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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
Macbeth Quotes Edexcel
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Macbeth Quotes Edexcel

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Revise Macbeth with key quotes! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that supports students in the run-up to the Edexcel English Literature Paper 1 exam by providing detailed and relevant revision activities. The lesson also includes a detailed pack of key quotes from across the play that is divided up into characters, but the lesson supports students to approach learning quotes from the viewpoint of different themes as well. Definitely worth a download as we fast approach the exam! Update: I’ve added about 15 pages of quotes, activities, a PETAZL paragraph model and activities and more! Now includes a huge bank of quotes for students to analyse and make notes on.
A Christmas Carol Introduction Essay
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A Christmas Carol Introduction Essay

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A Christmas Carol exam question model answer and lesson on writing effective introductions to essays. We explore a student’s model answer introduction and use it to create success criteria for writing a Grade 9 level introduction to the AQA June 2019 exam question task. Includes detailed student and teacher notes throughout.
Autobiography Planning
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Autobiography Planning

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English transition lesson for new Year 7 students that explores autobiographies and helps students to plan their own autobiography chapter. A detailed planning sheet is included to assist new secondary students to create and write their own pieces that can be you used as a baseline or to measure initial progress. This lesson explores autobiographies and what an autobiography is, as part of a unit on the self and writing first person narratives. Ideal for new KS3 students starting at secondary school and can be used to build up to other units on writing and reading. 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 June
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AQA English Language Paper 1 June

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AQA English Language Paper 1 walkthroughs for: June 2017 (The Tiredness of Rosabel by Katherine Mansfield) June 2018 (Jigs and Reels by Joanne Harris) June 2019 (The Mill by H E Bates) Section B walkthrough (June 2017) Section B walkthrough (June 2018) Section B walkthrough (June 2019)
Great Expectations Provis
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Great Expectations Provis

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Great Expectations lesson on Chapters 52, 53 and 54 from Charles Dickens’ Victorian novel. We explore Pip’s capture by Orlick, Provis’ attempted escape and how Dickens establishes setting and atmosphere using language. An ideal lesson for your KS3 or KS4 English Literature students. Fully differentiated throughout.
The Tempest Scheme of Work Document
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The Tempest Scheme of Work Document

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The Tempest - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 15 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), homework activities and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more. To work in conjunction with our The Tempest complete scheme of work pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-tempest-12919249
Shakespeare Assessment
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Shakespeare Assessment

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English Shakespeare KS3 assessment resource on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, preparing students for GCSE English Literature. Students are provided detailed feedback, whole class feedback, a peer assessment sheet that helps them to support their peers, and more. Includes engaging and differentiated activities to support students as they develop a deeper understanding of the requirements of analysis Shakespeare texts at GCSE level. 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
Shakespeare Introduction Scheme
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Shakespeare Introduction Scheme

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Shakespeare introduction for Year 7 and KS3 - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills (English Literature Paper 1) that includes activities and resources for over 18 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), key vocabulary and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more. To work in conjunction with our Shakespeare KS3 Introduction complete scheme of work pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shakespeare-introduction-12969864
Othello Iago
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Othello Iago

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Othello lesson on Desdemona, Othello and Brabantio and the use of language in Act 1 Scene 2 and how the new characters are portrayed to the audience. We focus on Shakespeare’s use of language and how he introduces new characters to the play. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets, extensive teacher and student notes and more. This lesson has been edited so it is suitable for Year 7 and Year 8 classes. 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
Othello Brabantio
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Othello Brabantio

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Othello lesson on Brabantio, Iago, Roderigo and the use of language in Act 1 Scene 1, as well as exploring Elizabethan historical context, the patriarchal society, marriage and fatherhood during this time. We focus on Shakespeare’s use of language as Iago and Roderigo exaggerate Othello’s secret marriage to Desdemona using imagery and the connotations these images convey. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets, extensive teacher and student notes 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
An Inspector Calls Quotes Display
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An Inspector Calls Quotes Display

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31 An Inspector Calls quotes for displays or student revision from across the play. Each poster also includes a QR code that will send students to a FREE An Inspector Calls revision guide. Each quotation has a relevant picture to go with the quote that implies specific themes or ideas. 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
Othello Act 1 Scene 1
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Othello Act 1 Scene 1

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Othello lesson on Brabantio, Iago, Roderigo and the use of language in Act 1 Scene 1, as well as exploring Elizabethan historical context, the patriarchal society, marriage and fatherhood during this time. We focus on Shakespeare’s use of language as Iago and Roderigo exaggerate Othello’s secret marriage to Desdemona using imagery and the connotations these images convey. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets, extensive teacher and student notes and more. This lesson has been edited so that is suitable for KS3 classes. 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
Othello Introduction
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Othello Introduction

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Othello William Shakespeare lesson exploring Iago and Roderigo and how they are presented in Act 1 Scene 1 of the play. We look at how both characters portray Othello and the racial otherness that is generated by them at the very beginning of the play, as well as how Iago openly boasts about his duplicity and his seeming nature compared to his thoughts. A useful and differentiated lesson for both KS3 and KS4 students. Includes differentiated activities, extensive teacher and student notes, key terminology, engaging activities and worksheets 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
Back to School English
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Back to School English

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Back to school English resources which include: A careers in English lesson English ‘adventure’ lesson Ultimate English quiz English introduction lesson Literature quiz 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 Scheme Of Work
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AQA English Language Paper 1 Scheme Of Work

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NEW AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A SOW that works in conjunction with this pack of resources. Includes differentiated activities and resource ideas throughout, as well as links to all relevant resources, PowerPoints and further student and teacher notes and guidance. I have left the old scheme of work I made in here as well, although this has not been updated. This is a fully differentiated SOW for AQA English Language Paper 1 that prepares Year 9 students for a six week block. However, these ideas and suggestions can easily be adapted for KS4 students and other KS3 students as well. This SOW’s resources (including lessons) can be purchased as part of an AQA English Language Paper 1 bundle. All resources (lessons, worksheets and links to sources) can be purchase here: AQA English Language Paper 1 Bundle. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-english-language-paper-1-11757237
An Inspector Calls Escape Room
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An Inspector Calls Escape Room

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Escape the Birlings’ house! We’ve put together this detailed English lesson that introduces or re-introduces language, structure, stagecraft and genre. Students work in groups to escape the home of the Birling family and have to solve numerous puzzles and activities in order to get out. Using an adventure story theme, this is a brilliant introduction lesson for studying William Shakespeare or first lesson back for all English students whether KS3 or KS4. It is also perfect for the end of term or end of year. 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
Romeo and Juliet Escape Room
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Romeo and Juliet Escape Room

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Escape the Capulet’s tomb from Romeo and Juliet! We’ve put together this detailed English lesson that introduces or re-introduces language, structure, stagecraft and genre. Students work in groups to escape the tomb where Romeo and Juliet die and have to solve numerous puzzles and activities in order to get out. Using an adventure story theme, this is a brilliant introduction lesson for studying William Shakespeare or first lesson back for all English students whether KS3 or KS4. It is also perfect for the end of term or end of year. 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