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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
The Sign of Four - Chapter Seven
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The Sign of Four - Chapter Seven

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Sign of Four - A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that explores Chapter Seven of The Sign of Four in detail, including differentiated worksheets, video clips and differentiated activities. Ideal preparation for KS4 students getting ready for AQA English Literature Paper 1 or KS3 students studying the text. 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
English Language Paper 1 - Q2 Resources
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English Language Paper 1 - Q2 Resources

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3x 1 hour lessons on AQA English Language Paper 1 that explore the use of language within three extracts from different texts across 19th, 20th and 21st century writers. Ideal preparation for KS4 students preparing for Section A of this exam and focussing on Q2.
English Language Paper 1 Question 5 Resources
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English Language Paper 1 Question 5 Resources

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4x fully differentiated and resourced lessons that support KS4 students as they prepare for AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B and explore Writing to Describe and Writing to Narrate. These lessons include resources on planning answers, looking at punctuation, adding in high level punctuation like dashes and semicolons and much more. Definitely worth downloading for your students and you!
English Language Paper 2 Section A Resources
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English Language Paper 2 Section A Resources

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EIGHTEEN lessons, most 1 hour but three 2 hours each (20 hours in total) that cover all four Section A questions and allow KS4 and KS3 students to pick out key information, summarise texts, analyse the use of language and make comparisons between non-fiction texts. Easily adaptable for KS3 students as well, these lessons will get your students ultra-ready for AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A. Includes escape room lessons for revision and a board game revision lesson, too! Now includes exam practice pack as well.
The Sign of Four Exam
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The Sign of Four Exam

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Sign of Four - A fully differentiated lesson that looks at an exam-style English Literature question for Paper 1 on The Sign of Four by Conan Doyle and reviews the theme of class, the use of language in the extract and how the extract can link to historical context before students review their own answers and then peer assess each other’s work. Easily adaptable for other exam questions and for other exam boards. 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
Literacy - Common Spelling Errors
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Literacy - Common Spelling Errors

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A lesson that focuses on common spelling errors like ‘i before e’, ‘there/their/they’re’ and more. Designed for KS3 students and including differentiated activities, this is a literacy lesson that ensures students of all abilities are engaged throughout.
A Christmas Carol  - Stave Two - Christmas Past
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A Christmas Carol - Stave Two - Christmas Past

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Focussing on The Ghost of Christmas Past in Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, in this fully differentiated and resourced lesson we look at how Dickens presents the Ghost’s appearance and why, as well as analysing key quotes to see how Scrooge shows increasing remorse and regret before creating our own analytical paragraphs. Perfect AQA English Literature exam preparation and easily adaptable for younger classes 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
Macbeth English Home Learning
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Macbeth English Home Learning

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Macbeth revision pack designed for students and parents to use. Includes: Quotation revision activities with key quotes pack Knowledge organiser Exam practice questions AND ANSWERS Revision guide Perfect preparation for GCSE AQA English Literature Paper 1 and other exam boards including OCR, EDUQAS, Edexcel 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 Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Symbols
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Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Symbols

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Recently revamped Edexcel English Language Paper 1 lesson that looks at symbols, their importance in one extract and supports students in exploring their existing knowledge of symbols and helps them to reflect on their power in literary texts. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that helps students to analyse a text for the use of imagery for effect. The lesson, ideal for both KS3 and KS4 the students preparing for Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section A, centres around the importance of symbols within literature. 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 Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Endings
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Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Endings

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Edexcel 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 Edexcel 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. 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
Macbeth GCSE
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Macbeth GCSE

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Everything you need to teach Macbeth! TWENTY+ HOURS’ WORTH! Includes a 2 hour Macbeth overview (or revision /recap session), a complete GCSE revision guide, and NINETEEN lessons: Macbeth Introduction Introducing Macbeth and Banquo Analysing The Witches Introducing Lady Macbeth Act 1 Scene 7 Act 2 Scene 1 - The Dagger Scene Act 2 Scene 2 Act 3 Scene 1 Murdering Banquo The Banquet Scene Macduff Malcolm Lady Macbeth’s Sleepwalking The End NEW - FULL SCHEME OF WORK Knowledge Organiser Exam Practice Pack
Science Fiction Endings
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Science Fiction Endings

