A comprehensive guide to answering English Language Paper 1, Section A, including: The November 2018 insert and questions (The Sound of Thunder) and mark scheme Practice tasks for students to plan and write responses Model answers and exemplars Success Criteria and strategies for success

A three-lesson series on Modal Verbs, focusing on: Understanding and identifying modal verbs Commenting on the effect of these language choices Using modal verbs in your own extended writing for effect

Two lessons studying the poem ‘Limbo’ by Edward Kamu Brathwaite. Lesson 1 focuses on context and studies an account of life aboard an African slave ship Lesson 2 focuses on a close reading of the poem and language analysis

Two lessons focusing on the poem ‘Island Man’ by Grace Nichols. Lesson 1 focuses on the Caribbean and travel writing Lesson 2 focuses on exploring the imagery in the poem

Two lessons focusing in depth on the opening of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Lesson 1 focuses on identifying explicit and implicit information Lesson 2 focuses on close language analysis

A three-lesson series on Nouns and Noun Phrases, focusing on: Understanding and identifying nouns and expanded noun phrases Commenting on the effect of these language choices Using nouns and noun phrases in your own extended writing for effect

A three-lesson series on Verbs and Tenses, focusing on: Understanding and identifying dynamic and stative verbs and Present and Past Progressive Commenting on the effect of these language choices Using verbs and tenses in your own extended writing for effect

Two lessons worth of resources to assist students with the revision of Juliet’s character, testing knowledge of key quotations, plot, and close language analysis.

Two lessons worth of activities to aid students with the revision of Romeo’s character, testing knowledge recall, analysis of key quotations, close reading of extracts and writing skills.

Create a profile of a Shakespearean villain from a play you have studied, using the example of Caliban from The Tempest to help you. Perfect for a fun end of term task, knowledge recall or cover lesson activity.

A brief guide on how to approach answering the Power and Conflict question on the AQA Literature Paper 2, with key information and examples.

A glossary of key literary terminology and examples from Romeo and Juliet, with space for students to add their own. Excellent as a revision resource.

A lesson exploring the theme of fate in Romeo and Juliet, focusing in particular on the Prologue and Act 1 Scene 4. Photocopiable resources included.

A lesson exploring the character of Romeo, in particular how far Romeo can be classified as a ‘tragic hero’. Photocopiable resources included.

A worksheet analysing the final lines of the play spoken by the Prince and their significance.

A worksheet exploring how the characters of Benvolio and Tybalt are presented in Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, particularly their attitudes towards violence, with focus on AO2 language analysis.

A worksheet analysing Romeo and Mercutio’s attitudes towards violence in Act 3 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, focusing on subject terminology and single word analysis.

A lesson guiding pupils through how to approach poetry comparison for the AQA Power and Conflict cluster, focusing on Storm on the Island and The Prelude. Photocopiable resources included.

Two lessons guiding pupils through how to approach poetry comparison for the AQA Power and Conflict cluster, focusing on Exposure and Bayonet Charge. Photocopiable resources included for each lesson.

A lesson exploring how Arthur Birling is presented in the play, particularly with a close look at AO2 language analysis. Photocopiable resources included. Suitable for mid to high ability KS4.