These comprehensive GCSE, AQA resources are designed to support students in developing a deep understanding of the key theme of social responsibility in An Inspector Calls, and explores characters and ideas related to this in An Inspector Calls. The resources provide structured guidance for students preparing for their English Literature exams, helping them to explore complex topics such as socialism and capitalism. They are ideal for teachers and tutors looking for ready-to-use materials that enhance learning and engagement. The essay scaffolds are particularly valuable for structuring student responses. Using the PEEL (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link) framework, students are guided step by step on how to write cohesive and insightful essays. This method ensures that they engage effectively with the text, using key quotes and analysis to demonstrate their understanding of how Priestley presents important themes, such as the interconnectedness of society and the critique of capitalism. Key extracts are also provided with contextual information that students can refer to. The model essay and glossary provides additional support, offering a clear example of a high-quality essay response. The essays showcases the expected standards for GCSE (AQA) and includes a glossary of essential terms, such as “collective responsibility” and “moral authority,” helping students to build a strong vocabulary for literary analysis​. Furthermore, the contextual materials include letters and insights from J.B. Priestley, giving students a deeper understanding of the playwright’s intentions and the socio-political messages embedded in the play. These resources not only prepare students for exam success but also encourage them to think critically about social justice and their role in society. A range of comprehension activities are included in this resource. By using these resources, students will develop a thorough grasp of the play’s themes, improve their essay-writing skills, and gain confidence in analyzing literature through a social and moral lens.

Aimed for GCSE, (AQA) English Language teachers, this resource is ideal to teach the different elements of Paper One. It includes model responses to the practice questions which will help students understand what is required of them and provides a useful resource for examination preparation! The practice paper, reading material is a detailed, engaging extract taken from a novel about mountaineering. It allows students to practice skills such as understanding characters, setting, and emotions while responding to AQA-style questions. The paper contains typical Section A questions. focusing on reading comprehension and analysis, with questions addressing language techniques, structure, and character evaluation. Section B provides creative writing prompts, encouraging students to either describe a mountaineering scene - picture prompt - or write a story about a mountain rescue. Model answers are included to give students examples of high-quality responses, guiding them on how to structure answers and use evidence effectively. Students will be able to see the type of language they need to use to respond to the text. These are followed by reference to how the model responses meet the assessment criteria. An additional resource on using similes in creative writing is provided. This includes a detailed explanation, examples and an exercise. It is useful for an extension activity to help students develop their writing.

The following GCSE, English Literature guide includes a practice GCSE question, extract taken from Chapter 3: Dr Jekyll was Quite at Ease, a plan, a model essay and an independent writing task. The detailed essay is effective in helping students think about the elements that make an engaging response. This is followed by a PEEL plan, demonstrating the features of the essay based on the AQA, Assessment Criteria. There is an independent, writing question with an extract from Chapter 1. This will allow students to practise the essay writing skills they have learnt. To familiarise students with the content of Chapter 3, a play version and comprehension is provided. This can be used as an extension exercise to help understand this crucial part of the novel. Finally, an imaginary interview with Robert Louis Stevenson is included in which the author discusses the idea of duality. This will help students understand this tricky concept. These resources will support students in meeting the demands of the English Literature curriculum!

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and short story writing sections of the WJEC - Eduqas, English Language, Component 1 exam. A practice paper is provided based on a psychological story extract that focuses on the experiences of a young mother, Emma. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. The guide focuses on key areas such as language analysis, mood shifts, thoughts and feelings, and evaluation and has notes on how the responses meet the assessment objectives. The unit also offers four creative short story prompts along with model responses. These can be shared with students to discuss successful features of the writing. An additional resource is provided to explain how to use similes to add depth to narrative writing… This resource gives students the tools and confidence they need to succeed in both the reading comprehension and writing sections.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and descriptive writing sections of the AQA English Language Paper 1. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. Reading Section: Extract and Practice Questions: The extract is taken from a historical novel set in the early 1900s… Typical AQA questions are provided to assess comprehension. In-Depth Question Guidance: Detailed advice on how to respond to each question type, from basic information retrieval to deeper analysis and evaluation. Model Answers: Example responses to show students how to structure answers, use subject-specific vocabulary, and apply evaluative language. Exam Skills: Strategies to help students identify key information, understand how to interpret language and structure, and analyze the writer’s techniques effectively. Descriptive Writing Section: Practice questions: A picture prompt and story writing task is provided. Exam-Specific Tips: Tailored advice for AQA Paper 1, focusing on breaking down the task, using strong topic sentences, and structuring responses to maximize marks. Model Descriptive Paragraphs: High-quality example paragraphs that demonstrate effective use of descriptive techniques and language choices. Self-Assessment Checklist: A checklist to help students review and refine their work, ensuring they meet exam criteria for high marks. An additional extension activity is provided in which a student writes an email to explain how to succeed in Question 4. Perfect For: Teachers seeking comprehensive resources for teaching both reading and descriptive writing skills Students aiming to improve their understanding of reading comprehension and creative writing techniques Tutors looking to support students with exam preparation for AQA English Language Paper 1 This guide will help students build confidence in their reading and writing skills, offering structured guidance and practical tools for exam success.

