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I am an English teacher who designs resources for KS3, 4 and 5 students with particular focus on AQA GCSE and A-level courses (both literature and language). My resources range from revision booklets to full schemes of learning, and I pride myself on high-quality resources which are engaging and accessible to a range of learners.

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I am an English teacher who designs resources for KS3, 4 and 5 students with particular focus on AQA GCSE and A-level courses (both literature and language). My resources range from revision booklets to full schemes of learning, and I pride myself on high-quality resources which are engaging and accessible to a range of learners.
Macbeth: Key Quotations Crossword Bundle
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Macbeth: Key Quotations Crossword Bundle

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This bundle contains 12 crosswords, designed to enable students to learn/revise key quotations from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Included are resources focusing on all of the key characters (Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, King Duncan, Macduff, the Witches) and six key themes (power, supernatural, violence, guilt, gender roles, ambition). This resources is ideal for GCSE students to revise key quotations for their exams and also to introduce the text to KS3 and 4 students. Each one is ideal for use as a lesson starter and also for students to create a bank of over 50 key quotations from the text. This file contains a ready-to-use PDF document and an editable Publisher version. Included are the crossword grids and an answer page.
An Inspector Calls: Key Quotations Crossword Bundle
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An Inspector Calls: Key Quotations Crossword Bundle

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This bundle contains 12 crosswords, designed to enable students to learn/revise key quotations from Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. Included are resources focusing on all of the key characters (Arthur, Sybil, Sheila, Gerald, Eric, Inspector) and six key themes (women, work, responsibility/duty, time/the past, social class/society, guilt). This resources is ideal for GCSE students to revise key quotations for their exams and also to introduce the text to KS3 and 4 students. Each one is ideal for use as a lesson starter and also for students to create a bank of over 50 key quotations from the text. This file contains a ready-to-use PDF document and an editable Publisher version. Included are the crossword grids and an answer page.
End of Term: Quiz Bundle
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End of Term: Quiz Bundle

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This bundle contains two quizzes that are ideal for English teachers to use with KS3 and 4 classes as we approach the end of term: Literacy audit: this quiz is a fun way for teachers to audit KS3 students literacy/SPAG/terminology skills using the specially designed grid and DIRT sheets to audit students’ performance both in their attainment and level of complexity End of Year Quiz 2018: this fun quiz is ideal for the end of term and recaps a lot of key English skills (historical context, Shakespeare, key authors/works, word classes, SPAG) in a way that is fun and engaging. Examples rounds include: Shakespeare vs. Stormzy, Correct that Tweet and BONUS World Cup round. Both quizzes are fun to look at (and include GIF animations) and are fully resourced to provide everything you need to teach the lesson. Files include both ready-to-use PDF versions and editable Publisher/PowerPoint versions.
KS3 Literacy Quiz/Audit
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KS3 Literacy Quiz/Audit

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This Literacy Quiz is designed as a fun way for teachers to audit/revise key literacy and language techniques with KS3 students. The file contains a slideshow of questions and answers and a grid sheet for students to fill in (which is designed to then be used by teachers to audit their skills, if required). Rounds: (1-3 are literacy audit) Spellings x 12 (of key linguistic/language terms) Punctuation (punctuating sentences using . ?! and ,) Language techniques (word classes and literary techniques) Books/author quiz (just for fun!) Also included in this file is a STUDENT DIRT feedback sheet where students fill in and reflect on their answers for each round on a grid sheet that can then be read by teachers to audit their attainment and level of complexity in each skill area (teacher notes + example included). Files are contained are both in a ready-to-use PDF format and an editable Powerpoint/Publisher document. Please note than some of the animations and GIFs may not work in the PDF version.
END OF YEAR QUIZ
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END OF YEAR QUIZ

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This file includes everything you’ll need for the ultimate END OF YEAR QUIZ; it contains a slideshow of questions and answers, an answer sheet (for students) and sheets for the bonus round. The quiz was originally designed for KS3 and 4 pupils, but could easily be used/adapted for younger and older students. It has a mix of literacy/literature based rounds and some just for fun! Rounds: Sort the word classes Name that author Shakespeare or Stormzy? Youngest to Oldest (useful for revising historical context) Correct that Tweet BONUS ROUND: World Cup teams Both ready-to-use PDFs and editable Publisher files are included in this document (please note the GIF animations and slide transisitions will not work in PDF slideshow).
Language Analysis Paragraphs: ABCDEF structure (GCSE/A-Level)
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Language Analysis Paragraphs: ABCDEF structure (GCSE/A-Level)

