Revision booklet and accompanying activity booklet for 'The Merchant of Venice' for the GCSE AQA English Literature Paper 1 exam. Revision booklet includes chapter summaries, important plot moments, and key ideas and information about setting, context, characters and themes. Activity booklet contains tasks on plot, character and setting, and questions about each Act of the play to develop understanding and analysis of key moments.

Lesson that explores the character of Oberon in Act 4, scene 1 of William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Includes: starter activity where students mind map what they know already about Oberon, reading of Oberon's speech in Act 4, scene 1, quotation analysis grid that gets students thinking about focusing on key words / phrases and the effect of these on ideas of character and to avoid repetition in PEE paragraphs, and then a PEE paragraph writing task with scaffolded slide to help students structure this. Suitable for KS3 and KS4.

Activities based on the short story ‘All Summer In A Day’ by Ray Bradbury. This resource includes a copy of the full story, a summary of the story, and two different activity sheets. One activity sheet is more focused on comprehension and language skills, and the other activity sheet is more focused on creative tasks. This resource can be adapted for KS3 or KS4 students, and has been used successfully with Years 7-11. The activities are primarily independent activites, but could be adapted to be done differently if wished. Could be used as classwork as a lesson / lessons, as a homework / holiday task, or set as cover work.

A planning sheet for ‘A Christmas Carol’ practice exam question, based on Scrooge’s changing character with an extract from Stave 5 of the novella, to help with revising for the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 exam. The planning sheet is designed to get students to consider how they are going to develop their response to answer the question fully, including an introduction, 4 analytical paragraphs, and a conclusion. The planning sheet guides them to ensure they are exploring the extract and the rest of the play, developing their analysis in each individual paragraph using the PETER paragraph structure, considering relevant contextual links they can include, and ensuring that they clearly outline and summarise their line of argument in response to the question. Question used in this planning sheet is the following: Read the following extract from Stave 5 of ‘A Christmas Carol’ and then answer the question that follows. In this extract, Scrooge is speaking with Bob Cratchit at the end of the novella after he has been visited by the ghosts. Starting with this extract, how does Dickens show the changing character of Scrooge? Write about: • How Dickens presents Scrooge’s changed attitude in this extract • How Dickens presents Scrooge changing in the novella as a whole Designed to be printed out on A4 paper then blown up and photocopied onto A3, but can be used as in A4 size if preferred. Is a Microsoft Word document so is editable if you wish to amend some details linked to your specific teaching approaches (e.g. paragraph structure). Can also be edited and re-used as a template for any other ‘A Christmas Carol’ GCSE exam question you might wish to use. Please note: the images of the planning sheet shown in the preview pictures show it to be smaller than it actually is in the Word Document as the image had to be reduced in size to fit upload photo template. The planning sheet in the Word Document uploaded is 1 full page in size.

A planning sheet for a ‘The Merchant Of Venice’ practice exam question, based on the presentation of Portia as a strong, female character with an extract from Act 3, scene 4 of the play, to help with revising for the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 exam. The planning sheet is designed to get students to consider how they are going to develop their response to answer the question fully, including an introduction, 4 analytical paragraphs, and a conclusion. The planning sheet guides them to ensure they are exploring the extract and the rest of the play, developing their analysis in each individual paragraph using the PETER paragraph structure, considering relevant contextual links they can include, and ensuring that they clearly outline and summarise their line of argument in response to the question. Question used in this planning sheet is the following: Read the following extract from Act 3, scene 4 of ‘The Merchant Of Venice’ and then answer the question that follows. At this point in the play, Portia is talking about the disguise she is going to wear. Starting with this speech, explore how far Shakespeare presents Portia as a strong female character in ‘The Merchant of Venice’ Write about: • How Shakespeare presents Portia in this speech • How far Shakespeare presents Portia as a strong female character in the play as a whole Designed to be printed out on A4 paper then blown up and photocopied onto A3, but can be used as in A4 size if preferred. Is a Microsoft Word document so is editable if you wish to amend some details linked to your specific teaching approaches (e.g. paragraph structure). Can also be edited and re-used as a template for any other ‘The Merchant Of Venice’ GCSE exam question you might wish to use. Please note: the images of the planning sheet shown in the preview pictures show it to be smaller than it actually is in the Word Document as the image had to be reduced in size to fit upload photo template. The planning sheet in the Word Document uploaded is 1 full page in size.

