Jamaican British by Ramond Antrobus poem lesson for the new Edexcel Belonging poetry anthology. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets and more. Students analyse key sections of the poem and use student notes to improve their annotations. Perfect for KS4 GCSE and KS3 classes.

George Orwell’s Animal Farm is introduced to students through analysing all the major characters introduced in Chapter One and some clues about context and deeper symbolic meaning. Students evaluate how each character is introduced, including Mr Jones, Boxer, Clover, Old Major and more. A very useful pathway into studying Animal Farm for AQA English Literature Paper 2. 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

World Book Day English KS3 or KS4 lesson using football as a stimulus for promoting reading for pleasure. Students choose a favourite book or novel and use this to create a football team: they design a team badge, line-up and shirt to help them describe, explain and evaluate key themes, characters and plot events. Perfect for back to school and end of term activities. Officially approved by the World Book Day organisation.

English KS3 or KS4 lesson using football as a stimulus for promoting reading for pleasure. Students choose a favourite book or novel and use this to create a football team: they design a team badge, line-up and shirt to help them describe, explain and evaluate key themes, characters and plot events. Perfect for back to school and end of term activities.

Israel / Palestine reading comprehension pack. A detailed 2 page article that provides an overview of the history of the conflicts between Israeli and Palestinian forces and includes differentiated comprehension questions that focus on reading skills and language and structure analysis. 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 History, Citizenship and English.

Frankenstein lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that looks the opening two letters of the novel that are written by Robert Walton, through a range of engaging activities and by analysing the first letter from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. 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

In this lesson we look at what a dystopia is and how it differs from a utopia, as well as analysing the key conventions of dystopian fiction before creating our own narrative idea using these conventions. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson ideal for KS3 students but could be adapted for KS4 English Language use. Includes two worksheets as well as the main presentation.

Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland lesson, a part of the Power and Conflict anthology. Recently revamped and expanded, this free lesson includes analyses of key quotations, differentiated activities and helpful notes for both teachers and students. (GCSE 1hr PP with differentiated tasks, New Spec) Focuses on Beatrice Garland’s Kamikaze, part of the Power and Conflict anthology For Paper 2 Literature New Spec Complete 1 hour, well differentiated lesson Suitable for KS4 or adaptable for KS3 Different level tasks for MA,LA or Core Designed to fit Ofsted criteria for’ Good’ or above

English KS3 non-fiction writing introduction lesson for KS3, useful for English Language Paper 2 Question 5 A preparation. Focuses on different text types in non-fiction writing. Students work on a magazine project, thinking of a central subject or interest to use as a stimulus for creating different writing pieces. Students analyse different magazines to help introduce them to magazines and then begin to plan their own magazines for the term. A useful lesson for KS3 and KS4 classes with differentiated activities, questions and resources. 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

FREE collection of language techniques posters that explain how language features work and why writers use them. Useful aid for revision for English Literature and English Language. Updated daily on our INSTAGRAM account: https://www.instagram.com/englishgcsecouk 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

Homework tasks for English KS3, all focused on poetry from other cultures in preparation for English Literature Paper 2. Students are provided with six weeks’ worth of homework and given a choice of three differentiated task for each week. Topics included are: language analysis, structure, vocabulary, connotations and denotations, form, context, poetry writing and much more. Useful preparation for both GCSE English Literature exams, but designed for KS3 students. Includes relevant worksheets and examples as well. 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

Macbeth and tragedy - A fully differentiated lesson that I used for a revision session with Year 11 students but could be easily adapted for other age groups. The lesson focuses on Macbeth and how it can or cannot be considered a tragedy, allowing students to reflect on genre and consider approaches to AO3.

Grace Nichols Island Man lesson that looks at the structure of the poem, designed for English KS3 students. We explore the writer’s use of form and structure and how the opening and ending of the poem are able to convey ideas and meanings to the reader. We explore how the changing of the focus in the structure affects the reader too. Includes differentiated activities, engaging activities and extensive teacher and student notes. Perfect GCSE English Literature preparation for KS3 English students and for unseen poetry, poetry anthology preparation and more. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. This lesson forms part of our KS3 Complete Pack. Find out more here. 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

NEW AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A SOW that works in conjunction with this pack of resources. Includes differentiated activities and resource ideas throughout, as well as links to all relevant resources, PowerPoints and further student and teacher notes and guidance. I have left the old scheme of work I made in here as well, although this has not been updated. This is a fully differentiated SOW for AQA English Language Paper 1 that prepares Year 9 students for a six week block. However, these ideas and suggestions can easily be adapted for KS4 students and other KS3 students as well. This SOW’s resources (including lessons) can be purchased as part of an AQA English Language Paper 1 bundle. All resources (lessons, worksheets and links to sources) can be purchase here: AQA English Language Paper 1 Bundle. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-english-language-paper-1-11757237

English KS3 assessment resource for AQA English Language Paper 2. Students are provided with four exam style questions that form their assessment. As well as the exam questions and texts, there is a PowerPoint that features helpful tips on each question and could be used before the questions as being answered or whilst the students write out their answers to each question. Students explore non-fiction texts and use their new knowledge to analyse specfic examples. Useful preparation for both Section A and Question 5 of GCSE English Language exams, but designed for KS3 students. Includes teacher and student notes. 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 Section A lesson that looks at Q2 and analysing the use of language in a contemporary text (21st century contemporary fiction). A fully differentiated and resourced lesson based on Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section A Question 2- language analysis. Ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS3 students working on non-fiction reading - contemporary texts. 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

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that explores the final chapter and how Jekyll presents his own perspective to us. We reflect on whether we feel sympathy for Jekyll or not and why. Ideal preparation for KS4 students about to sit AQA English Literature Paper 1 or easily adaptable for KS3 students studying The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. 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, RE, PSHE + RSE resources at EC Resources

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). 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. 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

English transition lessons - detailed scheme of work document on non-fiction writing skills that focuses on autobiographies and supporting Year 7 students to write their own autobiographer chapter. It includes activities and resources for over 8 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), learning objectives and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include language analysis, structure, vocabulary, reading skills and more. To work in conjunction with our transition mini unit pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/english-transition-12558520

25 Power and Conflict poetry quotes for displays or student revision from across the poems: Storm on the Island by Seamus Heaney, Remains by Simon Armitage, The Emigree by Carol Rumens, Checking Out Me History by John Agard and Poppies by Jane Weir. Each quotation has a relevant picture to go with the quote that implies specific themes or ideas. Brilliant revision for learning poem quotations. 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