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This rescource is designed to guide students through using ABCDEF structure to structure language analysis paragraphs that zoom in on quotations, link to wider context/genre conventions and discuss the significance of authorial methods. It descibes the process, includes a writing frame and a model answer. The file includes: a ready-to-print PDF version of the document and an editable Publisher version. ** Please note: the resource was originally designed for AQA Lit B students to analyse Keats’ ‘Eve of St Agnes’, however it can be also used for the Unseen Poetry component of AQA GCSE English Lit. or easily adapted to suit other papers/courses/exam boards.**
Create your own Exam Paper: AQA Eng. Lit B (Paper 2: Elements of Crime Writing - Atonement)
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Create your own Exam Paper: AQA Eng. Lit B (Paper 2: Elements of Crime Writing - Atonement)

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This bundle contains all you need to generate exam papers for the AQA English Literature B Paper 2 (Elements of Crime Writing). It contains: a blank exam template which is fully formatted to look like an AQA paper and written in AQA language 5 practice Section A questions (Unseen Extract) 20 Section B questions (on Ian McEwan’s Atonement) 20 Section C questions (NO SET TEXT) These resources can be use in conjunction with one another to generate multiple exam papers, by simply copying and pasting questions from the bundles into the relevant sections on the template or creating new questions. Also included in the bundle are: An indicative content template to create marking documents for teacher/students. A teacher feedback grid/Self Reflection grid ** Please note these exam questions are not provided with indicative content since they are designed to be adaptable to all set text choices however a complimentary Indicative Content template and a teacher feedback/student self-evaluation sheet is included to enable you to individualise and differentiate the marking process according to the needs of learners.**
AQA English Literature B - Exam Paper template (Paper 2) + Section A Practice Questions
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AQA English Literature B - Exam Paper template (Paper 2) + Section A Practice Questions

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This resource contains a blank exam paper template for the AQA English Literature B A-Level Paper 2 (Elements of Crime Writing), formatted in the style of AQA A-Level papers and written in ‘AQA language’, and five practice questions for Section A (Unseen Extract) using a range of extracts from crime writing (that can then be used as AO4 examples in the exam). These resources are ideal for mock or internal examinations and also for use as practice papers for revision. This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Question Bundles for Section B and C (sold separately) and questions can be copied and pasted into the relevant sections to generate exam papers. Unseen Extracts covered: The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Gailbraith The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris The Last Bus to Woodstock by Colin Dexter The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold Included with this file: ready-to-print PDF versions of 5 section A questions and feedback/reflection grid, and editable versions of both of these along with the template for indicative content and exam paper template (both Word documents). ** Please note these exam questions are not provided with indicative content however a complimentary Indicative Content template (with content for the first 2 questions provided) and a teacher feedback/student self-evaluation sheet is included to enable you to individualise and differentiate the marking process according to the needs of learners.**
AQA (A-Level) English Literature B Practice Question Bundle (Section C) - NO SET TEXTS
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AQA (A-Level) English Literature B Practice Question Bundle (Section C) - NO SET TEXTS

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This bundle of twenty questions are designed for use with students on the AQA A-Level English Literature B course, in particular Paper 2A (Elements of Crime Writing) - SECTION C: comparison of 2 texts. The questions are formatted in the style of an AQA question (see image) and are written in ‘AQA language’, focusing on a wide variety of topics based on study of specimen papers/revision guides. AQA does not make specific reference to individual texts in this question and thus this bundle can be used regardless of set text choices. This resource can be used in conjunction with the EXAM PAPER TEMPLATE (sold separately) which is included and questions can be copy and pasted into the relevant sections to generate exam papers. In this sense, it can be combined with other bundles (Section A and B) to generate full exam papers for mock papers/internal examinations. Included with this file: ready-to-print PDF versions of exam questions and feedback/reflection grid and editable versions of both of these along with the template for indicative content. ** Please note these exam questions are not provided with indicative content since they are designed to be adaptable to all set text choices however a complimentary Indicative Content template and a teacher feedback/student self-evaluation sheet is included to enable you to individualise and differentiate the marking process according to the needs of learners.**
AQA (A-Level) English Literature B Practice Question Bundle (Section B - Atonement)
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AQA (A-Level) English Literature B Practice Question Bundle (Section B - Atonement)

