English Poundstore: Your £1 Gateway to Excellence in English
Explore our curated collection of English resources, tailored for KS3-KS5, all at the unbeatable price of £1. With 15 years as a lead English practitioner, we've distilled the essence of outstanding teaching into every lesson, resource and scheme. Our resources champion active learning, differentiation, and reflective feedback. With over a million downloads, we make sure that for you, outstanding is just £1 away.
English Poundstore: Your £1 Gateway to Excellence in English
Explore our curated collection of English resources, tailored for KS3-KS5, all at the unbeatable price of £1. With 15 years as a lead English practitioner, we've distilled the essence of outstanding teaching into every lesson, resource and scheme. Our resources champion active learning, differentiation, and reflective feedback. With over a million downloads, we make sure that for you, outstanding is just £1 away.
You will receive 8 high-quality, true-to-exam style, AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5s.
This free resource is perfect for students who are aiming for the highest possible grade in AO5 and AO6.
There is space for students to craft their answers, and each question has included a mark scheme with space for students to complete targetted feedback.
There is also a tracker included to monitor progress over time and identify areas of development in accordance with the mark-scheme.
This can be used as an Intervention Booklet, a Homework Booklet, a supplementary resource to accompany your teaching, or as a stand-alone Unit of Work.
This resource provides crucial examination practice, and allows students to cover all possible Question 5 scenarios in preparation for June.
Please enjoy!
A fully resourced, ready to deliver, opening lesson on Semantic Field. Used for an Ofsted Monitoring Review - received very well by students and oberserver.
Can be used for either KS3/KS4 if adapted.
The definitive Revision Booklet for AQA Language Paper 1.
Past Papers from AQA collated into one booklet.
Ready to print and deliver to students.
All Sources included.
Tracker included to monitor progress.
Space given within for students to write.
25 resources in total.
5 x Question 1
5 x Question 2
5 x Question 3
5 x Question 4
5 x Question 5
Used by our English Department with fantastic results!
Highly effective, saves planning time, delivers outstanding results.
Paid Version with 75 resources available at my shop:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/English271217
2 hour double-lesson fully differentiated for either KS3 or KS4 on Daljit Nagra’s “Singh Song”.
Part of the cluster for AQA Love and Relationships Poetry Anthology for the new GCSE English Literature specification.
Full scheme of work and other high quality resources available soon!
Guaranteed to save you vital planning time!
Maximise students AQA English exam responses with our detailed guide. This free resource meticulously unpacks the essential techniques for tackling both Question 2 and Question 3 of Paper 1 in the AQA English Language GCSE exam. It’s crafted to help students understand the nuances of language and structural analysis, enhancing their ability to dissect texts accurately.
Contents:
In-depth Analysis Guides: Comprehensive breakdowns of how to approach language features for Question 2 and structural elements for Question 3.
Educational Benefits:
Targeted Exam Preparation: Focuses on pivotal aspects of the AQA English Language specification, ensuring students are well-prepared.
Skill Enhancement: Boosts analytical skills critical for GCSE success, with a particular focus on improving marks in Paper 1.
Resource Accessibility: Free access ensures that all students can benefit, regardless of their background.
File Types: PDF and PowerPoint (.ppt)
Ideal for: Students and educators involved in the AQA English Language GCSE, especially those looking for a thorough preparation for Paper 1. This resource is also beneficial for teachers seeking structured, curriculum-aligned materials to support their classroom instruction.
Leverage this guide to refine lesson plans, engage students in meaningful text analysis, and provide comprehensive exam preparation. By incorporating this resource into your teaching or study routine, you equip learners with the necessary tools to excel in their AQA English Language examinations, enhancing both their understanding and analytical prowess.
Quotes and notes to help plan for ‘An Inspector Calls’ exam questions on Sheila Birling.
This resource can be used by all classes and helps students break down each key quotation and offer valuable analyses and commentary on each statement.
Used throughout the play, students form critical analyses which can be used for exam revision for English Literature.
This is a high quality Recall booklet for KS4 students to engage with during GCSEs. The topics covered within are:
AQA English Language Paper 1
AQA English Language Paper 2
AQA English Literature Paper 1
AQA English Literature Paper 2
Please enjoy and please review!
50 Practice Questions and Writing Technique Cards for GCSE Success
Transform your students’ writing skills with this ultimate bundle designed for AQA English Language Paper 2. Combining 50 practice questions with a comprehensive set of writing technique cards, this bundle is the perfect resource to prepare students for their GCSE exams. Aligned with the AQA 8700/02 specification, it offers extensive practice and clear guidance on mastering persuasive writing techniques.
