Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy - a one hour lesson designed for KS4 students preparing for Eduqas poetry anthology questions or for unseen poetry exam questions for any of the exam boards like AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC. The lesson explores key themes, how the extended metaphor of the onion works, as well as aiding students in writing the start of a comparative poetry question. The lesson includes a full in class lesson AND a remote learning booklet based around the lesson. 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

Ukraine English lesson that uses Simon Armitage’s recently published Resistance poem to explore attitudes and opinions on the Russian invasion and how the Ukrainian people have been affected by it, but also how they have shown remarkable courage, bravery and determination despite the horrors of war. Useful for unseen poetry lessons for both KS3 and KS4 groups and in preparation for GCSE English Literature 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

Crooked House English unseen poetry lesson that uses a recently published poem to explore attitudes and opinions on the pub’s destruction and how local people have been affected by it, include a deep sense of loss, sorrow and even anger. Useful for unseen poetry lessons for both KS3 and KS4 groups and in preparation for GCSE English Literature 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

Crooked House - An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the history of the pub, its importance to local people and the depth of feeling its destruction inspired. It can be used in form time as part of literacy focus, or in an English lesson for KS3/4 GCSE comprehension training. It is interesting, useful, very easy to use and good way to combine Citizenship and English. 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

National Poetry Day reading comprehension pack. A detailed 2 page article that provides an overview of National Poetry Day and includes differentiated comprehension questions that focus on reading skills and language and structure analysis. It can be used in form time as part of literacy focus, or in an English lesson for KS3/4 GCSE comprehension training. It is interesting, useful, very easy to use and good way to combine Citizenship and English.

Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy - a one hour lesson designed for KS4 students preparing for the Edexcel Relationships poetry anthology questions or for unseen poetry exam questions for any of the exam boards like AQA, Eduqas, OCR and WJEC. The lesson explores key themes, how the extended metaphor of the onion works, as well as aiding students in writing the start of a comparative poetry question. The lesson includes a full in class lesson AND a remote learning booklet based around the lesson. 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

Henry V William Shakespeare ending lesson that explores the Harfleur ‘once more unto the breach’ speech for KS3 students. We explore how Henry or Hal might be viewed as a hero and why the playwright would have wanted to portray him in a positive light. Part of a new Shakespeare overview unit for Year 7 that is currently in development. A very useful way to study the play for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for GCSE English Literature. Fully differentiated throughout.

Myths and Legends - incredibly detailed scheme of work on reading skills (AO1, AO2, AO3, AO4 English Language) and writing skills (AO5, AO6) that includes activities and resources for over 18 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), homework activities and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include language, structure, analytical paragraphs, characters, tone, types of character and more. To work in conjunction with our Myths and Legends pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/myths-and-legends-12343459

Jekyll and Hyde - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 16 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), learning outcomes, resource pack links and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more.

Edexcel Belonging poetry scheme - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 2) that includes activities and resources for over 16 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able) and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include language, structure, historical context, themes, genre and more. Perfect for students analysing the Edexcel Belonging anthology poems, unseen poetry and poetry anthologies.

Edexcel English Language 2.0 new spec Paper 2 Section A non-fiction and fiction reading- incredibly detailed scheme of work on reading skills (AO1, AO2, AO3, AO4 English Language) that includes activities and resources for over 19 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), homework activities and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include language, analytical paragraphs, comparison skills, text types and more.

Worlds and Lives Poetry - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 2) that includes activities and resources for over 16 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able) and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include language, structure, historical context, themes, genre and more. Perfect for students analysing the AQA Worlds and Lives poems, unseen poetry and poetry anthologies.

Edexcel English Language 2.0 new spec Paper 2 Section B fiction writing - incredibly detailed scheme of work on writing skills (AO5, AO6 English Language) that includes activities and resources for over 19 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able) and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include sentences, structure, language, perspectives, tone, atmosphere and more!

Frankenstein - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 15 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able) and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more. To work in conjunction with our Frankenstein complete scheme of work pack available on Tes: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/frankenstein-12927786

Lord of the Flies - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 2) that includes activities and resources for over 19 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), homework activities and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more.

Great Expectations - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 19 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), learning outcomes, resource pack links and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more.

Richard III - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 19 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), homework activities and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more. To work in conjunction with our Richard III complete scheme of work pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/richard-iii-mini-bundle-11499053

Animal Farm - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 2) that includes activities and resources for over 17 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), homework activities and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more. To work in conjunction with our Animal Farm complete scheme of work pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/animal-farm-11890167

Creative Writing and Short Stories - incredibly detailed scheme of work on writing skills (AO5, AO6 English Language Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 17 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), homework activities and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include language, structure, vocabulary, genre, organisation, cohesion, settings, characters, themes and more! To work in conjunction with our Creative Writing KS3 pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/creative-writing-12404849

Unseen Poetry- incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 2) that includes activities and resources for over 14 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), homework activities and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include language, structure, form, themes, language analysis and more. Perfect for students analysing poems, unseen poetry and poetry anthologies.