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This bundle of twenty questions are designed for use with students on the AQA A-Level English Literature B course, in particular Paper 2A (Elements of Crime Writing) - SECTION B: Atonement. The questions are formatted in the style of an AQA question (see image) and are written in ‘AQA language’, focusing on a wide variety of topics based on study of specimen papers/revision guides. This resource can be used in conjunction with the EXAM PAPER TEMPLATE (sold separately) which is included and questions can be copy and pasted into the relevant sections to generate exam papers. In this sense, it can be combined with other bundles (Section A and C) to generate full exam papers for mock papers/internal examinations. Included with this file: ready-to-print PDF versions of exam questions and feedback/reflection grid and editable versions of both of these along with the template for indicative content. ** Please note these exam questions are not provided with indicative content however a complimentary Indicative Content template (with content for the first 2 questions provided) and a teacher feedback/student self-evaluation sheet is included to enable you to individualise and differentiate the marking process according to the needs of learners.**
Atonement (Ian McEwan) Key Quotations Flashcards
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Atonement (Ian McEwan) Key Quotations Flashcards

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This resource was designed for students on the AQA English Literature B course (Paper 2A: Elements of Crime Writing) to use alongside their study of Ian McEwan’s novel Atonement. The document consists of 40 revision cards (8 per A4 sheet on each character) that can be printed double-sided and then laminated for longer use. The task encourages students to identify and revise their knowledge of key quotations about each of the main characters (full list below) according to various ‘Section B-style’ statements about key interpretations of the text (particularly useful for AO2 and 5). The doument is fully editable so teachers can differentiate the documents by adding in their own key quotations if necessary. Characters covered: Briony Tallis - 8 cards Cecilia Tallis - 8 cards Robbie Turner - 8 cards Emily Tallis / Leon Tallis - 4 cards each Paul Mason / Lola Quincey - 4 cards each Files included: a ready-to-print PDF version and editable Publisher document Hope you find it useful :)
Browning, Crabbe and Wilde Poetry Key Quotations Flashcards
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Browning, Crabbe and Wilde Poetry Key Quotations Flashcards

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This resource was designed for students on the AQA English Literature B course (Paper 2A: Elements of Crime Writing) to use alongside their study of the Browning, Crabbe and Wilde cluster. The document consists of 32 revision cards (8 per A4 sheet on each poem) that can be printed double-sided and then laminated for longer use. The task encourages students to identify and revise their knowledge of key quotations from the texts (full list below) according to various ‘Section B-style’ statements about key interpretations of the text (particularly useful for AO2 and 5). The doument is fully editable so teachers can differentiate the documents by adding in their own key quotations if necessary. Poems: Browning - The Laboratory, Porphyria’s Lover, My Last Duchess Crabbe - Petere Grimes Wilde - The Ballad of Rading Gaol Files included: a ready-to-print PDF version and editable Publisher document Hope you find it useful :) *** UPDATED VERSION: statements added on Ballad of Reading Gaol page ***
AQA A Level English Literature B Paper 2 (crime): Literary Glossary/Key Concepts (Lacan and Freud)
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AQA A Level English Literature B Paper 2 (crime): Literary Glossary/Key Concepts (Lacan and Freud)

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This resource is designed for A-Level students on the AQA English Literature B course to practise AO1 skills for the Paper 2 exam (Elements of Crime Writing). The resource includes a literary glossary for students to define key terms and keep as a handy revision guide, and a key theories tasks for students to use alongside information sheets about Sigmund Freud’s ‘Theory of the Unconscious’ and Jacques Lacan’s ‘Objet A’ (both of which are useful for band 4/5 students to apply, especially in Section A - Unseen extract). These theories are challenging and will really boost marks if understood by learners, and these information sheets break down the theories in ways that are accessible to those just beginning to look at critical theory. Hope you find it helpful :) Attached is a PDF ready-to-print version and an editable Publisher version (please note some elements of formatting may change in the editable version).
AQA AS/A-Level English Language and Literature bundle
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AQA AS/A-Level English Language and Literature bundle

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This is bundle is designed for AS and A-Level students studying the AQA English Literature and Language course. Included is: a student revision booklet for use alongside study of the Paris anthology component (A-level) a student revision book aimed more generally at the exam (AS level) A bundle of quizzes (slideshows and resources) for use in class to revise key terms and components of exam (can be used for both)
A-Level (AQA) Literature Paper One Revision Booklet
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A-Level (AQA) Literature Paper One Revision Booklet

