This resource consists of two A4 sheets, one focusing on verbs and the other on nouns. I have used an extract from Chapter One of 'Of Mice and Men' as the basis for two cloze exercises. This has worked very well in class for pair work and has helped to reinforce basic grammatical structures for weaker students.
This is a 1700-word essay answering a Comparative Studies question on the Literary Genre of 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, Maya Angelou's 'I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings' and the film 'Dances With Wolves'.
It's an annotated version of a detailed, analytical and highly-structured piece which allows students to see exactly how to plan and write an answer in the Comparative Studies section.
This is a 1700-word essay answering a Comparative Studies question on the General Vision and Viewpoint of Sean O'Casey's play 'Juno and the Paycock', George Eliot's novel 'Silas Marner' and the film 'Witness'.
It's an annotated version of a detailed, analytical and highly-structured piece which allows students to see exactly how to plan and write an answer in the Comparative Studies section.
This is a sample answer for the AQA Love and Relationships Poetry section with several supporting worksheets.
The contents are:
1. Love and Relationships Sample Answer – this 900-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.
2. Love and Relationships Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay.
3. Planning Grid Template – this is a 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.
4. Love and Relationships AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks.
Teacher’s Instructions.
31-slide Powerpoint Presentation and Worksheets
Presentation only
Presentation, Worksheet AND 12 Sample Exam Questions
12 Sample Exam Questions
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!
AQA GCSE English Literature Love and Relationships Poetry – Exam Preparation - A Comparative Answer on ‘Porphyria’s Lover’ by Robert Browning and ‘Neutral Tones’ by Thomas Hardy.
This resource is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Love and Relationships Poetry.
There are six elements included:
1. Answering AQA Love and Relationships Poetry Questions: this 31-slide Powerpoint presentation is the core of this group of resources. 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. Love and Relationships Sample Answers – this 800-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 AOs, subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc.
3. Love and Relationships Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout showing students how to use ‘rough notes’ to structure their essay.
4. Planning Grid Template – a one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays.
5. Love and Relationships AOs – a one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks.
6. Teacher’s Instructions.
Worksheets only
Presentation only
Presentation, Worksheet AND 12 Sample Exam Questions
12 Sample Exam Questions
This resource contains TWELVE sample exam questions for revising the lead character of ‘Macbeth’ for Edexcel English Literature. Topics examined include his character, his relationships with other important characters and relevant themes.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper.
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
Characters 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!
This fantastic resource contains four sets of worksheets featuring Comparative Answers on:
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' and Jane Weir's 'Poppies'.
- Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ and William Wordsworth’s ‘Prelude’
- Ted Hughes’ ‘Bayonet Charge’ and Simon Armitage’s ‘Remains���
- Percy Bysshe Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’ and Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’
These worksheets are designed to help you prepare your class to answer GCSE English Literature questions on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. They are NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the poems used within. They are designed for you to use later in the school year when the poetry has been covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers.
The contents are as follows:
1. Power and Conflict Sample Answers – these 800+ word sample answers to each question are 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.
2. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay.
3. Planning Grid Templates – this is a 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.
4. Power and Conflict AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the Poetry AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks.
The presentations which accompany these worksheets are also available in my shop and you can also purchase any of the comparative answers individually.
Set of all four Powerpoint presentations
I hope you find these resources 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!
This is resource contains NINE sample exam questions for revising the minor characters of ‘Macbeth’.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper.
Other Macbeth Edexcel resources in my shop include:
Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions
Character of Lady Macbeth – 7 sample Edexcel questions
Macbeth Themes and Characters – 24 sample Edexcel questions
Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions
Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions
Alternatively, you can buy the a resource containing the 12 character questions AND the twelve theme questions at a substantial discount.
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!
This resource features 12 sample exam questions for the second question of Paper Two GCSE English Language. This is the question which may require GCSE students to write a speech.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and layout of the Eduqas GCSE English new specification, allowing students to become more comfortable with the appearance and demands of their exam paper.
The twelve tasks featured ask students to write speeches to be delivered to a variety of audiences, allowing them to practise using the appropriate style and register for each context.
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.
Other Transactional Writing Resources for Eduqas:
40 Sample Eduqas Questions: Letters, Speeches and Articles
16 Sample Eduqas Questions on Letters
12 Sample Eduqas Questions on Articles
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!
This superb resource contains TWELVE sample exam questions for revising THEMES (10) and TECHNIQUES (2) of ‘DNA’ by Dennis Kelly.
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 ‘DNA’ resources:
22 Exam Questions on Themes, Characters and Techniques
12 Exam Questions on Characters and Techniques
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!
This superb resource contains 15 sample exam questions on the THEMES of ‘An Inspector Calls’.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper.
Also included is concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme.
Please check out my range of ‘An Inspector Calls’ resources:
Edexcel 30 Sample Questions on Themes and Characters
Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Characters
Edexcel 2 FREE Sample Questions
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
AQA 2 FREE Sample 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!
This superb resource contains 15 sample exam questions on the CHARACTERS of ‘An Inspector Calls’.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper.
Also included is concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme.
Please check out my range of ‘An Inspector Calls’ resources:
Edexcel 30 Sample Questions on Themes and Characters
Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Themes
Edexcel 2 FREE Sample Questions
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
AQA 2 FREE Sample 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!
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.
The presentation is entitled 'Answering AQA Questions on Golding’s Lord of the Flies’: this 42-slide Powerpoint presentation has been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It includes 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 references to the writer’s craft.
This resource also includes a student-friendly copy of the Modern Texts AOs, which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand.
You can also purchase the accompanying worksheets 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!
This fantastic bundle contains all you need to kickstart your revision of the Power and Conflict Poetry: a sample answer with accompanying worksheets, a 32-slide presentation showing how to plan and write the best possible answer, a set of sample exam questions to practise with and a pack of fun activities to reinforce learning.
This great new bundle is designed to help your class learn how to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry - and then enjoy themselves with a range of fun activities designed to support learning.
It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within.
Please view the individual resources for a full list of contents.
This great new bundle 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.
Please view the individual resources for a full list of contents.
This great new bundle is designed to help your class learn how to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry - and then enjoy themselves with a range of fun activities designed to support learning.
It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within.
Please view the individual resources for a full list of contents.
This great new bundle is designed to help your class learn how to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry - and then enjoy themselves with a range of fun activities designed to support learning.
It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within.
Please view the individual resources for a full list of contents.
This quiz has been created for you by an experienced teacher and examiner. It is designed for the Leaving Cert English Ordinary Level course, but can be used by any class or student studying this poem.
It features two pages of questions, challenging students’ knowledge in areas like comprehension, vocabulary, themes, techniques and inference. Questions are either multiple-choice, true/false or require simple one-word answers, making this ideal for less advanced students.
Questions are designed to be accessible to a range of students: they vary from simple factual tasks to more sophisticated language analysis.
It consists of two easily-photocopiable A4 pages, with 25 questions in total, making it accessible for students to complete, check their answers and work out their percentage.
Ideal for end-of-unit testing, homework or as a cover activity if teacher is absent.
Also available is [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12803361]
This resource includes two self-evaluation grids for students, one for AQA GCSE English Language and one for AQA GCSE English Literature. I’ve found them very useful for helping students identify areas to prioritise in these last few weeks of revision.
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