The Tempest William Shakespeare introduction lesson that explores some of the context behind the play (Native Americans, the Caribbean colonies, colonialism) and opens up the very first scene of the play (Act 1 Scene 1) as we explore character, setting, plot and theme. A very useful way to begin the play for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing GCSE English Literature. Fully differentiated throughout.

Euros 2024 English KS3 or KS4 lesson using football as a stimulus for promoting reading for pleasure. Students choose a favourite book or novel and use this to create a football team: they design a team badge, line-up and shirt to help them describe, explain and evaluate key themes, characters and plot events. Perfect for back to school and end of term activities.

The Tempest - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 15 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), homework activities and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more. To work in conjunction with our The Tempest complete scheme of work pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-tempest-12919249

Shakespeare introduction for Year 7 and KS3 - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 18 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), key vocabulary and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more. To work in conjunction with our Shakespeare KS3 Introduction complete scheme of work pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shakespeare-introduction-12969864

Othello lesson on Brabantio, Iago, Roderigo and the use of language in Act 1 Scene 1, as well as exploring Elizabethan historical context, the patriarchal society, marriage and fatherhood during this time. We focus on Shakespeare’s use of language as Iago and Roderigo exaggerate Othello’s secret marriage to Desdemona using imagery and the connotations these images convey. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets, extensive teacher and student notes 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

31 An Inspector Calls quotes for displays or student revision from across the play. Each poster also includes a QR code that will send students to a FREE An Inspector Calls revision guide. Each quotation has a relevant picture to go with the quote that implies specific themes or ideas. 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

Othello lesson on Brabantio, Iago, Roderigo and the use of language in Act 1 Scene 1, as well as exploring Elizabethan historical context, the patriarchal society, marriage and fatherhood during this time. We focus on Shakespeare’s use of language as Iago and Roderigo exaggerate Othello’s secret marriage to Desdemona using imagery and the connotations these images convey. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets, extensive teacher and student notes and more. This lesson has been edited so that is suitable for KS3 classes. 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

NEW AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A SOW that works in conjunction with this pack of resources. Includes differentiated activities and resource ideas throughout, as well as links to all relevant resources, PowerPoints and further student and teacher notes and guidance. I have left the old scheme of work I made in here as well, although this has not been updated. This is a fully differentiated SOW for AQA English Language Paper 1 that prepares Year 9 students for a six week block. However, these ideas and suggestions can easily be adapted for KS4 students and other KS3 students as well. This SOW’s resources (including lessons) can be purchased as part of an AQA English Language Paper 1 bundle. All resources (lessons, worksheets and links to sources) can be purchase here: AQA English Language Paper 1 Bundle. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-english-language-paper-1-11757237

An Inspector Calls - A fully differentiated revision guide for KS4 students to prepare for Section A of the new specification AQA Literature Paper 2, which includes differentiated activities and resources to support students as they revise for J B Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. UPDATED AND REVAMPED FOR 2022 exams and is now available in a printable PDF and editable PowerPoint (see ZIP for all files). 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 English Language Paper 1 lesson that focuses on Q1, Q2 and Q3 by analysing an extract. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that helps students to analyse a text in order to answer Q1, Q2 and Q3-style questions. The lesson, ideal for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section A, uses an extract as a stimulus to help support students to analyse the use of language. 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

Macbeth revision poster - 12 key quotations with theme symbols for Act 1 of the play in a visually engaging poster. There is an editable version and a PDF version for printing. FREE to download and use. Please leave a review and share. All artwork is copyright EnglishGCSEcouk.

Lady Macbeth revision poster - 10 key quotations with theme symbols for Act 1 of the play in a visually engaging poster. There is an editable version and a PDF version for printing. Please leave a review if you are able to. All artwork is copyright EnglishGCSEcouk.

Banquo from Macbeth revision poster - 4 key quotations with theme symbols for Act 2 of the play in a visually engaging poster. There is an editable version and a PDF version for printing. Please leave a review if you are able to. All artwork is copyright EnglishGCSEcouk.

Malcolm from Macbeth revision poster - 9 key quotations with theme symbols for Act 4 of the play in a visually engaging poster. There is an editable version and a PDF version for printing. Please leave a review if you are able to. All artwork is copyright EnglishGCSEcouk.

Malcolm from Macbeth revision poster - 10 key quotations with theme symbols for Acts 3 and 4 of the play in a visually engaging poster. There is an editable version and a PDF version for printing. Please leave a review if you are able to. All artwork is copyright EnglishGCSEcouk.

Malcolm from Macbeth revision poster - 8 key quotations with theme symbols for Act 5 of the play in a visually engaging poster. There is an editable version and a PDF version for printing. Please leave a review if you are able to. All artwork is copyright EnglishGCSEcouk.

Witches from Macbeth revision posters - 9 key quotations with theme symbols from Act 1 in the play in a visually engaging poster. There is an editable version and a PDF version for printing. Please leave a review if you are able to. All artwork is copyright EnglishGCSEcouk.

Witches from Macbeth revision posters -10 key quotations with theme symbols from Acts 3 and 4 in the play in a visually engaging poster. There is an editable version and a PDF version for printing. Please leave a review if you are able to. All artwork is copyright EnglishGCSEcouk.