A revision resource for GCSE English Literature focused on the OCR Towards a World Unknown Poetry Anthology, specifically the Conflict cluster of poems. I encourage my students to highlight the sections on the sheet as we cover the material. It also serves as a basis for checking knowledge later on. It is designed to fit on a single side of A4 paper, though it scales decently to A3 for displaying. The single-page resource contains: a short summary of each poem in the cluster a grouping of the poems based on the types of conflict discussed a brief guide on how to read poems a list of terminology relevant to the poems in the cluster information about how the exam is structured Both the .pdf and the .pub are included so that you can customise it to your teaching groups.

Based on the OCR GCSE 9-1 specimen assessment materials, these 15 papers have both an extract and a general question, based on characters and themes in the play to provide effective revision and exam practice.

A detailed high-level analysis/annotation of Caleb Femi’s Thirteen. Suitable for AQA’s Worlds and Lives anthology or OCR’s GCSE poetry anthology. Suitable for students or for teacher knowledge.

GCSE English conflict poetry analysis / notes for OCR ‘Towards a World Unknown’ conflict poetry anthology. Contains a concise overview of each poem and analysed key quotes as well as important structural and language points. The poems are in the same order found in the anthology. I used these to revise for my GCSE mocks (and GCSE exams before they were cancelled) and achieved a Level 9. I suggest you print off the document and make revision cards/further notes from these and learn the key quotes - use them along side the anthology as they don’t have the full poems written out. I am a visual learner and have included pictures and colour which you may also find helpful. I am a student - they may not be perfect but they worked for me and may also help you. Some poems are explored in more depth than others because I felt there was more to talk about. Use as revision - once you have studied the poems.

An OCR GCSE English Language J351/02 (Exploring effects and impact) practice paper. This resource includes: question paper reading insert comprehensive markscheme. Disclaimer: this is not an official OCR resource, nor has it been produced by or in association with OCR; it is an OCR-style practice paper intended to give students an authentic experience of the English Language Paper 2.

Grade 9 Notes Contains notes for all of the poems (except Phrase Book, Envy and Boat Stealing) Marked by teachers I used these notes for my mocks as well as my GCSEs - from which I got a 9 By making and using these notes I was able to analyse unseen poetry (in section A) easily These notes can be used for every theme as well as all questions: Themes for each poem are indicated at the top of the page - making them easier to distinguish Includes Grade 9 ideas including my own ideas and past grade 9 candidate exempler answers etc. I hope my notes help you improve your understanding of the poems as well as allow you to get the top grades by including a deeper understanding in your essays

Featuring two texts on sailing adventures, one non-fiction and one fiction following OCR guidance. Full paper/all questions based on OCR criteria.

Three lessons focusing on the Animal Farm question on the OCR Literature Paper using the AOs, includes: Part A and B, including exam question and extracts Detailed context Annotated extracts Form and structure Hints and tips Model responses OCR 2023 grade boundaries

Here’s a link to audio recordings of selected poems from the 3 clusters, voiced by an ex-BBC Broadcaster and English Teacher. Listening to poems can help students embed sound, rhythm, vocabulary and quotations. Please share with students, colleagues and other schools. https://soundcloud.com/anton-jarvis-206182017/sets/gcse-unseen-ocr

Paper 1 and Paper 2 Reading Sections each take up a page. I have taken each question and highlighted command words and summarized what the question is looking for or 'wants'. As the papers mirror one another they are the same in parts apart from question 2, which is made clear. I have also added a sample comparative sentence example for each section 4. Each writing advice section takes up half a page. The Literature is a similar set-up with each component taking half a page. It's what we as teachers know but I've condensed it down so students can see that these exams are manageable and some questions want the same approach.

Model answers for OCR GCSE English Language Paper 2 from November 2018 (Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier and The Woman in Black by Susan Hill). Two model answers each for Question 2 and three for Questions 3 and 4 for the purpose of showing what a full mark answer looks like, as well as one and two levels below, roughly equivalent to a level 9, 7 and 5. Notes are included to show where and how the mark scheme was met. Intended to be used for teachers and students to see how to improve. For example, a level 5 answer will be useful for a student currently working at level 3 or level 4. Please provide feedback on how you’ve used the resource and anything that could be added to make it more useful.

Based on the GCSE 9-1 specimen assessment materials, these 11 extracts have both an extract-based question and a general question similar in style to those provided by OCR in order to provide effective exam practice and revision.

This 145-page study guide contains all of the poems in the OCR Conflict cluster and are accompanied with notes on poetic devices used by the artist and the effects on the reader; there are explanatory notes on each poem and biographical details on each poet. There are handouts on the Assessment Objectives with advice on how to maximise point scoring. As well the guide contains practice GCSE exam questions, compare & contrast chart, essay structure advice, mind mapping, essay structure tips and discursive markers advice and tasks for better essay writing results. In addition, there are handouts on poetic and rhetorical devices and poetry styles to help students identify techniques and comment on effects. This study guide is intended to focus the student on relevance to the exam. We have worked hard to make it simple for the student.

This 28 page pack includes context not only about the Edwardian society the play was set in but also about the author J.B Priestly. It also includes detailed descriptions of the characters including key moments and quotes to use in exam questions. The characters descrbed include Gerald Croft, Eric Birling, Sheila Birling, Mrs Birling, Mr Birling and Inspector Goole. The pack also includes detailed moments and quotes for the main theme, responsibility. The end of the pack also explains the moral of the whole play. I recieved an 8 in OCR (J251) English Literature GCSE and therefore these notes are invaluable when wanting to achieve high grades.

A series of individual and group tasks -context, key themes, extracts, key characters. There are a mix of individual exam practice tasks and some creative revision tasks.

Practice paper for OCR English Language GCSE new specification. This is for Paper 1, non-fiction, and contains all questions and is modelled after the exam board. Sources are an article by Charles Dickens and another from The Guardian on the subject of school and childhood achievement.

covers encryption, symmetric & asymmetric encryption

A scheme of Work examining writing to Analyse, Review and Comment from the OCR GCSE English Paper 1. It considers what makes writing effective, the criteria of purpose and audience and the difference between writing texts to comment and those to inform.

FREE Revision schedule for GCSE English Literature students sitting the Summer May/June 2023 exam series. Great starting point for anyone unsure what they should be doing to revise! To be completed alongside work set by teachers/used by teachers to set revision work. Week-by-Week tasks for Shakespeare, 19th Century Text, Modern Text, Anthology Poetry and Unseen Poetry - no other resources needed except plain paper and internet access! Adaptable to the study any GCSE English Literature texts including Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, Jekyll & Hyde, An Inspector Calls, Animal Farm, Power and Conflict Poetry etc.