Key Features:
50 Practice Questions Booklet:
Covers a wide range of contemporary issues
Aligned with AQA English Language Paper 2
Encourages critical thinking and well-structured responses
Ideal for classroom use, homework, or exam preparation
Writing Technique Cards:
Includes 56 cards, each focusing on a different writing technique
Techniques include alliteration, rhetorical questions, emotive language, and more
Each card provides clear definitions and examples
Compact and portable design for convenient use
Benefits:
Save Time: Ready-made practice questions and technique cards save valuable lesson planning time.
Engage Students: Relevant and challenging topics combined with interactive cards keep students engaged.
Improve Skills: Enhance students’ ability to organise and express their thoughts effectively.
Build Confidence: Regular practice with exam-style questions and techniques boosts students’ confidence.
Track Progress: Use as a basis for mock exams, timed writing practice, and ongoing assessment.
Instructions for Use:
Practice Questions Booklet:
Select a question for individual or group work
Allow students to plan their response using the recommended 45-minute time frame
Encourage peer review and discussion of responses to enhance learning
Use as a basis for mock exams or timed writing practice
Writing Technique Cards:
Introduce one card at a time to focus on a specific technique
Use the cards for quick revision sessions before exams
Incorporate the cards into group activities to encourage discussion and collaboration
Assign cards as homework tasks to reinforce learning
Mix and match cards for customised practice sessions
GCSE Jekyll and Hyde Analysis Booklet – Essential Exam Revision Guide!
Perfectly crafted for GCSE English Literature students, this guide is an indispensable resource as they prepare for their Literature exam. This comprehensive analysis booklet delves into each chapter of “Jekyll and Hyde,” providing a detailed breakdown of key quotations that are crucial for the GCSE syllabus. Offered as a user-friendly PDF file, it guarantees accessibility across all digital platforms, enabling both teachers and students to engage with the content effortlessly on any device.
Inside this resource, students are presented with in-depth analysis for each pivotal quote from the novel, carefully tailored to foster an enhanced understanding and to promote analytical thinking skills. Each quote is contextualised within the narrative, offering insights into thematic significance and character evolution, crucial for crafting high-scoring exam responses.
This guide methodically dissects the complex themes and characters of “Jekyll and Hyde,” presenting clear, concise, and insightful commentary that is designed to resonate with GCSE students. This booklet aids students in developing a profound comprehension of the material, enhancing their ability to critically engage with the literature and articulate their insights during the exam.
Teachers will find this resource particularly valuable; it serves as an excellent tool for lesson planning and offers comprehensive material for revision sessions. It is meticulously structured to align with the GCSE curriculum, ensuring that students focus on the most exam-relevant material. This makes it an essential component of classroom teaching and personal study, especially in the crucial weeks leading up to the exams.
Priced at only £1, this guide offers exceptional value, positioning it as a must-have for every GCSE English Literature class. It not only equips students with the analytical skills needed for the exam but also enriches their appreciation of classic literature, making it an unbeatable investment in their academic success.
Prepare your students for the Literature exam with confidence! Provide them with the tools to excel and the knowledge to achieve top grades with this thorough exploration of one of literature’s most challenging texts.
BEST SELLING RESOURCE
Ideal for engaging students with Slow Writing
Perfect for teaching Creative Prose Writing
Every playing card comes with a unique language device
52 Detailed Slow Writing Playing Cards
Each card comes with detailed examples
Each card clearly indexed and numbered
Fully editable to suit the language device of your choice
Perfect for boosting Technical Accuracy and Content
Immediate impact on AO5 and AO6 marks!
This essential resource is specifically designed to cater to students and teachers navigating the complexities of the AQA GCSE English Literature examination format, providing an unparalleled advantages in exam preparation.
Our booklet is a repository of 33 high-quality AQA style exam questions, each derived from a comprehensive analysis of every existing AQA Past Paper, Specimen Paper, and sample paper currently available. It encompasses a diverse array of extracts, themes, and character studies, ensuring a well-rounded understanding and preparation for the exams.
What sets this booklet apart is its dedication to replicating the exact examination conditions students will face, fostering familiarity with the AQA’s unique question styles and expectations. This level of preparation is invaluable, offering students a significant edge in achieving their highest potential grades.
Beyond the exam questions, the booklet is a convenient, all-in-one resource that eliminates the need for cumbersome multiple resources. It’s designed with ease of access in mind, enabling both staff and students to dive into effective study sessions without the hassle. The consolidation of materials into a single booklet facilitates a streamlined revision process, enhancing study efficiency and comprehension.
