This GCSE AQA English Literature revision guide for “Lord of the Flies” is designed to help students achieve a Grade 9 by offering model paragraphs and essay plans that tackle all key themes and characters. The resource explores significant elements such as symbolism, themes of civilisation vs. savagery, and character dynamics. Ideal for students aiming for Grade 9. Hits on all assessment objectives including context. (9 pages booklet)

11 Plus CEM 10 Minute Tests Cloze Cloze tests are a fantastic way to test the ability to scan, deduce and infer information from an unseen text. This resource is timed- a key area to focus on once close to the exam.

Issue 1 of Magical Minds Learning’s 11+ magazine guide. This magazine is perfect for parents and students who are preparing for the 11+ examination. It is suitable for all exam boards from CEM to GL. Each issue will contain tips for exam technique and a wide range of activities to complete, from vocabulary to spatial awareness. The activities are designed to be fun for the students whilst also providing valuable practice and methods handy for the real day. We will also be conducting interviews with 11+ candidates and their parents which will be published in each issue. If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not get another one absolutely for free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem for free.

The maths behind the coronavirus unit of work This resource contains three lessons on the maths behind the coronavirus, useful for students in year five to nine. Each lesson is planned with warm ups (starters), main, and cool downs (plenary), and worksheets to complete in the lesson. Lesson one focuses on how the economy rapidly changed during this period of time. Lesson two focuses on vaccines, and how we can use maths to help create the perfect vaccine. Lesson three focuses on the maths behind social distancing and how we can use data and statistics to back up our points and make factual statements. This is a perfect opportunity for students to learn some maths beyond the curriculum.

11 Plus Maths Warm Ups This resource contains 25 starter/plenary activities which can be used at the start or end of a session, focussed on core skills required for the exam. Suitable for both the classroom/tutoring environment and at home.

11 Plus English Core Skills 11 Plus Foundation Course 11 Plus Summer Intensive Course Year 4 should be the least stressful part of the 11 Plus journey, in fact the student should only be spending 120 minutes maximum every week of doing work. Gradually the time spent on revision should increase, however it shouldn’t be labelled as a ‘chore’, make the transition as smooth as possible. In English it is important to keep on revisiting terms: grammar, punctuation, etc… It’s very easy to get quickly out of tune with SPaG. To have good creative writing skills, being able to tackle comprehension questions, verbal reasoning and more, you need to have the ‘English core skills’ Before advancing to formal English tests, it’s vital that the pupil has the knowledge and skills of basic English for the 11 Plus. English core skills is aimed to cover these topics so that the pupil can feel confident to move onto assessments. Note that this is ‘stage one’ of the foundation, so in the next stages the pupils will be introduced to ‘short’ and ‘long’ English tests. They will be prepared for this as they have gathered the skills from this book

Y6 SATS SPaG: This resource includes three lesson plans and powerpoints to prepare students for the SPaG assessments. Organised by topic, there are quizzes, detailed responses, homework prompts, etc… to help pupils get SATS ready and boost results instantly. You can use these tools nearer to the exam, for last minute cramming, or it can be used all year round. If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not get another one absolutely for free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem for free.

This magazine is perfect for teachers, students, and parents preparing for the national curriculum tests. The activities are designed to be fun whilst also providing valuable practice and methods handy for the real day. Includes: Detailed introduction on what the SATs examinations are, and what is in the tests An interview with a student who took the exams in 2019 Reading recommendations for students who want to improve their comprehension and vocabulary skills FAQs about reading for SATs, understanding of the book, motivation, how long to read, etc… Explanation on why is it important to read, and how can you find a book which is interesting Vocabulary booster word search Fraction flashcards Tips on how to improve your speed when dealing with fractions Four rules of number speed test Further thinking questions about four rules of number, inverse operation, and fractions Skimming and scanning How to improve your comprehension skills Sudokus to help with reasoning, tip and tricks how to become better Maze, tips and tricks to become better Hidden messages Letter tiles Number blocks Cryptograms Double puzzles Maths squares SATs preparation timetable Revision tips from students who took the SATs exams in 2019 Onomatopoeia fun creative writing exercises Prompts for tasks to complete on onomatopoeia How to include onomatopoeia in your creative writing to make it more interesting Types of recounts Why recounts are fun Examples of personal recounts Continuation of recounts to make a story activities Ratio tables exercises Quick fire quiz on topics covered in issue 1

11 Plus Vocabulary Lists Pack 2 This resource contains vocabulary lists which can be used as handouts for homework, extension work, or a weekly activity. Worth 10 weeks of lists, typically tutors and parents find these resources useful. You can find our other vocabulary resources from this link: More Vocabulary Resources Summer Vocabulary Challenge Vocabulary Booster Bundle Vocabulary Flashcards Vocabulary Book Two English Bundle If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not get another one absolutely for free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem for free.

