A scaffolding resource ideal to introduce students to comparative essays for poetry. Each box allows students to clearly see the elements needed in each paragraph, according to AQA mark scheme. Would be ideal for modelling the thought process of comparing poems in detail, or a good revision resource to support lower-mid ability students.

Retrieval questions to aid Jekyll and Hyde revision. Regular and interleaved retrieval practice is a tried and tested revision method. This retrieval grid will help students to recall key information related to Jekyll and Hyde, as well as highlight to them gaps in their knowledge. Each question has a prompt for both knowledge recall and knowledge application. Questions focus on key quotations and analysis, plot knowledge, key vocabulary and contextual knowledge for both text and genre.

A revision resource to provide a simplified way to learn and apply key quotations, ideal for middle sets. The grid includes the chapter of each quotation, the related character, the quotation itself, the writer’s technique and a short inference. Focusing on the main characters of the novella, the grid can provide a revision resource or a spring board for higher achieving students to further analysis. Can also be used for recall quizzes and activities if sections of the grid are blanked out.

Tackling an unseen poem can be a daunting task. Students need to know the process, as well as feel confident in analysing a poem. These step by step revision tasks will help a student work through their approach to an unseen poem, from the initial reading to the written essay. The tasks are supported by suggested sentence frames, questions to prompt thought and easy-to-understand mark scheme prompts. Students will need to find their own poem to apply these tasks to.

A clear and easy to use summary table that will allow students to both revise individual poems and see clear comparison points between poems. Covers everything from poet’s intent and message to specific techniques used and context of the poems. Could be very useful for revision notes or when planning a comparative essay. Interchangeable and relevant to all poems in the GCSE poetry anthology.

Macbeth Retrieval Revision Grid. Regular and interleaved retrieval practice is a tried and tested revision technique. This retrieval grid supports students to recall key information related to Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and apply it to a variety of questions. Questions focus on key quotes and analysis, plot knowledge, key vocabulary and contextual knowledge.

Blank essay plan with planning tips and suggested sentence frames. Persuading a student to plan for an essay can be a tricky task, especially if they are conscious of time! This essay plan breaks down the task into easily manageable steps, to encourage them to consider all aspects of the mark scheme when planning. The framework of the plan makes it adaptable to all levels and tasks, and allows students to build and develop their analysis in their plan. Planning tips are also provided to support each section of the plan, including references to mark schemes and suggested sentence starters and frames to support students in building a plan and writing a successful essay.