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Resources suitable for English Language and Literature GCSEs and Key Stage 3 & 4 to engage them in English. There is also a range of A Level resources suitable for English Language, Literature and Language & Literature. All resources have been taught successfully to a range of classes in my grammar school and can easily be taught to your classes too. Leave a review and choose any other single resource for free! Just get in touch at andrewsj056@gmail.com

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Resources suitable for English Language and Literature GCSEs and Key Stage 3 & 4 to engage them in English. There is also a range of A Level resources suitable for English Language, Literature and Language & Literature. All resources have been taught successfully to a range of classes in my grammar school and can easily be taught to your classes too. Leave a review and choose any other single resource for free! Just get in touch at andrewsj056@gmail.com
A Christmas Carol – Targeted Revision Intervention Session
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A Christmas Carol – Targeted Revision Intervention Session

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This A Christmas Carol Revision Intervention Session is designed to provide focused support for GCSE English Literature students who need to refine their exam technique, analytical skills, and textual knowledge. This structured session includes: Targeted revision of key themes and characters – Scrooge’s transformation, social responsibility, and redemption Exam-style extract analysis – Developing deeper responses with structured scaffolding High-impact quotation recall tasks – Embedding key textual references for stronger answers Contextual understanding – Exploring Dickens’ message about Victorian society Exam skills coaching – Breaking down mark schemes and model answers Perfect for small-group interventions, after-school revision, or focused classroom sessions, this resource helps students build confidence, improve structured writing, and maximise their exam potential.
A Christmas Carol Extract-Based Exam Practice Booklet
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A Christmas Carol Extract-Based Exam Practice Booklet

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This A Christmas Carol Extract Booklet is a comprehensive exam practice resource designed to help GCSE English Literature students master extract-based questions for Charles Dickens’ classic novella. It includes: Multiple exam-style extract questions covering all key themes and moments Structured guidance on analysis – focusing on characters, themes & Dickens’ message Clear focus on contextual links to Victorian society and Dickens’ intentions A variety of question styles – exploring how Dickens presents key ideas throughout the novella Ideal for exam preparation, in-class practice, independent revision, or homework, this resource builds confidence, enhances analytical skills, and prepares students for high-grade responses.
A Christmas Carol – Comprehensive Knowledge Organiser
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A Christmas Carol – Comprehensive Knowledge Organiser

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This A Christmas Carol Knowledge Organiser is an essential revision tool for GCSE English Literature students studying Dickens’ classic novella. It provides a concise and structured breakdown of the key elements needed for exam success, including: Plot summaries of all five staves Character analysis – Scrooge, Marley, The Ghosts & more Key themes – Redemption, Social Responsibility, Christmas Spirit Important quotations with analysis Contextual insights – Victorian society, poverty, and Dickens’ message Perfect for classroom use, homework, or independent revision, this fully editable resource supports knowledge retention, retrieval practice, and structured learning, making it ideal for preparing students for high-grade responses in exams.
English Literature Daily Revision Booklet – Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls & Poetry
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English Literature Daily Revision Booklet – Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls & Poetry

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This Daily Revision Tasks pack is designed to help students master AQA GCSE English Literature through engaging and structured activities. Covering Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls, and Power and Conflict Poetry, this resource includes: Quotation analysis – Identify key words, connotations & theme links Fill in the gaps – Strengthen recall of key quotations Who said it? – Test knowledge of character dialogue Theme-based tasks – Explore core ideas across texts Identify the poem – Develop comparative skills in poetry Perfect for retrieval practice, lesson starters, and independent revision, this pack reinforces key knowledge in a concise and interactive format, helping students embed essential content for exam success!
Thinking Hard Mats: A Christmas Carol – Stave-by-Stave Deep Analysis
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Thinking Hard Mats: A Christmas Carol – Stave-by-Stave Deep Analysis

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These Thinking Hard Mats provide a structured and challenging approach to revising A Christmas Carol stave-by-stave. Each mat includes higher-order thinking tasks, covering transformation, critical debate, analysis, and prioritisation of key quotations. Perfect for GCSE English Literature, these resources encourage students to: Transform scenes into alternative formats (e.g., play scripts, storyboards) Extend their understanding of character development and Dickens’ moral message Critically evaluate key ideas and interpretations Prioritise and justify key quotations These exam-focused and fully editable resources help students develop higher-order thinking, retrieval skills, and textual analysis, making them ideal for revision, class discussion, and independent study.
49 Five-A-Day Starters: A Christmas Carol, Macbeth, An Inspector Calls & Power and Conflict Poetry
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49 Five-A-Day Starters: A Christmas Carol, Macbeth, An Inspector Calls & Power and Conflict Poetry

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This engaging and structured Five-A-Day revision resource provides 49 sets of five-question starters covering key texts in English Literature: A Christmas Carol, Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, and Power and Conflict poetry. Designed to reinforce knowledge, boost recall, and develop analysis skills, these daily tasks focus on quotation recall, literary techniques, thematic understanding, and key character insights. Perfect for GCSE English Literature revision, this resource can be used for lesson starters, homework, retrieval practice, or independent study. With a mix of multiple-choice, short-answer, and explanation questions, it encourages active engagement with texts while supporting teachers with low-prep, high-impact revision strategies. This pack helps students to embed key knowledge over time, improving their exam confidence and analytical skills in a structured and accessible format.
Ultimate A Christmas Carol Study Pack: Key Quotations & Interactive Study Menu
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Ultimate A Christmas Carol Study Pack: Key Quotations & Interactive Study Menu

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Master A Christmas Carol with this comprehensive study pack! Perfect for GCSE students, this resource combines: Key Quotations Sheet – A curated list of essential quotes from every stave, organised for easy revision and analysis. Ideal for theme-based and character-focused study. Interactive Study Menu – A collection of engaging, independent study and homework tasks designed to consolidate learning. Includes activities on themes, characters, motifs, structure, and contextual analysis. Why Choose This Pack? Boost understanding of Dickens’ language, themes, and social message. Improve exam technique with structured revision tasks. Engage in active learning with mind maps, flashcards, and creative exercises. Equip yourself with the ultimate revision tools and ace your exams!
Death of a Salesman (DoaS) A Level Literature FULL Scheme of Work (SoW) and resources
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Death of a Salesman (DoaS) A Level Literature FULL Scheme of Work (SoW) and resources

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Bring Death of a Salesman to life in your classroom with this exhaustive resource pack tailored to AQA English Literature A-Level Paper 1A: Tragedy. Perfectly structured and aligned with AQA specifications, this bundle includes: • Over 25 fully-prepared lessons covering key themes, character analysis, and tragic conventions. • Detailed exploration of Freytag’s Pyramid and Arthur Miller’s essay Tragedy and the Common Man. • Revision resources, including comprehensive quotation packs and AQA-style exam questions. • PowerPoints analysing critical scenes like Willy’s flashbacks, the Requiem, and interactions with key characters. • Thought-provoking discussion and essay questions to support deeper analysis. • Contextual and staging materials to help students connect the play with its broader literary and cultural significance. This resource is ideal for teachers who want to save time while delivering engaging, evidence-informed lessons that boost student outcomes.
AQA A-Level English Literature: Complete Texts and Themes Bundle (Tess, Othello, Gatsby, Kite Runner, Handmaid's Tale, Death of a Salesman, Political Writing, NEA)
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AQA A-Level English Literature: Complete Texts and Themes Bundle (Tess, Othello, Gatsby, Kite Runner, Handmaid's Tale, Death of a Salesman, Political Writing, NEA)

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This comprehensive bundle is perfect for AQA A-Level English Literature teachers and students, offering in-depth resources for key texts and themes across the syllabus. Save time and enhance learning with these expertly crafted schemes of work and guides, featuring: • Hosseini’s The Kite Runner: A complete scheme of work exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and identity. • Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale: An in-depth scheme examining power, control, and feminist perspectives. • Shakespeare’s Othello: A language-focused guide to tragedy and character analysis. • Miller’s Death of a Salesman: A detailed scheme covering themes of the American Dream and familial conflict. • Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles: A tragedy-focused scheme exploring themes of victimhood, fate, and societal pressures. • Mastering the NEA: A step-by-step guide to coursework, including investigation, commentary, and student examples. • Mastering Political and Social Protest Writing: Resources to analyse unseen texts and tackle exam questions. • Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby: A thematic and contextual scheme for studying this iconic text. This bundle provides everything needed to explore key texts, deepen understanding of AQA’s tragedy and protest themes, and support exam success. Perfect for both classroom teaching and independent study.
GCSE English Language: Mock Exams and Writing Mastery Bundle
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GCSE English Language: Mock Exams and Writing Mastery Bundle

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Ensure your students excel in their GCSE English Language exams with this practical and versatile bundle. Includes: • Mock Exam Pack: Whirlpool Rapids (Paper 1). • Mock Exam Pack: Sadie’s Party (Paper 1). • Transactional Writing Bootcamp Scheme of Work. • Full writing practice schemes, including narrative and descriptive tasks. This bundle provides everything needed to practice reading comprehension, creative writing, and transactional writing in alignment with Eduqas specifications.
KS3 Language and Literature Foundations: Creative and Analytical Learning (Dracula, Woman in Black, Novel Analysis, Creative Writing)
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KS3 Language and Literature Foundations: Creative and Analytical Learning (Dracula, Woman in Black, Novel Analysis, Creative Writing)

