A revision sheet for Charge of the Light Brigade by Tennyson for the AQA Power and Conflict anthology. It contains an overview of the poem, detailed analysis of 7 quotations which embeds A02 and A03 analysis and a detailed exploration of the effect of the dactylic dimeter structure.

Simple storyboard worksheet to help students come to terms with the complex plot to Great Expectations.

A 30 question multiple choice test on the history of the premier league. Answers included.

A second 50 question quiz on Jekyll and Hyde with 5 questions on each chapter. Includes the recommended answer sheet on page 2. Ideal for testing students’ knowledge of the text after a first read-through.

This resource contains 3 different responses to the following question: ‘Mitch is presented as a one-dimensional character who contributes little to the tragic impact of the play’. There is a band 3 response, a band 4 response and a band 5 response. This is useful for helping students to clearly see the difference between the attainment bands on the mark scheme.

A revision sheet containing detailed high-end analysis of 13 quotations focused on the character of Macbeth from across the play to help chart his descent. Each explanation covers A01, A02 and A03 of the mark scheme.

An A3 sheet containing 100 key quotations in chronological order from The Handmaid’s Tale alongside brief explanations. Students find this useful. Start with asking students to RAG rate. Red - Little understanding/unlikely to use in an essay Amber - Some understanding/some chance of using in an essay Green - Good understanding/likely to use in an essay After this, I would ask students to group quotations in terms of different themes such as the following: The Body Rebellion Duality Fertility

Handy revision sheet containing thoughtful comments and ideas about ten key quotations for the character of Sheila Birling in An Inspector Calls. Also includes a thesis style introduction.

Using a motif is a great way to gain marks for structure and organisation in Paper 1 question 5. This resource contains 4 high grade examples of how to use a motif for Paper 1 Question 5. They are responses to the November 2021 question: write a story about a new beginning. Example 1: Motif is turquoise candle Example 2: Motif is a broken pocket watch Example 3: Motif is a silver key Example 4: Motif is tulips. Also contains 3 examples that use an object as a motif in drop, shift, zoom, leave narratives. This is a great resource for modelling how to use motifs so students can then go on to choose their own object to develop across the text.

A lesson introducing this key poem from the first half of the Feminine Gospels collection. Includes an overview, annotations and extension activities.

A summary of 8 critical perspectives into Scrooge’s character to help students meet and exceed the criteria for A03.

A revision sheet summarising 8 different critical perspectives on the witches in Macbeth. Useful for students trying to improve their A03 analysis.

For students looking to impress the examiner for A03, here is a summary of critical perspectives into Lady Macbeth’s character.

Revision sheet fro Emigree by Carol Rumens. It contains an overview of the poem alongside high-level analysis of 8 key quotations from the poem.

For students aiming to really impress their examiner in their pursuit of grade 9, here are a summary of 8 critical perspectives into Romeo’s character in Romeo and Juliet to help meet and exceed the criteria for A03. Includes Marx, Freud, Aristotle, feminism, Locke and Jung. Also includes a timeline revision activity on Romeo.

A lesson that encourages students to explore multiple interpretations of the thems and characters in Lord of the Flies to help reach bands 5 and 6 for A03. Students come up with their own 3 theories then compare them to mine before discussing which is the most valid perspective on the text.

A revision activity that asks students to consider deeply the impact of the key 1 or 2 quotations in each poem. With so many poems to remember, I look to ensure all students have a high level of confidence with 1 or 2 key quotations from each poem that they can use to both zoom in to authorial methods for A02 then zoom out to explore authorial message for A03. There are two versions to the activity - a) one quotation per poem or b) two quotations per poem. The version you use will depend on your group and how much they can complete in a typical session. My most comprehensive resource on Power and Conflict poetry is available here with revision posters on every poem: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/power-and-conflict-revision-sheets-12884928

Revision sheet for Belfast Confetti for the Edexcel Conflict anthology. Contains a question sheet with 10 questions and an answer sheet with detailed and thoughtful answers to the 10 questions. My most popular resource on Edexcel conflict poetry, which puts together all my resources into one booklet, is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-conflict-poetry-revision-booklet-12955594

A handy one page A3 sheet with a quick but precise overview of every poem in the conflict section of the Edexcel poetry anthology. Ideal to stick in your exercise book or on your wall for revision to act as a quick knowledge recall to help support making the right choices for comparisons. My most popular resource on Edexcel conflict poetry, which puts together all my resources into one booklet, is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-conflict-poetry-revision-booklet-12955594

Students often find it difficult to make meaningful comments about the impact of structural features in the Edexcel conflict poems. This revision knowledge organiser collates insightful comments that students can make about the impact of structural methods in each of the 15 poems. My most popular resource on Edexcel conflict poetry, which puts together all my resources into one booklet, is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-conflict-poetry-revision-booklet-12955594