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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 Exam Practice Questions
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Romeo and Juliet Exam Practice Questions

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Ten Romeo and Juliet AQA English Literature Paper 1 exam style questions. Unlike other resources, this pack includes indicative content for each AO for EVERY question (over 24 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. Every a teacher and student could need to revise the Shakespeare element of the exam. Very useful exam practice questions, 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
A Christmas Carol Exam Practice Questions
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A Christmas Carol Exam Practice Questions

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Ten A Christmas Carol AQA English Literature Paper 1 exam style questions. Unlike other resources, this pack includes indicative content for each AO for EVERY question (over 24 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. Every a teacher and student could need to revise the 19th century novel element of the exam. Very useful exam practice questions, too!
Jekyll and Hyde Revision
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Jekyll and Hyde Revision

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2022 Jekyll and Hyde model answer on Jekyll as a mysterious character. This model essay or answer is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature. Includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into Victorian society, how Jekyll is presented, and the mystery around him is in turn used by Stevenson to communicate messages on morality and humanity.
KS3 English Imply and Infer
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KS3 English Imply and Infer

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KS3 English non-fiction lesson for AQA English Language Paper 2. Students learn about inference, implication and allusions. Students explore non-fiction texts and use their new knowledge to analyse specfic examples. 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
A Christmas Carol Revision 2025
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A Christmas Carol Revision 2025

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A Christmas Carol 2025 revision for English Literature Paper 1 revision lesson on structure and form and how these tie into themes. We explore the organisation and order of the five staves of Charles Dickens’ novel and consider how they tie in to the messages Dickens wanted to convey to his readers, helping students to prepare for the exam in the 2025 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 2025. 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.
Much Ado About Nothing Context
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Much Ado About Nothing Context

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Much Ado About Nothing William Shakespeare context lesson that explores Elizabethan attitudes towards marriage, how Beatrice and Benedick view marriage, and how the writer uses language and structure to engage the audience through Act 2 Scene 1. 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
Blood Brothers Introduction
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Blood Brothers Introduction

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Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers is a classic play about social identity and social injustice and students are introduced to the play by first looking at the musical as a genre before analyzing the context of the play and then beginning to evaluate the types of character within the play based on our understanding of context. An ideal first lesson for students looking at Blood Brothers for AQA English Literature Paper 2 or other exam boards and specifications. 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
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
Jekyll and Hyde GCSE 9-1 Exam Practice / Revision
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Jekyll and Hyde GCSE 9-1 Exam Practice / Revision

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Get your students Jekyll and Hyde ultra-ready with this collection of Robert Louis Stevenson revision materials that include: key quote packs, model answers, approaches to answering the exam question, modelled analytical paragraphs, activities on approaching AO3 (historical and social context) 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 Or check out some Citizenship, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Newspaper Articles
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Newspaper Articles

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Non-fiction newspaper articles lesson for KS3, useful for English Language Paper 2 Section A preparation. Focuses on purpose, audience, key features such as headlines, straplines, opening paragraphs and more. 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
Travel Writing Vocabulary
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Travel Writing Vocabulary

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Travel Writing 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 nouns, all with a Travel Writing 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 English Language. 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
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.
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
Great Expectations
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Great Expectations

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Great Expectations full scheme of work for KS4 and KS3. Includes: Great Expectations Introduction Chapters 2 and 3 - Pip and the convict Chapters 4, 5, 6 - Pumblechook, Mr Wopsle, the convict Chapters 7, 8, 9 - Miss Havisham, Estella, class Chapters 10, 11, 12 - Pip, Estella, Miss Havisham’s family (13 and 14 as homework) Chapters 15, 16, 17 - Pip, Orlick, Mrs Joe Chapters 18, 19, 20 - Pip’s expectations, Mr Jaggers, money Chapters 21, 22, 23 - Herbert, Matthew and Belinda Pocket. Miss Havisham’s story. Chapters 24, 25, 26 - Wemmick Chapters 27, 28, 29 - Estella (30 and 31 as homework) Chapters 32, 33, 34 - Newgate and Wemmick Chapters 35, 36, 37 - Structure Chapters 38, 39, 40 - Magwitch Chapters 41, 42, 43 - Compeyson Chapters 44, 45, 46 - Return to Satis House (47 and 48 as homework) Chapters 49, 50, 51 - Estella’s Past Chapters 52, 53, 54 - Provis tries to escape Chapters 55, 56, 57 - Joe returns Chapters 58, 59 - The ending Scheme of work document
English Hip Hop Club
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English Hip Hop Club

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Hip hop themed English lessons for KS3 (and adaptable for LA KS4), which use hip-hop music as a segue into lyrics and poetry, exploring language, structure and form. Designed to be used for an extra-curricular club but could also be used as part of a KS3 unit: Introduction (similes, metaphors) Language (alliteration, assonance, consonance, sibilance) Iambic pentameter (structure, form) Types of rhyme Allusions and connotations Vocabulary Structure (verses, choruses, refrains) Language analysis of a set of lyrics Rap planning lesson Full scheme of work document/unit overview
A Christmas Carol Revision
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A Christmas Carol Revision

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2020 A Christmas Carol model answer on the suffering of the poor - this model essay or answer is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 1/1N. Includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into Victorian society, how the suffering of the poor is presented, and Scrooge’s growing awareness of social injustice is in turn used by Dickens to communicate messages on social transformation.
Power and Conflict - Comparing War Photographer and Poppies
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Power and Conflict - Comparing War Photographer and Poppies

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Comparing Poppies and War Photographer isn’t an easy task, but this fully differentiated and resourced lesson looks at these two Power and Conflict poems: Poppies by Jane Weir and War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy. The lesson helps students to make comparisons between the two and approach the poems through common themes.It includes four pages of notes about how the two poems are similar around common themes, which students can use to create comparative venn diagrams. 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
AQA English Language Paper 1 - Section A Walkthrough
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AQA English Language Paper 1 - Section A Walkthrough

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Includes: 1 hr well differentiated PP, a mock exam-style paper based on GCSE English Language Paper 1 specimen papers and possible answers paper, for both the teacher and student to use in their self assessment tasks. Could do over 2 lessons, a ‘mock mock’ to aid preparation for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 Section A. The questions focus on the Birdsong extract provided in AQA’s GCSE English Language reading resource. You can find this here: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/AQA-87001-RSB.PDF Questions can be completed in timed conditions (with approximate times provided in the resources) to improve students’ abilities to work in exam conditions. Many more inexpensive, high quality English resources are available at my shop: Lead Practitioner’s Shop.
An Inspector Calls - Gerald and Daisy
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An Inspector Calls - Gerald and Daisy

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An Inspector Calls lesson. Focussing on the character of Gerald from JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, we look at how he is portrayed in Act 2 and how he reveals his feelings for Daisy Renton or Eva Smith. Includes key quotes, differentiated activities and engaging activities that help to bring the play to life for both KS4 and KS3 students, particularly those preparing for AQA English Literature. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school 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