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AQA Unseen Poetry 'Nettles' Lesson + Indicative Answer
Clear, five-step walkthrough (as a transcript, chatty summary) of how to begin analysing unseen poetry for the AQA Literature Paper 2.
Provides an indicative answer though not a full response.
The Merchant of Venice (Prejudice/Justice)
Summary on justice and prejudice as well as other key quotes from II.vi to II.ix
Provides some examples on how and how not to write analytically in preparing an exam-length response to a question.
Giuseppe and The Deliverer | A-level Poetry comparison grid and annotated poem
Contextualised introduction to ‘Giuseppe’ and ‘The Deliverer’ with annotated poems too. Attempts to analyse both in a comparison grid.
For A-level English syllabus.
A Christmas Carol - The Theme of Redemption
Full lesson worksheet – can also be used for online teaching.
SMORF structure for English Language Paper 2, Question 5
The ‘SMORF’ structure for English Language GCSE Paper 2, Question 5 (Persuasive and Transactional Writing)
GCSE English Language Paper 2 - Upgrade your sentences!
An activity designed to help with persuasive and transactional modes of writing for GCSE AQA English Language Paper 2
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A-level English 'Poetry of the Decade' Bundle
Poems of the Decade are a part of the English Literature A Level or AS Level provided by Edexcel.
For A Level, poetry is part of the third exam and in total accounts for 30% of the qualification. One half of that exam made up of the Post-2000 poetry that is part of the Poems of the Decade Anthology, and the other half a selection of Pre-1900 poetry, such as English Romantic Verse
AQA GCSE Poetry Anthology Exam Question Essay Plan
"Compare the ways poets present ideas about power in ‘Ozymandias’ and in one other poem from ‘Power and conflict.’”
Ozymandias and My Last Ducheess are compared with reference to some theoretical positions too.
This is not a complete essay but an exemplar for students to begin thinking about their own responses.
A-Level English Literature Poetry 'Out of the Bag' and 'Ode on a Grayson Perry Urn'
Contextualised introduction to both poems, annotated poems and brief plan for comparing them, which needs to be completed by students.
How does Priestley explore responsibility in An Inspector Calls? AQA GCSE, Full Essay with Starter
Overview:
Starter exercise – student’s own conceptions of responsibility
Intro to philosophical thinking
Planning essay
Full essay with annotations
Rubric on how to attain a high grade
Merchant of Venice Knowledge Organiser (Y9/Y10/Y11)
Key at-a-glance sheet for organising quotes, key quotations and ideas.
AQA English Literature GCSE
Full Lesson (Tutoring/Class) AQA Poetry GCSE Duffy + Owen
Starts off with ‘What is a Poem?’ which lays out the elements of poetry from two major perspectives.
Then offers a comparison/analysis grid for the two poems, ‘War Photographer’ and ‘Exposure’.
Annotated poems of each follow, before finishing with the beginnings of an essay to provide students with a model to use alongside the grid.
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AQA GCSE English Language + Literature Bundle
Everything I have uploaded so far (December 2019) on the AQA GCSE award for both English Language and Literature.
GCSE AQA English Literature Lesson: 'How are the younger Birling’s, Sheila and Eric, different...'
GCSE Tutoring Lesson on An Inspector Calls with a glossary of some useful terms related to the context of the play, and a word on assessment at the beginning (this can be removed if unecessary).
Essay paragraphs on the question:
How are the younger Birling’s, Sheila and Eric, different from their parents (and Gerald) in An Inspector Calls?
AQA June 2018 | Paper 1 | Question 4 Answer
Close detail help with English Language GCSE Paper 1 Question 4 (AQA June 2018).
Skills Descriptors have been highlighted into the 16-20/20 response.
Stella Streetcar Named Desire Profile A-level Edexcel English Literature
Farily detailed profile of Stella’s character illustrated with reference to the play.
Advice and revision for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 Question 2
8-page document aimed at borderline-pass and beyond student
Edexcel English Language November 2018 – 105 minutes
Look at the insert on the Edexcel website for the Edexcel English Language November 2018 paper. This is a supplement and lesson plan to help students write their response.
Paper 1, Question 5 Creative Writing: Simple Steps to Reach for a Higher Grade
Free, handy two-page document:
Paper 1, Question 5 Creative Writing Question [AQA]
‘Simple Steps to Reach for a Higher Grade’