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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
English Literature Knowledge Organisers
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English Literature Knowledge Organisers

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Includes detailed knowledge organisers on: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde An Inspector Calls Power and Conflict (x2) Macbeth (x2) Unseen Poetry All knowledge organisers include notes on: Plot Structure Characters Language Form Context And the Power and Conflict knowledge organisers make comparisons and links between different poems. A brilliant revision tool for students, teachers and parents. These knowledge organisers or revision mats include everything you need to help you revise for the AQA English Literature Exams (Both Paper 1 and Paper 2).
English End of Term Quiz
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English End of Term Quiz

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Quizzes galore! Make those first few weeks of the year count with these meaningful, engaging and challenging English and sport quizzes! Perfect for tutor time. 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
Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section A
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Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section A

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Edexcel English Language Paper 2 pack that includes modelled examples, differentiated activities, worksheets, annotated notes for teachers and students and more. A complete scheme of work pack for Paper 2 Section A. Completed lessons included in the pack: Introduction to Paper 2 Q1, Q2, Q3 Introduction to Paper 2 Q4, Q5, Q6, Q7 Bias and Perspectives for Q1, Q2, Q3 Exploring Q1, Q2 and Q7 (a) - summary skills Exploring Q4, Q5, Q6 - critical evaluation skills Synthesising and summary skills for Q7a Summary skills - similarities. Q7a and some language analysis for Q3. Synthesising and similarities Q3 - language and structure analysis lesson Q7b lesson - comparing texts Section A walkthrough, including scaffolds, exam questions, texts and more Recapping language techniques Bias and perspectives in two non-fiction texts (World Cup 2022 theme) Upgrading language analysis (World Cup theme) Escape room revision lesson Paper 2 Section A knowledge organiser Differentiated homework pack (six weeks!) Exam practice pack with ANSWERS Please note that this pack covers 20th and 21st century texts
Eduqas English Language Complete
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Eduqas English Language Complete

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Want everything you could possibly need for teaching Eduqas English Language? All these resources are designed for the new Eduqas English Language specification. This bundle contains over 64 lessons and resources for the price of £49. If you bought everything separately it would cost £192! When you purchase this bundle you are saving over 80% on the original price. You’ll find TES Awards nominated resources in here and loads of our best-selling, five star resources. ALL RESOURCES HAVE BEEN REVAMPED! Please email info@englishgcse.co.uk if you require more info or want to discuss packages and options. Includes Eduqas English Language Component 1 Section A (20 resources) Eduqas English Language Component 1 Section B bundle (20 resources) Eduqas English Language Component 1 Section A and B bundle (20 resources). Eduqas English Language Paper 2 Section A and B bundle (20 resources) Eduqas English Language Paper 2 Section B bundle (20 resources) This also includes all knowledge organisers, revision guides, escape room lessons, exam practice packs and more all available in my shop. In this bundle you’ll find hundreds and hundreds of differentiated slides and resources that cover every bit of ground you and your students need to for those challenging exams in the summer, all thoroughly differentiated and planned by a Lead Practitioner and Director of English. All resources are easily adaptable and accessible for KS3 students as well. All lessons are ‘ready-to-go’ and are fully resourced, but are editable to so you can amend them if you wish to. You won’t have to worry about planning your lessons now.
Of Mice and Men Crooks and Curley's Wife
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Of Mice and Men Crooks and Curley's Wife

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Of Mice and Men Crooks and Curley’s Wife lesson that looks at how Curley’s Wife interacts with Lennie, Candy and Crooks in Chapter 4 and how Crooks responds to the treatment he receives. A fully differentiated lesson for KS3 students and useful exam preparation for English Literature exams as well. 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 KS3 Nonfiction
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English KS3 Nonfiction

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Non-fiction introduction lesson for KS3, useful for English Language Paper 2 Section A preparation. Focuses on purpose, audience, text type, bias and perspective. A useful lesson for KS3 and KS4 classes with differentiated activities, questions and resources. 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
English KS3 Essay Writing
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English KS3 Essay Writing

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KS3 English lesson on essay writing, that focuses on key essay features like a clear introduction and conclusion, creating a coherent structure, providing a balanced tone and offering different perspectives.The lesson includes a modelled example and extensive teacher and student notes so students can see where and how they can improve their own essay writing in order to make their nonfiction writing more coherent and fluid. Includes differentiated activities, model examples, notes for students and teachers and more. Really useful for English KS3 students but also adaptable for AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5. 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
Travel Writing Language
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Travel Writing Language

