9 pages of revision activities that would be useful for preparation for assessments, as homework activities or as in class intervention. Revision activities included: knowledge matching activity word class practice using an extract figurative language matching activity & practice using language rhetorical language matching activity & practice using language Ethos, logos, pathos revision (Aristotelian triad) Understanding - practice using short extracts to elicit information Three language analysis revision activities that begin scaffolded Grammar revision with focus on 'there, their. they’re and apostrophes

100+ slides that guide students through how to tackle language paper 1 question by question. Includes: tips and guidance for each question model answers that achieve marks across the mark scheme Do now activities Activities to help students with descriptive and narrative writing These resources use the 2017 paper where the extract is taken from Labyrinth by Kate Mosse.

A Walking talking mock that uses the AQA examiner feedback from summer 2023 to guide students through a process of planning and then writing answers/essays in response to Romeo and Juliet. Power point (42 slides) and student work booklet included. This resource focuses on helping students to: plan their response consider the text chronologically embed context rather than bolt it on at the end consider how themes can be context rather than just Historical events create thesis statements consider the texts as constructs Exam question used in this resource: relationships between older and younger characters Model answers included.

Ideal for year 7 or year 8. Two lessons to develop the AQA new specification paper 2 skills for question 4 using the AQA KS3 papers. (Comparison of writer perspectives) Also ideal for low ability KS4 Resources provide opportunity to: - explore non fiction texts - select and retrieve explicit and implicit information - identify example of a writer's language - explain the effect of writer's language - compare the perspectives of the writer - use writing frames to structure a response Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher Texts included: - Article about meeting the Grime artist 'Stormzy' - Article about meeting Sir Paul McCartney

6 differentiated resources to support the teaching of Stone Cold the play. Resources cover act 1 scene 1 to scene 5 Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow - higher Resources provide opportunities to: - explore the language of plays - explore stage directions - perform - explore the difference between plays and prose - explore flashbacks - analyse the effect on the reader - explore characters - explore the theme of homelessness in detail - write about viewpoints and perspectives - explore dual narratives

4 differentiated (by colour) lessons to support the teaching of the skills for English language question 3 on the new specification (9-1) paper 1. Students read extracts taken from fiction and develop skills in analysis the author's language. The resource uses an extract from 'I'm, the king of the castle,' 'Lullaby' 'The constant princess' and 'Transmission.' Extracts included. Resources provide opportunities to: - explore how writer's structure texts - analyse the use of structure in engaging reader interest - use sample answers - use mark schemes Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle ability yellow = higher ability

With very few sample assessment materials provided by the exam boards I have created my own. They have been made to look exactly like the assessments that students will sit n the real 9-1 examinations and are phrased in the same ways too. This paper uses No problem as the printed poem. The student responses can then be marked using the relevant mark scheme for Power and conflict poetry.

Fully differentiated lessons to support the teaching of 'Catrin.' 2 lessons that include pupil talk tasks, assessment, outcomes and cover: - context of the poem - language analysis - form and structure exploration Differentiation: purple = lower ability blue = middle ability yellow - higher ability

A differentiated (by colour) lesson to support the teaching of comparison between Storm on the island and extract from the Prelude. Differentiation: purple - lower blue = middle yellow - higher

A Differentiated resources to support the exploration of gun culture following the recent attack in Las Vegas. (October 2017) Resource provides opportunities to: - compare gun culture statistics in UK and USA - compare Obama's speech on gun culture with Trump's election campaign speech - explore the events in Las Vegas - write a formal letter of argument on the subject - Analyse the effectiveness of Obama's speech - Analyse language - Use 'what, how, why?' instead of PEE Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher

10 key quotations from Jekyll and Hyde, each with an accompanying image to help stduents remember them. Perfect as a starter where students use the given quote and image to write an interpretation.

15 key quotations from the power and conflict poetry collection, each with an accompanying image to help stduents remember them. Perfect as a starter where students use the given quote and image to write an interpretation and also perfect for learning key quotations.

3 lessons to support the revision of the reading section of the new specification English language paper 1 for AQA. Perfect to use in class as a walking talking mock - whereby you guide students thorough each question and allow them the suggested time to complete each task. Using a sample paper (included) the resources: - guide students through how to tackle each question - provide suggested timings - provide sample answers - provide tips and strategies for planning a response - show the questions annotated to ensure students stick to the focus of the task - provide opportunities to self/peer assess against the mark scheme criteria Extract taken from: Glass, bricks and dust

A presentation containing several strategies to get students planning their responses before they start writing. Also included are some templates and resources to help students form an effective plan and then enable them to move on to structuring a cohesive and structured response to the question. Also included are resources and strategies to encourage students to spend time editing and re-drafting their responses. Resources included: Narrative writing planning template Non fiction writing planning template Structure strips Sample writing questions presentation containing many possible strategies Editing resources

This resource contains 5 lessons in the form of a knowledge work book for Act 1 scene 2 of The Tempest with particular focus from when Ariel enters the scene. The lessons deal with Prospero as a leader and how he treats those in his charge. Each lesson begins with a ‘do now’ knowledge quiz. (Answers included) Over the course of 5 lessons students will: Read and understand complex material surrounding ‘colonisation’ Retain key knowledge Use art to draw conclusions about character Annotate extracts for language devices and inferences Analyse Shakespeare’s presentation of Prospero Draw similarities and differences between the ways he treats Ariel and Caliban Effectively plan an argument Write an effective argument

3 pages of quiz cards for Jekyll and Hyde to use as part of revision with answers. Each question has a quotation and requires students to: 1. identify who said it 2. identify a technique used by Stevenson 3. Answer a deeper question relating to the effect of the technique When printed off and photocopied back to back each card will have the answer on the reverse. I use these in folders (as shown in the image attached) and students spend the first 5-10 mins of certain lessons revising silently. Every correctly answered question moves a step back in the folder. Any question answered incorrectly moves back to the front. This is known as the Leitner method for retaining knowledge as part of regular testing. The Leitner method dictates which sections of the folder should be revised. The rota for his is also attached.

2 fully differentiated and meticulously planned lessons to explicitly teach AQA English language paper 2 question 2. The lessons start from scratch and provide opportunities for teachers to assess student ability and work out where their areas for development are. Students can then be pointed in the direction of a particular task that will help to plug the gaps in their understanding and climb the mark scheme. Lesson 1 focusses on inference and making connections between texts. Lesson 2 focusses on the synthesis of texts - writing a summary of differences Texts used: 1. Mail online article about a spoilt child 2. 19th century extract from 'Walks in and around London' Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher Resources provide opportunities to: - read 2 texts - synthesise - make connections - identify differences - make inferences - use the mark scheme - self and peer assess - work on target grade specific tasks