A planning sheet for a ‘Romeo And Juliet’ practice exam question, based on the theme of ambition with an extract from Act 1, scene 1 of the play, to help with revising for the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 exam. The planning sheet is designed to get students to consider how they are going to develop their response to answer the question fully, including an introduction, 4 analytical paragraphs, and a conclusion. The planning sheet guides them to ensure they are exploring the extract and the rest of the play, developing their analysis in each individual paragraph using the PETER paragraph structure, considering relevant contextual links they can include, and ensuring that they clearly outline and summarise their line of argument in response to the question. Question used in this planning sheet is the following: Read the following extract from Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet and then answer the question that follows. At this point in the play, the male servants of the house of Capulet have seen the male servants from the house of Montague and a fight is about to start. Starting with this conversation, explore how Shakespeare presents aggressive male behaviour in Romeo and Juliet. Write about: How Shakespeare presents aggressive male behaviour in this conversation How Shakespeare presents aggressive male behaviour in the play as a whole. Designed to be printed out on A4 paper then blown up and photocopied onto A3, but can be used as in A4 size if preferred. Is a Microsoft Word document so is editable if you wish to amend some details linked to your specific teaching approaches (e.g. paragraph structure). Can also be edited and re-used as a template for any other ‘Romeo And Juliet’ GCSE exam question you might wish to use. Please note: the images of the planning sheet shown in the preview pictures show it to be smaller than it actually is in the Word Document as the image had to be reduced in size to fit upload photo template. The planning sheet in the Word Document uploaded is 1 full page in size.

A planning sheet for ‘A Christmas Carol’ practice exam question, based on the ghosts in the novella with an extract from Stave 3, to help with revising for the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 exam. The planning sheet is designed to get students to consider how they are going to develop their response to answer the question fully, including an introduction, 4 analytical paragraphs, and a conclusion. The planning sheet guides them to ensure they are exploring the extract and the rest of the play, developing their analysis in each individual paragraph using the PETER paragraph structure, considering relevant contextual links they can include, and ensuring that they clearly outline and summarise their line of argument in response to the question. Question used in this planning sheet is the following: Read the following extract from Stave 3 of ‘A Christmas Carol’ and then answer the question that follows. In this extract, Scrooge is meeting the Ghost Of Christmas Present. Starting with this extract, how does Dickens present the ghosts in ‘A Christmas Carol’? Write about: • How Dickens presents the ghost in this extract • How Dickens presents any of the ghosts in the novella as a whole Designed to be printed out on A4 paper then blown up and photocopied onto A3, but can be used as in A4 size if preferred. Is a Microsoft Word document so is editable if you wish to amend some details linked to your specific teaching approaches (e.g. paragraph structure). Can also be edited and re-used as a template for any other ‘A Christmas Carol’ GCSE exam question you might wish to use. Please note: the images of the planning sheet shown in the preview pictures show it to be smaller than it actually is in the Word Document as the image had to be reduced in size to fit upload photo template. The planning sheet in the Word Document uploaded is 1 full page in size.

Lesson on the concept of fate in Elizabethan times, based on Act 5, scene 1 of William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Includes: PPT with ‘fate’ starter activity + extension task, class or individual comprehension questions about fate in Elizabethan times / Shakespeare’s beliefs about fate, reading of Act 5, scene 1 of the play + discussion questions about Romeo’s dream, and a horoscope-based creative activity. Resource contains: PowerPoint lesson, ‘Fate in Elizabethan times’ information sheet + '‘Romeo And Juliet’ horoscopes activity sheet. Suitable for KS3 and KS4. Activity could be adapted to use with other Shakespearean plays when considering the ideas of fate in these texts (e.g. ‘Macbeth’ / ‘Julius Caesar’).

Lessons that explore Act 2, scenes 1 and 2 of William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Powerpoint includes: analytical and creative activities linked to the fairies in scene 1; reading the play, checkpoint and recap activities for Act 2, exploring persuasive techniques and their use in speeches through analysis, writing and creative design tasks. Resource includes: 13 slide Powerpoint for lessons, Act 2 scene 1 with modern translation sheet, Act 2 scene 1 fairy extract analysis sheet, ‘My Fairy’ template sheet (can be blown up to A3), Act 2 scene 2 summary sheet, and persuasive speech example sheet. Content for about approximately 4-5 lessons (but this is dependent on class ability / time chosen to dedicate to each task / whether any of these tasks are set as homework). Suitable for KS3 and KS4.