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This 43 page revision booklet is designed for A-Level students studying AQA English Literature B (Aspects of Tragedy). It walks them through how to revise for, plan and approach answers to all three sections and is aimed at students who have studied OTHELLO, KEATS POETRY and DEATH OF A SALESMAN The booklet sections are structured around each of the five AOs and encourage students to build specific skills for each to prepare for the exam. Each section has a mix of information and tasks that students can complete either in class or independently as part of their revision. Sections include: AO1 - terminology glossaries (literary, poetry, dramatic terms, Shakespeare, essay vocabulary) AO2 - tragic terms glossary AO3 - Wider context worksheets / useful resources list / authors’ lives worksheet AO4 - Analysis grids for 6 other tragic plays (wider reading) AO5 - Guided practice for essay structure/analysis paragraph/breakdown of exam paper +++ knowledge organiser templates, exam info, revision tips and tracker+++ Included in the file is a PDF version which is ready-to-use and an editable Publisher version which can be easily adapted to suit the needs of students.
AQA A-Level English Literature B (Paper 2A - Crime) Revision Booklet - Poetry cluster / Atonement
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AQA A-Level English Literature B (Paper 2A - Crime) Revision Booklet - Poetry cluster / Atonement

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This 20 page revision booklet is designed for A-Level students studying the AQA English Literature B Paper 2 (Elements of Crime Writing), in particular the Browning, Crabbe and Wilde cluster and Atonement. It focuses on each of the three sections independently and contains an explanatory page for each which walks students through how to approach the response, a selection of practice questions and a breakdown of the mark-scheme in student friendly language. In total there are over 30 practice questions, written in AQA-style language that would be appropriate for mock exams as well as revision/practice tasks. There is also a ‘Critical Theory’ section which encourages students to engage with wider perceptions of crime (from a variety of critical and theoretical sources) in order provide a range of interpretations (AO5), discuss the genre as a whole (AO4) and place texts into their wider context (AO3). Included in this file is a PDF copy of the booklet (fully assembled and ready to print), an editable Publisher version and PDF copies of the extracts for Section A Practice Questions and Critical Theory section. In this way, teachers can either issue booklets right away or adapt it to suit the needs of their course.
Producing Different Text Types
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Producing Different Text Types

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This set of three stand-alone learning sequences focus on enabling pupils to identifying key features of common text types (letter/newspaper article/instructional writing) and then producing their texts according to these features. Each text type begins by first exploring the common structure/language used and then guide learners through the process of producing their own texts. It is useful for encouraging pupils to produce their own pieces of extended writing according to a particular brief.
Writing about Setting: The Big City
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Writing about Setting: The Big City

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A mini scheme of learning designed to help KS3/4 students to practise their creative writing skills (ideal preparation/revision for GCSE Language Paper writing questions). The learning enables students to identify and use a range of language features to create complex, layered descriptions. The scheme should last 1-2 weeks and ends with an assessment point (based around London during The Blitz). All required resources are included.
Introduction to Detective Fiction: Murder on the Orient Express / Hound of the Baskervilles
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Introduction to Detective Fiction: Murder on the Orient Express / Hound of the Baskervilles

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This scheme of learning was designed for Year Seven students and focuses on the genre of crime writing and also embeds inference skills throughout. It contains approx 7 weeks of lessons (with all required resources) if teaching one text, or more if two are being taught (see below). Teachers may wish to support the learning with recent TV adaptations of both texts. It begins by giving an outline of genre (unit 1 - history, influences, structure etc.) and then moves on to the study of either Hound of the Baskervilles (higher ability) or Murder on the Orient Express (lower ability) (units 2a/b). NOTE - this part of the SOL is fully adaptable and both texts can be taught if desired. The differentiated nature of the SOL also makes it easily adaptable for other KS3 year groups.
An Introduction to An Inspector Calls
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An Introduction to An Inspector Calls

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This SOL should last approximately seven weeks, and is designed to introduce students to the GCSE text 'An Inspector Calls' by J.B Priestley. Each lesson comes with a PowerPoint slideshow and any required resources. It is designed to be supported by the 2015 BBC adaptation of the play. It is comprised of seven mini units (see image) that are somewhat interchangeable and can also be used as standalone mini-units for revision. It was originally designed to scaffold GCSE skills for a high ability Year 9 group, however has worked successfully with KS4 groups as an introduction to the text.