This is a learning mat which covers every question on the reading section of Paper 2. This would be suitable for low to medium Key Stage 4 students or high ability Key Stage three. This learning mat should take around 50 minutes if done under timed conditions appropriate to the paper however, it can also be done in class and cover a good few lessons (1 1/2 to 2 hours).

This worksheet is designed for Key Stage 4 students studying the Power and Conflict Anthology. It is encouraging students to develop their comparison skills and make note of the requirements on the mark scheme. It is based on Bayonet Charge by Ted Hughes and Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord Tennyson

Five handy poems complete with relevant power and conflict quotes, language analysis and context links in preparation for a poetry comparison assessment. Suitable for Key Stage 4 students who have covered all poems in the unit in detail

Three separate support sheets used in an 'outstanding' lesson to differentiate poetry response writing by task and meet students of Key Stage Four varying abilities where they are at currently. The sheets also offer opportunities for self and peer assessment through the student friendly level checker.

A great learning mat for introducing how to approach AQA Language Paper 1 Section A or for supporting low ability students. Appropriate for Key Stage 3 of high ability and all Key Stage 4.

This is a good resource for introducing paper 1 questions 1-2 in small steps. This is aimed at low to medium ability Key Stage 4 and high ability Key Stage 3. The resource incorporates key skills, a writing structure and peer assessment opportunities.

An A4 learning mat with designed to test skills used in paper 1 reading section for AQA English Language. It breaks down tasks and makes them more accessible to students. The actual text is quite challenging however so perhaps Mid-High Ability Key Stage 4.

A SOW created with close reference to the TES Merchant of Venice teacher pack. This scheme is aimed to coincide with the AQA Literature Paper 1 course and includes differentiated resources, exam practice and lessons to cover the entire play.

A handy sheet for feeding back to a class- getting a class to actively listen. I used alongside the mark scheme (see your exam board to download) and required students to complete.

Used with unseen poetry for analysis skills

A worksheet on ACC/Scrooge

Witches analysis

a 14 day checklist to support Y11 studying AQA Macbeth, ACC or AIC but is easily adapted.

A worksheet enabling you to track the character of Fred and his role across ACC

A series of extracts from across the novella aimed at enabling students to analyse texts holistically

Mats to support revision, recall and higher order thinking skills for Paper 1.

A handy centralising worksheet which can be used as a homework research or revision activity for students to complete.

A resource to be used in lessons and as a homework revision piece. Students choose a question and use the carefully structured plan to write a high level answer. The resource also has peer/self assessment for support in evaluating student success. Suitable for low to medium ability Key Stage 4 or high ability Key Stage 3.

A really simple and effective lesson for introducing AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 1. This lesson is suitable for a low ability to medium ability class of Key Stage 4 or medium to high ability Key Stage three. All you need to prepare alongside the worksheet is to make sure that you have access to this clip for task one of the worksheet: TES won’t allow me to provide the clip but if you search for Pedigree 2013 Brighter Futures on youtube, it will pop up. Enjoy!

A worksheet aimed at teaching Remains by focusing on the language, structure, context and message of the poem. The worksheet relies on access to the free youtube clip which TES won’t allow me to provide but is located on youtube under ‘Remains’.