson with both higher and lower ability students who found it accessible and a useful way to revise the key character of Scrooge.

A revision lesson focusing on the journey of Eric throughout the play ‘An Inspector Calls’. The presentation includes key quotations for each act as well as exemplar paragraphs. Also included is a full exemplar essay - Grade 9 standard.

A 36 slide lesson presentation taking students through the November 2018 Paper 1, Section A exam paper. The exam paper is available on eAQA and the extract is taken from ‘A Sound of Thunder’ by Ray Bradbury. You can find the extract if you simply google ‘A Sound of Thunder’. The presentation includes clear learning objectives for each lesson, a number of learning activities and opportunities for self and peer assessment. Clear guidance is given for each question and model answers are also provided. Differentiation to extend and support students is also incorporated into the lesson presentation. Clear links are made to the markscheme and assessment objectives throughout. Could be used to walk students through the paper as they complete it or as a follow up and feedback lesson once students have completed the paper.

A 25 slide presentation preparing students for the Paper 1, Section A of the AQA GCSE English Language exam. The presentation takes students through each question on Section A with a detailed focus on preparing students for questions 2 and 4. The text used is the opening from ‘Therese Raquin’ by Emile Zola. Whilst this is a 19th century text it still works very well on this section of the exam in order to prepapre students in case an early 20th century text comes up on the actual exam. Model answers provided and opportunities for peer and self assessment throughout.

A 33 slide lesson presentation taking students through Paper 2 Section A of the June 2018 paper. The presentation walks students through each question on Section A and provides opportunity for self assessment and reflection. Model answers and a generic mark scheme for each question provided. I have not uploaded the sources due to copyright restrictions but they are available to download from the AQA GCSE English Language page under ‘assessment resources’. This would be an excellent resource to teach or revise the skills for Paper 2 Section A or to use after students have completed a mock using the 2018 paper to walk them through the strengths and weaknesses of their response.

A quick and easy GCSE writing skills revision lesson which prompts students to describe a forest. The lesson focuses on students revising how to apply different sentence structures and ambitious vocabulary whilst also focusing on a developing a clear structure which they could apply to any exam prompt.

A quick and easy GCSE writing skills revision lesson which prompts students to describe a beach. The lesson focuses on students revising how to apply different sentence structures and ambitious vocabulary whilst also focusing on a developing a clear structure which they could apply to any exam prompt.

A quick and easy GCSE writing skills revision lesson which prompts students to describe a journey. The lesson focuses on students revising how to apply different sentence structures and ambitious vocabulary whilst also focusing on a developing a clear structure which they could apply to any exam prompt.

A quick and easy GCSE writing skills revision lesson which prompts students to describe a park at night. The lesson focuses on students revising how to apply different sentence structures and ambitious vocabulary whilst also focusing on a developing a clear structure which they could apply to any exam prompt.

A quick and easy GCSE writing skills revision lesson that links to the revision of a key scene and character from ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to consolidate students’ understanding of the play. The lesson focuses on students revising how to apply different sentence structures and ambitious vocabulary whilst also getting them to reread and sequence an extract from ‘Romeo and Juliet’. 12 detailed and engaging slides. Extension and intervention opportunities included.

A quick and easy GCSE writing skills revision lesson that links to the revision of a key scene and character from ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to consolidate students’ understanding of the play. The lesson focuses on students revising how to apply different sentence structures and ambitious vocabulary whilst also getting them to reread and sequence an extract from ‘Romeo and Juliet’. 12 detailed and engaging slides. Extension and intervention opportunities included.

A set of nine ‘5 Minute Writing Challenges’ that can be used as a quick starter to prepare students for GCSE English Language Paper 1, Section B. I have found these particularly useful to ensure students are constantly recapping and going over the key skills needed for the different sections of the exam.

A topical and engaging assembly looking at how female writers have changed the world. The assembly looks at the gender inequality between men and women that persists in all areas of life before going on to examine a selection of female writers who broke free from the constraints of their society. Could be used as a World Book Day assembly or simply as an assembly to highlight the importance of reading.

A 35 slide 3 lesson presentation taking students through the November 2017 Paper 1, Section A exam paper. The exam paper is available on eAQA and the extract is taken from ‘Labyrinth’ by Kate Mosse. The presentation includes clear learning objectives for each lesson, a number of learning activities and opportunities for self and peer assessment. Clear guidance is given for each question and model answers are also provided. Differentiation to extend and support students is also incorporated into the lesson presentation. Clear links are made to the markscheme and assessment objectives throughout. Could be used to walk students through the paper as they complete it or as a follow up and feedback lesson once students have completed the paper.