A gentle end of term activity for the Power and Conflict poems. There are 15 key quotations – one from each poem. Students can colour in the visual representation of each key quotation before going on to complete the differentiated extension activity which involves exploring the importance of the quotation within the context of the whole poem in conveying the writer’s message. Check out my shop for lots of other popular Power and Conflict resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-grade-9-model-essays-12213236 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-poetry-revision-grid-extended-version-11530298 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-bundle-2018-11881499 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/war-photographer-exposure-2019-grade-9-response-11441869 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-revision-cards-12107049

A gentle end of term revision activity for An Inspector Calls. Students colour in the visual representation of 15 key quotations before going on to complete the differentiated extension activity which involves exploring the importance of the quotations in conveying Priestley’s message. I have lots of other ‘An Inspector Calls’ resources on the site too. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/an-inspector-calls-aqa-1-9-differentiated-birling-sheila-11412310 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/an-inspector-calls-revision-cards-gerald-sheila-eric-mr-birling-mrs-birling-inspector-goole-12106020

A planning sheet for transforming Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland into a narrative. Provides a recommended 4 part narrative structure along with tips on punctuation, sentence types, vocabulary and literary techniques to include in the narrative. I do have other power and conflict resources available: Bundle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-revision-11626301 Model answers: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-grade-9-model-essays-12213236 Revision cards: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-revision-cards-12107049

A grade 9 response to the following question: Starting with this extract, how does Dickens explore the importance of places in the novel? (30 marks) Explore how Dickens presents a place in the extract Explore how Dickens presents places across the novel as a whole. The extract (included) is from the start of Stave 3 when the ghost of Christmas Present transforms Scrooge’s room. This was written in one 45 minute sitting to reflect the amount of time students would have to write their response in the exam.

A 45 minute (871 word) high level top band response to the following question: Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge as an outsider to society. Includes the extract. Also includes 6 revision cards looking at 6 quotations about isolation.

A high level grade 9 exemplar response that explores ideas about power in Ozymandias and Tissue. Includes some examiner annotations. Also includes annotations for both poems that focused on ideas about power. Also includes a writing/planning frame to help see how the essay was created from a plan.

This lesson is aimed at getting students to extend their analysis of quotations by thinking of 3 inferences for 12 important Scrooge quotations. Students have a go at thinking of 3 inferences for each of the 12 quotations. Later in the lesson, use the animated PowerPoint to share possible answers for each quotation.

A lesson aimed at getting students to be more conscious of the sentences types they use in their descriptive writing. Images from A Christmas Carol are used as the stimulus for the descriptive writing. After each task, students complete extension tasks to review their combination of sentence types.

Lesson exploring the significance of Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol. Looks at 10 key quotations and makes links to A03 wider context. Also includes a high grade exam response on Tiny Tim.

Simple but effective lesson. Students practise using a combination of simple, compound and complex sentences within descriptive paragraphs using the power and conflict poems as inspiration for their writing. Students then review their paragraph by exploring the impact of each sentence type. To develop their paragraph further, students can add a wider variety of punctuation by responding to the 3 prompts.

Resource aimed at getting students to think more consciously about how they combine simple, compound and complex sentences within their sentences. Students respond to each image by following the suggested order of simple, compound and complex sentences. They can then review each paragraph to think about the function of each sentence type within the paragraph.

A free resource to use with low ability students. Students are provided with 5 grade 3 level paragraphs on the poem Remains. Students must extend the paragraphs by developing better inferences, zooming in to words/techniques or by zooming out to bigger ideas such as PTSD. This worksheet is a free taster from a premium 2 lesson resource: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-remains-2-lessons-power-and-conflict-11489751 For best value try buying a Power and Conflict bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-aqa-poetry-bundle-11489752

A worksheet in which students have to match 50 key A Christmas Carol quotations to 50 brief explanations. Also includes a follow up worksheet for students to then explain each quotation independently.

A grade 9 model response comparing the impact of war in Exposure and Poppies. Includes examiner annotations (by an AQA examiner) and a summative comment justifying the grade against the mark scheme. Useful reading for all students with the potential for grade 9. For weaker students attempting this question there are planning sheets and a suggested writing frame.

Radar assessment grids which have been tried and tested for key stage 3 music lessons. Each radar links to a set scheme of work (which can be found within the resources for HMBEnglishresources1984). The statements are linked to a 1-9 grade and the original ideas have also been added so you can adapt any of the statements to suit your schemes of learning. The radars can be used in conjunction with the follow schemes of work. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/classical-music-ks3-scheme-of-work-11455998 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/key-stage-3-film-music-scheme-of-work-11459117 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pop-music-stand-by-me-differentiated-scheme-of-work-and-instrumental-parts-11425325 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-music-pop-music-composition-11743886 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/world-music-scheme-of-work-11743958 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/blues-music-scheme-of-work-11743949 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/key-stage-3-film-music-scheme-of-work-and-resources-performing-composing-arranging-and-listening-11459123

Cards for performing, composing and appraising which can be used by students at KS2 and 3 to further stretch and challenge them in lessons. Usually printed on 3 different coloured cards, they can be selected by students when completing any work and they should be able to link the extra challenge to what they are completing.

Free 35 question multiple choice quiz on a Christmas Carol. Answers included. Check out my shop for other A Christmas Carol resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/6-grade-9-model-essays-on-a-christmas-carol-for-aqa-or-eduqas-11896608 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-aqa-1-9-super-bundle-11532059# https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-11594889

6 Sample AQA style exam questions on Macbeth. Put onto one A3 sheet for ease of printing. Includes a suggested planning frame that you can edit and adapt to suit your classes. For more Macbeth resources try the following links: grade 9 model responses: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-6-grade-7-9-model-responses-12187985 Revision Cards https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-revision-cards-12173097 Full bundle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-revision-bundle-2019-12115685