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English GCSE and English KS3 resources by a lead practitioner. Everything I upload is tried and tested by both myself and my English Department. I always appreciate feedback, so please do leave a review if you get chance. Leave a review and choose any other single resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk

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English GCSE and English KS3 resources by a lead practitioner. Everything I upload is tried and tested by both myself and my English Department. I always appreciate feedback, so please do leave a review if you get chance. Leave a review and choose any other single resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
Edexcel English Language Article Writing
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Edexcel English Language Article Writing

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Edexcel English Language Paper 2 lesson (although useful for any exam board) that focuses on analysing an opinion piece article on space exploration before supporting students to develop their own plans and create their own articles. Includes detailed notes on how the writer structures their ideas and gets across their opinions which then helps students to write their own pieces. Space exploration is a really engaging topic for KS4 and KS3 students and in particular you’ll find many will want to look at aliens and conspiracies around them! Fully differentiated throughout. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Eduqas English Language Component 2 Walkthrough
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Eduqas English Language Component 2 Walkthrough

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Eduqas English Language Component 2 Section A walkthrough. A very detailed, fully differentiated and resourced set of materials that has enough for at least two lessons. Includes scaffolds for each question, success criteria, suitable texts, a self-assessment checklist based on success criteria and clear timings for all parts of Section A. Perfect preparation for KS4 students about to sit a 19th and 21st Century Non-Fiction Reading and Transactional/Persuasive Writing mock or exam and a good way to push forward KS3 students as they begin pathways into GCSE English Language exams. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.
Eduqas English Component 2 Section B
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Eduqas English Component 2 Section B

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Revise Eduqas English Language Component 2 Section B with this mammoth 46 slide revision and exam practice pack! Contains: Revision guide for students OR resources that could be used for revision lessons for teachers Modelled examples included that cover writing to argue and writing to explain, as well as letters and magazine articles Step-by-step guides to writing for all purposes, audience and forms or types Self-reflection sheets for students to reflect on their own writing The perfect exam practice questions and revision pack for Eduqas English Language Paper 2 Section B, but easily adaptable for other exam boards. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Unseen Poetry Eduqas
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Unseen Poetry Eduqas

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Revamped unseen poetry introduction that takes students through the requirements of both Eduqas English Literature Paper 2 questions, provides them with model answers and supports them with engaging activities to help them analyse and compare two unseen poems. A fully differentiated 1 hour lesson to help students prepare and revise for the unseen section of Eduqas English Language Component 2. Includes analysis of AOs, analytical paragraph models and more. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
AQA English Language Paper 2 2024
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AQA English Language Paper 2 2024

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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B Question 5 walkthrough pack for the June 2023 paper. Includes: Activities for planning and writing the article, writing to argue, writing for the specific audience (school or college magazine readers) A complete model answer for the June 2024 question Advice and models for planning non-fiction writing Exam walkthrough tasks Exam tips and advice Please note that the papers/sources are not included in this pack due to copyright restrictions. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Power and Conflict - Comparing War Photographer and Poppies
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Power and Conflict - Comparing War Photographer and Poppies

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Comparing Poppies and War Photographer isn’t an easy task, but this fully differentiated and resourced lesson looks at these two Power and Conflict poems: Poppies by Jane Weir and War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy. The lesson helps students to make comparisons between the two and approach the poems through common themes.It includes four pages of notes about how the two poems are similar around common themes, which students can use to create comparative venn diagrams. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Animal Farm Chapter 9
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Animal Farm Chapter 9

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Animal Farm lesson that explores how the lives of the animals are worsening whilst the pigs live in increasing luxury. We look at how Squealer is able to use his rhetoric as a weapon to manipulate the animals into believing anything - great lesson that looks at fake news and propaganda and helps students to discuss how Napoleon and Squealer influence the animals’ thinking. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Richard III Act 1 Scene 1
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Richard III Act 1 Scene 1

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Richard III Shakespeare Act 1 Scene 1 lesson. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson (including all appropriate worksheets) to prepare students for study of Shakespeare’s Richard III - easily adaptable for both KS3 and KS4 classes. The resource is based around the Ian McKellen adaptation of the play, but can be adapted for others. Lesson 2 Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
The Flea
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The Flea

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Poetry introduction A-Level Literature, full differentiated lesson Focuses on John Donne’s The Flea Complete 1 hour lesson Suitable for Key stage 5 / A-level Different level tasks for LA/Core/MA Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for’ Good’ or above Made for AQA Aspects of Comedy, but easily amendable Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
English End of Term
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English End of Term

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Back to School English Quiz for KS3 and KS4 students that includes five rounds: Language techniques Structural techniques Punctuation Plays, poems or novels? Name that author Students recap and revise key English Language and English Literaure areas they have learnt about over the course of the year, including different language techniques, different structural techniques and how they are used, famous writers, famous texts and more. A really engaging, detailed and FUN way of starting the term AND providing a quiz that is challenging, entertaining and relevant. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.
Much Ado About Nothing
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Much Ado About Nothing