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11 Plus Creative Writing Book 2 This workbook contains tips, tricks and skills for the creative writing aspect of the 11+ exam. Suitable for independent and grammar schools. Contains debate writing, character descriptions, settings, story writing and more. If you think that this resource is worth 5 stars, leave a review, and get another resource of your choice for free! All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem for free.

This book of 10-Minute Tests is perfect for helping pupils prepare for the somewhat challenging word-based numerical reasoning in the CEM 11+ test. It contains five tests, each 10-15 minutes long, with a focus on written questions - students need to read the question with care, then take out the relevant mathematical information to solve the problem. Answers included. I’ve successfully used this extensively with my tutees in preparing them for a variety of entrance tests.

11 Plus CEM Comprehension 10 Minute Tests Includes 100+ full length multi-choice questions. If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not get another one absolutely for free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem for free.

AQA GCSE Geography Paper 2 Revision Pack - Perfect for Exam Prep I have crafted model questions and answers just in time for the upcoming AQA GCSE Geography Paper 2 with this comprehensive revision pack, tailored specifically for the “Challenges in the Human Environment” section. Designed to cover all aspects of the specification, this resource offers a detailed exploration of key topics through exam-style questions and model answers. Includes short answer questions, 6 markers and 9 markers all with detailed model answers. Complete Syllabus Coverage: From Urban Issues and Challenges to Economic Development and Resource Management, every topic is thoroughly addressed to ensure you don’t miss a thing. Practical Exam Questions and Answers: Prepare with potential exam questions and exemplary answers to understand how to construct high-scoring responses. Relevant Case Studies: Includes up-to-date examples from various global contexts to enhance understanding and application of geographical concepts. Skill Enhancement: Boost your exam performance with guidance on data analysis, critical thinking, and evaluative writing- critical in the exam. Directly aligned with the AQA GCSE Geography specification. Perfectly timed for last-minute preparation, helping you walk into the exam room ready and assured.

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Book 2 This resource contains twenty full length 11 Plus vocabulary booster exercises (synonyms, antonyms, word association etc…). Great for learning new vocabulary. Includes answers. CEM-style Magical Minds Learning 11+ Vocabulary CEM 11+ CEM Vocabulary 11+ Vocabulary Tests If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not get another one absolutely for free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem for free.

11+ Numerical Reasoning (Maths). Two numerical reasoning tests - 25 questions each. Designed for CEM and GL. Includes answers. Added extra: BODMAS and Angles revision notes.

Make 11 Plus fun! Issue 2 This magazine is perfect for parents and students preparing for the 11 Plus examination. It is suitable for all exam boards from CEM to GL. The activities are designed to be fun for the students whilst also providing valuable practice and methods handy for the real day. Includes: Aims and goals for the student A plan to follow (detailed) for year 5 (grammar school exams) and 6 (independent school examinations) Mathematical jokes sent in from Issue 1 Helpful tips from parents and students sent in Ideas on how to learn vocabulary effectively, with goals and questions to answer A vocabulary booster word search, with follow up questions 6 creative writing prompts, with lots of tips and examples to follow. An explanation of how to structure your writing Fractions, decimals, and percentage flashcards How to tackle maths questions with unused information Sudokus, mazes and puzzles A practice cloze with advanced vocabulary An activity on rotational symmetry, with visual aesthetically pleasing graphics An interview with a parent whose child passed the 11 Plus exam A vocabulary booster crossword A fun shuffled sentence activity Synonyms exercises, with an explanation how to learn your new vocabulary in a fun way Questions to ask at an open day, a brief about what open days are about A ‘continue the story’ exercise Pascal triangle activities Maths limericks A vocabulary list Data maths questions - explanation how to interpret data If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not leave a review and get another one absolutely free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem.

Year 6 Arithmetic Tests Contains five arithmetic tests, suitable for year 5/6 students. Perfect for improving speed and accuracy. 11 Plus - CEM, CSSE, GL, and other private school examinations.

11 Plus Vocabulary in Context This set of resources contains a highly visual guide to understand what the term ‘vocabulary in context’ really means, and the four main ways to find out what a word means in the context when unsure. Also includes worksheets (matching up word and sentence, to find the definition), with increasing difficulty. Great for students who wish to stretch themselves further. You can find all of our vocabulary resources to prepare for the 11 plus from this bundle: Vocabulary Booster Bundle