A planning sheet for a ‘The Merchant Of Venice’ practice exam question, based on the presentation of Shylock’s feelings about the way he is treated with an extract from Act 1, scene 3 of the play, to help with revising for the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 exam. The planning sheet is designed to get students to consider how they are going to develop their response to answer the question fully, including an introduction, 4 analytical paragraphs, and a conclusion. The planning sheet guides them to ensure they are exploring the extract and the rest of the play, developing their analysis in each individual paragraph using the PETER paragraph structure, considering relevant contextual links they can include, and ensuring that they clearly outline and summarise their line of argument in response to the question. Question used in this planning sheet is the following: Read the following extract from Act 1 Scene 3 of ‘The Merchant Of Venice’ and then answer the question that follows. At this point in the play Shylock is speaking to Antonio. Antonio has asked Shylock to lend him some money Starting with this speech, how does Shakespeare present Shylock’s feelings about the way he is treated? Write about: • How Shakespeare presents Shylock in this speech • How Shakespeare presents Shylock in the play as a whole Designed to be printed out on A4 paper then blown up and photocopied onto A3, but can be used as in A4 size if preferred. Is a Microsoft Word document so is editable if you wish to amend some details linked to your specific teaching approaches (e.g. paragraph structure). Can also be edited and re-used as a template for any other ‘The Merchant Of Venice’ GCSE exam question you might wish to use. Please note: the images of the planning sheet shown in the preview pictures show it to be smaller than it actually is in the Word Document as the image had to be reduced in size to fit upload photo template. The planning sheet in the Word Document uploaded is 1 full page in size.

Activity sheets for Act 3, scene 5 of William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' - one sheet is a more detailed version of scene and the other is an abbreviated version suitable for lower ability groups. Includes analysis questions of important moments and glossary boxes for key terms alongside the written out copy of the scene.

Powerpoint and resources for 20+ lessons (some are double lessons) focusing on writing skills for Question 5 of the AQA GCSE English Language Unit 1 exam. Includes SPAG focused exercises (sentence structure / vocabulary choices etc.), extended writing activities for writing to describe/explain/inform, and exam practice questions (with example answers and examiners reports). Aimed at a mid ability set (set 4 of 10), but can easily be differentiated up or down.

Lesson on 'The Farmer's Bride' by Charlotte Mew - a poem from the Love and Relationships cluster for the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2 exam. Lesson contains: contextual information about the poet, glossary, structured focus questions to guide students when analysing the poem, and a creative writing diary entry activity to explore ideas of character and meaning in the poem.

Lesson on Act 3, scene 1 of William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. PPT includes: activity to get students thinking about the effect of words through using images that they can link to the play; a wordle of key ideas / themes in Act 3, scene 1; supporting slides to go with the resources - an extract from Act 3, scene 1 with added glossary boxes of key terms, and a quotation grid that is structured to encourage language analysis and to promote PEE paragraphs where students develop ideas, rather than repeating their point.

A double-sided Knowledge Organiser to help with revising for the AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 exam. The Knowledge Organiser includes information for the Reading Section (Q1-4) of the exam on one side, and the Writing Section (Q5) on the other side. Advice is given for how to approach each question, with suggestions about structuring and developing responses, features to include etc., as well as information about the mark scheme and Assessment Objectives, and advice about how to approach the exam in general (e.g. suggested timings for questions etc.). Formatted in colour. Can be printed double-sided on A4 paper or blown up and printed onto A3. Is a Microsoft Word document so is editable if you wish to amend some details linked to your specific teaching approaches to questions (e.g. the timing for each question). Please note: the images of the Knowledge Organiser shown in the preview pictures show it to be smaller than it actually is in the Word Document as the image had to be reduced in size to fit upload photo template. The Knowledge Organiser in the Word Document uploaded is 2 full pages in size (1 page for Reading Section, and 1 page for the Writing Section).

