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A range of resources suitable for WJEC Eduqas English Language and 9-1 WJEC Eduqas English Literature GCSEs, OCR English GCSEs and AQA English GCSEs. A range of resources are designed for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to engage them in English. There is also a range of A Level resources suitable for English Language, Literature and Language & Literature. All resources have been taught successfully to a range of classes in my grammar school and can easily be taught to your classes too.

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A range of resources suitable for WJEC Eduqas English Language and 9-1 WJEC Eduqas English Literature GCSEs, OCR English GCSEs and AQA English GCSEs. A range of resources are designed for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to engage them in English. There is also a range of A Level resources suitable for English Language, Literature and Language & Literature. All resources have been taught successfully to a range of classes in my grammar school and can easily be taught to your classes too.
AQA English Language A Level Paper 2:  Opinion Article Writing for Q4
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AQA English Language A Level Paper 2: Opinion Article Writing for Q4

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Unlock the art of persuasive language and informed argumentation with our in-depth preparation guide for AQA English Language A Level Paper 2, Section B, Question 4. Exclusively crafted for UK secondary schools, this scheme of work equips students with the skills to pen compelling opinion articles on themes like gender, sociolect, dialect, occupation, ethnolect, and change, in line with AQA’s rigorous standards. Key Features: Thematic Proficiency: Detailed exploration of gender, sociolect, dialect, occupation, ethnolect, and change in opinion writing context. Structured Guidance: Step-by-step approach to crafting opinion pieces, empowering students with confidence and clarity. AQA-Aligned: Seamlessly integrated with AQA’s curriculum, guaranteeing relevancy and alignment with exam expectations. Engaging & Interactive: Thought-provoking prompts and exercises to foster active participation and in-depth understanding. Classroom Ready: Minimise prep time with ready-to-deploy resources, ensuring a smooth teaching experience. For educators who seek to enrich their student’s skills in opinion writing, our resource is a beacon of excellence. Elevate your teaching arsenal and prepare your students to ace AQA English Language A Level Paper 2 with finesse and assurance.
AQA English Language A Level Child Language Acquisition - Reading: The Ultimate Teaching Resource
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AQA English Language A Level Child Language Acquisition - Reading: The Ultimate Teaching Resource

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Transform your A Level English Language course with this all-encompassing resource focused on the AQA Child Language Acquisition unit. This evidence-informed package covers speech, writing, reading, data analysis, exam questions, theories, development charts, and interactive quizzes, all aligned with UK secondary school criteria. **This unit of work covers the reading element. ** Key Features: AQA-Aligned: Meticulously designed to meet AQA English Language A Level requirements for Child Language Acquisition. Multi-Faceted Approach: Comprehensive coverage of speech, writing, reading, data analysis, and more. Exam Ready: Includes an array of exam questions and preparation materials to ensure students are exam-ready. Theoretical Insights: Integrates key theories and development charts for an enriched understanding of child language acquisition. Engaging Quizzes: Interactive quizzes to facilitate active learning and reinforce key concepts. Time-Efficient: Pre-packaged lessons and materials to save you planning time without compromising on quality. Customisable: Offers the flexibility to adapt the content for various student abilities and classroom dynamics. Specially tailored for UK secondary school teachers aiming for excellence in AQA’s Child Language Acquisition unit, this resource provides an evidence-based, step-by-step curriculum designed for success. Equip your students with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their A Level English Language studies.
AQA English Language A Level Paper 2: Comprehensive Q3 Prep on Language Discourses
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AQA English Language A Level Paper 2: Comprehensive Q3 Prep on Language Discourses

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Dive deep into the world of linguistic diversity with our exhaustive preparation resource for AQA English Language A Level Paper 2, Section B, Question 3. Tailored meticulously for UK secondary schools, this collection offers insights into topics such as gender, sociolect, dialect, occupation, ethnolect, and change, all centred around the theme of language discourses. Key Features: Topic Mastery: Extensive question sets on gender, sociolect, dialect, occupation, ethnolect, and change ensure thorough student readiness. Classroom-Friendly: Ready-to-use, minimising lesson planning time and maximising teaching efficiency. AQA-Aligned: Perfectly synchronised with AQA specifications, ensuring all content is relevant and exam-appropriate. Engagement-Focused: Intriguing prompts and diverse themes ensure student engagement, facilitating deeper understanding. Adaptable: Designed for diverse classroom needs, ensuring every student gets the most out of each session. Educators aiming to offer their students a cutting-edge edge in tackling Question 3 can rely on this unparalleled resource. Ensure your students are exam-ready, confident, and comprehensively prepared for AQA English Language A Level Paper 2’s challenges.
The Great Gatsby A Level English Literature Scheme of Work
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The Great Gatsby A Level English Literature Scheme of Work

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The Great Gatsby A Level English Literature Scheme of Work covering 20 lessons that work through the entire novel and focus on key extracts. The scheme covers: An introduction into covering the whole novel and narrative theories. Context and key themes such as decadence and materialism. Role of the narrator. Key settings in The Great Gatsby. The use of characterisation. Timed essay structures and opportunity to feedback and improve.
Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo workbook
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Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo workbook

