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After twenty-six years as an English teacher and examiner, I now specialise in creating materials designed specifically for exam revision.
Short version of Conflict Poetry - Sample Exam Questions - Edexcel GCSE New Spec
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Short version of Conflict Poetry - Sample Exam Questions - Edexcel GCSE New Spec

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This resource consists of three A4 pages listing TWELVE exam questions for Edexcel 'Conflict' poetry. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. These questions are also available in my shop in longer form, i.e. looking exactly like the actual exam paper. Please see: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/conflict-poetry-sample-exam-questions-edexcel-gcse-new-spec-11555470 These exam questions can be used as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Short version of Power and Conflict Poetry - Sample Exam Questions - AQA GCSE New Spec
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Short version of Power and Conflict Poetry - Sample Exam Questions - AQA GCSE New Spec

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This resource consists of one A4 page listing TWELVE exam questions for ‘Love and Relationships’ poetry. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. These questions are also available in my shop in longer form, i.e. looking exactly like the actual exam paper. Other AQA Poetry Resources: 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems 12 Sample Exam Questions Fun Pack of Revision Activities Comparison of ‘Bayonet Charge’ and ‘Remains’ Presentation and Worksheets Comparison of ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘Storm on the Island’ and ‘Prelude’ Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘Ozymandias’ and ‘Exposure’ Presentation and Worksheets
Lady Macbeth Exam Questions Edexcel
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Lady Macbeth Exam Questions Edexcel

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This resource contains SEVEN sample exam questions for revising the character of Lady Macbeth for Edexcel English Literature. Topics examined include her character, her relationship with Macbeth and relevant themes. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. Check out my range of Macbeth Edexcel resources: Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Minor Characters – 9 sample Edexcel questions on the minor characters of Macbeth Macbeth Themes and Characters – 24 sample Edexcel questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
The Charge of the Light Brigade Poppies Edexcel Presentation
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The Charge of the Light Brigade Poppies Edexcel Presentation

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Edexcel GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Preparation and Revision - A Comparative Answer on Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and Jane Weir’s ‘Poppies’. This presentation is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on Edexcel Conflict Poetry. It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within. It is designed for you to use later in the school year when the poetry has been fully covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. The presentation is entitled ’ Answering Edexcel Power and Conflict Poetry Questions’: this 30-slide Powerpoint presentation has been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It examines each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links. Edexcel Conflict Poetry Resources: 12 Edexcel sample exam questions Short version of 12 Edexcel sample exam questions 12 Sample exam questions AND presentation AND worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Presentation AND worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Poetry Profiles: student workbook for analysing and recording all their GCSE poetry
AQA GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Revision - Comparative Answers
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AQA GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Revision - Comparative Answers

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This fantastic resource contains 4 sets of Comparative Answers worksheets AND 4 presentations on: - Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and Jane Weir’s ‘Poppies’. - Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ and William Wordsworth’s ‘Prelude’ - Ted Hughes’ ‘Bayonet Charge’ and Simon Armitage’s ‘Remains’ - Percy Bysshe Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’ and Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’ These resources are designed to help you prepare your class to answer exam questions on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. They are NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the poems used within. They are designed for you to use later in the school year when the poetry has been covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. The contents are: 1. Power and Conflict Presentations: The presentations are entitled ’ Answering AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Questions’: each contains more than 32 slides and have been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. They examine each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, they feature many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links. 2. Power and Conflict Sample Answers – these 800+ word sample answers to each question are presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a 1-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a 2-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 3. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – this is a 1-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 4. Planning Grid Templates – this is a 1-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays. 5. Power and Conflict AOs – this is a 1-page A4 handout which explains the Poetry AOs to students. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks. You can purchase any of these comparative answers individually in my shop, but this resource represents a huge discount!
The Charge of the Light Brigade Poppies Edexcel Worksheets
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The Charge of the Light Brigade Poppies Edexcel Worksheets