The following GCSE, English Literature guide on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde includes a practice GCSE question, extract, guidance, model essay and independent writing task.It deals with the theme of secrecy. A detailed plan based on the model essay is provided to help students reflect on the structure of an essay and how to use topic sentences to link back to the question. The detailed, model essay is effective in helping students think about the elements that make an engaging response, meeting the demands of the AQA curriculum objectives. Finally, there is an independent writing question with an extract from Chapter 9. This will allow students to practise the essay writing skills they have learnt. An additional dramatic monologue and comprehension is provided to learn the events of Chapter 5. This can be used as an extension exercise to help students familiarise themselves with this crucial part of the novel.

This resource offers comprehensive guidance for students tackling GCSE AQA English Language Paper 2. It contains a practice paper on the theme of cycling and consists of two main component. AQA Paper 2 Guidance: This section provides step-by-step strategies for answering each question in Section A, focusing on reading comprehension and comparison of non-fiction texts. It includes specific advice on how to approach true/false statements (Q1), summarizing similarities between texts (Q2), analyzing language use (Q3), and comparing attitudes in two texts (Q4). For Section B, students are guided through writing tasks, with a model response for argumentative writing. Tips are provided on structuring arguments, using persuasive language, and integrating rhetorical devices. Mastering Subject-Specific Vocabulary and Language for Non-Fiction Writing: This guide emphasizes the importance of using precise, subject-specific vocabulary to enhance the quality of writing in non-fiction tasks. It offers practical advice on blending technical terms with everyday language and employing rhetorical devices effectively. The guide includes examples of advanced sentence structures and how to adapt tone based on the writing task (letter, report, article, etc.). By mastering these skills, students will learn how to craft clear, persuasive, and authoritative non-fiction writing, meeting the criteria for higher marks on the AQA exam. This resource equips students with essential tools for excelling in reading and writing non-fiction, covering both analysis and the crafting of sophisticated responses.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and descriptive writing sections of the AQA English Language Paper 1. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. This guide will help students build confidence in their reading and writing skills needed for AQA, Paper One, offering structured guidance and practical tools for exam success. Key Features Reading Section: Extract and Practice Questions: The extract is taken from a mystery novel. Typical AQA questions are provided to assess comprehension. In-Depth Question Guidance: Detailed advice on how to respond to each question type, from basic information retrieval to deeper analysis and evaluation. Model Answers: Example responses to show students how to structure answers, use subject-specific vocabulary, and apply evaluative language. Exam Skills: Strategies to help students identify key information, understand how to interpret language and structure, and analyze the writer’s techniques effectively. Descriptive Writing Section: Model Descriptive Texts: High-quality example paragraphs that demonstrate effective use of descriptive techniques and language choices. Assessment Objectives: Explains how the model answers meet the Assessment Objectives for AQA/ Additional Resource An article on how to respond to the structure question - question 3. Perfect For: Teachers seeking comprehensive resources for teaching both reading and descriptive writing skills Students aiming to improve their understanding of reading comprehension and creative writing techniques Tutors looking to support students with exam preparation for AQA English Language Paper 1

