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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

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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
Power and Conflict - Comparing Remains and Kamikaze
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Power and Conflict - Comparing Remains and Kamikaze

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that allows students to make comparisons between two of the Power and Conflict poems: Remains by Simon Armitage and Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland. Includes analytical paragraph scaffolds, differentiated activities and self-assessment opportunities built around clear success criteria.
Macbeth Tragedy
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Macbeth Tragedy

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Macbeth and tragedy - A fully differentiated lesson that I used for a revision session with Year 11 students but could be easily adapted for other age groups. The lesson focuses on Macbeth and how it can or cannot be considered a tragedy, allowing students to reflect on genre and consider approaches to AO3.
AQA English Language Paper 2 - Section A Walkthrough / Revision
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AQA English Language Paper 2 - Section A Walkthrough / Revision

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A very detailed, fully differentiated and resourced set of materials that has enough for at least two lessons. Includes scaffolds for each question, success criteria, suitable texts, a self-assessment checklist based on success criteria and clear timings for all parts of Section A. Perfect preparation for KS4 students about to sit a Writers' Viewpoint and Perspectives mock or exam and a good way to push forward KS3 students as they begin pathways into GCSE English Language exams. **Check out our [English Shop](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EnglishGCSEcouk) for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.**
AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A

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ELEVEN fully differentiated and resourced whole lessons that focus on Section A of AQA English Language Paper 2 - Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives. Includes lessons on Q2, Q3 and Q4, with modelled answers, scaffolds, differentiated activities and much more. Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students.
AQA Language Paper 2 Q4 Comparison
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AQA Language Paper 2 Q4 Comparison

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AQA English Language Paper 2 Q4 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 Q4. 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 AQA English Language Paper 2 Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives.
AQA English Language Paper 1 Q4 Model Answer
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Q4 Model Answer

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AQA English Language Paper 1 lesson. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that includes a student-style exemplar answer to AQA English Language Paper 1 Q4, as well as approaches to the question and Q3 as well (structure). Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for Creative Reading and Writing.
War Photographer - Structure
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War Photographer - Structure

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focuses on Carol Ann Duffy's War Photographer and its structure, as well as guiding students into starting comparisons with the structure of Jane Weir's Poppies. Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students studying the Power and Conflict poetry anthology for AQA English Literature.
Reading Comprehension - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery
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Reading Comprehension - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery

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An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the rise of plastic and cosmetic surgery. 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 Current Affairs and English. For everything English GCSE and KS3, free and inexpensive, check out my Tes Award nominated shop: Lead Practioner's English Store
Reading Comprehension - Virtual Reality
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Reading Comprehension - Virtual Reality

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An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the potential of virtual reality technology. 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 Current Affairs and English. For everything English GCSE and KS3, free and inexpensive, check out my Tes Award nominated shop: Lead Practioner's English Store
Reading Comprehension - Tattoos
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Reading Comprehension - Tattoos

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An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the debate around tattoos and the prejudices many have against them. It contains one mild slang term and is aimed more at KS4. 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 Current Affairs and English. For everything English GCSE and KS3, free and inexpensive, check out my Tes Award nominated shop: Lead Practioner's English Store
Language Paper 2 - Q3 Language Analysis
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Language Paper 2 - Q3 Language Analysis

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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A lesson that focuses on Q3, the language analysis question. Recently revamped and with added detail, this fully resourced and differentiated lesson helps students to approach AQA English Language Paper 2 Q3, which focuses on language analysis. Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students getting ready for Writers' VIewpoints and Perspectives. **Check out our [English Shop](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Lead_Practitioner) for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.** [AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12063979) [AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11757237) [AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11747224) [AQA English Language Paper 1 package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11561370) [AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11899610) [AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11483869) [AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11828984) [AQA English Language and English Literature revision package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11449199) [An Inspector Calls whole scheme package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11711589) [An Inspector Calls revision package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/an-inspector-calls-gcse-9-1-exam-practice-11850503) [Macbeth whole scheme package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11702645) [Macbeth revision package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11904820) [A Christmas Carol whole scheme package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11718691) [A Christmas Carol revision package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12080244) [Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package ](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11607362) [Jekyll and Hyde revision package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11904852) [Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11903624) [Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11843215) [Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11563766) [Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11924178) [Unseen Poetry whole scheme package](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11843275) Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at [EC Resources](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/EC_Resources)
Language Paper 2 Summary Writing
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Language Paper 2 Summary Writing

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AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A lesson that looks at writing summaries by comparing two non-fiction texts. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson based on AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A Question 2 - Writing A Summary. Students compare two texts on a crime and punishment theme and then use these two texts to created a scaffolded summary. Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS3 students working on Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives. 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
Language Paper 2 - Section B Reflection
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Language Paper 2 - Section B Reflection

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A fully resourced and differentiated lesson that allows students to understand the key assessment requirements of AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B tasks and supports them in making improvements to their transactional writing in three key areas. Perfect preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students focussing on Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives and non-fiction 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 Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Language Paper 2 Summaries
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Language Paper 2 Summaries

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AQA English Language Paper 2 lesson that focuses on analysing a text for opinions and planning for the summary question (Q2). A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that prepares students for AQA English Language Paper 2 with a focus on Section A Q2. The theme of the lesson is crime and punishment and looks at an extract from a diary all about the use of the pillory as a form of punishment. Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for AQA English Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives. 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
Reading Comprehension: Rise of the Online Trolls
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Reading Comprehension: Rise of the Online Trolls

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An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the rise of the online trolls and cyber bullying. 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 Current Affairs and English. For everything English GCSE and KS3, free and inexpensive, check out my Tes Award nominated shop: Lead Practioner's English Store
Reading Comprehension: Professional Gamers + E-Sports
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Reading Comprehension: Professional Gamers + E-Sports

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An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the rise of the professioner gamers and e-sports. 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 Current Affairs and English. For everything English GCSE and KS3, free and inexpensive, check out my Tes Award nominated shop: Lead Practioner's English Store
Reading Comprehension - Flat Earthers
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Reading Comprehension - Flat Earthers

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An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the rise of the Flat Earthers (conspiracy theorists who think the earth is flat). 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 Current Affairs and English. For everything English GCSE and KS3, free and inexpensive, check out my Tes Award nominated shop:Lead Practioner's English Store
Creative Writing - Sentence Openers
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Creative Writing - Sentence Openers

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AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 lesson that looks at sentence openers in descriptive writing and narrative writing. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focuses on varying sentence openers for effective narrative writing, descriptive writing and creative writing. Ideal preparation 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. 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
Structure and Narratives
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Structure and Narratives

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AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 lesson that is also useful for Q3 or structure analysis in Paper 1. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson to aid students at KS3 and KS4 with writing the middles of narratives and stories. Excellent preparation for GCSE writing 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 Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Creative Writing - Endings
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Creative Writing - Endings

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AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 lesson that looks at endings to narratives, including analysing three famous endings to novels and supporting students in writing their own. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that helps students to analyse different types of endings to narratives and tie them in to specific genres and tones. Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students for descriptive writing, narrative writing and general creative 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 Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources