A revision sheet for Poppies by Jane Weir aimed at grade 8/9 students. It contains a thematic overview, detailed analysis of 7 key quotations and an exploration of the impact of enjambment and caesura in the poem. Suitable for both AQA Power and Conflict and the Edexcel conflict anthology.

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.

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 9 850 word response exploring how Golding presents violence in Lord of the Flies.

A high grade response to a question about how Romeo’s feelings for Juliet are presented.

A grade 9 response on the theme of guilt in Macbeth.

Simple storyboard worksheet to help students come to terms with the complex plot to Great Expectations.

A second 50 question quiz on Jekyll and Hyde with 5 questions on each chapter. Includes the recommended answer sheet on page 2. Ideal for testing students’ knowledge of the text after a first read-through.

A useful activity for introducing students to literacy techniques. Cut out the coloured cards and ask students to match the technique to the correct definition and example.

This resource contains 3 different responses to the following question: ‘Mitch is presented as a one-dimensional character who contributes little to the tragic impact of the play’. There is a band 3 response, a band 4 response and a band 5 response. This is useful for helping students to clearly see the difference between the attainment bands on the mark scheme.

A revision sheet containing detailed high-end analysis of 13 quotations focused on the character of Macbeth from across the play to help chart his descent. Each explanation covers A01, A02 and A03 of the mark scheme.

An A3 sheet containing 100 key quotations in chronological order from The Handmaid’s Tale alongside brief explanations. Students find this useful. Start with asking students to RAG rate. Red - Little understanding/unlikely to use in an essay Amber - Some understanding/some chance of using in an essay Green - Good understanding/likely to use in an essay After this, I would ask students to group quotations in terms of different themes such as the following: The Body Rebellion Duality Fertility

Handy revision sheet containing thoughtful comments and ideas about ten key quotations for the character of Sheila Birling in An Inspector Calls. Also includes a thesis style introduction.

Using a motif is a great way to gain marks for structure and organisation in Paper 1 question 5. This resource contains 4 high grade examples of how to use a motif for Paper 1 Question 5. They are responses to the November 2021 question: write a story about a new beginning. Example 1: Motif is turquoise candle Example 2: Motif is a broken pocket watch Example 3: Motif is a silver key Example 4: Motif is tulips. Also contains 3 examples that use an object as a motif in drop, shift, zoom, leave narratives. This is a great resource for modelling how to use motifs so students can then go on to choose their own object to develop across the text.

A lesson introducing this key poem from the first half of the Feminine Gospels collection. Includes an overview, annotations and extension activities.

A summary of 8 critical perspectives into Scrooge’s character to help students meet and exceed the criteria for A03.

A revision sheet summarising 8 different critical perspectives on the witches in Macbeth. Useful for students trying to improve their A03 analysis.

For students looking to impress the examiner for A03, here is a summary of critical perspectives into Lady Macbeth’s character.

For students aiming to really impress their examiner in their pursuit of grade 9, here are a summary of 8 critical perspectives into Romeo’s character in Romeo and Juliet to help meet and exceed the criteria for A03. Includes Marx, Freud, Aristotle, feminism, Locke and Jung. Also includes a timeline revision activity on Romeo.

A lesson that encourages students to explore multiple interpretations of the thems and characters in Lord of the Flies to help reach bands 5 and 6 for A03. Students come up with their own 3 theories then compare them to mine before discussing which is the most valid perspective on the text.