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English GCSE and English KS3 resources by a lead practitioner. Everything I upload is tried and tested by both myself and my English Department. I always appreciate feedback, so please do leave a review if you get chance. Leave a review and choose any other single resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
Edexcel Improving Descriptive Writing
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Edexcel Improving Descriptive Writing

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Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Question 5 or Section B - A lesson to help students improve on their descriptive writing. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that is ideal for both KS3 and KS4 students to reflect on their descriptive writing abilities and to use modelled examples to make improvements to their writing. Includes detailed self-reflection sheets focussed on descriptive writing. Useful for students preparing for Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section B. It also now contains llamas, which lots of young people like apparently! Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Edexcel English Language P1 Escape Room
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Edexcel English Language P1 Escape Room

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Revise Edexcel English Language Paper 1 through an engaging ‘escape room’ lesson! It is filled with codes, puzzles and activities to get students to revise terminology and skills as they work in groups or ‘escape crews’ to get out of the locked setting! Includes answers for every mystery and puzzle (see the notes attached in the PowerPoint) and is a brilliant way to help students in their revision for Edexcel English Language Paper 1 - but can easily be tweaked for other exam boards too including OCR,WJEC, EDUQAS, AQA and so on. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Edexcel English Language Paper 2 7a
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Edexcel English Language Paper 2 7a

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Edexcel English Language Paper 2 lesson that looks at Q7a (summary writing and synthesising information) through two travel writing texts. Recently revamped, this lesson is packed full of engaging activities, useful notes for teachers and students, and strategies for approaching difficult exam questions. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson to prepare KS4 students for Edexcel Language Paper 2 Section A. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Edexcel Writing to Persuade
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Edexcel Writing to Persuade

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Focussing on Writing to Persuade for Edexcel English Language Section B / Question 8 or Question 9, we look at the controversial issue of Raheem Sterling’s rifle tattoo that dogged England’s World Cup preparations. In the lesson students prepare a letter to write to Raheem Sterling in favour or against his tattoo. Fully differentiated activities throughout. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
General Election 2019 Green Party
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General Election 2019 Green Party

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An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the latest goings-on with the Green Party, Brexit, the other major political parties in Britain and more. It can be used in form time as part of literacy focus, or in an English lesson for KS3/4 GCSE comprehension training. It is interesting, useful, very easy to use and good way to combine Citizenship, PSHE and English. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package Or check out some Citizenship GCSE, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources
Animal Farm 2019 Model
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Animal Farm 2019 Model

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Animal Farm model answer (2019) on how Orwell presents the failure of rebellion on Animal Farm This model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 2. Includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into early 20th century Europe, the Russian Revolution, the establishment of Communism, how and why George Orwell presents the rebellion and its failure as he does. Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.
AQA English Language Paper 2 2021 Model
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AQA English Language Paper 2 2021 Model

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June 2021 AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B (Question 5) model answer - an article on social media. Perfect revision prep for the English Language exams, for non-fiction writing lessons, to use for homework or for cover. Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.
Lines Written in Early Spring
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Lines Written in Early Spring

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Lines Written in Early Spring by William Wordsworth. Worlds and Lives poetry anthology lesson. A fully differentiated and resourced ‘ready to go’ lesson on the poem, one of the poems in the new AQA poem collection, with the lesson ideally suited for both KS3 and KS4 students. We cover meaning, language, write analytical paragraphs and peer assess them using class success criteria. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets, a copy of the poem with glossary, support sheets and more. Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.
Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 2 Writing
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Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 2 Writing

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Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 2 - Section B. This lesson focuses on using colour in description and descriptive writing to help build up tone and avoid using basic vocabulary when describing colour as well. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that supports students in developing their use of colours in descriptive writing. Ideal preparation for both KS3 students and those KS4 students preparing for GCSE examinations - including Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section B or Question 7/8 Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Hip Hop English Structure
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Hip Hop English Structure

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Hip hop structure lesson for English KS3. These resources are designed for an extra curricular club that helps to engage students in lyrics and therefore poetry. In this lesson we explore how structure in lyrics can engage listeners/audiences, and discuss what effects they can have, including the use of verses and refrains. Could be used for before/lunchtime/after school clubs or edited to be used for lessons on poetry and figurative language. Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.
Edexcel 2.0 Imaginative Writing
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Edexcel 2.0 Imaginative Writing

