KS4 revision resource for the new AQA English Literature Power and Conflict poetry unit for Ozymandias by Percy Shelley This 3 page resource provides pupils with different activities that will facilitate their revision of the poem, covering all 3 Assessment Objectives (AO1, 2 & 3) for this section of the exam. Activities include: A series of images that tell the ‘story’ behind the poem to help revise what the poem is about (AO1), 2 x tabula rasa (blank copy of the poem) for poem summary and annotations (AO1); A list of key language/structure/form techniques (AO2); Quotes, images and information to support and revise contextual knowledge (AO3); ‘Twist to fit’ activity for key quotations (AO1). This allows pupils to rearrange their existing knowledge of the poem in a new format and visually displays their knowledge - very quick and easy to refer back to. Activities are also differentiated to support mixed ability classes. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

A revision resource for the structure and plot of the 7 phases in Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles. Each phase is concisely summarised. The resource can be printed and cut up by the teacher to create a quick and easy revision activity for students. Students have found this very helpful and challenging when revising the complex plot of the novel.

Introductory lesson for the new Power and Conflict Unit (AQA 2017 exam onwards) including: Starter activity asking pupils to consider what they associate with power and conflict with challenges to prompt thinking. An overview of the 4 English AQA exams and of the exam format References to key themes. Slide to encourage pupils to consider how a poem can be successfully analysed which encourages them to link this knowledge to the Literature Assessment Objectives from memory. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

A card sort activity which allows pupils to revise the plot of Macbeth in detail. The cards are designed to be placed beneath each of the headers for the five acts on page 1 of the document. (Each header specifies how many cards should be placed beneath it) There are 23 cards included in the revision resource that provide a detailed summary of each Act, with some including key quotations. The cards are currently colour coded and in chronological order (numbered in brackets) for teacher’s reference, but this can easily be adapted when printing for students. This would work well as an independent, paired or whole class task for all abilities. As an extension, pupils could link the cards with key themes and contextual information.

A blank revision grid designed for revision for KS4 learners for the new English Literature Paper 2: Section A (Modern Texts) Can be easily adapted for other plays or texts in this unit. The grid has been designed for pupils to comprehensively revise each of the acts, with each column inviting them to consider different areas within each of the three acts, all linked with the Assessment Objectives. The grid invites them to review/revise: The plot Key characters Key quotes Form, language and structure Context This would be great on A3 paper or double sided. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

KS4 revision resource for the new AQA English Literature Power and Conflict poetry unit for London by William Blake This 3 page resource provides pupils with different activities that will facilitate their revision of the poem, covering all 3 Assessment Objectives (AO1, 2 & 3) for this section of the exam. Activities include: A series of images that tell the ‘story’ behind the poem to help revise what the poem is about (AO1), 2 x tabula rasa (blank copy of the poem) for poem summary and annotations (AO1); A list of key language/structure/form techniques (AO2); Quotes, images and information to support and revise contextual knowledge (AO3); ‘Twist to fit’ activity for key quotations (AO1). This allows pupils to rearrange their existing knowledge of the poem in a new format and visually displays their knowledge - very quick and easy to refer back to. Activities are also differentiated to support mixed ability classes. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

Adaptable for English Language Paper 1 and 2 Blank revision grid for KS4 pupils that will allow them to visually present key information about both the papers when revising. Clear spaces include gaps to input the following: Marks available How the question is worded What source(s) the question tests Assessment Objective(s) linked with the question How to achieve top marks Key skills needed to answer the question (e.g. inference, analysis) Sentence starters to help introduce responses. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

KS4 revision resource for the new AQA English literature Power and Conflict poetry unit for The Prelude by William Wordsworth. This 3 page resource provides pupils with different activities that will facilitate their revision of the poem, covering all 3 Assessment Objectives (AO1, 2 & 3) for this section of the exam. Activities include: A series of images that tell the ‘story’ behind the poem to help revise what the poem is about (AO1), 2 x tabula rasa (blank copy of the poem) for poem summary and annotations (AO1); A list of key language/structure/form techniques (AO2); Quotes, images and information to support and revise contextual knowledge (AO3); ‘Twist to fit’ activity for key quotations (AO1). This allows pupils to rearrange their existing knowledge of the poem in a new format and visually displays their knowledge - very quick and easy to refer back to. Activities are also differentiated to support mixed ability classes. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

