AQA style paper for Paper 1 Section A using an extract from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

A worksheet to help make links between characters in texts. I have used this with GCSE groups for Macbeth, A Christmas Carol and An Inspector Calls. It works best when printed on A3 paper with some examples completed under a visualiser.

Structure strip for Transactional Writing (Paper 2 Section B). I’ve used this resource for AQA and Eduqas. It also works well for Non-Fiction writing at KS3 and KS4.

Story Across the Day Examination Day split to be read across the day. Each teacher reads a different section of the text in their lesson. By the end of the day, pupils will have read the full text. Powerpoint includes discussion prompts.

Story Across the Day The Monkey’s Paw split to be read across the day. Each teacher reads a different section of the text in their lesson. By the end of the day, pupils will have read the full text. Powerpoint includes discussion prompts.

A seminar/lecture style resource used in a revision session to stretch pupils towards a grade 9. Slides to be used to create discussion and debate. A contemporary view.

A range of different tasks that can be used for a reading project over the holidays or as homework. Some examples of the tasks included: -language discovery -create a character -quiz master -being the author

20 questions for A Christmas Carol 20 questions for Blood Brothers 20 questions for Romeo and Juliet Answers included Best when questions are read aloud to the class.

A transactional writing lesson for paper 2 section B. Task: A student said: “Prom is overrated and is too expensive. It should be cancelled.” Write a letter to your Headteacher giving your views.

Lesson on “next to of course god america i” by E E Cummings.

A resource made for top set KS4. 2 lessons: 1.)Context surrounding witch hunts with links to Macbeth. Main task: “Ignorance is the greatest threat to a civilised society.” To what extent do you agree? 2.)Modern Day Witch Hunt-Has the treatment of women evolved?

Weekly questions to encourage discussion in reading/Accelerated Reader lessons. They can be used as starters or plenaries.

A Christmas Carol recap scheme to be used with a class who have already read the novella. The scheme recaps: character, plot and theme. The scheme then explores how to closely analyse and answer exam style questions. Originally made for WJEC but applicable to AQA.