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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
Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section B
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Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section B

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Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Question 5 and 6 complete lesson pack that covers all aspects of descriptive writing, narrative writing and creative writing to prepare students for Paper 1 Q5 and Q6 questions and tasks. Includes: Introduction to descriptive writing Zooming in on pictures to aid description Using sentences and sentence structures Building tone Using colour in description Punctuation recap: dashes, semicolons, colons Past and present tenses lesson Language techniques for descriptive writing Sentence openers Personification and similes - lower ability Structure and narratives Descriptive writing practice Analysing creative writing examples Improving descriptive writing Genre lesson Characters through description lesson Narrative writing example Endings analysis Huge Imaginative Writing revision and exam practice pack Q5 and Q6 KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER
English Transition
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English Transition

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English transition unit for new Year 7 students moving up from Year 6 that explores the autobiography as a text type and supports students in writing their own first person narrative about an important event in their lives. Currently includes: Introduction to English and autobiographies Analysing an example autobiography Narrative hooks and planning Structure - beginning, middle, ending Language - techniques, analysis, effects 6 and 7) Planning my autobiography English escape room Scheme of work document
An Inspector Calls Revision
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An Inspector Calls Revision

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An Inspector Calls exam model answers collection. Currently includes: 2017 model essay - Mrs Birling 2017 model essay - The Inspector 2018 model essay - Eric 2018 model essay - Social class 2019 model essay - Selfishness and its effects 2019 model essay - Sheila Birling 2020 model essay - Birling 2020 model essay - Male characters as irresponsible 2021 model essay 2021 model essay 2022 model essay 2022 model essay 2023 model essay 2023 model essay
Much Ado About Nothing June 2019
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Much Ado About Nothing June 2019

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Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare lesson that prepares students to take an assessment based around the requirements of Literature Paper 1 and specifically the June 2019 AQA question. Students focus on Beatrice and Benedick’s heated exchange about killing Claudio and analyse it for language, key ideas, and make interpretations. 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
A Christmas Carol Revision
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A Christmas Carol Revision

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A collection of AQA English Literature Paper 1 model answers for A Christmas Carol. Currently includes: 2024 answer 2023 answer 2022 answer 2021 answer 2020 answer May 2019 answer May 2018 answer May 2017 answer 2014 specimen answer
Lord of the Flies Context
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Lord of the Flies Context

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Lord of the Flies context lesson that explores key contexts around William Golding’s novel including the Cold War, the Atomic Age, Psychoanalytical Theory and Humanity and Evil, as we continue our study of this English Literature text. An excellent way to introduce the text to both KS3 and KS4 classes. LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET ANOTHER SINGLE RESOURCE FOR FREE. Just email info@englishgcse.co.uk for details. 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 2.0 English Paper 1 Language
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Edexcel 2.0 English Paper 1 Language

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Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section A lesson for the NEW Edexcel 2.0 specification that explores19th century non-fiction and helps students to evaluate an extract from Text 1 and then create their own answers to Q1 and Q3 (analysing language). Additionally, the lesson is part of a series of resources that look at two 19th century non-fiction texts on the common theme of the treatment of children in Victorian Britain. Perfect for the new Edexcel 2.0 spec. 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
On an Afternoon Train from Purley to Victoria, 1955
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On an Afternoon Train from Purley to Victoria, 1955

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On an Afternoon Train from Purley to Victoria, 1955. 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 begin to compare the use of tone in this poem and one other from the collection so far (England in 1819, Shall earth no more inspire thee, Lines Written in Early Spring, In a London Drawingroom). 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.
Kumukanda Belonging
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Kumukanda Belonging

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Kumukanda by Kayo Chingonyi poem lesson for the new Edexcel Belonging poetry anthology. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets and more. Students analyse key sections of the poem and use student notes to improve their annotations. Includes an activity to help students explore caesuras in this poem and how they convey key themes. Perfect for KS4 GCSE and KS3 classes.
A Christmas Carol Model 2024
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A Christmas Carol Model 2024

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2024 A Christmas Carol model answer on the lessons Scrooge learns about life - this model essay or answer is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 1. Includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into Victorian society, how the lessons Scrooge learns are presented, and Scrooge’s growing awareness of social injustice is in turn used by Dickens to communicate messages on social transformation.
Myths and Legends Settings
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Myths and Legends Settings