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This is a sample answer for the Edexcel Conflict Poetry section with several supporting worksheets. Contents: 1. Conflict Sample Answer – this 900-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 2. Conflict Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 3. Planning Grid Template – this is a one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 4. Conflict AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks. 5. Sample Exam Question - the exam question itself. Other Edexcel Conflict Poetry Resources: 12 Edexcel sample exam questions Short version of 12 Edexcel sample exam questions 12 Sample exam questions AND presentation AND worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Presentation AND worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Presentation comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!
The Charge of the Light Brigade vs Poppies Edexcel
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The Charge of the Light Brigade vs Poppies Edexcel

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Edexcel GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Preparation and Revision- A Comparative Answer on Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and Jane Weir’s ‘Poppies’. This resource is designed to help your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on Edexcel Conflict Poetry. Students should already be familiar with the two poems used within. Contents: 1. Answering Edexcel Conflict Poetry Questions: this 30-slide PDF presentation is the core of this group of resources and has been created to help you guide your class through the essay writing process. It examines: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from the sample exam answer. 2. Conflict Sample Answers – this 800-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 3. Conflict Poetry Sample Planning Grid – one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’. 4. Planning Grid Template – one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays. 5. Conflict AOs – one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. 6. Sample exam question. Other Edexcel Conflict Poetry Resources: 12 Sample exam questions AND presentation AND worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ 12 Edexcel sample exam questions Short version of 12 Edexcel sample exam questions Poetry Profiles: student workbook for analysing and recording all their GCSE poetry
Short version of Love and Relationships Poetry - Sample Exam Questions - AQA GCSE New Spec
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Short version of Love and Relationships Poetry - Sample Exam Questions - AQA GCSE New Spec

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This resource consists of one A4 page listing TWELVE exam questions for 'Love and Relationships' poetry. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. These questions are also available in my shop in longer form, i.e. looking exactly like the actual exam paper. Please see: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/love-and-relationships-poetry-sample-exam-questions-aqa-gcse-new-spec-11556011 I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Character of Juliet - AQA Sample Exam Questions for Revision of Romeo and Juliet - New Spec
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Character of Juliet - AQA Sample Exam Questions for Revision of Romeo and Juliet - New Spec

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This resource contains SIX sample exam questions for revising the character Juliet in 'Romeo and Juliet'. Topics examined include her character and relevant themes. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Other resources I am currently selling for revision of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ are: - 12 Exam questions based on Themes - 12 Exam questions based on Characters - 12 Exam questions on the character of Romeo Alternatively, a resource containing all 24 Exam questions on Themes and Characters is also available. These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Macbeth Exam Questions Edexcel Themes
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Macbeth Exam Questions Edexcel Themes

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This is a fantastic resource containing TWELVE sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. The exam paper features an extract, followed by one question specifically on that extract and then a second question asking about the play as a whole. In this resource, all of the extract-based questions are based on THEMES, while the second questions all examine OTHER relevant THEMES. Check out my range of Macbeth Edexcel resources: Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 7 sample Edexcel questions Minor Characters – 9 sample Edexcel questions on the minor characters of Macbeth Macbeth Themes and Characters – 24 sample Edexcel questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Macbeth Exam Questions Edexcel Characters
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Macbeth Exam Questions Edexcel Characters

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This is a fantastic resource containing TWELVE sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. The exam paper features an extract, followed by one question specifically on that extract and then a second question asking about the play as a whole. In this resource, all of the extract-based questions are based on CHARACTERS, while the second questions all examine relevant THEMES. Check out my range of Macbeth Edexcel resources: Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 7 sample Edexcel questions Minor Characters – 9 sample Edexcel questions on the minor characters of Macbeth Macbeth Themes and Characters – 24 sample Edexcel questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
GCSE Revision Love and Relationships  - Porphyria's Lover and Neutral Tones
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GCSE Revision Love and Relationships - Porphyria's Lover and Neutral Tones

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AQA GCSE English Literature Love and Relationships Poetry – Exam Revision - A Comparative Answer on Porphyria’s Lover by Robert Browning and Neutral Tones by Thomas Hardy. This presentation is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Love and Relationships Poetry. It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within. It is designed for you to use later in the school year when the poetry has been fully covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. The presentation is entitled ’ Answering AQA Love and Relationships Poetry Questions’: this 31-slide PDF presentation has been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It examines each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links. Also included is a one-page handout of student-friendly AOs and a set of Teacher’s Instructions. Presentation and Worksheets Worksheets only Presentation, Worksheet AND 12 Sample Exam Questions 12 Sample Exam Questions I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!
Macbeth Exam Questions Edexcel
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Macbeth Exam Questions Edexcel

