A two week (8 lesson) scheme of work introducing students to Paper 1, Section A (Explorations in Creative Reading) of the new AQA English Language GCSE. The aim is to introduce students to the format of the exam and teach them the skills needed to analyse unseen prose extracts to be able to answer questions 1-3. The scheme of work focuses on extracts from the opening of 'Fahrenheit 451', 'From Russia With Love' and 'The Night Circus' - I have not been able to upload these due to copyright restrictions but they are available online. The James Bond extract can be found here: http://thrillers4u.com/20_ian-fleming-from-russia-with-love-dr-no-and-goldfinger_extract.html and the 'The Night Circus' extract is from the opening page of the novel. A full scheme of work is included with detailed guidance and notes to outline the structure of each lesson. In addition to this, each lesson is fully planned and resourced as a PowerPoint presentation - over 100 slides for the two week unit. See part two resources here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/2017-exam-2015-aqa-english-language-paper-1-section-a-resources-part-2-11145473

Five full lessons focused on the new 2015 AQA Paper, 1 Section A exam: 'Explorations in Creative Reading'. The lessons focus on teaching students the skills needed to analyse an unseen prose extract. Lessons provide detailed guidance as to how to approach the four question types and include exemplar responses. Lesson 1- 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' with a focus on question 3 and 4. Lesson 2 - 'The Night' with a focus on question 4. Lesson 3 - 'Of Mice and Men' with a focus on question 2. Lesson 4 - 'The Great Gatsby' with a focus on question 1 and question 3. Lesson 5 - feedback lesson on 'The Brighton Rock' specimen paper from AQA. Each lesson has clear learning objectives, link to the AQA assessment objectives and markschemes and include a range of engaging independent and collaborative activities for students.

A 15 slide full lesson presentation to develop students’ nonfiction writing skills. The lesson references the new AQA English Language exam and includes a markscheme for Paper 2, Section B although the resource could very easily be adapted to suit all specifications. The theme of the lesson is ‘reality TV’ to engage students with the task of non-fiction writing for a specific audience. The lesson includes a number of engaging activities including: individual and collaborative work, assessment opportunities and intervention and extension opportunities.

A high quality, focused lesson exploring the significance of Scrooge and Bob’s relationship in Stave One. The lesson follows a clear format and structure in order to embed new knowledge and consolidate student understanding. Each lesson has a recall task, key vocabulary, analysis of the scene, opportunities for analytical writing, a model response and self assessment slide. You can buy this lesson as part of a bundle of fourteen lessons here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-gcse-revision-pack-12415380

A lesson outlining the moral journey of Scrooge across the course of the novella. 15 slides including key quotations for each Stave, model analysis and a range of opportunities for analysis and discussion. Works well as a revision lesson leading into an exam or as a standalone lesson to introduce the character of Scrooge. I have used this lesson with both higher and lower ability students who found it accessible and a useful way to revise the key character of Scrooge.

A high quality, focused lesson exploring the significance of the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come in Stave Four. The lesson follows a clear format and structure in order to embed new knowledge and consolidate student understanding. Each lesson has a recall task, key vocabulary, analysis of the scene, opportunities for analytical writing, a model response and self assessment slide. You can buy this lesson as part of a bundle of fourteen lessons here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-gcse-revision-pack-12415380

A 48 slide lesson presentation taking students through Paper 2 Section A of the June 2019 paper. The presentation walks students through each question on Section A and provides opportunity for self assessment and reflection. Model answers, indicative content and a generic mark scheme for each question provided. I have not uploaded the sources due to copyright restrictions but they are available to download from the eAQA Secure Key Materials website: https://www.aqa.org.uk/contact-us/secure-services/eaqa This would be an excellent resource to teach or revise the skills for Paper 2 Section A or to use after students have completed a mock using the June 2019 paper to walk them through the strengths and weaknesses of their response.

A booklet of 20th century prose extracts to develop students' confidence in working with unseen texts. Developed to accompany the 'New 2015 AQA English Language GCSE - Paper 1, Section A Resources' lessons - click on the 'Rojo Resources' icon to view this resource.

A revision worksheet to consolidate students' knowledge and understanding of 'Remains' by Simon Armitage.

A simplified version of the 'Unseen Prose' planning grid for less able students to use when looking at unseen prose extracts.

