A mock paper for Section A of Paper 1, with an extract from the opening of It. Mark scheme not included.

A mock paper for Section A of Paper 1, with an extract from Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park. Mark scheme not included.

A collection of three lessons with Christmassy extracts, for students to practice their Question 2, 3 and 4 skills over the festive period. A bonus worksheet shortening each lesson into a simpler task is included - handy for cover, supply or the slow December afternoons!

A hand-made set of posters detailing the key event from each chapter of Jekyll and Hyde. These high-quality images come with some key quotes from each chapter to aid revision, as well as space on each poster for pupils to add their own notes or quotes if desired. An excellent resource for either display, revision, or end-of-term colouring in!

A table mat covered in key information about the play. Includes key quotes, characters, contextual information and themes.

A sentence starter mat created with AQA English Literature in mind. Useful for lower ability groups, this mat is designed to make writing exam-style paragraphs as easy as 1-2-3. Could be used as a table mat, stuck in exercise books or as part of a display.

The twentieth (and final) lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. A nice little end of unit lesson where pupils can make handy revision flashcards on each main character. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

The eighteenth and nineteenth lessons in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. These lessons allow students to plan and answer an exam-style question on the differences between young and old characters in the play. The question is written with the AQA exam board specification in mind.

The seventeenth lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson allows students to summarise the key events from the final act of the play and evaluate each character's level of involvement in the tragedy. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

The sixteenth lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson breaks down the key differences between the generations of characters within the play, and how they react to the violence events. Building to final assessment on generational differences. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

The fifteenth lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson follows on from the speaking and listening lesson previous (Lesson 14) and enables pupils to link their comments and analysis clearly to contextual points. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

The fourteenth lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson encourages pupils to develop their dramatic skills and play Lord Capulet aloud. Several of the activities included were created based on training delivered by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

The eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth lessons in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. These lessons take pupils through planning, writing and reflecting on a mock GCSE question, styled after the AQA exam paper.

The tenth lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson looks at the reasons for Friar Lawrence's decision to marry the lovers in secret, along with some language analysis. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

The ninth lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson focuses on the different "shades" of love present within the play, deconstructing the differences between each family and how they show love towards each other. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

The eighth lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson deconstructs Romeo and Juliet's first meeting in preparation for analysis. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

The seventh lesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson focuses on the differences in how Romeo and Juliet are treated by their parents at the start of the play. Can be linked to the "context" lesson (Lesson Two of this scheme) to consider families in the Elizabethan era. The video clips within this lesson can be embedded within the PowerPoint (filesize upload limits prevents me from doing this) for ease of use. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

The sixthlesson in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. This lesson focuses on the key oppositions in the play - love/hate, peace/violence etc. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.

The third, fourth and fifth lessons in a scheme of work on Romeo and Juliet aimed at lower ability KS4 students. These lessons are designed with a full viewing of the 1996 Baz Luhrmann film adaptation of the play in mind. Some resources and PowerPoint slides adapted to fit AQA specification requirements.