Three original AQA-style GCSE English Language Paper 1 Section A mock papers, with questions 1-4 and indicative content for each. Set 1: PWP 1: Femi’s Visit PWP 2: Airport PWP 3: Market Each fiction extract has been written to include the AO1, AO2 and AO3 content required for effective practice of knowledge retrieval, language analysis, structural analysis, and evaluation of writer’s methods. Purpose-written, these papers offer: new, original fiction extracts not available elsewhere shorter extract lengths rich content to build students’ confidence in their ability to find the details needed for each exam response questions and extract on one sheet narrow margin for brief extract annotation feedback/ note-making space Indicative content can be used for teacher-marking, self-marking, or printed back-to-back with the extract as a guide for writing responses. Any reviews greatly appreciated. Happy learning! :)

A simple, easy-to-use one-page revision quiz sheet with answers for self-marking. GCSE Biology Cell Biology: Different Cells Covers: Eukaryotes, Prokaryotes, animal cells, plant cells, bacterial cells, cell functions, microscopy, similarities and differences. Print out for student revision in class or for homework and display answers for self-assessment or easy teacher-marking. **You might also like: ** GCSE Biology Specialised Cells GCSE Biology Cell Division Coming soon: More topics Bundles for each topic Chemistry and Physics topics Have a lovely, sciencey day!

A simple, easy-to-use one-page revision quiz sheet with answers for self-marking. GCSE Biology Cell Biology: Cell Division Covers: Chromosomes, cell cycle stages, growth and DNA replication, mitosis, stem cells, subcellular structures. Print out for student revision in class or for homework and display answers for self-assessment or easy teacher-marking. You might also like: GCSE Biology Different Cells GCSE Biology Specialised cells Coming soon: More topics Bundles for each topic Chemistry and Physics topics Have a lovely, sciencey day!

A simple, easy-to-use one-page revision quiz sheet with answers for self-marking. GCSE Biology Specialised Cells Covers: root hair cells, xylem, phloem, stem cells, sperm cells, nerve cells, cell functions, how cells are adapted to suit their functions. Print out for student revision in class or for homework and display answers for self-assessment or easy teacher-marking. You might also like: GCSE Biology Different Cells GCSE Biology Cell Division Coming soon: Bundles for each topic Chemistry and Physics topics Have a lovely, sciencey day!

A detailed one-page vocabulary sheet for GCSE English Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives. Organised under informative headings, this vocabulary-rich sheet can be used as a reference sheet for reading and discussing non-fiction texts, or while planning and writing an exam response. Example statements show how some of the phrases can be used. The resource includes full-colour, and black and white options.

A short extract from an essay at the turn of the century to familiarise students with the language and writing styles of the 19th century. Short activities accompany the extract, based on some of the skills required for Paper 2 Question 4. In lieu of the recent announcement that the AQA English Language GCSE will feature as one of its Paper 2 sources an extract from a 19th century essay, this short extract with accompanying activities, aims to: expose students to the language and style of the 19th century essay provide opportunities to discern perspectives, viewpoints, feelings and ideas engage students in the process of analysing a writer’s methods While the extract is shorter than the source that will be provided in an actual exam insert, it is designed to build confidence in students’ approaches to this more challenging element of the course, and develops the necessary skills for Q4 separate from the element of comparison. Each of the 3 pages features differentiated activities, including: choosing statements on perspective that are best matched to the extract finding evidence in the text for a range of statements about perspective a glossary of vocabulary that may be uncommon to students an EMI (evidence, methods, inferences) planning table a P2Q4-style question based on a single source success criteria pulled from the P2Q4 mark scheme. Look out for more extracts as I produce them for use with my students! Happy learning! :)

A short extract from an essay to familiarise students with the language and writing styles of the 19th century. Short activities accompany the extract, based on some of the skills required for Paper 2 Question 4. In lieu of the recent announcement that the AQA English Language GCSE will feature as one of its Paper 2 sources an extract from a 19th century essay, this short extract with accompanying activities, aims to: expose students to the language and style of the 19th century essay provide opportunities to discern perspectives, viewpoints, feelings and ideas engage students in the process of analysing a writer’s methods While the extract is shorter than the source that will be provided in an actual exam insert, it is designed to build confidence in students’ approaches to this more challenging element of the course, and develops the necessary skills for Q4 separate from the element of comparison. Each of the 3 pages features differentiated activities, including: choosing statements on perspective that are best matched to the extract finding evidence in the text for a range of statements about perspective a glossary of vocabulary that may be uncommon to students an EMI (evidence, methods, inferences) planning table a P2Q4-style question based on a single source success criteria pulled from the P2Q4 mark scheme. Look out for more extracts as I produce them for use with my students! Happy learning! :)

Six original short passages, each featuring eight key words in bold with 4 multiple choice ‘closest word’ answers. These fun, imaginative passages offer: exposure to new, more advanced vocabulary choices the opportunity to develop synonym knowledge practice of using contextual clues to discern meaning a springboard for further word-level engagement creative writing prompts to ‘continue the story’ overview of vocabulary on page 1 answers provided on the final page black and white printer-friendly option included. Great to set as weekly homework at KS2 upwards, especially in preparation for 11+ entry level examinations. All reviews greatly appreciated. Happy learning! :)

15 comprehension questions, presented in the style of the KS2 SATs paper, on a one-page extract from chapter 1 of ‘Chasing Danger’ by Sara Grant.

12 comprehension questions, presented in the style of the KS2 SATs paper, on a one-page extract from chapter 1 of ‘The Good Turn’ by Sharna Jackson.

Three sets of short extracts (6 extracts in total) from 19th century and 21st century texts on the themes of: Travelling to work Cleaning a house Children’s toys to provide the opportunity to practise summary skills needed for AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 2. Each set features: one short extract from the 21st century one short extract from the 19th century a question in the style of AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 2 small annotation space Also included is a suggested content sheet as an indication of the summary points that could be made. Happy learning! :)

A reformatted copy of the AQA Power and Conflict Anthology offering: ○ additional annotation space for each poem in the cluster, through wider margins and line spacing ○ optional overview pages to summarise each poem using the ‘ALSO’ acronym ○ theme boxes below poems to note key areas in preparation for comparison ○ a comparison table to cross-reference themes with poems. 6 files are included: 3 pdf documents 3 editable powerpoints Originally created so that pupils (and teachers!) who would benefit from coloured paper could have a full, printed anthology. Great for people with Dyslexia/ Irlens/ SpLD. Can also be printed on A3 for a larger-text option/ font changed as needed. Happy annotating! :)

Repeated practice of applying Pythagoras’ Theorem to find c². Students start at the base of the mountain, calculating the missing sides to find the total length of two mountain paths - routes A and B - to compare which is the shorter route. Great as a homework activity or to be used competitively between students/ sides of the room etc. as a ‘race to the top’.

A reformatted copy of the AQA Worlds and Lives Anthology offering additional annotation space for each poem in the cluster, through wider margins and increased line spacing. Originally created so that pupils (and teachers!) who would benefit from coloured paper could have a full, printed anthology. Great for people with Dyslexia/ Irlens/ SpLD. Can also be printed on A3 for a larger-text option/ font changed as needed. Happy annotating! :)

A simple grid featuring 30 Macbeth practice questions for AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 Section A: Shakespeare. The grid contains a range of character and theme questions in three formats, including a given statement requiring an evaluative response or level of agreement. Use the grid to: Track revision gaps - If this question came up, how prepared would students be? Plan and write a range of essays - Which questions could be answered using the same plan? Identify main question focuses - What are the fewest categories revision can be reduced to? Build confidence - What can students expect from the exam and its questions? Please note: Extracts are not provided. You may wish to supply an extract depending on students’ prior covereage, or have students ‘think like an examiner’ and choose what they think is the best extract for a given theme or focus. Please leave a review. :)