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Much Ado About Nothing William Shakespeare introduction lesson that explores Act 1 Scene 1, character types and the impact these characters can have on an audience. A brilliant way to begin analysing and exploring key themes, context, plot and structure in this Elizabethan comedy. Useful for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for English Literature GCSE exams. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Myths and Legends Structure
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Myths and Legends Structure

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Myths and Legends structure lesson for KS3 English that looks at the 12 stages of the Hero’s Journey as a way into understanding and analysing the structure of texts and structural techniques as well. Useful for Year 7, year 8 and year 9 students as they work towards GCSE English Language and English Literature skills. Differentiated throughout.
English Spoken Language
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English Spoken Language

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KS3 English Spoken Language lesson with links to English Language Paper 2 and non-fiction writing. Students focus on presentation skills and how to structure a presentation. We look at detailed examples of different types of structures and how we can use these within our own Spoken Language tasks. This helps the students to reflect not only on their speaking and listening sk Includes modelled examples, differentiated activities, success criteria, scaffolds and more. Useful preparation for both Section A and Question 5 of GCSE English Language exams, but designed for KS3 students. Includes teacher and student notes as well as differentiated activities throughout. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Othello Iago Soliloquy
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Othello Iago Soliloquy

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Othello lesson exploring Iago’s soliloquy, what soliloquies are, how they are used, what effects they and asides can have on a Shakespearean audience. Using differentiated activities and extensive teacher and student notes, we explore the language and themes of Iago’s first soliloquy and evaluate how it engages and intrigues the audience. Includes a range of engaging activities, worksheets, extensive notes for teachers and students and more. Perfect for English Literature exam preparation and for KS3 English students exploring Shakespeare and Elizabethan drama. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. This lesson forms part of our KS3 Complete Pack. Find out more here. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Romeo and Juliet Revision
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Romeo and Juliet Revision

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2022 Romeo and Juliet model answer on how Romeo’s feelings for Juliet are presented in the play, both in Act 2 Scene 2 and the rest of the play. This model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 1. Includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into Elizabethan society, how and why Shakespeare presents Romeo’s feelings for Juliet as he does throughout the play and how his character could be perceived by an Elizabethan audience. Please note that due to copyright restrictions, the actual question is not included in this resource, but it is available from the AQA website.
Homing
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Homing

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Homing by Liz Berry poem lesson. Worlds and Lives poetry anthology lesson. A fully differentiated and resourced ‘ready to go’ lesson on the poem, one of the poems in the new AQA poem collection, with the lesson ideally suited for both KS3 and KS4 students. We cover meaning, language and explore how the message of this poem is similar and/or different to A Wider View by Seni Seneviratne. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets and more. Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.
Romeo and Juliet Revision 2024
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Romeo and Juliet Revision 2024

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Romeo and Juliet 2024 revision for English Literature Paper 1 revision lesson on context (AO3) and how this ties into ideas and interpretations (AO1). We explore the world of Shakespeare’s play and consider how context helps us to better understand the messages Shakespeare may have wanted to convey to his audiences, helping students to prepare for the exam in the 2024 summer. We explore the Elizabethan era, ideas regarding love, marriage and status, the Petrarchan lover, Christianity in England in the 16th century and more. The lesson includes worksheets (printer symbol), differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, detailed theme notes and more. A really useful way of revising this play in time for the Paper 1 exam in May 2024. Leave a review and we’ll send you another masterclass for free! Just email us at info@englishgcse.co.uk after you’ve left your review.
War Poetry The Manhunt
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War Poetry The Manhunt

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Simon Armitage poem The Manhunt is a fantastic piece for KS3 students because of its use of language, structure and form and how the speaker conveys their feelings on war and the effects of conflict on relationships, long after the fighting has finished. This lesson helps students to analyse language techniques, structure and more, as well as exploring war and its effects on people. A very useful lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for unseen poetry exams.
AQA English Language Paper 2 June 2022
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AQA English Language Paper 2 June 2022

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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B Question 5 walkthrough pack for the June 2022 paper. Includes: Activities for planning and writing the article, writing to argue, writing for the specific audience (magazine or website readers) A complete model answer for the June 2022 question Advice and models for planning non-fiction writing Exam walkthrough tasks Exam tips and advice Please note that the papers/sources are not included in this pack due to copyright restrictions. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Name Journeys
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Name Journeys

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Name Journeys by Raman Mundair poem lesson. Worlds and Lives poetry anthology lesson. A fully differentiated and resourced ‘ready to go’ lesson on the poem, one of the poems in the new AQA poem collection, with the lesson ideally suited for both KS3 and KS4 students. We cover meaning, language and explore how the writer uses the metaphor of mouths to explain the speaker’s thoughts and feelings about travelling and moving to a new place from their former home. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets and more. Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.