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Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 2 Question7/8 or Section B - A lesson to help students improve on their descriptive writing. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that is ideal for both KS3 and KS4 students to reflect on their descriptive writing abilities and to use modelled examples to make improvements to their writing. Includes detailed self-reflection sheets focussed on descriptive writing. Useful for students preparing for Edexcel English Language 2.0. It also now contains llamas, which lots of young people like apparently! Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
One Flesh Elizabeth Jennings
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One Flesh Elizabeth Jennings

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One Flesh by Elizabeth Jennings poem lesson for the Edexcel Relationships poetry anthology. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets, bonus challenges, context and more. Students analyse key sections of the poem and use student notes to improve their annotations. Perfect for KS4 GCSE and KS3 classes.
A Child to his Sick Grandfather Joanna Baillie
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A Child to his Sick Grandfather Joanna Baillie

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A Child to his Sick Grandfather Joanna Baillie lesson. Edexcel Relationships poetry anthology lesson. A fully differentiated and resourced ‘ready to go’ lesson on the poem, one of the poems in the Edexcel poem collection, with the lesson ideally suited for both KS3 and KS4 students. We cover meaning, language, and begin to compare the structure of this poem with La Belle Dame Sans Merci by John Keats. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets, a copy of the poem with glossary, support sheets and more. Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.
Frankenstein Monster
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Frankenstein Monster

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Frankenstein lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that looks at the whole of Chapter 10 and sums up Chapter 11 through a range of engaging activities that look at how the monster is presented and how giving him his own perspective and narrative changes how we see him as readers. Includes differentiated activities, visual stimuli, and a slightly different approach to helping students gain an overview of settings, characters, plot devices, tone and more. A really useful introduction to Frankenstein for GCSE English Literature students. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Frankenstein Ending
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Frankenstein Ending

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Frankenstein lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that looks at the whole of Chapter 24 through a range of engaging activities that explore how the novel ends and what kind of ending Shelley employed for her story. Includes differentiated activities, adaptive learning techniques, visual stimuli, and a slightly different approach to helping students gain an overview of settings, characters, plot devices, tone and more. A really useful lesson on Frankenstein for GCSE English Literature students. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.
Shakespeare Heroes
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Shakespeare Heroes

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Henry V and Richard III William Shakespeare lesson that explores the characters of Henry and Richard as kings and heroes or villains for KS3 students. We explore how Richard may be seen by his audiences as a villain and why he is the protagonist of Richard III despite not being a hero. We explore kingly qualities in the Elizabethan era as well. Part of a new Shakespeare overview unit for Year 7 that is currently in development. A very useful way to study the play for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for GCSE English Literature. Fully differentiated throughout.
Animal Farm Traitors
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Animal Farm Traitors

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Traitors English lesson on Animal Farm inspired by the BBC TV series. This is a fully resourced lesson so it includes differentiated activities on Orwell’s novel that cover characters, plot, themes, form and structure. The pack includes a PowerPoint with fully editable slides, traitor cards, faithful cards and detailed teacher notes setting out how the game works. Students work together in groups to complete Literature activity worksheets (included this pack and with detailed suggested answers for students to review and improve their revision), and earn points for the successful completion of their sheets. However, the traitors are trying to stop them winning!
Great Expectations Satis House
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Great Expectations Satis House

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Great Expectations lesson on Chapters 44, 45 and 46 from Charles Dickens’ Victorian novel. We explore Pip’s return to Satis House, his conversations with Estella and Miss Havisham, and learning about the return of Compeyson. An ideal lesson for your KS3 or KS4 English Literature students. Fully differentiated throughout.
Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1 Q5
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Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1 Q5

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Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section A lesson for the NEW Edexcel 2.0 specification that explores 19th century non-fiction and helps students to evaluate two texts and then answer Q5 and Q6 exam-style questions before making notes on evaluating an extract from Text 2 in preparation to answer Q5 and Q6. Additionally, the lesson is part of a series of resources that look at two 19th century non-fiction texts on the common theme of workers’ rights. Perfect for the new Edexcel 2.0 spec. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1 Q6
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Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1 Q6

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Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section A lesson for the NEW Edexcel 2.0 specification that explores19th century non-fiction and helps students to evaluate an extract from Text 2 and then create their own answers Q6 (evaluating a whole text). We then move on to reading a new text and exploring the use of language within it for Q3. Additionally, the lesson is part of a series of resources that look at two 19th century non-fiction texts on the common theme of the treatment of children in Victorian Britain. Perfect for the new Edexcel 2.0 spec. We also begin a new topic with new texts on Victorian zoos and animals in captivity. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package