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This is a superb resource containing TWENTY-FOUR sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. Check out my range of Macbeth Edexcel resources: Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 7 sample Edexcel questions Minor Characters – 9 sample Edexcel questions on the minor characters of Macbeth Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
A Christmas Carol Exam Questions Characters
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A Christmas Carol Exam Questions Characters

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This is a superb resource containing FOURTEEN sample exam questions for revising the CHARACTERS of 'A Christmas Carol‘. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Also available is a set of 16 ‘A Christmas Carol’ exam questions on themes and techniques. Alternatively, you can purchase a complete set of 30 ‘A Christmas Carol’ Exam questions, focusing on characters, themes and techniques. These questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
A Christmas Carol Exam Questions Themes Techniques
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A Christmas Carol Exam Questions Themes Techniques

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This resource contains SIXTEEN sample exam questions for revising the THEMES AND TECHNIQUES of 'A Christmas Carol‘. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Also available is a set of 14 ‘A Christmas Carol’ exam questions on characters. Alternatively, you can purchase a complete set of 30 ‘A Christmas Carol’ Exam questions, focusing on characters, themes and techniques. These questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Lord of the Flies Edexcel Sample Answer
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Lord of the Flies Edexcel Sample Answer

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Edexcel GCSE English Literature Post-1914 Literature – Lord of the Flies - Exam Revision – How to Answer Exam Questions on Lord of the Flies This resource is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on the theme of Human Nature in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. It is NOT intended to teach students the novel – students should already be familiar with Lord of the Flies. It is designed for you to use later in the school year when the novel has been fully covered and the students need to learn how to use their knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. There are five elements included: 1. 'Answering Edexcel Questions on Golding’s Lord of the Flies’: this 43-slide PDF presentation has been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It includes each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology and judicious quotes. 2. Human Nature Sample Answers – this 1000-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting. 3. Human Nature Sample Planning Grid – shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 4. Planning Grid Template – blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 5. Post-1914 Literature AOs – explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. Alternatively, you can purchase the Worksheets separately here or the Presentation here. I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly
Lit B AS Aspects of Tragedy : Poetry Anthology 12 Exam Questions
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Lit B AS Aspects of Tragedy : Poetry Anthology 12 Exam Questions

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This resource features a set of TWELVE exam questions for AQA English Lit B Aspects of Tragedy poetry. This selection focuses on the anthology poems. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA English Lit B exam paper. For your convenience, I’ve added three versions of each Chaucer question: one where the extract uses Chaucer’s English, one with modern English and one using both types. They can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these questions are helpful for you and instructive for your students. As always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I’ll be adding lots more AS and A level resources to my shop so please ‘follow’ me or check back regularly!
Ozymandias and Exposure: Power and Conflict Revision
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Ozymandias and Exposure: Power and Conflict Revision

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This fantastic bundle contains all you need to kickstart your revision of the Power and Conflict Poetry: a sample answer comparing Ozymandias and Exposure with accompanying worksheets, a 32-slide presentation showing how to plan and write the best possible answer, a set of sample exam questions to practise with and a pack of fun activities to reinforce learning.
Poppies Charge of the Light Brigade: Power and Conflict Revision
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Poppies Charge of the Light Brigade: Power and Conflict Revision

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This fantastic bundle contains all you need to kickstart your revision of the Power and Conflict Poetry: a sample answer with accompanying worksheets comparing The Charge of the Light Brigade to Poppies , a 32-slide presentation showing how to plan and write the best possible answer, a set of sample exam questions to practise with and a pack of fun activities to reinforce learning.
Love and Relationships Revision: Porphyria's Lover and Neutral Tones
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Love and Relationships Revision: Porphyria's Lover and Neutral Tones

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This fantastic bundle contains all you need to kickstart your revision of the Love and Relationships Poetry: a sample answer with accompanying worksheets comparing Porphyria's Lover and Neutral Tones, a 32-slide presentation showing how to plan and write the best possible answer, a set of sample exam questions to practise with and a pack of fun activities to reinforce learning.