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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
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Great Chain of Being
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A Midsummer Night's Dream - Great Chain of Being

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that introduces KS3 students to ‘The Great Chain of Being’ and allows them to evaluate how this alters our perceptions of the main characters in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Easily adaptable for KS4 classes as well.
Lady Macbeth
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Lady Macbeth

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Macbeth introduction to the other protagonist. In this fully differentiated and resourced lesson we explore how Lady Macbeth is introduced and how she reacts to the letter received from Macbeth about the witches and their news. We look at key quotes from her soliloquy and decide how she would respond to her husband when he arrives back from battle. 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
Creative Writing Understanding Genre
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Creative Writing Understanding Genre

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AQA English Language Paper 1 lesson but useful for any student analysing texts and genre. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students (different resources provided) to support them as they develop an understanding of genre and genre conventions in preparation for GCSEs, including AQA English Language 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
Christmas AQA English Language Paper 2 Lesson
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Christmas AQA English Language Paper 2 Lesson

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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 Q3. 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.
Christmas AQA English Language Paper 2
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Christmas AQA English Language Paper 2

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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.
Christmas Creating A Character
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Christmas Creating A Character

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A Christmas themed fully differentiated and resourced lesson that looks at examples of characters from festive stories and supports students as they build a character for a winter or festive based narrative. An ideal lesson for KS3 students and easily adaptable for KS4 students preparing for AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 or Section A.
Structure - Structural Techniques
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Structure - Structural Techniques

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AQA English Language Paper 1 lesson designed for KS3 and KS4 students preparing for Paper 1 Q3, the lesson uses an extract to help students understand key structural techniques. I made this lesson after my students wanted to spend more time on the question as finding structural techniques can be more challenging than looking at 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 Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Christmas Descriptive Writing Zooming In
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Christmas Descriptive Writing Zooming In

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson with a Christmas or Festive theme that supports both KS3 and KS4 students in zooming in on images and using this skill to improve their descriptive writing. Ideal preparation for students working towards AQA English Language Paper 1 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
Christmas Descriptive Writing Colours
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Christmas Descriptive Writing Colours

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that supports students in developing their use of colours in descriptive writing centered around a Christmas or Festive theme. Ideal preparation for both KS3 students and those KS4 students preparing for GCSE examinations - including AQA English Language Paper 1 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
Language Techniques: AQA English Language Paper 2
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Language Techniques: AQA English Language Paper 2

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson (including all accompanying worksheets) that prepares GCSE students for AQA English Language Paper 2 with a focus on language techniques. The lesson is based around the 'Going to the Moon' JFK speech extract from the AQA Reading Resource pack. Many more inexpensive, high quality English resources are available at my shop: Lead Practitioner's Shop.
Understanding Character Through Description
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Understanding Character Through Description

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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
KS3 GCSE Assessment Planning Lesson - White Fang
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KS3 GCSE Assessment Planning Lesson - White Fang

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A planning lesson for KS3 students about to sit one of the AQA Pilot Papers (Year 9 Pack 3) that are available via the eAQA section of the exam board’s website (due to copyright reasons we can’t include the extract here). Students analyse each question carefully and are given tips for being successful, preparing them before they complete the assessment in the next lesson.
Creative Writing Using Colour
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Creative Writing Using Colour

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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
Charge of the Light Brigade
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Charge of the Light Brigade

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Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord Tennyson is a fantastic piece that conveys ideas of patriotism, bravery and heroism. This fully differentiated and resourced ‘ready to go’ lesson on Tennyson’s Charge of the Light Brigade, one of the poems in the AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology, with the lesson ideally suited for both KS3 and KS4 students, includes activities to help students engage with the themes and perspectives in the poem, but also allows students to start making comparisons between this poem and Ted Hughes’ Bayonet Charge. 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 Witches
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Macbeth Witches

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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 Section B Planning Lesson
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B Planning Lesson

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AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B or Question 5 assessment planning lesson. Ideal for both KS3 ane KS4 students! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that supports KS3 or KS4 students as they prepare to answer a GCSE-style AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B question and aids them in their planning. Easily adaptable for KS4 students. Based on the genre of science fiction. 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
Power and Conflict Comparing Poems
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Power and Conflict Comparing Poems

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Power and Conflict poetry can be difficult to teach when comparing poems in the collection. This lesson provides model comparisons and tonnes of notes, as well as engaging activities to help them make connections and links between the different poems in the anthology. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that helps students to begin to make comparisons between different poems within the Power and Conflict collection for AQA English Literature Paper 2, but easily adaptable for other exam specifications and anthologies. 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
Writing Speech Science Fiction
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Writing Speech Science Fiction

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A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists both KS3 and KS4 in developing their understanding of how to use speech punctuation and write speech accurately. Focussed around the genre of science fiction, this is ideal preparation for any students working towards AQA English Language Paper 1 Section B.
Science Fiction Assessment
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Science Fiction Assessment

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Science Fiction assessment planning to be used in conjunction with our Science Fiction scheme of work. Includes an incredibly detailed planning pack so students can plan and show off all their learning in preparation for their narrative writing assessment.