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English KS3 Travel Writing themed language analysis lesson. Students analyse a model travel blog example to look at how the writer addresses different purposes, and how language techniques are used to influence and affect a reader. Useful for building knowledge and skills for AQA English Language Paper 2 through the stimulus of Travel Writing. Includes differentiated activities, extensive teacher and student notes and a model travel blog example. Useful preparation for both Section A and Question 5 of GCSE English Language Paper 2 exams, but designed for KS3 students. Includes teacher and student notes. 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
Presents From My Aunts In Pakistan Structure
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Presents From My Aunts In Pakistan Structure

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Presents From My Aunts In Pakistan lesson that looks at the Moniza Alvi poem and explores the use of structure, caesuras and dashes within the poem, designed for English KS3 students. We explore how conflict is presented and how the speaker’s sense of a struggle for identity is reflected in the different elements within the poem. Includes differentiated activities, engaging activities and extensive teacher and student notes. Perfect GCSE English Literature preparation for KS3 English students and for unseen poetry, poetry anthology preparation and more. 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
Othello Changes in Act 3
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Othello Changes in Act 3

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Othello lesson exploring the first three scenes of Act 3, as Iago manipulates Othello’s mind and he suspects Cassio and Desdemona of having an affair. Using differentiated activities and extensive teacher and student notes, we explore Othello’s changing behaviour and language and create our own analytical paragraphs with a scaffold and success criteria to support us. 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
Edexcel Writing to Advise
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Edexcel Writing to Advise

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that explores how to approach writing to advise pieces and provides scaffolded sentences, a clear model and an opportunity for students to transfer and synthesize their own learning into their written pieces. Ideal preparation for KS3 students and KS4 students about to sit Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section B.
Eduqas English Language Structure
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Eduqas English Language Structure

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Eduqas English Language Paper 1 lesson that focuses on structure and helping students to create detailed Q3 responses. Includes sentence starters for Q3 answers, detailed analysis of an extract and its structure, including notes on the opening and ending and how the focus changes and why. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that helps students to analyse a text for structure. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. 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
English Cover
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English Cover

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Three English cover packs for KS3 and KS4 with 41 cover lessons in total! KS3 English pack: 2x Analysing fiction texts (English Language Paper 1 Q1-3) 2x Analysing non-fiction texts (English Language Paper 2 Q1-3) 2x Descriptive/narrative writing (English Language Paper 1 Question 5) 2x Non-fiction writing (English Language Paper 2 Question 5) 3x Unseen poetry lessons (English Literature) 3x Shakespeare lessons (Extracts from The Tempest, Henry V and Richard III) 14 cover lessons with differentiated activities, scaffolds, easy-to-follow instructions and designed so non-subject specialists can teach them. Really useful for setting last minute cover and ensuring the lessons are challenging, meaningful and engaging. They are designed to help support students at KS3 as they move from Year 7, 8 and 9 into KS4 and Year 10 and Year 11. Adaptable for KS4 classes, too. All extracts are included. KS4 English pack: English cover for KS4 lessons that includes: 2x Analysing fiction texts (English Language Paper 1 Q1-4) 2x Analysing non-fiction texts (English Language Paper 2 Q1-4) 2x Descriptive/narrative writing (English Language Paper 1 Question 5) 3x Non-fiction writing (English Language Paper 2 Question 5 - speech, article, writing to advise) 3x Unseen poetry lessons (English Literature) 2x Macbeth lessons 2x Romeo and Juliet lessons 1x Power and Conflict 1x Love and Relationships 17 cover lessons with differentiated activities, scaffolds, easy-to-follow instructions and designed so non-subject specialists can teach them. Really useful for setting last minute cover and ensuring the lessons are challenging, meaningful and engaging. They are designed to help support students at KS4 so Year 10 and Year 11 and for their English Language and English Literature exams, but can be adapted for Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9. KS4 English Literature pack: English cover for KS4 lessons that includes: 2x An Inspector Calls 2x A Christmas Carol 2x Jekyll and Hyde 2x Animal Farm 2x The Sign of Four 10 cover lessons with differentiated activities, scaffolds, easy-to-follow instructions and designed so non-subject specialists can teach them. Really useful for setting last minute cover and ensuring the lessons are challenging, meaningful and engaging. They are designed to help support students at KS4 so Year 10 and Year 11 and for their English Literature exams, but can be adapted for Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.
Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section B
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Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section B