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Introduce KS3 students to the beauty of English literature and language with this engaging bundle, featuring: • Full Scheme of Work on Language Change and Early English Literature. • Creative Writing Mastery lessons for narrative development. • The Woman in Black, Dracula Scheme of Work for developing analytical skills. • Reciprocal reading tasks for improving comprehension and vocabulary. Perfect for building a solid foundation before GCSE-level study.
AQA A-Level English Language NEA: Complete Investigation and Commentary Guide
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AQA A-Level English Language NEA: Complete Investigation and Commentary Guide

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Support your AQA A-Level English Language students with this NEA-focused bundle, featuring: • Guidance for writing NEA titles, aims, and methodologies. • Resources for analysis and commentary writing. • Example NEA investigations to inspire students. • Comprehensive lesson plans to guide students through the NEA process. This bundle provides all the tools needed to excel in the coursework component.
AQA A-Level English Literature: Tragedy Pack - Tess, Gatsby, Death of a Salesman, and Othello
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AQA A-Level English Literature: Tragedy Pack - Tess, Gatsby, Death of a Salesman, and Othello

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This essential bundle is tailored for AQA A-Level English Literature students studying tragedy. It includes: • Tess of the d’Urbervilles Full Scheme of Work. • Othello Companion with special focus on language and analysis. • Death of a Salesman Scheme of Work with essay preparation. • The Great Gatsby Scheme of Work with thematic and contextual analysis. Ideal for deep literary exploration, essay writing, and exam readiness.
Ultimate Eduqas Poetry Anthology Teaching Pack: Post-1789 & Unseen Poems and Practice
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Ultimate Eduqas Poetry Anthology Teaching Pack: Post-1789 & Unseen Poems and Practice

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This comprehensive bundle is designed for GCSE Eduqas English Literature students studying the post-1789 poetry anthology. It includes: • Full Scheme of Work for all post-1789 poems. • Full Scheme of Work for unseen poetry. • Key Poems Booklet for detailed analysis and comparison. • Student Guide to key poems with vocabulary and themes. • Practice activities for unseen poetry and comparative analysis. • Context and background materials to deepen understanding. Ideal for classroom teaching, independent study, or exam preparation, this bundle ensures students can master both anthology and unseen poetry tasks.
Complete Romeo and Juliet Teaching and Revision Bundle: GCSE Eduqas English Literature
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Complete Romeo and Juliet Teaching and Revision Bundle: GCSE Eduqas English Literature

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This comprehensive Romeo and Juliet bundle provides everything you need to teach, revise, and assess one of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays for GCSE Eduqas English Literature. Packed with resources tailored to suit various abilities, this bundle is ideal for classroom use, homework, or revision sessions. Includes: • Detailed Revision Resources: • 200+ slides of revision covering key themes, characters, and acts. • Scene summaries and key quotes organised by act. • Quizzes and Knowledge Checks: • End-of-Year Knowledge Quiz and Ultimate High-Ability Quiz. • Multiple extract-based questions to develop critical thinking. • Mock Exam and Practice Papers: • Full mock exam packs, including mark schemes and exemplar responses. �� Teaching and Essay Booklets: • Teaching booklet with in-depth analysis and essays. • Whole-play summaries to consolidate learning. Perfect for both teachers and students, this bundle ensures thorough preparation for all aspects of the Eduqas GCSE exam while making Shakespeare accessible and engaging.
Othello Companion: A Comprehensive A-Level Guide with a Focus on Language
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Othello Companion: A Comprehensive A-Level Guide with a Focus on Language

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This detailed companion for Shakespeare’s Othello is tailored specifically for A-Level English Language, Literature, or Combined courses. With a special focus on language analysis, this resource is perfect for deepening students’ understanding of the play’s complexities while supporting exam preparation. Key features include: • Comprehensive Content: • Introduction to Othello, its context, and major themes like jealousy, love, honour, and race. • In-depth character analysis, including Othello, Desdemona, Iago, and Emilia. • Exploration of key passages and scenes with thought-provoking questions. • Language Focus: • Detailed analysis of Shakespeare’s use of language, including prose, verse, imagery, and soliloquies. • Activities on identifying and evaluating Iago’s rhetoric and Othello’s evolving speech patterns. • Exercises on style, rhythm, and the dramatic effects of language in key scenes. • Student-Centred Tasks: • Scene-by-scene questions and answers to guide student responses. • Guided practice on speech analysis, representation, and debates. • Ready-to-use classroom activities, from group discussions to performance-based learning. • Exam Preparation: • Includes sample responses, essay prompts, and guidance on meeting assessment objectives (AO1, AO2, AO3). • Perfect for revision sessions, lesson planning, or independent student study. This resource is a must-have for teachers and students aiming to excel in their understanding and analysis of Othello, whether in English Literature or Language courses.
Tess of the d’Urbervilles - Full Scheme of Work -  A-Level English Literature
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Tess of the d’Urbervilles - Full Scheme of Work - A-Level English Literature

