Myths and Legends homework tasks for English KS3, in preparation for AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 and Section A. Students are provided with six weeks’ worth of homework and given a choice of three differentiated task for each week. Topics included are: structure, characters, key conventions, descriptive writing, narrative writing, settings, language analysis and more. Students explore myths and legends and use their new knowledge to create their own texts. Useful preparation for both Section A and Question 5 of GCSE English Language exams, but designed for KS3 students. Includes relevant worksheets and examples 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

Witches from Macbeth revision posters - 9 key quotations with theme symbols from Act 1 in the play in a visually engaging poster. There is an editable version and a PDF version for printing. Please leave a review if you are able to. All artwork is copyright EnglishGCSEcouk.

NEW AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A SOW that works in conjunction with this pack of resources. Includes differentiated activities and resource ideas throughout, as well as links to all relevant resources, PowerPoints and further student and teacher notes and guidance. 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

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

Malcolm from Macbeth revision poster - 10 key quotations with theme symbols for Acts 3 and 4 of the play in a visually engaging poster. There is an editable version and a PDF version for printing. Please leave a review if you are able to. All artwork is copyright EnglishGCSEcouk.

KS3 English Spoken Language lesson with links to English Language Paper 2 and non-fiction writing. Students focus on presentation skills writing a script for their presentation, as well as practising their presentation skills. 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 Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources

Cirque du Freak - incredibly detailed scheme of work on reading skills (AO1, AO2, AO3, AO4 English Literature) 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 Cirque du Freak pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cirque-du-freak-11973751

An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the right-wing extremist ‘Tommy Robinson’ and his supporters, as well as the now dwindling EDL. The comprehension helps debunk any credibility students may hold for right-wing extremism and gives a detailed background on the far right leader. 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 Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, Tutor Time, Government + Politics, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources

International Women’s Day 2024 This collection of 22 posters on British female writers is FREE to download and use. It includes 22 novelists, playwrights and poets who are courageous, trailblazing women of the past and present. Each poster includes biographical information and a summary of each writer’s literary achievements. Useful for displays, tutor time, lessons and homework.

AQA English Language Paper 1 exam task spreadsheet that includes the focus of EVERY exam question from 2017 to 2023, as well as the three sets of sample materials (SAMS). Every question is included from Q1 to Q5 (writing tasks). It also includes links to walkthroughs for many of the texts, and links to assessment materials to help prepare for specific tasks. Useful for planning revision, exploring past papers, setting homework, designing intervention sessions, and so on. Includes 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 tasks for English Language Paper 1.

Banquo from Macbeth revision poster - 4 key quotations with theme symbols for Act 2 of the play in a visually engaging poster. There is an editable version and a PDF version for printing. Please leave a review if you are able to. All artwork is copyright EnglishGCSEcouk.

AQA English Language Paper 2 exam task spreadsheet that includes the focus of EVERY exam question from 2017 to 2024, as well as the three sets of sample materials (SAMS). Every question is included from Q1 to Q5 (writing tasks). It also includes links to walkthroughs for many of the texts, and links to assessment materials to help prepare for specific tasks. Useful for planning revision, exploring past papers, setting homework, designing intervention sessions, and so on. Includes 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 tasks for English Language Paper 2.

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.

Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section A lesson that focuses on Q3, the language analysis question. Recently revamped and with added detail, this fully resourced and differentiated lesson helps students to approach Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Q3, which focuses on language and structure analysis. Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students getting ready for Non-Fiction and Transactional 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 Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

Edexcel English Language 2.0 new spec Paper 1 Section A non-fiction reading- incredibly detailed scheme of work on reading skills (AO1, AO2, AO3, AO4 English Language) 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, analytical paragraphs, evaluation, text types and more. To work in conjunction with our English Language Paper 1 Section A pack.

Great Expectations lesson on Chapters 7, 8 and 9 from Charles Dickens’ Victorian novel. We explore how Pip and Joe talk to each other in Chapter 7, Pip’s visits to Miss Havisham’s and what he thinks of Estella, and finally how his meeting them changes how he perceives himself. An ideal lesson for your KS3 or KS4 English Literature students. Fully differentiated throughout.

Non-Fiction Reading- incredibly detailed scheme of work on reading skills (AO1, AO2, AO3, AO4 English Language) 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, comparing texts, text types, inference and implication and more. To work in conjunction with our Non-Fiction Reading KS3 pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/nonfiction-reading-and-writing-12266064

Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section B exam practice pack, a fully resourced lesson for KS3/KS4 students to practise a Section B question (Question 8 and 9) and mark their own work using a student-friendly version of AO5 and AO6 mark scheme for Edexcel English Language Paper 2: Non-Fiction and Transactional Writing. Includes a detailed model example. 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 Language Paper 2 2.0 spec language analysis lesson designed for KS3 English students but could also be used for GCSE English Language students as well. We look at language techniques, how to avoid technique spotting, the importance of analytical verbs, and we create top cards to help us evaluate how different techniques can be used for different effects in non-fiction. Includes detailed student and teacher notes, differentiated and engaging activities and source materials that are useful for KS3 and preparing for Paper 2 Section A. 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

Shakespeare introduction for Year 7 and KS3 - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 18 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), key vocabulary 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 Shakespeare KS3 Introduction complete scheme of work pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shakespeare-introduction-12969864