Macbeth - A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that explores the context of witches and witchcraft in Jacobean England and introduces students to Act 1 Scenes 1 and 2 of Macbeth, focusing on the presentation of the witches and how Macbeth is juxtaposed next to them. An ideal lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students studying Shakespeare’s 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

AQA English Language Paper 1 - Question 5 - This lesson focuses on using colour in description and descriptive writing to help build up tone and avoid using basic vocabulary when describing colour as well. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that supports students in developing their use of colours in descriptive writing. Ideal preparation for both KS3 students and those KS4 students preparing for GCSE examinations - including AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B or Question 5. 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 Question 5 - Students often struggle to ‘show not tell’ with regards to description and describing characters, so this lesson looks at how students can use the description of setting to hint at what characters are like and create a sense of interest or foreboding. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that gets students to think about how description of setting can aid a reader’s understanding of character. Ideal for both KS3 and KS4 students with a focus on AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B - Descriptive and Narrative 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

Complete 1 hour, well differentiated lesson with differentiated tasks throughout. Includes self assessment task. Suitable for KS3/4 - adaptable Different level tasks for MA,LA or Core Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for’ Good’ or above. This lesson was originally made for KS3 intervention to begin forming analytical paragraphs. 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

A fully differentiated and resourced lesson to help KS3 and KS4 students prepare for Section B of AQA English Language Paper 2. Students analyse the assessment objectives for Section B before writing a letter based on an exam-style question. Many more inexpensive, high quality English resources are available at my shop: Lead Practitioner's Shop

AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A lesson that supports students in analysing a famous speech for language techniques and then provides them with a framework for writing their own pieces. Focuses on Abraham Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg address. Despite being only two minutes long, its careful use of language has made it one of the most memorable and famous speeches in history. A fully differentiated lesson for KS3 and KS4 classes that analyses Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg address and uses it as a stimulus for students preparing for the AQA Spoken Language element of the GCSE English Language course. It can also be used as preparation for Paper 2 Section B. 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 for more able KS4 students to create metaphors and motifs and analyse the use of a motif in Blade Runner.

A detailed 4 page reading comprehension pack, all about the effects of energy drinks and excess caffeine and sugar, detailing both the long and short term effects on the health of young people. 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/PSHE and English. Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources

AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5- Tone is an important element of descriptive and narrative writing, but it is a concept some students find difficult to understand. This fully differentiated and resourced lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students focusses in on building a consistent tone within creative writing. Students look at pace, symbolism and synonyms to help create particular tones within their own writing. Really useful for AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A and Question 5. 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 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.

Jekyll and Hyde - A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that explores Chapters 7 and 8 of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. It includes a close look at a number of key extracts as well as supporting students to study how Stevenson uses imagery within his text to build tension and terror. Ideal preparation for KS3 and KS4 students, particularly those working towards AQA English Literature Paper 1. 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

Romeo and Juliet lesson on The Prologue. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that explores how Shakespeare’s plays were performed at The Globe but also looks at The Prologue to Romeo and Juliet and at how the playwright used contrast and adjectives to get across the tension established at the very beginning of the play. A brilliant lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students analysing William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that supports both KS3 and KS4 students as they begin working on AQA English Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives, with a focus on Q1 and Q2. With a Christmas theme throughout the lesson, this is ideal for students as we quickly approach the conclusion of the first term of this academic year.

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

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.

Macbeth lesson on after Duncan’s murder. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focuses on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth after the murder of King Duncan has been completed. It explores their reactions to each other and how they interact with other characters once the King’s body is discovered. Ideal preparation for KS4 students getting ready for AQA English Literature Paper 1 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

Jekyll and Hyde - A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that explores the importance of Chapter Nine (Lanyon’s Narrative) in terms of plot development and understanding of character and theme. Ideal preparation for KS4 students about to sit AQA English Literature Paper 1 or easily adaptable for KS3 students studying The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources

Sign of Four - A fully differentiated lesson that focuses on Chapter Eleven and helps students to consider the ways Jonathan Small is portrayed, and the relationship between Dr Watson and Miss Morstan. 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

A fully differentiated and resourced set of 2 lessons that looks at the controversial topic of fox hunting. This is ideal preparation for students getting ready for AQA English Language Paper 2 and the writing section. The lesson looks at essay writing but also writing to explain. Although teachers will spend a long time looking at letters, speeches or articles, the essay often gets overlooked. Definitely worth downloading this lesson.

This has been designed so students can work together during a pre-exam breakfast session in preparation for the AQA English Literature Paper 2 exam, but it’s useful for any exam board or any year group revising unseen poetry. Definitely worth a download before the big exam.