Hip hop allusion and connotations lesson for English KS3. These resources are designed for an extra curricular club that helps to engage students in lyrics and therefore poetry. In this lesson we explore lyrics and how the writers use allusions to engaged listeners/audiences, and discuss what connotations these give off or convey. Could be used for before/lunchtime/after school clubs or edited to be used for lessons on poetry and figurative language. 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.

Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 2 Section B - Tone is an important element of creative prose 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 Edexcel English Language 2.0 Imaginative 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

Halloween reading comprehension pack. A detailed 2 page article that provides an opinion piece on the history of the holiday and includes differentiated comprehension questions that focus on reading skills and language and structure analysis. 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 and English.

The Tempest William Shakespeare Ferdinand and asides lesson that explores the next part of Act 1 Scene 2 as we explore character, setting, plot and theme. We are introduced to Ferdinand, and we evaluate the characters so far. We explore how Prospero’s asides and the use of dramatic irony impact on the audience. A very useful way to begin the play for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing GCSE English Literature. Fully differentiated throughout.

Frankenstein lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that looks at the whole of Chapter 1 and the beginning of Chapter 2, through a range of engaging activities that look at the new characters (Alphonse, Beaufort, Carolina, Elizabeth Laverna). Students create an analytical paragraph on the use of language to describe Victor’s mother. Includes differentiated activities, visual stimuli, and a slightly different approach to helping students gain an overview of settings, characters, plot devices, tone and more. A really useful introduction to Frankenstein for GCSE English Literature 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

Frankenstein lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that looks at the whole of Chapter 12 and sums up Chapter 13 through a range of engaging activities that look at how the monster is presented and how giving him his own perspective and narrative changes how we see him as readers. Includes differentiated activities, visual stimuli, and a slightly different approach to helping students gain an overview of settings, characters, plot devices, tone and more. A really useful introduction to Frankenstein for GCSE English Literature students. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.

Frankenstein lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that looks at the whole of Chapter 16 and introduces Chapter 17 through a range of engaging activities that look at how the monster is presented and how giving him his own perspective and narrative changes how we see him as readers. We look at how he behaves once rejected by the cottage family and how he explains the murder of the young boy. Includes differentiated activities, visual stimuli, and a slightly different approach to helping students gain an overview of settings, characters, plot devices, tone and more. A really useful introduction to Frankenstein for GCSE English Literature students. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.

Frankenstein lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that looks at the whole of Chapter 15 and sums up Chapter 14 through a range of engaging activities that look at how the monster is presented and how giving him his own perspective and narrative changes how we see him as readers. We look at how he is crushed once the cottage family reject him, as well as how the monster feels about his creation and his creator. Includes differentiated activities, visual stimuli, and a slightly different approach to helping students gain an overview of settings, characters, plot devices, tone and more. A really useful introduction to Frankenstein for GCSE English Literature students. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.

Frankenstein lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that looks at the whole of Chapter 17 and introduces Chapter 18 through a range of engaging activities that look at how the monster is presented and how he persuades Victor to create a companion for him. We explore our own views and whether we agree Victor should agree to the creature’s request or not. Includes differentiated activities, visual stimuli, and a slightly different approach to helping students gain an overview of settings, characters, plot devices, tone and more. A really useful introduction to Frankenstein for GCSE English Literature students. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.

Frankenstein lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that looks at the whole of Chapter 23 through a range of engaging activities that explore how Victor thinks and feels in this chapter. We also write analytical paragraphs about who we feel more sympathy for: Frankenstein or the monster. Includes differentiated activities, adaptive learning techniques, visual stimuli, and a slightly different approach to helping students gain an overview of settings, characters, plot devices, tone and more. A really useful lesson on Frankenstein for GCSE English Literature students. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.

Black History Month reading comprehension pack. A detailed 2 page article that provides an overview of BHM and includes differentiated comprehension questions that focus on reading skills and language and structure analysis. 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 and English.

Robin Hood Tree / Sycamore Gap Tree - An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the history of the tree, its importance to local people and the depth of feeling its destruction inspired. 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 and English.

3x 1 hour fully differentiated resources that explore AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 3 and focus on structure within extracts from The Road, Alice in Wonderland, I’m The King of the Castle and Brighton Rock. Both challenging for the most able students and accessible for lower ability, these lessons are invaluable to any teacher and student preparing for Section A of this key exam.

3x 1 hour fully differentiated resources that explore AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 3 and focus on structure within extracts from 1984, Remarkable Creatures and The Reluctant Fundamentalist. Both challenging for the most able students and accessible for lower ability, these lessons are invaluable to any teacher and student preparing for Section A of this key exam.

As we continue to study Tom Becker’s Darkside, we look at The Prologue and how the character of Ricky is introduced, plus look at the language used to describe one of the mysterious people that follows Ricky through the streets of the city. Fully differentiated and resourced, this lesson is designed for KS3 students but is easily adaptable for older students.

Edexcel English Language Paper 1 lesson that focuses on structure - how to start a text, how to finish a text and how to shift between different foci throughout. We look at an extract and how the writer builds a coherent structure, thinking about the impact of changing the focus on the reader. A fully differentiated lesson for KS4 students that focuses on answering Q3 in Edexcel English Language Paper 1: structure. The lesson is built around the ‘I’m The King of the Castle’ chapter from Susan Hill’s novel that forms part of the reading resource pack for Paper 1. This can be found here: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/AQA-87001-RSB.PDF 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

Halloween English punctuation workshop that supports students to develop their use of punctuation and grammar by providing them with differentiated worksheets on capital letters, full stops, commas, paragraphing, apostrophes, semi-colons and dashes. By the end of the lesson students are given reward badges depending on which challenges that have completed within the lesson. A really useful lesson for KS3 students and some very nifty strategies for KS4 students to use as well. 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

Edexcel English Language Paper 1 lesson that focuses on structure - how to start a text, how to finish a text and how to shift between different foci throughout. We look at an extract and how the writer builds a coherent structure, thinking about the impact of changing the focus on the reader. A fully differentiated lesson for KS4 students that focuses on answering Q3 in Edexcel English Language Paper 1: structure. The lesson is built around the ‘I’m The King of the Castle’ chapter from Susan Hill’s novel that forms part of the reading resource pack for Paper 1. This can be found here: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/AQA-87001-RSB.PDF 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