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After twenty-four years as an English teacher and examiner, I now specialise in creating materials designed specifically for exam revision.

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After twenty-four years as an English teacher and examiner, I now specialise in creating materials designed specifically for exam revision.
Eduqas Macbeth Exam Questions
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Eduqas Macbeth Exam Questions

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This is a fantastic resource containing TWENTY-FOUR sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’ - each page contains one extract question and one essay question, focusing on the characters of the play and their relationships. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Eduqas GCSE English Literature exam paper. These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework but they are also ideal for practice tests before the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Checking Out Me History and The Emigree
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Checking Out Me History and The Emigree

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AQA GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Preparation - A Comparative Answer on John Agard’s ‘Checking Out Me History’ and Carol Rumens’ ‘The Emigrée’. This resource is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – it is designed for you to use later in the school year when the poetry has been fully covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. There are six elements included: 1. Answering AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Questions: this 32-slide PDF presentation is the core of this group of resources and has been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It examines each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from the sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links. 2. Power and Conflict Sample Answers – this 1000-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 3. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 4. Planning Grid Template – one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 5. Power and Conflict AOs – one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. 6. Teacher's Instructions. Alternatively, you can buy the presentation here or the worksheets here.
Power and Conflict Poetry  Exam Questions
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Power and Conflict Poetry Exam Questions

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This resource features a set of TWELVE exam questions for ‘Power and Conflict’ poetry. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. I’ve used these questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. Please check out my other AQA Poetry Resources: 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems Fun Pack of Revision Activities Comparing ‘Bayonet Charge’ and ‘Remains’ Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘Storm on the Island’ and ‘Prelude’ Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘Ozymandias’ and ‘Exposure’ Presentation and Worksheets
An Inspector Calls Exam Questions
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An Inspector Calls Exam Questions

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This superb resource contains THIRTY sample exam questions for revising THEMES (12), CHARACTERS (12) and TECHNIQUES (6) of ‘An Inspector Calls’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Also included is concise information on the AOs and a student-friendly version of the Mark Scheme. Please check out my range of ‘An Inspector Calls’ resources: AQA 12 Sample Questions on Themes AQA 12 Sample Questions on Characters AQA 6 Sample Questions on Techniques Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Themes Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Characters Edexcel 30 Sample Questions on Themes and Characters These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
English Structure Analysis
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English Structure Analysis

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This set of resources gives you everything you need to teach students how to analyse writers’ use of structure for the English Language GCSE. It is aimed specifically at AQA students, highlighting the requirements of their Mark Scheme by focusing on ‘whole-text’ structure. However, it will also be extremely helpful in teaching non-AQA students the basics of structure. This group of resources has been several years in the making and I feel confident that it will become an essential part of your English Language exam preparation. Pacing obviously depends on your class, but I would estimate that there is at least eight hours of work included here. The contents are as follows: Four PDF presentations, ranging from 34 to 42 slides. Each presentation examines one extract in depth, showing students exactly how to write a comprehensive response to a Structure Analysis question. They include a focus on either four or five structural features, with a model answer paragraph on each aspect. They also feature an in-depth examination of the AQA Mark Scheme for the Structure Analysis questions, showing students exactly how to maximise their marks. Student Extract Booklets – these two booklets are differentiated: Booklet 2 is for less able students and contains hints as to what structural features are used in each extract. Booklet 1 is for more able students and features the extract without any helpful hints. Sample Answer Booklet – this contains the full completed sample answer for each extract. It is very useful for asking students to identify the various aspects of the answer. Structural Techniques Grid – this allows students to record information and examples of the various structural features discussed in the four extracts. It is ideal for homework or revision. I hope these resources are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more English Language revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
An Inspector Calls Exam Questions Characters AQA
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An Inspector Calls Exam Questions Characters AQA

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This resource contains TWELVE sample exam questions for revising the CHARACTERS of ‘An Inspector Calls’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. It also includes concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme. Please check out my range of ‘An Inspector Calls’ resources: AQA 30 Sample Questions on Themes, Characters and Techniques AQA 12 Sample Questions on Themes AQA 6 Sample Questions on Techniques Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Themes Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Characters Edexcel 30 Sample Questions on Themes and Characters These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Macbeth Exam Questions
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Macbeth Exam Questions

