Two lessons on the first two paragraphs of 1984 by George Orwell. The first lesson is about comprehension of the opening extract (which is included in the resource). The second lesson is on analysing the features of a dystopian society present in the extract. This resource is in a six-page booklet which is ideal to print for or send to students who are working remotely.

This is a lesson on how to answer AQA Literature Paper 1 Section B (A Christmas Carol). It is aimed at lower-attaining students and contains the Assessment Objectives written in a more accessible way. It also includes sentence starters to help students write a paragraph. The question is ‘Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present Scrooge as an outsider to society?’ This question was taken from the AQA Specimen paper from 2014.

A worksheet on War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy designed for GCSE students studying the AQA Power and Conflict anthology. This sheet is aimed at lower-attaining GCSE students. There are two other worksheets available that provide more challenge. It is A3 so there is space for students to annotate. These worksheets are available individually for £1.50 each. You can also buy all three in a bundle for £3. Images created by Resources_by_Emma.

A question paper to prepare students for GCSE Language Paper 1 Section A (AQA). It is based on the opening of The Lie Tree by Francis Hardinge.

This is a descriptive writing question (in the style of AQA, Language Paper 1 Section B) It includes specific success criteria and an exemplar paragraph for students.

A worksheet on War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy designed for GCSE students studying the AQA Power and Conflict anthology. This sheet is aimed at middle-attaining GCSE students. There are two other worksheets available (one for lower-attaining and one for higher-attaining). It is A3 so there is space for students to annotate. These worksheets are available individually for £1.50 each. You can also buy all three in a bundle for £3. Images created by Resources_by_Emma.

A worksheet on War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy designed for GCSE students studying the AQA Power and Conflict anthology. This sheet is aimed at higher-attaining GCSE students. There are two other worksheets available that provide less challenge. It is A3 so there is space for students to annotate. These worksheets are available individually for £1.50 each. You can also buy all three in a bundle for £3. Images created by Resources_by_Emma.

Two lessons for Key stage 3 students on planning and writing an essay on Conor in A Monster Calls, following an analysis of an extract from the chapter Understanding. Students will answer the question* how does the writer use language to present Conor’s feelings?* With this bundle you receive: Two PowerPoints for both lessons, which guide students through the process of analysing language step-by-step. One ‘PEE’ Grid for lower-attaining students One ‘PEE’ Grid for higher-attaining students One blank ‘PEE Grid’ The extract typed up on a Word Document This could be used as part of studying the unit A Monster Calls or as a stand-alone activity on language analysis.

This resource is ideal for introducing Key Stage 3 students to the style of questions in Language Paper 1 Section A. It could also be used with lower-attaining Key Stage 4 students if a confidence boost is needed! The language used in the opening of A Monster Calls is accessible for lower-attaining students. A range of language techniques are used to create tension as well.

A booklet of four lessons, aimed at Year 9, on Roald Dahl’s Lamb to the Slaughter. The story is included in the booklet, with students reading more each lesson. The four learning questions are: How does Roald Dahl structure the exposition of his story? How can I write in the style of Roald Dahl? How is Mary Moloney presented? How does Mary Moloney’s character develop?

This lesson guides students through analysing the start of A Monster Calls. It is ideal for Key Stage 3 students (although it is designed with Question 2 of GCSE Language Paper 1 in mind). It includes a scaffolded Point Evidence Terminology Explain grid and the opening Page of A Monster Calls typed onto a Word document. It can be used either as a stand-alone lesson or as an introduction to a unit on A Monster Calls.

These worksheets explain what simple, compound and complex sentences are and include activities for students to complete. They are good revision materials (particularly for Key Stage 3).

Three differentiated worksheets on War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy. They are all A3 so there is space for students to annotate. Designed for GCSE students studying the AQA Power and Conflict anthology. These worksheets are also available individually for £1.50 each. This bundle gives you a discount as you can buy all three for £3 . Images created by Resources_by_Emma.

A four lesson booklet on The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, aimed at Year 9 students. The learning questions are: What is the context of The Tell-Tale Heart? How is the narrator of The Tell-Tale Heart presented? How does the author use structural devices? How can I write in the style of Edgar Allan Poe?