This resource is an English Language condensed paper 1 created to replicate the style of AQA examination questions. The text extract is from Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. The text also has a context blurb at the top and is formatted with line numbers to replicate exam text extracts. All questions are included (Q1-5) worded to replicate AQA style. The paper is condensed which means there are no lines for writing - it spans 2 sides in total for cost effective printing. A few words are glossarised as per AQA’s policy - uncommon words that have fallen out of common use / specialist terminology or vocab Perfect for tutoring, exam revision, mock exams, walking-talking mocks or in class study.

This resource is an English Language condensed paper 1 created to replicate the style of AQA examination questions. There are more available in this series in my paid shop, alongside a bundle of 4 for a reduced cost. The text extract is from Orwell’s Animal Farm. The text also has a context blurb at the top and is formatted with line numbers to replicate exam text extracts. All questions are included (Q1-5) worded to replicate AQA style. The paper is condensed which means there are no lines for writing - it spans 2 sides in total for cost effective printing. Perfect for tutoring, exam revision, mock exams, walking-talking mocks or in class study.

This resource is an English Language condensed paper 1 created to replicate the style of AQA examination questions. The text extract is from Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca. The text also has a context blurb at the top and is formatted with line numbers to replicate exam text extracts. All questions are included (Q1-5) worded to replicate AQA style. The paper is condensed which means there are no lines for writing - it spans 2 sides in total for cost effective printing. A few words are glossarised as per AQA’s policy - uncommon words that have fallen out of common use / specialist terminology or vocab Perfect for tutoring, exam revision, mock exams, walking-talking mocks or in class study.

This resource is an English Language condensed paper 1 created to replicate the style of AQA examination questions. The text extract is from Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The text also has a context blurb at the top and is formatted with line numbers to replicate exam text extracts. All questions are included (Q1-5) worded to replicate AQA style. The paper is condensed which means there are no lines for writing - it spans 2 sides in total for cost effective printing. A few words are glossarised as per AQA’s policy - uncommon words that have fallen out of common use / specialist terminology or vocab Perfect for tutoring, exam revision, mock exams, walking-talking mocks or in class study.

This resource contains 4 full English Language Paper 1s (fiction) with pre 1929 texts. Excellent for use for tutoring, pupil revision, teacher-led walking -talking mocks; in-class study, mock exams etc! Text extracts included are from: Dracula - Stoker Great Expectations - Dickens Rebecca - Du Maurier Animal Farm - Orwell Papers and questions are in a condensed format, meaning they total 2 sides of paper (there are no blank lines for writing as there are in genuine AQA exam papers). The texts themselves contain a context blurb at the top and are line numbered to replicate the genuine exam paper format Questions 1-5 are all included to accompany each text Questions are worded to replicate AQA question styles (Q1 find 4 examples, Q2 language analysis [extract is NOT reprinted but line numbers are referred to]; Q3 structure of whole text, Q4 student quote and how far you agree; Q5 creative writing with an image and another option Some words are glossarised following AQA policy (words out of common usage or specialist vocab) NB: Questions do not include the typical bullet points for guidance as can be seen in genuine exam papers

This resource is a 38 slide PPT end of term quiz designed ‘on theme’ for English lessons - fun and educational! There are 8 rounds to play - you can choose to play them all or pick and choose which ones to use with your classes - there is more than enough material for a full lesson. The quiz rules are displayed at the start for ease of teaching and setting it up and it is recommended to play in teams, but could be done individually if required. The rounds vary in difficulty to bring a bit of challenge where required, and each round is marked after it is completed. There are 10 questions per round, with a variety of characters, authors, celebs etc used to try and make it as appealing as possible to teenagers! Rounds as follows: literary faces - name the characters / authors from their photo quotable - name the character/ book that the quote is from where in the world? - name the country based on a list of random and literary facts about it (includes a world map with pins to make things easier) Shakespeare or Fakespeare? - identify whether each quote is from Shakespeare or elsewhere (elsewhere includes Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Batman, amongst others!) celeb readathon - name the celebrity (their faces are disguised by their favourite book) literary techniques / devices - name the technique used in the sentence lyrical genius - name the band or song for each song lyric that was inspired by a book (these are mostly rock songs) anagrams - unscramble the names of famous literary characters

This resource is a training session on the use of data as both a class teacher and head of department, specifically targeted at secondary school teachers. It includes a comprehensive 16 slide PPT, full of interactive questions and short tasks, designed to be used for staff training (small groups works well), and also includes an Excel resource with fabricated data to use in discussion / for some of the activities. It has been written from the perspective of a Head of English at a secondary school and was originally presented to trainee teachers. The session can last between 1-2 hours dependent on how thoroughly the slides are discussed. The PPT goes through the following: pivotal question - why are schools ‘obsessed’ with data? what exactly we mean by data in a school context brief literature review - what does pedagogical research say? data exercise - looking at and discussing the use of different data sets (provided in an excel doc - n.b. utilises sisra style reports, excel sheets, sims data tracking and school headline figures, all fabricated and including no sensitive pupil data) round up of discussion - suggestions for how each set of data in the packs might be used by a classroom teacher further examples of data a short brief on CATs, APS and Scaled scores 4 steps on using data as a classroom practitioner key questions - why do we need to organise data and how might a class teacher organise theirs? What do you ‘do’ with data? When does it all end? the problems with using data Also includes a bonus PPT for a similar session completed across a MAT, with extra slides on: using data as a primary phase lead using data as a secondary HOD key data uses across school