Clear, blank grid for the new A Level English Language Section B. This grid has been created in response to the AQA 2017 exam, in which students were asked to consider how gender is represented through language. Great to use whilst studying gender and preparing for Section B or as a revision aid in the lead up to the exam. The grid allows students to visually display the following information: Theorist and Date (This column is flood filled with theorists that I have selected, but can be adapted and changed as necessary) Features of the theory and definitions of any key terms Studies used to support the theory Criticisms of the theory Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Appropriate for study of A Level English Language - used for AQA exam board currently. This blank grid allows students to display information about gender theory. Great to use whilst studying Language & Gender or as a revision aid in the lead up to the exam. The grid allows students to visually display the following information: Name and information about theorist and the date of publication of their theory Gender Theory Model: ie Deficit, Difference, Diversity, Dominance Information about the theory Criticisms of the theory to aid evaluation Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

KS4 revision resource for the new AQA English literature Love and Relationships poetry unit for When We Two Parted - Lord Byron. This 3 page resource provides pupils with different activities that will facilitate their revision of the poem, covering all 3 Assessment Objectives (AO1, 2 & 3) for this section of the exam. Activities include: A series of images that tell the ‘story’ behind the poem to help revise what the poem is about (AO1), 2 x tabula rasa (blank copy of the poem) for poem summary and annotations (AO1); A list of key language/structure/form techniques (AO2); Quotes, images and information to support and revise contextual knowledge (AO3); ‘Twist to fit’ activity for key quotations (AO1). This allows pupils to rearrange their existing knowledge of the poem in a new format and visually displays their knowledge - very quick and easy to refer back to. Activities are also differentiated to support mixed ability classes. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

Grid revision resource to use for KS4 pupils to review and revise Act One of Macbeth. For each scene, there is an abridged version in the first column to focus pupils and support differentiation. The remaining columns require pupils to review, revise and make notes on the following areas: Why the scene is important Key Themes Key Characters Key Quotations Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Introductory starter activity about accent/dialect prejudice Discussion and definitions of difference between accent and dialect Introduction to Received Pronunciation with supporting video Discussion of attitudes surrounding R.P Videos tracking how R.P has changed over time - Fiona Bruce in 1999 vs. The Queen in 2020; attitudes to particular accents with supporting videos Introduction to Standard English Homework activity to research an accent and current attitudes towards it

Review activity of theory covered so far. Introduction to Multicultural London English with discussion activities, videos, two articles which invite students to compare attitudes towards MLE and its replacement of Cockey (articles included with lesson) Introduction to Estuary English A look at ‘famous’ speakers of Estuary English Discussion and question activity surrounding the concept of ‘dialect levelling’

Practice exam question lesson based on the following question: Discuss the idea that some accents and dialects are viewed more favorably than others. (Question with data included as word doc with this lesson) ‘Initial ideas’ support AO1 and AO2 phrased as questions to supporting thinking Data from question included in presentation, too What to include in an introduction with exemplar Ideas to ‘build response’ with scaffolded questions Exemplar ideas for how to include theorists in response to the data Model paragraph for main body of essay on Slide 18 Homework task

Revision grid to allow students to review and revise key theoretical concepts for the spoken language element of Child Language Acquisition. The grid covers the 4 key areas: Nativist theory, Nurture theory, Cognitive theory and Social interaction theory. Headings of each topic area include key theories and studies to challenge the key areas.

Clear blank revision grid for the new AQA Love and Relationships cluster of poems. Great to use whilst studying poems or as a revision aid in the lead up to AQA English Literature Paper 2 . The grid allows pupils to visually display the following information: Key Themes (AO1) Poems to Compare each poem with (AO1) Summary (AO1) Language Features (AO2) Form/Structural Features (AO2) Context (AO3) Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

This excellent revision resource allows pupils to revise the key themes and contextual features of A Christmas Carol. The ‘clock’ is split in half, with one half focused on context and the other on key themes. All key themes and contextual headings are listed, with clear Stave numbers given for pupils’ reference. Copies of the text will be required if pupils are using the template to find ‘killer’ quotations. This activity encourages independent revision, but also ensures that the revision is focused. Further independent reading can also be used to develop their notes. Once the activity is complete, I would encourage pupils to anticipate how these key themes may be phrased as a question and how they could apply their contextual understanding to this.

This excellent revision resource allows pupils to revise the key themes and contextual features of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The ‘clock’ is split in half, with one half focused on context and the other on key themes. All key themes and contextual headings are listed, with clear chapter numbers given for pupils’ reference. Copies of the text will be required if pupils are using the template to find ‘killer’ quotations. This activity encourages independent revision, but also ensures that the revision is focused. Further independent reading can also be used to develop their notes. Once the activity is complete, I would encourage pupils to anticipate how these key themes may be phrased as a question and how they could apply their contextual understanding to this.

Clear blank revision grid for the new AQA Power and Conflict cluster of poems. Great to use whilst studying poems or as a revision aid in the lead up to AQA English Literature Paper 2 The grid allows pupils to visually display the following information: Key Themes (AO1) Poems to Compare each poem with (AO1) Summary (AO1) Language Features (AO2) Form/Structural Features (AO2) Context (AO3) Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.