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Enhance your teaching of Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles with this comprehensive resource pack, meticulously aligned with AQA A-Level English Literature specifications. Designed to save planning time and deepen students’ understanding of this complex text, this pack includes: • PowerPoints and Lesson Plans: • Chapter-by-chapter analysis covering key themes, characters, and settings. • Engaging lessons on intertextuality, Biblical references, Gothic elements, and tragedy. • Character studies, such as the contrasting depictions of Angel and Alec. • Focused lessons on critical phases, including Tess’s confession, her victimhood, and the novel’s tragic elements. • Student Activities and Worksheets: • Discussion questions and group activities for critical thinking. • Quotation analysis grids and student response handouts. • Creative tasks on context, settings, and narrative techniques. • Assessment Support: • Exam-style essay questions and model responses. • Exam board advice and tips for top-tier answers. This pack provides a rich blend of literary study and contextual exploration, supporting students to excel in their exams and fostering a deeper appreciation of Hardy’s masterpiece.
Introduction to Linguistic Methods: A Teacher Guide for A-Level English Language/Literature
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Introduction to Linguistic Methods: A Teacher Guide for A-Level English Language/Literature

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Equip your AQA A-Level students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to explore linguistic methods in depth. This Introduction to Linguistic Methods resource is perfect for English Language, Literature, or Language and Literature Combined courses. Designed to bridge GCSE knowledge and A-Level expectations, it provides: • Comprehensive Content: Detailed exploration of lexis, semantics, phonology, grammar, and other linguistic methods with practical examples. • Literary Integration: Guidance on connecting linguistic features to literary analysis, including examples from texts such as Heart of Darkness and Mrs. Dalloway. • Interactive Exercises: Activities and analysis tasks, including identifying word classes, analysing prepositions, and exploring rhetorical patterns in speech and writing. • Exam-Ready Skills: Focused tasks to develop analytical and evaluative skills, supporting AQA assessment objectives. • Teacher and Student Friendly: Includes answer keys, analysis suggestions, and accessible explanations to ensure effective learning for students of all abilities. This resource is ideal for introducing linguistic methods to A-Level students or revisiting foundational skills during the course. Use it for lessons, homework, or independent revision to enhance confidence and exam readiness.
Language Change and Early English Literature Unit: KS3 Full Scheme of Work
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Language Change and Early English Literature Unit: KS3 Full Scheme of Work

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Immerse your Key Stage 3 students in the fascinating world of language change and early English literature with this comprehensive 15-lesson scheme of work. This unit covers significant texts and concepts, from the Anglo-Saxon Exeter Book to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, blending literary study, historical context, and language evolution. Designed to foster analytical skills and contextual understanding, this resource includes: • Lesson Objectives and Plans: Detailed lesson-by-lesson guides focused on retrieval, evaluation, creative writing, and comparison. • Key Texts and Extracts: Includes The Wanderer, Beowulf, Canterbury Tales, and more, with translation tasks and vocabulary exploration. • Assessment Opportunities: Milestone assessments on transactional writing and comparisons, with structured peer and teacher feedback. • Interactive Activities: Engage students with grids, annotation tasks, character analysis, live marking, and more. • Resources Provided: Articles, key slides, translation activities, vocabulary grids, and more for seamless lesson delivery. • Cross-Curricular Links: Combines language study with literary appreciation, historical inquiry, and creative writing skills. Perfect for deepening students’ understanding of early English literature and its impact on modern language and culture.
GCSE English Language Paper 1 Mock Exam Pack: Sadie’s Party
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GCSE English Language Paper 1 Mock Exam Pack: Sadie’s Party

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Prepare your students for Eduqas English Language Paper 1 with this mock exam pack based on Sadie’s Party. This resource replicates the real exam format and provides all the tools needed for effective assessment and exam preparation. Includes: • Exam Paper: A well-structured mock exam featuring Section A (20th Century Literature Reading) and Section B (Creative Prose Writing) tasks. • Passage and Questions: An engaging extract from Margaret Forster’s Mother Can You Hear Me? with comprehension, analysis, and evaluation questions covering AO1, AO2, and AO4. • Mark Scheme: Detailed marking guidance for all questions, aligned with Eduqas assessment objectives, ensuring consistent and accurate grading. • Creative Writing Tasks: Section B includes prompts designed to develop narrative writing skills, with a clear breakdown of AO5 and AO6 criteria. Perfect for Year 10 mocks, revision sessions, or targeted skills development, this resource provides everything needed to assess and prepare students effectively for the Eduqas GCSE Paper 1 exam.