A planning sheet for a ‘Macbeth’ practice exam question, based on the theme of ambition with an extract from Act 1, scene 5 of the play, to help with revising for the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 exam. The planning sheet is designed to get students to consider how they are going to develop their response to answer the question fully, including an introduction, 4 analytical paragraphs, and a conclusion. The planning sheet guides them to ensure they are exploring the extract and the rest of the play, developing their analysis in each individual paragraph using the PETER paragraph structure, considering relevant contextual links they can include, and ensuring that they clearly outline and summarise their line of argument in response to the question. Question used in this planning sheet is the following: Read the following extract from Act 1, scene 5 of ‘Macbeth’ and then answer the question that follows. At this point in the play, Lady Macbeth is on stage alone and is reading a letter from Macbeth telling her about the witches’ prophecies. Starting with this extract, explain how Shakespeare presents ideas about ambition in the play. Write about: • How Shakespeare presents ideas about ambition in this extract • How Shakespeare presents ideas about ambition in the play as a whole Designed to be printed out on A4 paper then blown up and photocopied onto A3, but can be used as in A4 size if preferred. Is a Microsoft Word document so is editable if you wish to amend some details linked to your specific teaching approaches (e.g. paragraph structure). Can also be edited and re-used as a template for any other ‘Macbeth’ GCSE exam question you might wish to use. Please note: the images of the planning sheet shown in the preview pictures show it to be smaller than it actually is in the Word Document as the image had to be reduced in size to fit upload photo template. The planning sheet in the Word Document uploaded is 1 full page in size.

A double-sided knowledge organiser to help with revising for the AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 exam. The knowledge organiser includes information for the Reading Section (Q1-4) of the exam on one side, and the Writing Section (Q5) on the other side. Advice is given for how to approach each question, with suggestions about structuring and developing responses, features to include etc., as well as information about the mark scheme and Assessment Objectives, and advice about how to approach the exam in general (e.g. suggested timings for questions etc.). Formatted in colour. Can be printed double-sided on A4 paper or blown up and printed onto A3. Is a Microsoft Word document so is editable if you wish to amend some details linked to your specific teaching approaches to questions (e.g. the timing for each question). Please note: the images of the Knowledge Organiser shown in the preview pictures show it to be smaller than it actually is in the Word Document as the image had to be reduced in size to fit upload photo template. The Knowledge Organiser in the Word Document uploaded is 2 full pages in size (1 page for Reading Section, and 1 page for the Writing Section).

Lessons that explore Act 1, scenes 1 and 2 of William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Includes: key words activity, class discussion points linked to context / events in the play throughout the PowerPoint, extract sheets for both scenes with glossary and activity questions, summary and recap points / opportunities, PEE paragraph task analysing Egeus and Hermia’s relationship in scene 1 with scaffolded slide to help students structure this, and creative writing task for Hermia and Egeus. Content for about approximately 3-5 lessons (but this is dependent on class ability / time chosen to dedicate to each task). Resource contains: 12 slide PowerPoint, a double-sided Act 1, scene 1 extract + activity sheet and a double-sided Act 1, scene 2 extract + activity sheet. Suitable for KS3 and KS4.

Several lessons to accompany studying Act 2, scene 2 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Activities include analysis of Shakespearean language, consideration of character and exploring important ideas through creative work. Activities include: language analysis tasks (e.g. Romeo's soliloquy), and making a Montague / Capulet shield task. Suitable for KS3 and KS4 students.

A planning sheet for an ‘A Christmas Carol’ practice exam question, based on the importance of family with an extract from Stave 3 of the novella, to help with revising for the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 exam. The planning sheet is designed to get students to consider how they are going to develop their response to answer the question fully, including an introduction, 4 analytical paragraphs, and a conclusion. The planning sheet guides them to ensure they are exploring the extract and the rest of the novella, developing their analysis in each individual paragraph using the PETER paragraph structure, and ensuring that they clearly outline and summarise their line of argument in response to the question. Question used in this planning sheet is the following: Read the following extract from Stave 3 of ‘A Christmas Carol’ and then answer the question that follows. In this extract, the Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge the Cratchit family’s Christmas celebrations. Starting with this extract, explain how Dickens presents the importance of family in ‘A Christmas Carol’. Write about: • How Dickens presents the importance of family in this extract • How Dickens presents the importance of family in the novella so far Designed to be printed out on A4 paper then blown up and photocopied onto A3, but can be used as in A4 size if preferred. Is a Microsoft Word document so is editable if you wish to amend some details linked to your specific teaching approaches (e.g. paragraph structure). Can also be edited and re-used as a template for any other ‘A Christmas Carol’ GCSE exam question you might wish to use. Please note: the images of the planning sheet shown in the preview pictures show it to be smaller than it actually is in the Word Document as the image had to be reduced in size to fit upload photo template. The planning sheet in the Word Document uploaded is 1 full page in size.

A sequence of lessons to accompany studying Act 5 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', with particular focus on Act 5, scene 3 and consideration of film adaptations (Baz Luhrmann and 'Gnomeo and Juliet'). Activities include language analysis tasks, a debate activity, a travel brochure activity and a project of creative tasks - some of which reflect on the whole play. Suitable for KS3 and KS4 students.