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Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section B or Question 8/9 complete scheme of work that covers writing to argue, writing to advise, writing to persuade, letter writing and essay writing and more. A great collection of differentiated activities, modelled examples, scaffolded sentences and guided peer and self reflection that enables students to learn from others and improve their non-fiction writing in preparation for Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section B or Question 8 and Question 9 (Q8/Q9). Keep checking your downloads as we will keep adding more and more to this bundle. The suggested order of lessons is as follows (although this is by no means obligatory): Edexcel Paper 2 Section B Speech Writing Speech Openers Churchill Speech Writing (Language) Abraham Lincoln Speech Writing (Language, Structure) Speech Structure Newspaper Articles Article Writing (Space exploration theme) Writing to Persuade (Football theme) Greta Thunberg Climate Change lesson Black History Month (Writing to explain/essays) Writing to Advise lesson Writing formal letters Writing to Persuade (Letters of complaint) Review writing lesson Paper 2 Section B mock preparation lesson Writing to argue assessment planning Writing a letter assessment planning Exam practice pack Knowledge organiser
Edexcel Relationships
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Edexcel Relationships

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Edexcel collection of poetry resources for Relationships that currently includes resources for: The Manhunt - Simon Armitage My Last Duchess - Robert Browning Neutral Tones - Thomas Hardy Sonnet 43 - Elizabeth Barrett Browning She Walks in Beauty - Lord Byron Valentine - Carol Ann Duffy La Belle Dame Sans Merci - John Keats A Child to his Sick Grandfather - Joanna Baillie A Complaint - William Wordsworth 1st Date - She and 1st Date - He - Wendy Cope One Flesh - Elizabeth Jennings i wanna be yours - John Cooper Clarke Love’s Dog - Jen Hadfield Nettles - Vernon Scannell My Father Would Not Show Us - Ingrid de Kok Comparing poems lesson Scheme of work document
Edexcel Belonging
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Edexcel Belonging

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Edexcel Belongong poetry scheme. A complete pack of lessons and resources for teaching all fifteen poems and comparing them, for all of the exam requirements for the GCSE English Literature paper. Includes lessons on: To My Sister - Williams Wordsworth Sunday Dip - John Clare Mild the Mist Upon the Hill - Emily Bronte Captain Cook (To My Brother) - Letitia Elizabeth Landon Island Man - Grace Nichols The Emigree - Carol Rumens Clear and Gentle Stream - Robert Bridges I Remember, I Remember - Thomas Hood Peckham Rye Lane - Amy Blakemore We Refugees - Benjamin Zephaniah Us - Zaffar Kunial In Wales, Wanting to be Italian - Imtiaz Dharker Kumukanda - Kayo Chingonyi Jamaican British - Raymond Antrobus My Mother’s Kitchen - Chomas Hardi Comparing Poems Scheme of Work Document
AQA English Language Paper 1 Revision
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Revision

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Includes all of our AQA English Language Paper 1 Section walkthrough lessons: June 2017 November 2017 June 2018 November 2018 June 2019 November 2019 June 2021 June 2022 June 2023 Includes: Model answers for Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4. Analysis and breakdown of all questions and answers provided Success criteria Exam walkthrough tasks Timings Exam tips and advice Please note that copies of the extracts are not provided when copyright restrictions prevent us from sharing them.
Eduqas Unseen Poetry Exam Practice
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Eduqas Unseen Poetry Exam Practice

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TWENTY Unseen Poetry Eduqas English Literature Componet 2 exam style questions. Unlike other resources, this pack includes indicative content for each AO for EVERY question (over 30 pages of notes in total!) Additionally, student-friendly AOs are provided so students can actually access assessment objectives, and a self-reflection sheet is included that allows students to meaningfully reflect on their essays. Everything a teacher and student could need to revise the unseen poetry elements of the exam. Very useful exam practice questions, too!
Much Ado About Nothing Themes
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Much Ado About Nothing Themes

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Much Ado About Nothing William Shakespeare Friar Francis and key themes in Act 4 Scene 1 lesson. We look at honour and family as themes in the play so far, and also gender - looking at gender roles in the Elizabethan period and how Hero and Beatrice are portrayed. 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
Much Ado About Nothing Act 4 Scene 1
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Much Ado About Nothing Act 4 Scene 1

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Much Ado About Nothing William Shakespeare Dogberry and Act 4 Scene 1 lesson that explores Dogberry as a fool and a clown and also analyses Act 4 Scene 1 for tone and how it is important in terms of genre (tragedy and comedy). 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