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and descriptive writing sections of the AQA English Language Paper 1. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. Key Features Reading Section: Extract and Practice Questions: The extract is taken from a mystery novel about a family who experience strange events at their cottage . Typical AQA questions are provided to assess comprehension. In-Depth Question Guidance: Detailed advice on how to respond to each question type, from basic information retrieval to deeper analysis and evaluation. Language Examples: Some examples are provided to show students how to structure answers in reading, use subject-specific vocabulary, and apply evaluative language. Exam Skills: Strategies to help students identify key information, understand how to interpret language and structure, and analyze the writer’s techniques effectively. Descriptive Writing Section: Sensory and Figurative Language: Practical examples and exercises to help students develop their use of sensory details and figurative language, such as similes and metaphors, to create vivid, atmospheric descriptions. Exam-Specific Tips: Tailored advice for AQA Paper 1, focusing on breaking down the task. Model Descriptive Responses: High-quality examples that demonstrate effective use of descriptive techniques and language choices. Perfect For: Teachers seeking comprehensive resources for teaching both reading and descriptive writing skills Students aiming to improve their understanding of reading comprehension and creative writing techniques Tutors looking to support students with exam preparation for AQA English Language Paper 1 This guide will help students build confidence in their reading and writing skills, offering structured guidance and practical tools for exam success.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and short story writing sections of the WJEC - Eduqas, English Language, Component 1 exam. A practice paper is provided based on a mystery story extract that focuses on strange noises in a house in which the protagonist Maya resides. It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. The guide focuses on key areas such as language analysis, mood shifts, thoughts and feelings, and evaluation. The unit also offers four creative short story prompts along with model responses. These can be shared with students to discuss successful features of the writing. An additional resource is provided to explain how to analyse language using subject-specific vocabulary. This resource gives students the tools and confidence they need to succeed in both the reading comprehension and writing sections.

AQA Paper 1 (Creative Reading and Writing) - Flicker of Hope This unit helps prepare for the GCSE (AQA) Paper 1 and provides opportunity to focus on successful responses. It contains: A Practice Paper: Focuses on analyising a fiction text, with questions designed to assess reading comprehension, language analysis, and structure. There is also a picture based writing section as well as a story prompt. Answer Guidance : Detailed guidance including some model responses. Based on AQA Assessment Objectives Literary Devices Quiz: A useful multiple choice quiz to support learning of the key literary devices. The practice paper and quiz are invaluable in preparing students for Paper One of the AQA, English Language Exam!

The Practice Paper for GCSE English Language ,Paper Two offers comprehensive support for teachers following the AQA curriculum. Here’s an overview of its content and its usefulness in supporting students in understanding how to respond to the different questions: Reading Section: The paper contains two rich, contrasting texts on gardening -one set in 2020 and the other in 1873. Students are tasked with summarizing differences, analyzing language, and comparing perspectives across both texts. This structure mirrors AQA exam questions, enhancing students’ exam readiness. Writing Section: The second part requires students to compose an article about gardening, allowing them to practice persuasive writing and structuring arguments effectively. Guidance: Teachers can use the provided guidance to evaluate responses across reading and writing tasks, using AQA’s assessment objectives Additionally, the model answers act as exemplars, illustrating what successful responses should look like. These provide an opportunity for students to look closely at the language features and the structure of successful reading responses. Supplementary Quiz - An extension quiz is provided to assess understanding of language devices. This paper will be invaluable for AQA teachers, offering realistic practice and clear guidance aligned with curriculum expectations.

The following GCSE, English Literature guide includes a practice GCSE question, extract, guidance, model essay and independent writing task. A list of keywords and phrases from the model essay is provided to familiarise students with vocabulary they need to write a successful response. The detailed essay is effective in helping students think about the elements that make an engaging response. This is followed by a guidance section, demonstrating the features of the essay based on the AQA Assessment Criteria. Finally, there is an independent writing question with an extract from Chapter 1. This will allow students to practise the essay writing skills they have learnt. An additional quiz is also available to recap the main events of Chapter 4. This can be used as an extension exercise to help familiarise themselves with this crucial part of the novel.

Aimed for GCSE (AQA) English Language teachers, this resource is ideal to teach the different elements of Paper One. It includes model responses to the practice questions which will help students understand what is required of them and provides a useful resource for examination preparation! The practice paper, reading material is a detailed, engaging extract taken from a mystery novel. It allows students to practice skills such as understanding characters, setting, and emotions while responding to AQA-style questions. The paper contains typical Section A questions. focusing on reading comprehension and analysis, with questions addressing language techniques, structure, and character evaluation. Section B provides creative writing prompts, encouraging students to either describe an atmospheric room - picture prompt - or write a story about a mysterious event. An included mark scheme clearly outlines how to assess student responses, with level descriptors for analyzing language, structure, and critical evaluation. These can be shared with students. Model answers are included to give students examples of high-quality responses, guiding them on how to structure answers and use evidence effectively. Students will be able to see the type of language they need to use to respond to the text. Additionally, a checklists is included as a separate document to support both reading and writing tasks. These cover: Language features like descriptive speech, dialogue, imagery, repetition and tone. Structural devices such as character focus, shift to dialogue, withholding information, gradual revelation, climactic moment and progression of tension. Creative writing features aspects such as varied sentence structures, figurative language, and punctuation for effect.

