AQA English Literature, paper 2, section B: Power & Conflict poetry. A lesson focussed on comparing Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland, and War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy Includes activities based on overall themes, language, and structure. Uses the question: Compare how war affects people in Kamikaze with one other poem from the collection. Also includes an example response. PDF version can be used to support the lesson, or used as an independent resource for independent revision or one-to-one tuition.

Macbeth Act 3, Scene 1: Suspicion and Paranoia KS4 English Literature Lesson Unlock the complexities of Act 3, Scene 1 with this comprehensive lesson, ideal for GCSE English Literature students studying Macbeth. This resource delves into the contrasting characters of Macbeth and Banquo, focusing on themes of suspicion, paranoia, and jealousy. Perfect for classroom, one-to-one tuition, or home learning. The lesson includes: Key vocabulary: Understanding terms like suspicious, curious, cautious, and paranoid. Detailed Act 1 & 2 recap: Reinforce knowledge through a true or false activity. Character analysis: Compare Macbeth and Banquo’s responses to the witches’ prophecies, using key quotations from the text. Close textual analysis: Focus on Macbeth’s growing paranoia and Banquo’s cautious nature with direct quotations. Sentence starters and scaffolded tasks: To help students structure their responses with confidence. Engaging activities: Including writing tasks, translation of key speeches, and soliloquy analysis. This resource also includes an example model answer to support students in understanding how to compare characters effectively. With a focus on language, tone, and Shakespeare’s techniques, this lesson will deepen your students’ understanding of the key themes in Macbeth.

Reading Non-fiction: Biography Beneath the Surface: My Story by Michael Phelps & Brian Cazenuve A lesson aimed at helping students understand the conventions of non-fiction and biographical writing. Dive into Inspiration with Michael Phelps’ Journey Are you looking to inspire your students, ignite a passion for perseverance, and instill the values of dedication and hard work? Discover the magic of Olympic dreams with our meticulously crafted lesson plan, centered around the awe-inspiring journey of Michael Phelps - the most decorated Olympian of all time. Includes: PowerPoint: 14 slides that build on the conventions of autobiography, celebrating the dedication of a successful Olympian. PDF: A workbook connected to PP. Can be printed and used independently for revision, one-to-one tuition, or for cover work.

Reading Non-fiction: Biography Extract from Messi: A Biography by Guillem Balague A lesson aimed at helping students understand the conventions of non-fiction and biographical writing. Dive into the world of Lionel Messi, one of football’s greatest legends, with our crafted lesson plan. Our resource offer a unique blend of engaging content and comprehensive educational value, tailored specifically for teachers striving to inspire and educate. Discover how Messi’s journey from a young talent to a global icon can motivate your students to pursue their dreams with determination and resilience. Includes: PowerPoint: 18 slides that build on the conventions of autobiography, celebrating the dedication of a successful footballer. PDF: A workbook connected to PP. Can be printed and used independently for revision, one-to-one tuition, or for cover work.

Unseen Poetry Section C of the 2021 AQA exam paper on the two poems: 2021:‘A London Thoroughfare*. 2 A.M.’ by Amy Lowell & ‘November Night, Edinburgh’ by Norman MacCaig. Includes: PowerPoint (24 slides) with language and structural analysis, example response, and activities. PDF: Ready to print. Can be used to support whole class lesson or used in one-to-one tuition, or used independently for revision / assessment.

Finding good example GCSE English Language (AQA) papers that students have not already seen can be a problem. Not only that, but finding good example responses are few and far between. These were the problems we experienced, and inspired our latest PDF collection. We have designed 10 original Section B exam papers, each with example responses and identified language techniques. This package is ideal for classroom teaching, setting homework, one-to-one tuition, or revision. Our 70-page PDF file contains: 10 original, carefully designed sample AQA Language Paper One, Section B papers with engaging images and lively prompts 20 Example responses (two for each paper) A breakdown of the language techniques used in each response Whether you keep this PDF to yourself for classroom teaching, or give it to your students for revision, you will both have plenty of creative writing prompts and examples to work with.

The All You Need Series offers a no-nonsense, clean, comprehensive package of resources needed to teach ‘The Prelude (An Extract)’ by William Wordsworth. Focus on GCSE AQA English Literature Paper 2: Power & Conflict Poetry. With many years of experience teaching this poem to GCSE classes, small groups, and individuals, we have collated everything you will need to help students respond to the comparative essay question. The package includes a 35-slide PowerPoint presentation, and a 38-page PDF. PowerPoint Presentation: Annotated version of ‘The Prelude’ General overview Recurring themes and language Overview of structure with examples Close analysis of poetic techniques 10 reading for meaning questions and answers 5 poems identified as good comparisons Three responses to a question of varying quality for student analysis 5 example questions Non-fiction activity with image prompt Creative writing activity with image prompt Extra slides recommended for photocopying PDF: Annotated and clean versions of the poem Recurring themes and language activity Analysis of structure with examples Analysis of language techniques 10 Reading for meaning questions and answers More context information 5 poems identified as good comparisons 5 example questions, with high quality responses (each around 600 words) Word Search A list of more lesson / activity ideas

Completely original AQA style English Language Paper 1: Section A and B questions, based on an extract from Anne Tyler’s The Accidental Tourist. Section A: Q1,2,3,4 Section B: Q5 Finding original texts with Language Paper One style questions is often an issue for classroom teachers, tutors, and students. Chillington Tuition have created this resource thanks to many years of experience searching for engaging fiction to help students tackle the skills required of them in their English Language exams. Includes: Word Doc: 15 pages of the questions and space for answers. Simply print, photocopy, and away you go. PowerPoint: Mirrors the word doc, with some extra pointers for question 2 and language analysis.