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Science Fiction lesson that focuses on the ending of a text, looking at typical conclusions to Science Fiction narratives and those belonging to the genre. Students analyse an example of a Science Fiction ending, considering what tone and impact it has on the reader, before creating their own. Very useful for KS3 classes and those studying narrative writing or creative writing. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. Or for PSHE, RSE, Careers, Citizenship GCSE and RE resources, check out our other store here: EC Resources
Online Safety + Culture Reading Comprehensions
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Online Safety + Culture Reading Comprehensions

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6 x Reading Comprehension packs covering a variety of pertinent current affairs / online safety and online culture issues. These packs are great for covering both PSHCE topics and Whole School Literacy in Tutor Time. Pack includes 6 x detailed 4 page reading comprehension packs, each with a page of differentiated questions, so students can all access and get on with the tasks independently. The questions and focus both on comprehension of PSHCE content and English skills. These can be used in form time as part of literacy focus, or in an English lesson for KS3/4 GCSE comprehension training. They are an interesting, useful, very easy to use and good way to combine PSHCE and English. Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, Careers, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
General Election 2019 Jeremy Corbyn Speech
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General Election 2019 Jeremy Corbyn Speech

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General Election 2019 lesson that explores Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour manifesto speech. Students analyse the opposition leader’s use of language in order to try and influence his audience. Includes differentiated activities and worksheets throughout. A useful lesson for English teachers and students preparing for English Language Paper 2 Question 5, as well as teaching speech 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
Richard III Language Techniques
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Richard III Language Techniques

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Richard III Shakespeare lesson on Act 4 Scene 1 of the play, exploring language techniques, analytical verbs and how characters like Elizabeth and Anne use language to convey their thoughts and feelings to the audience. A useful lesson for KS3 and KS4 classes with differentiated activities, questions and resources. 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
Richard III Act 3 Scene 7
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Richard III Act 3 Scene 7

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Richard III Shakespeare lesson on Act 3 Scene 7 of the play, exploring kingship and kingly qualities as Richard pretends to refuse the throne and Buckingham begs him to accept. We explore language used and how Richard employs it to manipulate others. A useful lesson for KS3 and KS4 classes with differentiated activities, questions and resources. 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
Richard III The End
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Richard III The End

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Richard III Shakespeare lesson on Act 5 Scene 1, Scene 2 and Scene 3, exploring some of the final scenes of the play as Richard and Richmond both prepare for the Battle of Bosworth Field. A useful lesson for KS3 and KS4 classes with differentiated activities, questions and resources. 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
English KS3 Assessment
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English KS3 Assessment

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English KS3 assessment resource for AQA English Language Paper 2. Students are provided with four exam style questions that form their assessment and this lesson includes indicative content for each quAs well as the exam questions and texts, there is a PowerPoint that features helpful tips on each question and could be used before the questions as being answered or whilst the students write out their answers to each question. Students explore non-fiction texts and use their new knowledge to analyse specfic examples. Useful preparation for both Section A and Question 5 of GCSE English Language exams, but designed for KS3 students. Includes teacher and student notes. 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 Q5/6
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Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Q5/6

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Edexcel English Language knowledge organiser for Section B or Question 5 and 6! A fantastically detailed Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section B or Question 5 knowledge organiser / revision mat that includes a step by step approach to descriptive writing, creative and narrative writing questions (Q5/6), scaffolded answers, sentence starters, key vocabulary, understanding structure and structural features, exploring genre, using punctuation, reflecting on spelling and punctuation, a detailed approach to evaluating texts, genre, beginnings, endings, tone, pace and more. Fantastic revision materials for GCSE students for AQA English Language Paper 1 students. The resource includes an editable PowerPoint AND a PDF file to make things easier to print out onto A3 paper. UPDATE: Now includes an A4 version spread across four pages for ease of printing.
Halloween English
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Halloween English

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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