Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section A lesson that explores how a writer builds tension through establishing character and structure in the first chapter of the text. Students learn about antagonists, cliffhangers, juxtaposition and more as they analyse how tension is maintained throughout the chapter. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focuses on the first chapter of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code and explores how the writer builds tension throughout. Ideal preparation for KS3 and KS4 students for Edexcel English Language Paper 1. Note: Due to copyright reasons, chapter one of The Da Vinci Code is not included. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. 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 1 lesson that focuses on structure and helping students to create detailed Q3 responses. Includes sentence starters for Q3 answers, detailed analysis of an extract and its structure, including notes on the opening and ending and how the focus changes and why. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that helps students to analyse a text for structure. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. 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 lesson that explores how the Lyons family is presented and what life is really like, Mrs Lyons’ changing behaviour and her growing paranoid about Edward, and how Linda protects Mickey from her brother Sammy. A really useful lesson for students preparing for AQA English Literature Paper 2 and other exam boards like EDUQAS, WJEC, Edexcel, OCR and more as we study Willy Russell’s fantastic play. 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

Love and Relationships lesson. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that analyses the use of language within Maura Dooley’s classic poem Letters From Yorkshire. Throughout the lesson we look at how the narrator uses language and structure to build a sense of romance, including analysing key quotes and language techniques. A brilliant lesson for KS4 students preparing for AQA English Literature Paper 2 and easily adaptable for younger KS3 or KS4 students

We focus on using figurative language to improve our descriptions of dystopias. We look at similes, metaphors, personification, adjectives and other language techniques to help improve our descriptive writing. Moreover, we analyze a short extract for techniques and look at their impact on the reader. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson for KS3 students but easily adaptable for KS4 students.

In this lesson on Darren Shan’s Cirque du Freak, we focus on Chapter One and developing some context around the idea of freaks and how we might perceive ‘freaks’ now. We move on to analysing Chapter One and explaining the presentation of Darren as a character and the impact of the language in the final two sentences. Designed for KS3 students but with a number of activities that could easily be adapted for older students.

As we study Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, we look at how the characters and themes develop in Chapter Three and then use the extract between Lennie and Curley as a stimulus for creative or narrative writing. Includes differentiated planning sheets and support sheets to help students with their creative and/or narrative writing. Really useful for KS4 as well as KS3 students. Differentiated throughout.

As we finish A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and explore the second half of Stave Four, we look at how the death of Tiny Tim impacts on the Cratchits and how Scrooge reacts to seeing his own gravestone. We explore key quotes, key themes and evaluate as writers what kind of ending we would choose for the text and Stave Four. A very detailed, engaging and differentiated lesson. 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

AQA English Language Paper 1 lesson that looks at Q2 and in particular sentences and how they can impact on a reader. We analyse an extract and look at how the writer has used short sentences and longer, descriptive sentences to build up a sense of a terrifying character. The lesson tries to move students away from generic, shallow answers like ‘it makes it interesting for the reader’ to more specific, in-depth analysis of sentences. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that helps students write detailed answers for AQA Language Paper 1 Section A Q2. The lesson, ideal for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A, focuses on sentences and their effects.

AQA English Language Paper 1 lesson that focuses on how a writer builds up tension towards the end of a text and looks at the anti-climatic final paragraph. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that helps students to analyse a text for building a sense of tension. The lesson, ideal for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A, focuses on a short extract from the ending of The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs. 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 fully resourced and differentiated lesson that focuses on creating effective opening paragraphs to a science fiction dystopian story using the hook ‘they built a wall’. A great lesson for students preparing for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 or just studying creative writing or narrative writing.

A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists both KS3 and KS4 in developing their understanding of how to use speech punctuation and write speech accurately. Focussed around the genre of science fiction, this is ideal preparation for any students working towards AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B.

(Poetry A-level 1 hr differentiated PP with tasks) Complete 1 hour lesson with differentiated tasks Suitable for Key stage 5 / A-level/ KS4 adaptable Different level tasks for LA/Core/MA Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for’ Good’ or above 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 lesson that explores the use of language in an extract to convey how unreliable memory can be, but also looks at non-linear narrative structures to help get across not only the idea of memory but also build up a sense of suspense for the reader. A really useful lesson for students preparing for AQA English Language Paper 1 but easily adaptable for other exam boards like Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas and more. 1hr PP with differentiated tasks throughout All tasks differentiated according to new GCSE numbering system Complete 1 hour, well differentiated lesson Suitable for KS4 GCSE or can be amended for KS3 Different level tasks for MA,LA or Core Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for’ Good’ or above Suitable for AQA English Language Paper 1- Explorations in creative reading and writing

A fully differentiated and resourced lesson to prepare A Level students for the classic Robert Burns poem Tam O’Shanter, part of the AQA Poetry Anthology in the English Literature course. 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 fully differentiated and resourced lesson that compares two different speeches (one from JFK and one from Chief Joseph) and examines their different purposes, audience and use of language techniques, before students complete a Q2-style answer. Ideal preparation for KS4 students getting ready for English Language exams or easily adaptable for KS3 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 Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that covers Chapter Six of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: The Incident of Dr Lanyon. Students look at the changing behaviour of Dr Jekyll and consider how the disappearance of Mr Hyde has affected him, plus move on to look at the strange moods of both Dr Lanyon and later on Jekyll. Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students moving towards AQA English Literature Paper 1 or other exam specifications. 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

Sign of Four - A fully differentiated lesson that focuses on Chapter Twelve (the final chapter) and helps students to consider Jonathan Small’s story, the way he is presented to us and how Holmes is shown at the very end of the novel. A brilliant lesson for those students analysing The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for AQA English Literature Paper 1 or for KS3 students, 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 GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources

5x 1 hour differentiated lessons that analyse extracts from a variety of 20th and 21st century texts. Fantastic preparation for KS4 students preparing for AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A Q2 and easily adaptable and accessible for KS3 students.