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This is a superb resource containing TWENTY-FOUR sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation and Worksheets showing how to write a sample answer Character of Macbeth – a Presentation and series of Worksheets showing students exactly how to answer an exam question Character of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions The Supernatural in Macbeth – 7 sample AQA exam questions Minor characters of Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Edexcel Conflict Poetry Bundle
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Edexcel Conflict Poetry Bundle

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This bundle features a set of TWELVE exam questions for ‘Conflict’ poetry AND a 30-slide Powerpoint presentation AND supporting worksheets, showing students how to create an exam answer comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ by Alfred, Lord Tennyson and ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir. Please check out my other Edexcel Conflict Poetry Resources: 12 Edexcel sample exam questions Short version of 12 Edexcel sample exam questions Presentation AND worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Presentation comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Poetry Profiles: student workbook for analysing and recording all their GCSE poetry
Power and Conflict Poetry Fun Activity Pack
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Power and Conflict Poetry Fun Activity Pack

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This ‘Fun Pack’ consists of a range of fun activities designed to entertain your students while reinforcing their knowledge of the poets and poetry of the ‘Power and Conflict’ cluster. The contents are: 1. Table Quiz – this consists of four 15-question rounds, focusing on the opening lines, closing lines, subject matter and titles of the fifteen poems. The table quiz can be run in two ways – you can either call out the questions and have the students fill in the blank answer grids I’ve provided, or you can distribute the handouts I’ve created for each round. For your convenience, I’ve included full answer sheets. These are also on the presentation so that students can correct their own work if necessary. These sheets can also be used as in-class or homework activities as they facilitate a really close re-reading of the poems. 2. PDF Presentation – includes answers to the sixty questions so that students can correct their own work. 3. Anagrams – this is an A4 handout of anagrams using the poets’ full names. Answers included. 4. Wordsearch – using the poets’ names. 5. Wordsearch – using the poem titles. 6. Crossword A – using the poem titles. 7. Crossword B – using the poets’ names. 8. Teacher’s Instructions. Other AQA Poetry Resources: 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems 12 Sample Exam Questions I hope this is useful for you and instructive for your students - as always, I’d love to hear any feedback you may have.
GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry: Storm on the Island and Prelude
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GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry: Storm on the Island and Prelude

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AQA GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Preparation - A Comparative Answer on Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ and William Wordsworth’s ‘The Prelude (Extract)’. This presentation is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within. It is designed for you to use later in the school year when the poetry has been fully covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. The presentation is entitled ’ Answering AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Questions’: this 36-slide Powerpoint presentation has been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It examines each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links. The resource also includes a student-friendly copy of Assessment Objectives and a helpful set of Teacher’s Instructions. Other AQA Poetry Resources: 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems 12 Sample Exam Questions Fun Pack of Revision Activities
The Merchant of Venice - Characters -  Sample Exam Questions  - Revision
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The Merchant of Venice - Characters - Sample Exam Questions - Revision

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This excellent resource contains TWELVE sample exam questions for revising ‘The Merchant of Venice’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. This resource focuses solely on CHARACTERS but I am also selling a resource examining THEMES – alternatively, you can buy both together for a substantial discount! Check out my other AQA Merchant of Venice resources: Character of Antonio - 6 sample AQA exam questions Character of Shylock - 8 sample AQA exam questions Character of Portia - 8 sample AQA exam questions Themes - 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes and Characters - all 24 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
GCSE Revision Power + Conflict Poetry:  Ozymandias + Exposure
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GCSE Revision Power + Conflict Poetry: Ozymandias + Exposure

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AQA GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Preparation - A Comparative Answer on Percy Bysshe Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’ and Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’. This resource is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within. It is designed for you to use later in the school year when the poetry has been fully covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. There are six elements included: 1. Answering AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Questions: this 32-slide Powerpoint presentation is the core of this group of resources and has been designed to help you guide your class through the essay writing process. It examines each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from the sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links. 2. Power and Conflict Sample Answers – this 850-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 3. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’. 4. Planning Grid Template – a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays. 5. Power and Conflict AOs – one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students. 6. Teacher's Instructions. Other AQA Poetry Resources: 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems 12 Sample Exam Questions
Pride and Prejudice Exam Questions Themes
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Pride and Prejudice Exam Questions Themes

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This resource contains TWENTY sample exam questions for revising the THEMES of 'Pride and Prejudice’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. It also includes concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme. Don’t forget to check out my range of Pride and Prejudice questions: All 46 questions on themes, characters and techniques 18 exam questions on characters 8 exam questions on literary techniques 3 FREE exam questions so you can sample my work! These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Macbeth Exam Questions Edexcel Characters
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Macbeth Exam Questions Edexcel Characters

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This is a fantastic resource containing TWELVE sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper. The exam paper features an extract, followed by one question specifically on that extract and then a second question asking about the play as a whole. In this resource, all of the extract-based questions are based on CHARACTERS, while the second questions all examine relevant THEMES. Check out my range of Macbeth Edexcel resources: Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 7 sample Edexcel questions Minor Characters – 9 sample Edexcel questions on the minor characters of Macbeth Macbeth Themes and Characters – 24 sample Edexcel questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Lord of the Flies - Sample Answer Theme - Worksheets
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Lord of the Flies - Sample Answer Theme - Worksheets

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AQA GCSE English Literature Modern Texts – Lord of the Flies - Exam Revision – How to Answer Exam Questions on Lord of the Flies This resource is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on the theme of Human Nature in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. It is NOT intended to teach students the novel – students should already be familiar with Lord of the Flies. It is designed for you to use later in the school year when the novel has been fully covered and the students need to learn how to use their knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. There are four elements included: 1. Theme of Human Nature Sample Answers – this 1000-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting. 2. Theme of Human Nature Sample Planning Grid – shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 3. Planning Grid Template – blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 4. Modern Texts AOs – explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. You can also purchase the accompanying 42-slide Presentation here. Alternatively, save money by buying the combined Presentation AND Worksheets here. I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I'd be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I'll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!
Character of Antonio - The Merchant of Venice - Sample Exam Questions
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Character of Antonio - The Merchant of Venice - Sample Exam Questions

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This resource features a special focus on the character of Antonio from Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’. It includes three exam questions on Antonio’s character and three on the various themes that relate to him. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Check out my other AQA Merchant of Venice resources: Character of Shylock - 8 sample AQA exam questions Character of Portia - 8 sample AQA exam questions Characters - 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes - 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes and Characters - all 24 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Macbeth  Exam Questions: Supernatural
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Macbeth Exam Questions: Supernatural

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This resource contains SEVEN sample exam questions for revising the supernatural in ‘Macbeth’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation and Worksheets showing how to write a sample answer Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – a Presentation and series of Worksheets showing students exactly how to answer an exam question Character of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions Minor characters of Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Romeo and Juliet Revision: 2 Sample AQA Exam Questions
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Romeo and Juliet Revision: 2 Sample AQA Exam Questions

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This resource contains TWO sample exam questions for revising 'Romeo and Juliet' for AQA English Literature. The topics examined are Romeo's character and the theme of attitudes towards love. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Please take a moment to view the wide range of 'Romeo and Juliet' revision resources in my shop: 12 Sample Questions on the Character of Romeo 6 Sample Questions on the Character of Juliet 24 Sample Questions on Themes and Characters 12 Sample Questions on Themes 12 Sample Questions on Characters
An Inspector Calls: 2 AQA Exam Questions
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An Inspector Calls: 2 AQA Exam Questions

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This FREE resource contains TWO sample exam questions for revising ‘An Inspector Calls’. It also includes concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Please check out my full range of ‘An Inspector Calls’ resources: AQA 30 Sample Questions on Themes, Characters and Techniques AQA 12 Sample Questions on Themes AQA 12 Sample Questions on Characters AQA 6 Sample Questions on Techniques Edexcel 30 Sample Questions on Themes and Characters Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Themes Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Characters These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Macbeth Revision: 2 Sample AQA Exam Questions
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Macbeth Revision: 2 Sample AQA Exam Questions

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This resource contains TWO sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’ for AQA English Literature. The topics examined are Macbeth’s character and the theme of deception. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. You can also purchase a presentation and a series of worksheets with a sample answer to the character of Macbeth question here. Please take a moment to view the wide range of Macbeth revision resources in my shop: Macbeth bundle – 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation and Worksheets showing how to write a sample answer Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – a Presentation and series of Worksheets showing students exactly how to answer an exam question Character of Lady Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions The Supernatural in Macbeth – 7 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions **Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions My shop also features several Edexcel Macbeth resources: Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions Character of Lady Macbeth – 7 sample Edexcel questions**