This resource is updated regularly to include the latest questions and insights, ensuring it remains a relevant and powerful tool in your study arsenal. Whether you’re a student aiming for excellence or a teacher seeking to equip your class with the best preparation tools, this booklet is your gateway to success in the GCSE English Literature AQA exams.
File types included: PDF for universal accessibility.
You are buying an excellent resource to easily and clearly demonstrate rapid progress.
This is a condensed Mark Scheme for students’ books to give precise, targetted feedback and immediately increase students’ marks. The Mark Schemes are from Questions 2-5, and all include boxes for students to complete their feedback.
Students can see exactly how their responses meet the level and are able to achieve the higher level with targetted feedback (Next Steps).
Great way to demonstrate rapid progress. Easy to fit in books - can be made into stickers.
A thoroughly comprehensive booklet tailored for the AQA English Literature Paper 2, specifically designed for the Love and Relationships poetry anthology. This invaluable resource offers meticulously crafted essay plans for all 15 poems, ensuring students are thoroughly prepared for their exams. Each plan is structured to guide students through crafting insightful responses, focusing on key themes, poetic techniques, and critical analysis. All essays analyse and compare 2 poems by Language, Emotion, Imagery and Structure.
Ideal for classroom use and individual study, this booklet not only provides detailed frameworks for essay writing but also includes pages for student or teacher annotation for in-depth exploration of each poem and its potential comparisons. Whether you’re looking to enhance your students’ understanding of the anthology or aiming to boost their confidence in tackling exam questions, this resource is an essential tool.
Teachers will appreciate the clear, step-by-step guides that make literature lessons more engaging and effective. Students will benefit from the strategic approach to analysing and comparing poems, fostering a deeper appreciation and a stronger analytical skill set.
Updated regularly to reflect the latest exam patterns and insights, this booklet is your go-to resource for maximising student potential in the Love and Relationships section of the AQA English Literature exam. Empower your students to excel with these expertly designed essay plans and annotations.
A PEE Paragraph Writing Mat for KS3/KS4/KS5 students. The Writing Mat allows students to formulate PEE paragraphs while including analytical verbs and adverbs to complement their points and analysis. This mat has been used effectively across a school, not only for English but for other subjects including RE, History and Pastoral lessons. Students derive benefit in securing a consistent PEE paragraph format which they are able to use in any formative or summative assessment.
Includes:
Sentence Starters for ‘Points’
Sentence Starters for ‘Evidence’
Sentence Starters for ‘Analysis’
Analytical Verbs
Analytical Adverbs
Discourse Markers for Extension Tasks
This is our school’s five year English Curriculum plan which demonstrates a clear thread of learning from Year 7 to Year 11.
This plan is based on AQA English Language and AQA English Literature and allows students to see exactly what is essential knowledge in each unit.
This resource will allow teachers to have freedom in curating their own schemes of work which closely adhere to the department’s long-term vision.
Please enjoy and please review!
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Unlock the secrets of English grammar with “Grammar Guru: 10 English Mastery Worksheets”.
This comprehensive resource, tailored for UK British English, covers essential topics like tenses, punctuation, apostrophes, modal verbs, prepositions, and adjectives.
Designed by an expert with 15 years of experience as a lead English practitioner, each worksheet offers clear explanations, engaging tasks, and real-world examples. Ideal for classroom use, revision, or self-study.
Dive deep into the nuances of the English language and elevate your students’ proficiency. File types included: ‘.pdf’.
Perfect for ensuring outstanding English language and literature lessons.
Map your school’s learning journey with an easy-to-view map of every Scheme of Work over the 5 years.
This resource clearly demonstrates the thread of learning between KS3 and KS4, perfect for Ofsted’s new Inspection criteria - particularly useful if your subject is chosen for a ‘deep-dive’.
Fully editable resource - just add your schemes and enjoy!
At least 12 double lessons which include a range of fully differentiated activities including developing reading skills, creative writing, critical thinking and speaking and listening.
I used this scheme with my Year 8 class who absolutely loved this novel and this play - as well as the novel.
AQA exam style extended writing questions are embedded throughout, with a focus on character and language analysis throughout. Please enjoy!
This resource breaks down the full novel, Jekyll and Hyde into 10 pages of key quotations. Currently, no other resource has collated all 10 chapters into key quotes in one document. This resource makes accessing AO1 and AO2 marks easier, more visual and handy.
This resource also gives the background and meaning of each of the key quotes so students can remember and place each quote before their analysis.
This resource has been used with several Year 11 classes with great effect - each student remembers the quote, the context in which it belongs to the novel (AO1) and is offered some space to form independent analysis of the language to secure their AO2 marks.
This is a very useful tool for middle to low ability KS4 students for English Literature.