Extremely detailed lesson on each component of the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2. It includes: How to approach An Inspector Calls and Power and Conflict poetry and Unseen poetry Walk-through of the whole exam paper Quizzes and answers for AIC and Power and Conflict Table of all past exam questions for AIC and Power and Conflict Key vocabulary Exam technique Past questions and mark scheme indicative content Colour-coded introductions with thesis statements Colour-coded model paragraphs Mark scheme and examiner’s mark and comments How to structure your answer resource How to structure comparative poetry essay (‘Ozymandias’ and ‘MLD’) Colour-coded model responses for the Unseen section

Very detailed overview lesson for AQA A Level Literature, Aspects of Tragedy, covering all the assessment objectives. Includes: Post WWII context and the American Dream Plot and Theme overview Language, form, and structure Annotated opening stage directions and early dialogue Exam question Ideal for revision

Very detailed AQA GCSE Literature Paper 1 lesson and resources on how to approach the Jekyll and Hyde exam essays, includes: Exam technique Chapter Breakdown All main and secondary characters Women in the novella Contextual overview for both texts Key Vocabulary including homosocial Mark Scheme Annotated exam extracts Colour-coded introductions with thesis statements Colour-coded Student exemplar response with examiner’s comments Easily adaptable

Three time-saving lessons on unseen poetry from the Edexcel exam board Poetry Section A with candidate answers, tips and examiner’s comments This is for revision and presupposes knowledge of the Poems of the Decade Anthology and how to express poetry analysis Easily adaptable You can use as a mini scheme towards the end of Year 12/13 or in the run up to mocks

Detailed lesson for AQA A Level Literature, Aspects of Tragedy, covering all the assessment objectives. Includes: Audio of poem being read Annotated poem slides Context, inc. overview of the Romantic movement Language, form, and structure Alternative reading (feminist) Exam question Breakdown of Tragedy paper Mark scheme

A revision lesson with resources. Each question is covered in detail with relevant strategies for all abilities, and model answers. There is between three/four hours teaching here.

Very detailed AQA GCSE Literature lesson and resources on the supernatural in Macbeth includes: Quiz with answers Supernatural context, and early modern versus modern audience interpretation Each relevant scene in the play annotated All the characters in the supernatural plot Exam question (1.3) Colour-coded model introduction with thesis statement Colour-coded student response Planning focus Easily adapatable to other exam boards

AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1, Macbeth exam question lesson (2.2). It includes: Annotated mark scheme Question extract on the theme of Guilt Detailed historical context- Great Chain of Being, Divine Right of Kings, Gunpowder Plot, Witchcraft Key Vocabulary Pre-annotated exam question (annotations can be deleted) Colour-coded model introduction with thesis statement Colour-coded model paragraph with examiners mark and comments (aimed at Lower ability) Scaffolded paragraph

Extremely detailed lesson in line with Assessment Objectives – you can get at least three hours from this. Includes: Breakdown of Paper 1 All past paper questions up to 2023 inc. possible questions Tragic conventions (Aristotlelean) and unusual context Candidate responses Annotated extract slides Introductions Marked Streetcar student response and more!

Detailed lesson on AQA GCSE Literature Paper 2 Exam Essay Structure and lesser Characters in the play. It includes: General essay tips Mark Scheme Exam questions + exam questions resource with 14 questions Eric model essay resource as a guide Example paragraph Examiner’s commentary Step-by-step approach to an exam question on gender Analyses of quotes with bullet-point guidance General historical context on gender Essay plan including building a clear thesis statement This can be easily adapted to your class or to other exam boards, hence no AOs on slides

Detailed lesson on AQA GCSE Literature Paper 2 on how to approach a theme question. It includes: Exam questions Mark Scheme in a nutshell Theme with a focus on collective responsibility Excerpt from the play General essay tips Example responses Examiner’s commentary Tips for signposting the examiner Writing a thesis statement This can be easily adapted to your class or to other exam boards, hence no AOs on slides

Very detailed AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 lesson and resources recapping knowledge of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, includes: Basic plot of story for visual learners Detailed chapter summaries Chapter list and some contextual overview Quiz with answers Key vocabulary Exam technique Mark Scheme Annotated exam extract (atmosphere of suspicion) Success Criteria Detailed plan Model introduction and thesis statement Colour-coded model paragraph Easily adaptable

AQA English Literature A Level, Elements of Crime Poetry Overview of each poem, including links, key quotes/ideas/ themes ‘Peter Grimes’ ‘Ballad of Reading Gaol’ ‘My Last Duchess’ ‘Porphyria’s Lover’ ‘The Laboratory’ Exam question Examiner advice Indicative content Ideal for revision lessons

Detailed lesson for AQA A Level Literature Aspects of Tragedy covering the poem and all assessment objectives, includes: Annotated extracts of the poem Breakdown of narrative Context, inc. the gothic movement Language, form and structure Embedded video of poem recital Feminist and tragic readings Practice Question

Very detailed AQA GCSE Literature Paper 1 lesson and resource for The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde focusing on past paper questions 2017-2022. It includes: Chapter list Chapter summaries (resource) All past exam questions from 2017-2022 with indicative content Exam question (sympathy: June 2017) Exam technique Success Criteria Mark Scheme Annotated exam extract Detailed plan Guided introduction and thesis statement Colour-coded model paragraph Easily adaptable

A Year 9 into Year 10 Transition Booklet to prepare Year 9 students for English Language Paper 1. There is lots of advice, skills practise, differentiated tasks, reading for pleasure, and a practice paper at the end.

Detailed AQA GCSE English Literature lesson revising the main ideas in the novella. It includes: Basic plot Revision template Quiz with answers Context Form and structure Exam question on Scrooge’s attitude and behaviour (Stave One) Success criteria and mark scheme Two student responses Model introduction with thesis statement Planning slides Easily adaptable to other exam boards

Three lessons focusing on the Animal Farm question on the OCR Literature Paper using the AOs, includes: Part A and B, including exam question and extracts Detailed context Annotated extracts Form and structure Hints and tips Model responses OCR 2023 grade boundaries

Two detailed lesson on the Ibsen/Rossetti question for the OCR Drama and Poetry Pre-1900 paper, including: Summer 2022 grade boundaries Mark scheme Candidate responses Examiner’s comments Literary and socioeconomic context Structure and Form Practice question June 2019