A revision sheet for the poem Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland which provides detailed analysis of 10 key quotations from the poem.

Tier 2 vocabulary can help add sophistication, subtlety and nuance to expression. In this exercise, students have to match find the correct definition for 50 tier 2 words. Answers are included on page 2.

A revision sheet for Storm on the Island by Seamus Heaney. It includes an overview, detailed analysis of 7 key quotations from the poem and a detailed examination of the use of the following two structural methods: enjambment and caesura.

Revision sheet (aimed at grade 7-9 students) which provides an overview and detailed analysis of 7 key quotations in Remains by Simon Armitage from the Power and Conflict cluster. Also contains analysis of the impact of enjambment and caesura in the poem.

A revision sheet for Charge of the Light Brigade by Tennyson for the AQA Power and Conflict anthology. It contains an overview of the poem, detailed analysis of 7 quotations which embeds A02 and A03 analysis and a detailed exploration of the effect of the dactylic dimeter structure.

Revision sheet for Ozymandias by Shelley. It contains a thematic overview, detailed analysis of 7 key quotations and an exploration of the effect of the sonnet form. Aimed at students working at grades 7-9, this handy revision sheet will assist with revision.

Printable revision sheet for The Manhunt by Simon Armitage. Includes detailed analysis of 10 quotations from the poem.

A revision sheet for Blake’s London. It contains a thematic overview alongside detailed analysis of 7 key quotations. It is aimed at supporting students at grades 7-9.

A grade 9 750 word model response to the AQA November 2019 Paper 2 Question 5 about animals. Starts with a powerful anecdote before moving to presenting the central argument. It explores and then dismisses the counter argument before adding a conclusion that links back to the opening anecdote to help gain marks for whole text organisation and structure.

A revision sheet analysing 10 key quotations on the character of Banquo in Macbeth.

Simple storyboard activity to help students gain a basic understanding of the plot to Much Ado About Nothing.

I advise my students to start their response to Paper 2 Question 5 with an engaging personal anecdote. This resource contains 6 examples of anecdotal lead paragraphs to familiar Paper 2 Question 5-style topics covering travel, school uniform, homework, climate change, social media and animals in captivity. I ask my students study the style of these modelled examples before attempting to write their own anecdotal lead paragraphs.

15 multiple choice questions on 15 key Lady Macbeth quotations. Designed to snugly fit on one A4 page. Ideal for testing students’ direct knowledge of this character. Includes the answer sheet on page 2.

A grade 9 response to the AQA June 2018 Paper 2 Question 5 about corruption in sport. ‘All sport should be fun, fair and open to everyone. These days, sport seems to be more about money, corruption and winning at any cost.’ Write an article for a newspaper in which you explain your point of view on this statement. It starts with a powerful anecdote. It moves on to two content paragraphs about how corruption and money is ruining sport. The next paragraph offers a solution. It ends by returning to the anecdote to gain high marks for sophisticated whole text structure and organisation.

Simple storyboard worksheet to help lower ability students understand the basic plot to Othello.

Card match up activity for reinforcing knowledge of 10 poetic techniques. Cut out the coloured cards. Ask students to match the technique to the definition and the example.

A card match up activity for reinforcing knowledge of persuasive techniques. Cut out the coloured cards. Students then need to match the technique to the definition and the example.

A high grade model response comparing how the older and younger characters respond to the inspector.

A high grade response looking at how women are presented in An Inspector Calls. Not quite in top band. It requires a little more analysis of dramatic methods (A02) to reach the top band but the A03 is strong.

Two multiple choice quizzes on similes. Exercise 1 asks students to complete each simile by picking the most apt simile from a choice of 4. Exercise 2 asks students to identify the feelings evoked by similes.