A worksheet for testing understanding of each of the main characters in the book.

How to structure AQA English Literature Paper 2 with suggested timings for each question.

The revision card template asks students to identify the following information in each poem to ensure they have a basic understanding of the poem that comes up. Type of power and/or conflict 3 essential quotations Structure Form Context Works well when bought in conjunction with my 5 star rated revision grid.

Revision cards for the main characters in the play. I have also included a blank templates for students to create their own version. Also includes a colouring in activity which is ideal for the end of term.

A writing frame for responding to any question on the 19th century novel section of the English Literature exam. Will work equally well with A Christmas Carol or Jekyll and Hyde - the two most popular texts. Effective at guiding students towards high quality responses. lso includes advice on how to create a thesis-style introduction on A Christmas Carol. ‘A thesis-style introduction that demonstrates your understanding of the question can be a really helpful way of starting your answer. It shows that you are ‘in charge’ of your essay and that you know what you think. It can provide a strong foundation for the rest of the essay. Keep referring back to the introduction to create a coherent response.’ AQA examiner’s report 2022 Creating a thesis-style introduction is a challenge for many students but is essential in helping students to reach levels 4-6 in the mark scheme. I have produced a simple 3 point structure to help students quickly generate a thesis statement in timed exam conditions. There is an example of the 3 point structure being used and then students attempt to imitate the structure for 4 other exam-style questions.

Page by page comprehension questions for Book 1 from Pages 1 -118. An average of one question per page. Also includes: - an activity analysing an extract from Paradise Lost and other resources for analysing Act 1 and some resources for writing a film review of The Golden Compass. - a character analysis activity on Lord Asriel - a character analysis for Lyra - a planning frame to writing a newspaper article about Iorek kill Iofur

Two paragraph writing frame on language and structure. These two poems go well together if the question is on identity or speaker’s feelings as they both use a dramatic monologue to express frustration but in very different ways.

2 A3 worksheets revising stage directions in the play. Sheet 1: A list of key stage directions for each character split into before, during and after the interrogation combined with questions to help students understand the subtle changes in the characters’ behaviour at each stage of the play. Sheet 2: Differentiated questions linking to A01, A02, A03 based on the opening stage directions.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL EXAM QUESTION PREDICTIONS - planning sheets with extracts

ROMEO AND JULIET: EXAM PREDICTIONS - Plan 3 responses using given extracts

I have blanked out the key words from my original revision sheet. To help students remember the quotations for Monday they must work out what is the missing word.

Good lesson to use with Year 7 to get them to identify language and presentational features in a holiday brochure. Includes PowerPoint, worksheet, starter activity, objectives and a writing task with writing frame.

A homework sheet to support students with the old AF2 - producing texts suitable for task, purpose and audience.

Students analyse two adverts for Coca Cola. Students must explore how each text was shaped by its context. They think about attitudes to women in the 1950s compared to attitudes to women in the 21st century and think about how these are reflected in the advert. This always engages students.

A fully resourced model lesson based on analysing an extract in Romeo and Juliet for GCSE 9-1. The lesson is focused on building skills in A01 and A02. The extract is taken from Romeo’s soliloquy in Act 5 Scene 3. Includes: TEEP lesson plan engaging starter activity learning outcomes differentiation throughout PowerPoint writing frames Student-friendly mark scheme

Graphic organisers to help guide students on how to structure their responses to each question on the English Literature AQA 9-1 GCSE. This structure will work for any text you are studying. You will just need to change the headings if you are not studying Romeo and Juliet, A Christmas Carol or An Inspector Calls.

A list of evaluative adjectives for writing of a review of a film or book.

Students read and analyse 20 short key extracts from the play. I have selected the extracts most likely to feature in the exam. Bronze: Explain what is happening. Silver: Analyse 3 key quotes Gold: Link to context and answer the question Students can then check their answers on the PowerPoint which contains sample annotations for each extract. They are colour coded. Includes 2 versions. AQA (with context) and EDUQAS (without context). There are also extension activities: Bronze: Revise 64 mini quotations Silver: Find 3 key extracts which link to each theme Gold: Attempt an exam question.

This resource looks at different ways to structure a poetry comparison essay for AQA 9-1. Students like having a choice over how they set out the plan. Ask students to spot the difference between the plans. Then ask students to have a go at following each model and see which one they prefer. Then get students to turn the plan into a complete essay.

An Inspector Calls: Revision Activity on 5 character and 5 theme questions for AQA and EDUQAS. Complete the tables using the revision guides to plan responses to exam questions.