A complete 93-paged revision guide for all poems in the WJEC Eduqas Poetry anthology. Includes: Detailed summary and contextual influences for each poem in the anthology Each poem is thoroughly annotated to develop understanding and device impact Comparison tables for each poem, identifying the similarities and connections of poems across the anthology. GCSE style grade 9 example essays for each poem across the anthology. PDF Format for easy download.

For pupils looking for opportunities to practice and develop their analytical skills, this digital download booklet includes a range of activities designed to guide you through textual analysis. The set includes: Scaffolded activities to help pupils navigate the text and gather meaningful quotations Example annotations to model the level of detail and phrasing you should work towards Extracts taken from past GCSE papers Step-by-step analysis approach to develop detail Additional extracts for you to practice on your own

For pupils struggling with essay and paragraph structure, the P.E.A.R.L paragraph may be the solution for you! The P.E.A.R.L structure is designed to meet all assessment objectives on English Language and Literature papers. The set includes: Guided analysis of an extract- A Christmas Carol Example response using the P.E.A.R.L structure Writing template to practice your own 3 extracts for you to practice and develop analysis and writing skills.

9High quality pages of detailed notes focused on the characters The Witches from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This note set includes: Grade 9 example response Thorough exploration of the character across the play Detailed analysis of the character in relation to themes A wide range of potential essay discussion points A range of analysed key quotations that can be used to evidence discussions.

12 High quality pages of detailed notes focused on the character Banquo from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This note set includes: Grade 9 example response Thorough exploration of the character across the play Detailed analysis of the character in relation to themes A wide range of potential essay discussion points A range of analysed key quotations that can be used to evidence discussions.

12 High quality pages of detailed notes focused on the character Macduff from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This note set includes: Grade 9 example response Thorough exploration of the character across the play Detailed analysis of the character in relation to themes A wide range of potential essay discussion points A range of analysed key quotations that can be used to evidence discussions.

10 High quality pages of detailed notes focused on the character Lady Macbeth from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This note set includes: Grade 9 example response Thorough exploration of the character across the play Detailed analysis of the character in relation to themes A wide range of potential essay discussion points A range of analysed key quotations that can be used to evidence discussions.

10 High quality pages of detailed notes focused on the character Macbeth from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This note set includes: Grade 9 example essay response Thorough exploration of the character across the play Detailed analysis of the character in relation to themes A wide range of potential essay discussion points A range of analysed key quotations that can be used to evidence discussions.

6 High quality pages of detailed notes focused on the theme of age/ young and old from An Inspector Calls. This note set includes: Thorough exploration of the theme across the play Detailed analysis of the theme in relation to characters A wide range of potential essay discussion point A range of analysed key quotations that can be used to evidence discussions.

10 High quality pages of detailed notes focused on the character Gerald Croft from An Inspector Calls. This note set includes: Grade 9 example response Thorough exploration of the character across the play Detailed analysis of the character in relation to themes A wide range of potential essay discussion points A range of analysed key quotations that can be used to evidence discussions.

10 High quality pages of detailed notes focused on the character Eric Birling from An Inspector Calls. This note set includes: Grade 9 example essay response Thorough exploration of the character across the play Detailed analysis of the character in relation to themes A wide range of potential essay discussion points including A range of analysed key quotations that can be used to evidence discussions.

8 High quality pages of detailed notes focused on the character Sheila Birling from An Inspector Calls. This note set includes: Grade 9 example essay response Thorough exploration of the character across the play Detailed analysis of the character in relation to themes A wide range of potential essay discussion points including: social exploitation, relationships, responsibility, similarities to Eva Smith, gender inequality and more! A range of analysed key quotations that can be used to evidence discussions.

9 High quality pages of detailed notes focused on the character Mrs Birling from An Inspector Calls. This note set includes: Grade 9 example essay response Thorough exploration of the character across the play Detailed analysis of the character in relation to themes A wide range of potential essay discussion points including: charitable hypocrisy, gender, responsibility, character arc/ function, classism and capitalism, more! A range of analysed key quotations that can be used to evidence discussions.

12 High quality pages of detailed notes focused on the characters Tybalt and Benvolio from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This note set includes: Grade 9 example responses for each character Thorough exploration of the character across the play Analysis of the characters in relation to key themes A wide range of potential essay discussion points A range of analysed key quotations that can be used to evidence discussions.

10 High quality pages of detailed notes focused on the character Romeo from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This note set includes: Grade 9 example response Thorough exploration of the character across the play Detailed analysis of the character in relation to themes A wide range of potential essay discussion points A range of analysed key quotations that can be used to evidence discussions.

9 High quality pages of detailed notes focused on the character Juliet from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This note set includes: Grade 9 example response Thorough exploration of the character across the play Analysis of the character in relation to themes A wide range of potential essay discussion points A range of analysed key quotations that can be used to evidence discussions.

Modern prose adaptation of the forest scene from Little Red Riding Hood. Used for KS3 classes to practice analytical skills and prepare for a GCSE style exam question: How does the writer create a sense of eeriness in this extract? This is a description extract, littered with language devices to ensure accessibility to pupils of all abilities.

Powerpoint and resources focused on teaching pupils how to approach the GCSE EDUQAS Unseen Poetry Assessment. Resources can be used for up to four lessons. Includes: Guiding pupils to understand the mark scheme and what is required in order to meet the higher bands. Analysis and comparison of the unseen poems, ‘Nettles’ by Vernon Scannell and ‘Catrin’ by Gillian Clarke. Band 5 example responses for both the question 1 analysis of ‘Nettles’ and question 2 comparison of ‘Nettles’ and ‘Catrin’. Opportunities for pupils to reflect on written responses and redraft in response to feedback.

Lesson resources focused on developing pupil’s understanding of both the contextual developments and literary characteristics of the literary eras relevant to the AQA Love Trough the Ages Poetry Anthology. The resources include: Organising poems into literary eras Contextual exploration of key events within each era that may have contributed to the themes/ ideas prominent in the anthology’s poems of that era. Exploration of writing characteristics/ typicalities of each literary era. The purpose of this lesson is to develop pupil ability to meet AO3 of the AQA A-Level English Literature examination.

Prompt questions to help challenge learners when analysing poetry. Can be used in the classroom, set as homework or used for cover lessons. My low/ mid level learners have found this particularly helpful when independently analysing and they have helped build their confidence and understanding of the poem.