A lesson based around the final chapter of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' to introduce and familiarise students with Paper 1, Section A (Explorations in Creative Reading) of the new AQA English Language GCSE. The aim is to introduce students to the format of the exam and teach them the skills needed to analyse unseen prose extracts. 20 slides and with all of the question formats covered and exemplar responses included. Engaging tasks and activities including independent and group work. 20 slide PowerPoint included plus the extract from 'All Quiet on the Western Front'.

A selection of resources to consolidate students' basic literacy skills focusing in particular on apostrophes and the key homophones of: 'their/there/they're', 'too/two/to' and 'where/we're/were'. The bundle includes: A 13 slide presentation with slides that can be dropped into any lesson presentation to use as lesson starters or as distinct activities within the lesson. Worksheets recapping key homophones and apostrophes. A 30 slide presentation with commonly misspellings which could be used for digital signage around the school or as lesson starter slides.

A high quality, focused lesson exploring the significance of the Ghost of Christmas Past in Stave Two. The lesson follows a clear format and structure in order to embed new knowledge and consolidate student understanding. Each lesson has a recall task, key vocabulary, analysis of the scene, opportunities for analytical writing, a model response and self assessment slide. You can buy this lesson as part of a bundle of thirteen lessons here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-gcse-revision-pack-12415380

A 50 slide presentation of 4 lessons designed to introduce and consolidate approaches to the unseen poetry section of the English Literature exam. The lessons link to the new AQA specification but could easily be adapted to suit other specifications. Each lesson contains a wide variety of activities including individual and group work, assessment opportunities and model answers. Lesson 1 - introduction to unseen poetry working through an analysis of 'Hard Frost' by Andrew John Young. Lesson 2 - unseen analysis of 'Nettles' by Vernon Scannell. Lesson 3 - unseen analysis of 'In the Orchard After Midnight' by Brian Patten focusing on mood and tone. Lesson 4 - introduction to comparing unseen poems for the final question on Paper 2 of the English Literature exam. Lessons 3 and 4 can be used in conjunction with the AQA unseen poetry resource booklet which can be found on the AQA website. I have only included the first stanza of each poem due to copyright reasons but have included clear links as to where you can access the rest of the poem within the presentation.

A 62 slide presentation comprised of 5 lessons analysing 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'. The lessons cover the skills needed to approach questions 1-3 on the new AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1, Section A exam. The lessons have been designed with a lower ability Key Stage Four group in mind and clearly spell out the different steps for success needed for the first three questions. These lessons would also be suitable to use at Key Stage Three or as a transition/revision resource. Each lesson is fully resourced with clear learning objectives, a range of activities and opportunities for self and peer assessment. Clear links are made to the exam assessment objectives and mark scheme throughout. Model answers provided. If you are looking for a more challenging set of resources for middle to upper ability students please see our five star rated Paper 1, Section A resources in our shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/RojoResources

A high quality, focused lesson exploring the significance of Scrooge’s grave in Stave Four. The lesson follows a clear format and structure in order to embed new knowledge and consolidate student understanding. Each lesson has a recall task, key vocabulary, analysis of the scene, opportunities for analytical writing, a model response and self assessment slide. You can buy this lesson as part of a bundle of fourteen lessons here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-christmas-carol-gcse-revision-pack-12415380

My students have struggled to get to grips with the structure question (question 3) on the new Paper 1, Section A exam for AQA. I recently attended an AQA support meeting and planned this lesson to incorporate some of the exam board's messages with regards to teaching the structure question. My students produced mucher better responses to question 3 after I went through this lesson with them. The lesson is focused on the opening of '1984' and includes 15 slides plus a copy of the extract to use with students. Includes: Sample 8 mark answer Planning grid for students Clear and explicit links to the AQA markscheme Key terminology and suggested phrases Hope it helps!

A 29 slide, two lesson presentation covering the poem ‘Ozymandias’ in detail. The lessons are linked to the new assessment criteria for the 2015 AQA English Literature GCSE. Annotations for the entire poem as well as example analytical paragraphs. *Regarding caromike’s review, the video is actually embedded into slide 4 and will play during the slideshow on PowerPoint. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMySF1nkN8o

Classroom posters clearly displaying the new reading and writing Assessment Objectives for the 2017 English Language GCSE.