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.
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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
Creative writing character lesson that explores Dickens’ The Signal-Man and is part a unit of work on short stories whilst looking at creative writing. Students explore how the signal-man is developed as a character, how he is used to create mystery and a mysterious atmosphere, and how we can develop characters to produce mystery. Students create their own characters and explore narrative perspectives as well.
A useful lesson for both KS3 and GCSE English Literature and English Language students.
Includes differentiated activities, source materials, engaging tasks and extensive student and teacher notes.
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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
Death of a Naturalist by Seamus Heaney - 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 and analyses and evaluates the use of language in detail.
The lesson includes a full in class lesson AND a remote learning booklet based around the lesson.
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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
As we study A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, we look at how the Cratchit family are presented to Scrooge in Stave 3 and how he responds to seeing their brazen joy yet underlining sadness. A really detailed lesson that includes engaging activities, differentiated tasks, key quotes, key words, modelled examples and scaffolds and more! Fully differentiated throughout.
An introductory lesson on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, that initially focuses on contextual understanding before moving on to analyse the character of Ebenezer Scrooge. An ideal first lesson back for your KS3 or KS4 students. Fully differentiated throughout.
Everything you need to teach Macbeth! TWENTY+ HOURS’ WORTH! Includes a 2 hour Macbeth overview (or revision /recap session), a complete GCSE revision guide, and NINETEEN lessons:
Macbeth Introduction
Introducing Macbeth and Banquo
Analysing The Witches
Introducing Lady Macbeth
Act 1 Scene 7
Act 2 Scene 1 - The Dagger Scene
Act 2 Scene 2
Act 3 Scene 1
Murdering Banquo
The Banquet Scene
Macduff
Malcolm
Lady Macbeth’s Sleepwalking
The End
NEW - FULL SCHEME OF WORK
Knowledge Organiser
Exam Practice Pack
With more to come! Keep checking your downloads as more lessons will be added shortly.
Ten A Christmas Carol Eduqas English Literature Paper 2 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!
May 2019 An Inspector Calls model answer on selfishness and its effect - this model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 2. Includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into Edwardian and post-war British society, how and why Priestley presents selfishness as he does throughout the play to convey his messages about politics in Britain after the conclusion of the Second World War.
Please note that due to copyright restrictions, the actual question is not included in this resource, but it is available from the AQA website.
Macbeth exam model answers collection. Currently includes:
May 2017 model essay - Ambition
May 2018 model essay - Macbeth, Banquo and the Supernatural
May 2019 model essay - Macbeth as a violent character / violence
2020 model essay - Lady Macbeth and how she changes
2021 model essay
2022 model essay
2023 model essay
2024 model essay
Writing to advise KS3 English lesson that focuses on the key language features of writing to advise pieces including imperative verbs, modal verbs, empathetic and understanding tone, pronouns and more. Includes differentiated activities, a model example, a planning sheet for students, 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.
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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
Othello lesson exploring Iago’s use of language in key soliloquies from Act 2 Scene 3. Using differentiated activities and extensive teacher and student notes, we explore the language and themes of Iago’s next soliloquy and evaluate how it engages and intrigues the audience. We look at how he manipulates Othello and Cassio and his plans for Desdemona, too.
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.
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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
Othello lesson exploring Act 4 Scene 2, as Othello attacks Desdemona with language and violence, and Desdemona remains constant and innocent. Using differentiated activities and extensive teacher and student notes, we explore Othello’s changing language and evaluate how Desdemona evokes sympathy from the audience in contrast to the violent and increasingly irrational Othello.
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 English Language Paper 2 Q7b lesson that focuses on helping students to make effective comparisons between two texts, in this case looking at the similarities between two non-fiction articles on crime and punishment. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that helps students to structure effective answers to Q7b. Includes modelled answers that allow students to see how to make comparisons between two texts. Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students getting ready for Edexcel English Language Paper 2 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
Eduqas English Language Paper 1 Walkthrough. 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 Eduqas GCSE English Language Paper 1 Section A.
The questions focus on the Birdsong extract provided in this 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.
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A detailed 5 page reading comprehension pack, all about the history of feminism - from the first wave of Suffragettes to today (including Gamergate and #Metoo).
The questions have three levels of differentiation and focus both on comprehension and language.
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.
Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Contains model answers for Romeo and Juliet questions from the AQA English Literature Paper 1 papers.
2017 model answer
2018 model answer
2019 model answer
2020 model answer
2021 model answer
2022 model answer
A Wider View Seni Seneviratne poem lesson. Worlds and Lives poetry anthology lesson. A fully differentiated and resourced ‘ready to go’ lesson on the poem, one of the poems in the new AQA poem collection, with the lesson ideally suited for both KS3 and KS4 students. We cover meaning, language and explore how the tone of this poem is similar and/or different to In A London Drawingroom by George Eliot.
Includes differentiated activities, worksheets and more.
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November 2017 AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B (Question 5) model answer - an speech for a Leaver’s Day presentation about what makes for a good education. Perfect revision prep for the English Language exams, for non-fiction writing lessons, to use for homework or for cover.
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Like an Heiress by Grace Nichols poem lesson. Worlds and Lives poetry anthology lesson. A fully differentiated and resourced ‘ready to go’ lesson on the poem, one of the poems in the new AQA poem collection, with the lesson ideally suited for both KS3 and KS4 students. We cover meaning, language and structure, including the use of caesuras as a way of conveying themes.
Includes differentiated activities, worksheets and more.
Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.
Revise Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 2 Question 7 and 8 or Section B with this mammoth 34 slide revision and exam practice pack!
Contains:
Revision guide for students
Resources that could be used for revision lessons for teachers
Modelled examples of both descriptive writing and narrative writing
Step-by-step guides to writing both descriptive writing and narrative writing
Self-reflection sheets for students to reflect on their own writing
The perfect exam practice questions and revision pack for Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 2 Section B, but easily adaptable for other exam boards such as AQA, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas and so on.
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
Frankenstein introduction for KS3 and KS4 students that looks at the central genre conventions of gothic horror and texts through a range of engaging activities and by analysing a short extract from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Includes group work activities, video links, differentiated activities, visual stimuli, and a slightly different approach to helping students gain an overview of settings, characters, plot devices, tone and more. A really useful introduction to Frankenstein for GCSE English Literature students.
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