‘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.

Huge 50+ slide PowerPoint covering key quotations with several layers of analysis on the key characters and themes in the novel. It comes with accompanying revision activities to ensure students use the information in the powerpoint efficiently and effectively: a) plan responses to 6 topics b) revise big ideas in the novel Also includes a revision sheet for analysing 15 key word choices in the novel. Also includes a resource looking at exploring multiple interpretations of the text.

A revision sheet which explores the impact of 7 key quotations focused on the Ghost of Christmas Past with detailed analysis of language.

Revision cards covering 4 big ideas in the play: Beware the corrupting effects of ambition Supernatural is evil and deceiving Guilt is paralysing and inescapable Violence is cyclical The revision cards track 6 quotations for each big idea across the play and contains perceptive inferences aimed at meeting the criteria in the top bands of the mark scheme. I have a similar resource but aimed at students working towards grade 4 or 5 which is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12686070 Choose the one that best suits the ability of your class. If you find this resource useful, try my bundle for more Macbeth resources including lesson on all scenes, writing frames, model answers, theme and character revision cards and lots more. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-full-unit-12584291

Students look at the 40 images and try to work out which quotation each image is referring to. This is great for quotation revision because students often come up with lots of different suggestions for each image. The answer sheet is included too. I use this as an end of term activity and invite students to colour in the images to help them remember each image. Also includes a second activity with 100 key quotations all missing a key word that needs to be added. If you find this resource useful, try my bundle for more Macbeth resources including lesson on all scenes, writing frames, model answers, theme and character revision cards and lots more. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-full-unit-12584291

Two revision resources covering big ideas in Macbeth which allow students to chart how the major themes of the novel develop through the course of the play. There is a version aimed at grade 9 students which contains perceptive inferences for the key quotations linking. There is also a version aimed at students working towards grade 4 or 5 with clear and relevant comments on the quotations.

A full lesson that prepares students for how to write a speech about the benefits of reading for pleasure. Includes an example and invites students to follow the same 4 part structure.

6 handy tips that are useful for the Macbeth GCSE exam. Also includes a generic writing frame to help students meet the 3 assessment objectives.

A differentiated activity to get students to engage with the grade 8/9 assessment criteria for the new AQA 1-9 English Literature Paper 2 GCSE. Modern texts. Bronze level: students look for the meanings of difficult vocabulary. Silver level: students convert the criteria into student speak. Gold level: students write advice for how to meet the criteria for A01, 2 and 3.

An A3 revision resource to remind students about the following: connectives persuasive techniques cohesion punctuation complex sentences figurative language Also includes an extension activity which models a first paragraph to 3 different Paper 2 Question 5 style questions and asks students to write the next paragraph. Also includes a revision mat with tips and writing frame for Paper 2 questions 2-4.

What is the greatest modern invention? Students compare the model examples and then plan their own article about the greatest modern invention.

A detailed worksheet on semi colons for a 20 minute intervention session.

A detailed worksheet on how to use the colon for a 20 minute intervention session.

A worksheet for a 20 minute intervention session aimed at identifying word classes.

Differentiated literacy worksheets to support the teaching of Samson and Delilah. Includes: Copy of the story Bronze, Silver, Gold storyboard activity Differentiated inference carousel questions about Delilah, Samson, Israelites and Philistines

Full lesson and worksheet on apostrophes.

Metaphor, Alliteration, Personification, Simile. 3 worksheets for a full lesson.

Worksheet on relative clauses

Handy revision sheet about Eva Smith from An Inspector Calls which looks at 11 key quotations.

Worksheet with 6 exercises aimed at getting students to use brackets independently in their writing.