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Myths and Legends KS3 English lesson that uses settings as a stimulus for improving descriptive writing. Useful for looking at Myths and Legends, genre, character , language analysis and moving KS3 students towards English Language exams at GCSE. Includes a model example, differentiated activities and so much 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. 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
Short Story Analysis
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Short Story Analysis

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Creative writing short story lesson that explores The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant and how the writer uses narrator, narrative voice, plot and structure to engage his readers with this short story. Useful for creative writing as students reflect on how they can introduce their short stories and adapt structure and plot for their own writing. 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. 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
Eduqas English Component 1 Section B
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Eduqas English Component 1 Section B

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Eduqas English Language knowledge organiser for Section B! A fantastically detailed Eduqas English Language Component 1 Section B knowledge organiser / revision mat that includes a step by step approach to descriptive writing, creative and narrative writing questions, scaffolded answers, sentence starters, key vocabulary, understanding structure and structural features, exploring genre, using punctuation, reflecting on spelling and punctuation, a detailed approach to evaluating texts, genre, beginnings, endings, tone, pace and more. Fantastic revision materials for GCSE students for Eduqas English Language Paper 1 students. The resource includes an editable PowerPoint AND a PDF file to make things easier to print out onto A3 paper. UPDATE: Now includes an A4 version spread across four pages for ease of printing.
Eduqas Review Writing
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Eduqas Review Writing

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English Eduqas Paper 2 non-fiction writing lesson for KS4, useful for English Language Component 2 Section B preparation. Focuses on review writing in non-fiction writing. Students work on a magazine project, thinking of a central subject or interest to use as a stimulus for creating different writing pieces. Students analyse an example review provided and use this to help plan and write out reviews for their magazines. A useful lesson for KS3 and KS4 classes with differentiated activities, questions and resources.
Euros 2024 English
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Euros 2024 English

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Euros 2024 football themed AQA English Language Paper 1 revision lesson on Q3. We explore a fiction text on football and its impact on the characters, and look in detail at the skills and timing needed for the structure question (Question 3). The lesson includes worksheets, differentiated and adaptive learning approaches, revision tips, timings, success criteria and more, as well as a model answer. A really useful way of revising these questions in time for the Paper 1 exam for KS3 and KS4 (Year 10, Year 11) students.
Blood Brothers Escape Room
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Blood Brothers Escape Room

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Blood Brothers revision - Escape Mrs Lyons’ house! We’ve put together this detailed English lesson that introduces or re-introduces language, structure, writer’s craft and genre. Students work in groups to escape the home of Mrs Lyons and have to solve numerous puzzles and activities in order to get out. Using an adventure story theme, this is a brilliant introduction lesson for studying Willy Russell for first lesson back for all English students whether KS3 or KS4. It is also perfect for the end of term or end of year. 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
Christmas Debate - Writing to Argue
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Christmas Debate - Writing to Argue

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Using the controversial topic of having Christmas every day or not, students work in groups to prepare detailed arguments for one side or the other using writing to argue features. Students are guided on how to lead and be involved in a well structured debate and each person is given a specific role to ensure all students are involved and contributing to the debates. A really useful lesson for the end of the term but also helps students to develop their cohesive arguments, spoken language skills and more. Differentiated throughout.
Gothic Language Analysis
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Gothic Language Analysis

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Using an extract from The Yellow Wallpaper, we analyse how a write presents a narrator and character in a Gothic narrative. This lesson support students in pulling apart key quotes (Q2), identifying key information (Q1) and developing detailed analytical paragraphs on language (Q2). A very useful lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students. 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
U A Fanthorpe - Not my best side
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U A Fanthorpe - Not my best side

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Fanthorpe’s Not My Best Side poetry lesson for AQA A-Level Literature Specification B, fulyl differentiated lesson Complete 1 hour lesson with differentiated worksheets Suitable for Key stage 5 / A-level Different level tasks for LA/Core/MA Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for’ Good’ or above Made for AQA Aspects of Comedy, but easily amendable 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 Revision
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English Language Paper 2 Revision

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A fully differentiated revision guide for KS4 students to prepare for Language Paper 2 - Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives - of the new specification AQA English Language specification, which includes differentiated activities and resources to support students. Revision activities are based around two texts available to download on AQA’s Paper 2 Reading Resource: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/AQA-87002-RSB.PDF