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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
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 themes, characters and messages. We explore some of the key themes in the five acts of William Shakespeare’s play and consider how they tie in to the messages Shakespeare wanted to convey to his audiences, helping students to prepare for the exam in the 2024 summer. The lesson includes worksheets (printer symbol), differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, detailed theme notes and more. A really useful way of revising this novel 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.
An Inspector Calls Christmas Revision
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An Inspector Calls Christmas Revision

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An Inspector Calls Christmas revision activities - 14 in total. Could be used as homework, cover, starters, mock week preparation and more. All are differentiated and they have a festive theme which is perfect for the final few weeks of the term. Helps students to revise characters, plot, structure, themes, quotations 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
Macbeth Revision
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Macbeth Revision

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May 2022 Macbeth model answer on how Macbeth’s fears are presented throughout Act 3 Scene 1 and the rest of the play. This model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 2. Includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into Jacobean society, how and why Shakespeare presents Macbeth’s fears and as he does throughout the play and how these fears could be perceived by a Jacobean audience.
Love and Relationships Revision
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Love and Relationships Revision

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2020 Love and Relationships model answer on how Walking Away presents family relationships , as well as Eden Rock by Charles Causley. This model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 2/P1. It includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into relevant contexts, how and why Cecil Day-Lewis and Causley present their poems in relation to family relationships.
A Century Later
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A Century Later

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A Century Later by Imtiaz Dharker 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, caesuras and their impact and explore how the use of caesuras and enjambment in another poem we have previously studied. 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.
Worlds and Lives Comparing Poems
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Worlds and Lives Comparing Poems

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AQA Worlds and Lives comparing poems lesson that explores ways of making comparisons between two similar or two different poems from the anthology. Students analyse Homing by Liz Berry before making comparisons with another poem of their choice. Includes differentiated activities and is useful for students preparing for GCSE English Literature Paper 2 or for KS3 students developing their essay skills. 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 Tempest Prospero
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The Tempest Prospero

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The Tempest William Shakespeare Prospero and Miranda lesson that explores the first part of Act 1 Scene 2 as we explore character, setting, plot and theme. We are introduced to Miranda and Prospero, as well as Ariel, and we evaluate the characters so far. A very useful way to begin the play for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing GCSE English Literature. Fully differentiated throughout.
Science Fiction Vocabulary
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Science Fiction Vocabulary

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Science Fiction vocabulary - In creative writing vocabulary can be quite tricky, but this lesson supports students in improving their use of vocabulary when creating specific genre narrative pieces. Students are provided with detailed lists of synonyms for adjectives, verbs and adverbs, all with a Dystopian-style focus. Students use these lists to reflect on previous pieces of writing and make changes. A useful lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students, including those working on texts such as 1984, T Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources More Popular English 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
Careers in English
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Careers in English

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Ideal for getting KS4 sparked up for studying English, or as a Tutor time or PSHE resource that explores careers choices in English. Jobs involving English students usually get stereotyped, but we explore the wide range of employment opportunities available to students who love the subject and plan to take their studies of English Literature or English Language forwards into the rest of their lives. Includes differentiated and engaging activities to help students learn about the different types of jobs available, the different skills involved and to support them in reflecting on their areas or strength and areas to improve. 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
Love and Relationships The Farmer's Bride
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Love and Relationships The Farmer's Bride

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Love and Relationships lesson. A fully differentiated lesson on The Farmer’s Bride by Charlotte Mew, that analyses how the farmer is portrayed and how his relationship with his wife is presented by the writer. Includes key words, key quotes, differentiated activities and visually engaging and interesting resources for students preparing for AQA English Literature Paper 2 at KS4, but can also be easily adapted for KS3 students as well.
Of Mice and Men - Women in Context
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Of Mice and Men - Women in Context

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As we continue our study of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, we look at what life was like for women in the 1930s and the United States in order to develop a contextual understanding of Curley’s Wife. Includes differentiated activities throughout and helps students to develop their understanding of politics, the patriarchal society, life as a householder, finding work and more. A very useful lesson for the study of American literature for KS3 students and adaptable for older students.
Sentence Types
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Sentence Types

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Throughout KS3 and KS4, it seems many students always struggle to vary their sentence types for effect. This lesson, which is suitable and adaptable for both KS3 and KS4, allows students to reflect on their sentence starters and provides them with options for improving the variety of the sentence openers they employ in their descriptive writing. 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
Animal Farm Knowledge Organiser
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Animal Farm Knowledge Organiser

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Animal Farm in a four A4 page knowledge organiser that includes an incredible amount of detail including: character analysis, plot summaries, historical and social context, key themes, key quotes or quotations, key language features, form and structure and more! Perfect revision tool for teachers, students and parent when approaching George Orwell’s text. Includes both an editable PowerPoint and PDF file for easier printing. These resources are fully editable and could be used for flash cards too! 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
AQA English Language and Literature Revision
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AQA English Language and Literature Revision

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EIGHT fully differentiated and resourced revision packs for both the English Literature and English Language new spec GCSE examinations. These packs offer ideal preparation for KS4 students as they enter into the busy exam season. I will be continuously updating this bundle with new resources, so regularly check your downloads for updates.
Feminism
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Feminism

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson to focus A level students on Feminism as part of the AQA Critical Anthology to prepare them to begin work on their Theory and Independence coursework. 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
Power and Conflict - Exposure and Charge of the Light Brigade
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Power and Conflict - Exposure and Charge of the Light Brigade

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students with comparing Charge of the Light Brigade by Tennyson and Exposure by Wilfred Owen. A very useful lesson for KS4 students about to sit their Power and Conflict question as part of AQA English Literature Paper 2. Also includes detailed annotated notes on both poems. Well worth downloading!
Meet Romeo and Juliet
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Meet Romeo and Juliet

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When Romeo meets Juliet it is such a classic scene from a beautifully written William Shakespeare play, and in this fully differentiated and resourced lesson we explore how Romeo and then Juliet are introduced to us before they meet each other for the first time. Includes a variety of worksheets that are all differentiated, video clips with differentiated questions and key quotes from across the scenes mentioned.
Science Fiction Setting
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Science Fiction Setting

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson to help support KS3 students develop their descriptive writing skills, but is also easily adaptable for KS4. The lesson focuses on a dystopian world and provides a modelled example to help students create their own descriptions.
Language Paper 2 Summaries
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Language Paper 2 Summaries

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AQA English Language Paper 2 lesson that focuses on analysing a text for opinions and planning for the summary question (Q2). A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that prepares students for AQA English Language Paper 2 with a focus on Section A Q2. The theme of the lesson is crime and punishment and looks at an extract from a diary all about the use of the pillory as a form of punishment. Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for AQA English Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives. 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
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Lanyon's Narrative
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Lanyon's Narrative

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Jekyll and Hyde - A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that explores the importance of Chapter Nine (Lanyon’s Narrative) in terms of plot development and understanding of character and theme. Ideal preparation for KS4 students about to sit AQA English Literature Paper 1 or easily adaptable for KS3 students studying The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources