Edexcel Conflict 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 Conflict anthology poems, unseen poetry and poetry anthologies.

Edexcel Conflict comparing poems lesson that explores ways of making comparisons between two similar or two different poems from the anthology. Students analyse The Destruction of Sennacherib by Byron 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

Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord Tennyson is a fantastic piece that conveys ideas of patriotism, bravery and heroism. This fully differentiated and resourced ‘ready to go’ lesson on Tennyson’s Charge of the Light Brigade, one of the poems in the Edexcel Conflict Poetry Anthology, with the lesson ideally suited for both KS3 and KS4 students, includes activities to help students engage with the themes and perspectives in the poem, but also allows students to start making comparisons between this poem and Thomas Hardy’s The Man He Killed. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.

What Were They Like Denise Levertov lesson that focuses on the context of the poem to understand its messages and themes, and a focus on the imagery and tone of this poem. It includes differentiated activities that are perfect for adaptive learning approaches. Designed for the Edexcel Conflict poetry anthology, the lesson includes worksheets (white sheets on the PowerPoint), detailed student and teacher notes and visually engaging slides to make the poem relevant and interesting for KS4 GCSE English Literature students. **Please note that this lesson includes some graphic images that you may decide not to show your students, including the image of the Napalm Girl. **

No Problem Benjamin Zephaniah lesson that focuses on the context of the poem to understand its messages and themes, and a focus on the themes of this poem. We also write analytical paragraphs and peer assess via success criteria. It includes differentiated activities that are perfect for adaptive learning approaches. Designed for the Edexcel Conflict poetry anthology, the lesson includes worksheets (white sheets on the PowerPoint), detailed student and teacher notes and visually engaging slides to make the poem relevant and interesting for KS4 GCSE English Literature students.

The Class Game Mary Casey lesson that focuses on the context of the poem to understand its messages and themes, and a focus on the themes of this poem and making comparisons to Half-caste by John Agard from the anthology. It includes differentiated activities that are perfect for adaptive learning approaches. Designed for the Edexcel Conflict poetry anthology, the lesson includes worksheets (white sheets on the PowerPoint), detailed student and teacher notes and visually engaging slides to make the poem relevant and interesting for KS4 GCSE English Literature students.

Belfast Confetti Ciaran Carson lesson that focuses on the context of the poem to understand its messages and themes, and a focus on the tone of this poem and making comparisons to others in the Conflict anthology. It includes differentiated activities that are perfect for adaptive learning approaches. Designed for the Edexcel Conflict poetry anthology, the lesson includes worksheets (white sheets on the PowerPoint), detailed student and teacher notes and visually engaging slides to make the poem relevant and interesting for KS4 GCSE English Literature students.

Carole Satyamurti War Photographer lesson that focuses on the use of enjambment in the poem to convey key messages and emotions. It includes differentiated activities that are perfect for adaptive learning approaches. We explore the use of cenjambment in the poem before comparing it to The Man He Killed by Thomas Hardy. Designed for the Edexcel Conflict poetry anthology, the lesson includes worksheets (white sheets on the PowerPoint), detailed student and teacher notes and visually engaging slides to make the poem relevant and interesting for KS4 GCSE English Literature students.

Catrin Gillian Clarke lesson that covers messages, imagery, language and emotions in the poem. It includes differentiated activities that are perfect for adaptive learning approaches. We explore the use of caesuras and enjambment in the poem before comparing it to Poppies by Jane Weir. Designed for the Edexcel Conflict poetry anthology, the lesson includes worksheets (white sheets on the PowerPoint), detailed student and teacher notes and visually engaging slides to make the poem relevant and interesting for KS4 GCSE English Literature students.

Half-Caste John Agard lesson that covers messages, imagery, language and emotions in the poem. It includes differentiated activities that are perfect for adaptive learning approaches. Designed for the Edexcel Conflict poetry anthology, the lesson includes worksheets (white sheets on the PowerPoint), detailed student and teacher notes and visually engaging slides to make the poem relevant and interesting for KS4 GCSE English Literature students.

Cousin Kate Christina Rossetti lesson that covers messages, imagery, language and emotions in the poem. It includes differentiated activities that are perfect for adaptive learning approaches. We compare the structure of this poem with the structure of The Destruction of Sennacherib by Lord Byron. Designed for the Edexcel Conflict poetry anthology, the lesson includes worksheets (white sheets on the PowerPoint), detailed student and teacher notes and visually engaging slides to make the poem relevant and interesting for KS4 GCSE English Literature students.

The Destruction of Sennacherib by Lord Byron lesson that covers messages, imagery, language and emotions in the poem. It includes differentiated activities that are perfect for adaptive learning approaches. Designed for the Edexcel Conflict poetry anthology, the lesson includes worksheets (white sheets on the PowerPoint), detailed student and teacher notes and visually engaging slides to make the poem relevant and interesting for KS4 GCSE English Literature students.

A Poison Tree by William Blake lesson that covers structure, messages, imagery, language and emotions in the poem. It includes differentiated activities that are perfect for adaptive learning approaches. Designed for the Edexcel Conflict poetry anthology, the lesson includes worksheets (white sheets on the PowerPoint), detailed student and teacher notes and visually engaging slides to make the poem relevant and interesting for KS4 GCSE English Literature students.

AQA English Language Paper 2 39 page cover pack and revision guide that covers all four Section A question. We explore two non-fiction texts on travelling, and look in detail at the skills and timing needed for the 4 Section A questions of the exam for the 2025 summer. The lesson includes worksheets, differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, revision tips, timings, success criteria and more. A really useful way of revising these questions in time for the Paper 2 exam in May 2025.

AQA English Language Paper 1 35 page cover pack and revision guide that covers all four Section A question. We explore a fiction text on rugby and its impact on the narrator, and look in detail at the skills and timing needed for these opening questions of the exam for the 2025 summer. The lesson includes worksheets, differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, revision tips, timings, success criteria and more. A really useful way of revising these questions in time for the Paper 1 exam in May 2025.

Romeo and Juliet 58 page cover pack designed for non-specialists to use in cover lessons to explore the plot, characters, themes, context, structure and exam approaches for William Shakespeare’s play. Includes: Overview of the style of exam questions Vocabulary and terminology embedded throughout Introduction to social and historical context, as well as the writer Quick plot summary Detailed plot summary Overview of themes A variety of activities for exploring the plot Activities for analysing themes and linking them to characters Overviews of each character, including: Romeo (quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Juliet (quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Lord and Lady Montague (quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Lord and Lady Capulet (quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Tybalt (quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Friar Lawrence / Laurence (quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) The Nurse (quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Mercutio (quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Benvolio (quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Minor characters (quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Exam practice questions and detailed ideas to include in their answers Analysis of the play’s structure and how it can link to themes

Power and Conflict 55 page cover pack designed for non-specialists to use in cover lessons to explore the structure, messages, imagery, language and emotions of two unseen poems, that could be replicated for other unseen poems as well. Includes: Overview of the style of exam questions Vocabulary and terminology embedded throughout Exam practice questions and detailed ideas to include in their answers Analysis of the poem’s structure and how it can link to messages and themes Analysis of the imagery and how they link to messages Analysis of the use of imagery in poems and how they link to ideas Analysis of the use of language and how it links in to ideas and messages Scaffolded paragraphs with a model example to support students in writing their own analytical paragraphs Analysis of the use of rhyme Analysis of the form and structure of the poem Exploration of caesuras and enjambment Comparisons in structure activities Comparing rhyme in two poems activities Exploring beginnings and endings in poems Exploring caesuras and enjambment Analysing messages in poems Analysing the use of imagery in poems Analysing the use of language in poems Comparing language in anthology poems Exploring the emotions in different pieces Analysing tone Perfect for revising The Emigree, Tissue, My Last Duchess, Storm on the Island, Exposure, Bayonet Charge, Charge of the Light Brigade, War Photographer, The Prelude, London, Kamikaze, Checking Out Me History, Poppies, Ozymandias.

Unseen Poetry 40 page cover pack designed for non-specialists to use in cover lessons to explore the structure, messages, imagery, language and emotions of two unseen poems, that could be replicated for other unseen poems as well. Includes: Overview of the style of exam questions Vocabulary and terminology embedded throughout Exam practice questions and detailed ideas to include in their answers Analysis of the poem’s structure and how it can link to messages and themes Analysis of the imagery and how they link to messages Analysis of the use of imagery in both poems and how they link to ideas Analysis of the use of language and how it links in to ideas and messages Scaffolded paragraphs with a model example to support students in writing their own analytical paragraphs Analysis of the use of rhyme Analysis of the form and structure of the poem, exploring elegies and odes Exploration of caesuras and enjambment Exploration of the poems’ titles Exploration of the links between writers, speakers and readers, including the use of voice(s)

A Christmas Carol 40 page cover pack designed for non-specialists to use in cover lessons to explore the plot, characters, themes, context, structure and exam approaches for William Shakespeare’s play. Includes: Overview of the style of exam questions Vocabulary and terminology embedded throughout Introduction to social and historical context, as well as the writer Quick plot summary Detailed plot summary Overview of themes A variety of activities for exploring the plot Activities for analysing themes and linking them to characters Overviews of each character, including: Ebenezer Scrooge (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Jacob Marley / Marley’s Ghost (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Fred (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Fan and Belle (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) The Ghost of Christmas Past (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) The Ghost of Christmas Present (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Exam practice questions and detailed ideas to include in their answers Analysis of the novel’s structure and how it can link to themes Linking the text to context activities

Macbeth 51 page cover pack designed for non-specialists to use in cover lessons to explore the plot, characters, themes, context, structure and exam approaches for William Shakespeare’s play. Includes: Overview of the style of exam questions Breakdown of the mark scheme and assessment objectives Vocabulary and terminology embedded throughout Introduction to social and historical context, as well as the writer Quick plot summary Detailed plot summary Overview of themes A variety of activities for exploring the plot Activities for analysing themes and linking them to characters Overviews of each character, including: Macbeth (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Lady Macbeth (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Banquo (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) King Duncan (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Macduff (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Malcolm (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Minor characters (including graphics designed by a professional games designer, quotes, summary, links to context and significance of the character) Exam practice questions and detailed ideas to include in their answers Analysis of the play’s structure and how it can link to themes