A slideshow designed to support revision in the run-up to the GCSE English Literature exams. Focusing on Macbeth and the theme of kingship, this resource will help you refine your students’ essays and teach them about accurate use of commas.

Three documents designed to support students with their essay-writing. Students can build sentences that will lead them into writing analytical paragraphs. Macbeth, An Inspector Calls and Jekyll and Hyde are included, but the format can be adapted for any text.

A new-style AQA English Language Paper 1 resource with an extract from ‘Kala’ by Colin Walsh. The questions are formatted according to the AQA update from January 2025 and will be suitable for students sitting their exams from summer 2026.

An introduction to Paper 2 Unseen Prose for A-level English Literature A (AQA 7712/2B) Modern Times 1945-Present Day. Lesson pack include full powerpoint along with extract from ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ and a sample essay.

A new-style AQA English Language Paper 1 resource with an extract from ‘Rebecca’ by Daphne DuMaurier. The questions are formatted according to the AQA update from January 2025 and will be suitable for students sitting their exams from summer 2026.

An AQA-style paper 2 on extreme weather in Britain, with questions formatted in line with the January 2025 update. Contains articles and questions 1-5.

A new-style AQA English Language Paper 1 resource with an extract from ‘The Shadow of the Wind’ by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. The questions are formatted according to the AQA update from January 2025 and will be suitable for students sitting their exams from summer 2026.

A new-style AQA English Language Paper 1 resource with an extract from The Island of Dr Moreau’ by H.G. Wells. The questions are formatted according to the AQA update from January 2025 and will be suitable for students sitting their exams from summer 2026.

A new-style AQA English Language Paper 1 resource with an extract from ‘Kindred’ by Octavia Butler. The questions are formatted according to the AQA update from January 2025 and will be suitable for students sitting their exams from summer 2026.

A booklet for the Unseen Prose question on AQA Lit A, paper 2B, Modern Times: Texts from 1945-the present day. Include the following: Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus (2022) Extract Sample Essay: How does the writer present female identity and societal expectations in this extract from Lessons in Chemistry? The Essex Serpent – Sarah Perry (2016) Extract Sample Questions: The Essex Serpent The Gifts – Liz Hyder (2022) Extract Sample Question with planning tasks: The Gifts The Psychology of Time Travel – Kate Mascarenhas (2018) Extract Practice Exam Questions: The Psychology of Time Travel

Slides and exemplar material designed to explicitly highlight how to meet the assessment criteria for A-level English Literature A. The lesson resources use the 2017 Paper 1 Section C questions as examples, but the main premise could be adapted for any texts/sections. Focus texts are The Great Gatsby and the pre-1900 anthology

A new-style AQA English Language Paper 2 resource with non-fiction extracts from the 19th and 21st centuries on the topic of sewage. This also contains a ppt presentation with a guided walkthrough suitable for first teaching of the question, as well as supporting resources. The questions are formatted according to the AQA update from January 2025 and will be suitable for students sitting their exams from summer 2026.

a full booklet designed for either first teaching or revision of An Inspector Calls.

A walkthrough paper 1 using an extract from ‘The Secret History’. Included are: extract powerpoint slides with guided walkthroughs for the teaching of all 5 questions.

A sample paper 2-style , questions 1-5 for AQA English Language Paper 2. Includes two extracts on Fortnite and question papers. NOTE: There is no 19th-century extract here, so it could be a good option to introduce the question styles without the complication of the older text.

A complete unit of work for A Christmas Carol, designed for the AQA English Literature GCSE specification. Includes: 21 resourced lessons with powerpoint slides and teacher notes Homework booklet with quetions for each stave Knowledge Organiser Bonus essay-writing lesson Context sheet on Victorian Christmas Detailed unit overview on one document

A 32-lesson scheme of work, fully resourced, based on Greek myths and The Odyssey. Each lesson contains a ppt slideshow with clear activities plus any resources needed. There is a unit outline document included. This unit covers some of the most famous Greek myths before leading into a detailed study of the Odyssey, culminating in an opportunity to look at the depiction of female characters in Greek mythology.

A complete lesson focusing on coverage of the Madeleine McCann case and how newspapers create bias. Contains two extracts and full ppt.