This resource has been designed as a take home booklet for students studying/ who will be studying GCSE English literature, focused on learning a variety of key vocabulary to assist them with the course. It consists of 10 lists of carefully selected vocabulary, the learning of which will enhance essay writing skills specifically tailored toward literature (although of use to a large portion of the language course also). Each list provides the key word with an example or definition. Most lists have between 10 and 15 words to learn. The lists could be learnt weekly and tested in lessons, or the booklet could just be supplied as a supplementary course resource for those hoping to improve their grades. The lists are titled as follows (with an example word from each list): evaluative verbs (e.g. suggests) key language/ structure terms (e.g. alliteration) Shakespeare (e.g. Jacobean) evaluative verbs - disagreeing with a writer (e.g. conversely) connectives (e.g. consequently) poetry (e.g. enjambement) effect (e.g. empathy) modern/ Victorian texts (e.g. denouement) words of frequency (e.g. recurring) sharpen your vocabulary (e.g. callous) There is also a useful diagram to suggest a way to learn the vocab and a sheet on the back giving 128 alternatives to using the word ‘very’.

Includes a 13 slide PPT for revision of Macbeth for Literature Paper 1 AQA (paper 2 in 2022 due to changes) Covers exam technique, mark scheme, plot, characters, quotes, themes, tragedy genre, context and an example exam question. New for 2022

This resource is a revision PPT for English Language paper 2, AQA It includes every question on the paper: advice for timings, exam strategy and marks awarded. There are 2 short texts included for practice opportunities - one written by Seigfried Sassoon and one by Willy Russell, providing overlap with poetry, on the topic of war. There are example questions for each question. Each question covered includes a mix of pointers/tasks, some of which include example responses, planning grids, mark schemes and reference to texts.

This resource is a complete scheme of work to teach the novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon, including a 118 slide PPT plus all resources. The scheme is suited for year 8 through to 11, dependent on ability. Teacher discretion is advised with the teaching of the novel and most tasks can be easily adapted for varied abilities. The PPT includes tasks / lessons on the following aspects: the detective story genre inference and deduction character development narrative voice context (autism, the Cottingley Fairies, Hound of the Baskervilles) language and structure themes (family, science v supernatural, restriction and more) spoken language opportunity (speaking in role as a character) features of descriptive writing vs non fiction writing and analysis of Chris’ style Writing from a POV sentence structures and punctuation analysis cross referencing within a text analysis of various written styles and comparison to the novel peer assessment opportunities All lessons are tried and tested and all paper resources are included as Word, PDF/ publisher files. Updated May 2022

This resource is a template for planning a formal letter, designed for lower ability pupils. The template separates each element of the letter out into a series of simple questions to assist with planning writing. It can be adjusted to fit any task.

This resource is a contextual handout on the presentation of witches taken from the British Library to assist with the teaching of Macbeth for GCSE English literature. The handout is formatted as 2 per A4 page ready for printing

This resource is a document listing various past exam questions on LOTFs for AQA literature

This resource is an article taken from the internet on the Victorian poor at Christmas, providing context for Christmas Carol but also suitable for the teaching of other Victorian novels. Pasted into Word for ease of printing and editing

This is an article taken from a newspaper in 1846 publishing Dickens’ views on Ragged Schools. Useful for teaching context on Christmas Carol or other relevant Victorian texts

This resource includes 3 contextual articles for the teaching of Christmas CArol (or other Victorian texts relevant). Article 1 - the relevance of ghost stories to the Victorians Article 2 - what Christmas means to us as we grow older (written by Dickens for Household Words) Article 3 - before welfare - info on workhouses (Daily Express), including excerpts from workhouse diaries All articles have been formatted into Microsoft Word and are available freely on the internet

20 key quotes selected from A Christmas Carol to assist with revision of the text. Quotes chosen to be reflective of key themes and characters. Formatted as a Word doc

This resource is a set of zombie punctuation cards created to assist pupils with punctuation rules. Created as cards to be displayed, cut up or used over by students, each one has themed sentenced which require pupils to work out the punctuation rule from what they can see. There is then a space for them to record their observation. Includes commas, full stops and capitals, semi-colons, colons, brackets, dashes and speech marks.

This resource includes 40 literacy based retrieval practice tasks to be used as you see fit, either once per lesson, per week or for homework exercises. Tasks are based loosely around key topic areas and skills focused as follows: Intro to literacy and reading strategy Autumn 1 - dystopian fiction. Reading for meaning, vocab building and comprehension Autumn 2- zombies. Deconstructing sentences, reading skills, annotation skills and sentences types/ effects Spring 1 - poetry. Reading for meaning, inference, vocab building and analysis Spring 2 - writing. Sentence types, punctuation, word class, planning, proof reading Summer 1 - non-fiction. Structuring texts, connectives, bias Summer 2 - Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet examples used). Vocab boost and comprehension Topics are easily adjusted to fit your school curriculum, and activities can easily be moved out of their constructed order - they are not dependent on one other, nor do they build from one unit to the next. All tasks are presented on a powerpoint for each half term with clear instructions for teaching staff in the notes boxes beneath the slides. Every worksheet referenced is also included as a PDF and publisher or Word file. These tasks have been built based upon extensive research into the best literacy learning approaches in recent years, and include: a succinct and clear approach to reading any text, reduced into 3 steps for ease with pupils a clear approach to vocab learning, including key graphics to jog memory and worksheet proformas to use with students detailed and accurate rules and conventions for grammar and punctuation, with usable and accessible worksheets for students challenge and stretch tasks/ opportunities and scaffolded activities to cater for most abilities Suitable for KS3 predominantly but could also be used with KS4 for revision purposes or simple skill boosting workshops Please note, there is some crossover and duplication with this resource from the literacy scheme of work resource, also available from our TES shop.