Social Inequality in A Christmas Carol - GCSE, English Literature (AQA) Practice Question/Model Answer. This resource includes a detailed extract from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, focusing on the iconic scene where the Ghost of Christmas Present reveals the symbolic children, Ignorance and Want. It offers: A deep exploration of the theme of social inequality in the novella. A model essay answer that guides students through how to respond to GCSE English Literature questions on this theme. Structured guidance on analyzing key quotes and understanding how Dickens critiques Victorian society’s neglect of the poor. This resource is ideal for students studying Dickens and Victorian literature, helping them develop skills in critical analysis, essay structure, and understanding historical context​(social inequality). Word Search Activity This word search resource is an engaging tool designed to complement English learning activities. It offers: A fun and interactive way for students to reinforce key vocabulary and concepts related to social inequality. An answer key for easy review. Great as a supplementary activity to break up more intense studying or to prompt sentence writing related to A Christmas Carol.

Aimed for GCSE (AQA) English Language teachers, this resource is ideal to teach the different elements of Paper One. It includes model responses to the practice questions which will help students understand what is required of them and provides a useful resource for examination preparation! The practice paper, reading material is a detailed, engaging extract about Claire, a young woman returning home after a tiring day at work. It allows students to practice skills such as understanding characters, setting, and emotions while responding to AQA-style questions. The paper contains typical Section A questions. focusing on reading comprehension and analysis, with questions addressing language techniques, structure, and character evaluation. Section B provides creative writing prompts, encouraging students to either describe a rainy city scene - picture prompt - or write a story about feeling invisible in a crowd. An included mark scheme clearly outlines how to assess student responses, with level descriptors for analyzing language, structure, and critical evaluation. These can be shared with students. Model answers are included to give students examples of high-quality responses, guiding them on how to structure answers and use evidence effectively. Students will be able to see the type of language they need to use to respond to the text. Additionally, a checklists is included as a separate document to support both reading and writing tasks. These cover: Language features like strong verbs, metaphors, and personification. Structural devices such as chronological order, flashbacks, and cyclical structure. Creative writing features such as varied sentence structures, figurative language, and punctuation for effect. These resources ensure comprehensive preparation for the AQA Paper 1 exam, helping students develop critical reading skills and produce creative, well-structured writing!

This GCSE, English Language, writing unit is based on an persuasive task about why they should choose a charity fund raiser. It contains a model answer, a spelling activity, a speaking and listening task and a grammar component. The unit has been successfully used to raise the attainment of students who struggle to move into the Grade 4 and 5 bracket. Once the student has completed the tasks there are two independent writing activities to assess the understanding of the components of GCSE, persuasive writing. It is ideal for SENCOs, teachers and English language coordinators. It offers excellent value and the unit should provide three to four lessons of content.

This GCSE, English Language, writing unit is based on an argumentative task about whether it is better to live in the city or the countryside. It contains a model answer, a spelling activity, a speaking and listening task and a grammar component. The unit has been successfully used to raise the attainment of students who struggle to move into the Grade 4 and 5 bracket. Once the student has completed the tasks there are two independent writing activities to assess the understanding of the components of GCSE, argumentative writing. It is ideal for SENCOs, teachers and English language coordinators. It offers excellent value and the unit should provide three to four lessons of content.

Use the following games to make learning about prepositions fun! There are a variety of games and puzzles to engage students in what can be a rather dry topic. They are particularly useful for ESL students and those with additional needs. However, they can also be used as starter activities for the SATs, SPaG assessment or to introduce sentence openers for descriptive writing at GCSE. There is also an assessment at the end to see whether learners can use prepositions effectively. The games include Find the Missing Letters, Memory Pair Quiz, Sentence Scramble, Jigsaws and more! You can amend the templates to create your own puzzles. At the end of the unit, there are two assessments for beginner and more advanced learners.

Including a listening activity, vocabulary task, spelling quiz and comprehension, the pack helps students understand the language and meaning of the poem, Ozymandias. It is well suited for students with additional needs and ESL. It outlines a useful way to support students who struggle to respond to GCSE poems.