This a revision pack for Romeo and Juliet based on the new GCSE specification. It is geared at students answering the AQA Literature paper. It contains: -A detailed bullet point plot summary -Easy to understand context information (for AO3) -A list of key quotes (with Act/Scene references) -A guide on how to answer the GCSE question (for AQA) and how to meet the AOs (written in student friendly language) -5 practice exam papers (based on the AQA format) -A literary techniques glossary

This is a lesson I taught on Lord Capulet, specifically looking at the change in Lord Capulet from the start of the play to his violent and angry treatment of Juliet later in the play. Page refs match to Oxford School Shakespeare. The lesson was graded at 'Outstanding' when observed.

I have put together a fully resourced mini SOW teaching some of the core skills assessed for Paper 1, Question 3. The SOW contain 5 powerpoint lessons each with word document extracts. The download also contains a worksheet, a structural techniques tracking sheet (which can be updated by students after or during each of the 5 lessons) and a general hand out on ‘How to answer Paper 1, Question 3’. Lesson 1 - Introducing structure/ changing focus Lesson 2 - Narrowing of focus (zooming) Lesson 3 - Change in tone Lesson 4 - Juxtaposition Lesson 5 - Structural bias

This is a bundle of comprehension activities with mark schemes. Each A3 double sided comprehension activity has a resource to read through (be it an article or even a recipe) with 15 questions to answer (5 apprentice, 5 master and 5 expert). There are also two extension tasks. It is a format I created as Head of KS3 for my school and it is rolled out across Years 7 - 9 as a half hour form activity. If you would like to see an example, please see my free upload https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/comprehension-activity-12191784. This bundle contains 20 double sided comprehension activities and 20 accompanying mark schemes. The topics ranged from the ‘Arctic Ocean’ to the footballer ‘Nathan Redmond’!

This is a detailed 15 page revision guide for the Edexcel Literature poetry exam specifically for the ‘Relationships’ cluster. For each poem, I have provided notes on context, form, structure and language techniques (including key quotes). I gave this pack to my Year 11 students this year and they found it very useful. Please note, the guide is designed for A3 paper.

Attached are literacy activities for form for a 5 week term (5 PowerPoints). The PowerPoints are designed to test the skill of 'context comprehension'. Student are given 12 sentences (40 seconds per sentence - the PowerPoint is timed) - with a word in each sentence underlined - they then have to write down the definition of the underlined word from a multiple choice of possible answers. There are answers at the end of each PowerPoint so the students can mark their own/ a partner's work. Perfect for a half an hour form/ tutor time. These activities were very popular with students at the school I teach.

I have create a short SOW that covers the short story ‘The Red Room’ by H.G Wells. The SOW consists of seven PowerPoints followed by an assessment. I have also included a copy of ‘The Red Room’ which matches with these lessons.

This is a comprehension activity I designed as head of KS3 English - it is rolled out as a form activity for Years 7 - 9. There is an extract to read through (in this case - a Jamie Oliver recipe) and there are 15 questions (5 apprentice, 5 master and 5 expert). I have attached the mark scheme (on a PowerPoint slide). There are also 2 extension tasks. Any feedback is appreciated. If you liked this resource, see my comprehension bundle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/comprehension-bundle-12207473. This contains 20 comprehension activites with mark schemes.

Engaging and fully resourced lesson on the skill of ‘Structural Bias’ aimed at AQA English Language Paper 1, Question 3.

This resourced lesson is designed to help student develop detail when answering Question 2 of AQA Language Paper 1.