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Dive into an immersive learning experience with our “Year 7 Term 1 Workbook.” This comprehensive resource is meticulously crafted to support Year 7 students in mastering key literacy and comprehension skills through engaging and thought-provoking activities. Key Features: Chapter-Based Learning: The workbook is structured around chapters, each accompanied by captivating excerpts from “Why the Whales Came” by Michael Morpurgo. This approach helps students develop their reading and analytical skills progressively. Interactive Activities: Each chapter includes a variety of tasks such as map reading, character analysis, creative writing, and persuasive letter writing. These activities are designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and comprehension. Historical Context: Students explore the historical backdrop of World War I, enhancing their understanding of the narrative and its significance. Activities prompt them to connect historical events with the storyline, deepening their engagement. Skill Development: The workbook focuses on essential literacy skills, including summarising, predicting, analysing characters, and understanding figurative language. These exercises are tailored to meet the needs of Year 7 students, ensuring a solid foundation for future learning. Creative Expression: Students are encouraged to express their creativity through tasks like drawing characters, writing newspaper articles, and inventing secret languages. This variety ensures that every student finds something to ignite their imagination. Persuasive Writing: With exercises on writing letters to MPs and creating persuasive speeches, students practice constructing logical arguments and using rhetorical devices, preparing them for more advanced writing tasks. Empathy and Ethical Thinking: Activities such as writing letters of hope and discussing the ethics of whale hunting help students develop empathy and ethical reasoning, fostering a well-rounded perspective. Comprehensive Evaluation: Each chapter concludes with reflective tasks and evaluations, allowing students to consolidate their learning and teachers to assess their progress effectively. Why Choose Our Workbook? • Engaging Content: The use of a popular novel keeps students interested and motivated. • Skill Integration: Combines literacy, history, and creative skills for a holistic learning experience. • Customisable: Teachers can adapt activities to suit the individual needs of their students. Transform your classroom with this dynamic and enriching resource. The “Year 7 Term 1 Workbook” is your gateway to a successful and stimulating academic term.
A View from the Bridge Scheme of Work
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A View from the Bridge Scheme of Work

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A full scheme of work covering 10 lessons and a revision lesson. Extracts taken from the play are added for students to analyse as they work through the play. There are a range of tasks for the students to work on as they read through the play. Suitable for GCSE Literature and can be developed for A Level study of this classic text.
W.H. Auden 'Musée des Beaux Arts' lessons
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W.H. Auden 'Musée des Beaux Arts' lessons

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A 17 slide Powerpoint, covering 3 to 4 lessons, on the poem Musée des Beaux Arts with analysis of the structure, language and the form. A range of handouts help secure understanding of this challenging poem.
Lesson 11 Alfieri's Final Speech - A View from the Bridge Scheme of Work
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Lesson 11 Alfieri's Final Speech - A View from the Bridge Scheme of Work

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Lesson 11 Alfieri’s Final Speech for a Scheme of Work for View from the Bridge. This lesson covers Alfieri’s final speech . Extracts taken from the play are added for students to analyse as they work through the play. There are a range of tasks for the students to work on as they read through the play. Suitable for GCSE Literature and can be developed for A Level study of this classic text.
A View from the Bridge Full Scheme of Work (11 Lessons)
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A View from the Bridge Full Scheme of Work (11 Lessons)

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A full scheme of work covering 10 lessons and a revision lesson. Extracts taken from the play are added for students to analyse as they work through the play. There are a range of tasks for the students to work on as they read through the play. Suitable for GCSE Literature and can be developed for A Level study of this classic text.
Heroes and Villains: Comprehensive Year 8 SoW
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Heroes and Villains: Comprehensive Year 8 SoW

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Elevate your English curriculum with this meticulously crafted Scheme of Work, focused on the engaging theme of “Heroes and Villains.” This resource is designed to develop students’ reading, analytical, and writing skills through a diverse selection of heritage and non-fiction texts. The plan includes: • Textual Analysis and Information Retrieval: Using classics such as “Dracula,” “Great Expectations,” “The Hunger Games,” and “Kidnapped Santa,” students will practise retrieving key information and analysing how writers create tension and portray characters. • Transactional Writing: Students will build on their analytical skills to produce transactional pieces, honing their ability to write for different purposes and audiences. • Critical Thinking and Evaluation: Through various activities, students will draw inferences, justify their viewpoints with evidence, and evaluate the effectiveness of vocabulary and grammar. Assessments are integrated throughout, ensuring students’ progress is continuously monitored and guided towards achieving clear and coherent writing. This comprehensive plan not only enhances literary skills but also prepares students for future academic challenges.
Poet Laureate Scheme of Work: Exploring British Literature and History
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Poet Laureate Scheme of Work: Exploring British Literature and History

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This extensive scheme of work provides secondary school educators with a rich collection of resources to explore British literature, history, and social issues. From the significant role of the Poet Laureate to the intricacies of the British Monarchy, military history, and the poignant themes in Oscar Wilde’s works, this collection is designed to engage students in deep, critical thinking and creative expression. With a mix of PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, newspaper article assignments, and creative writing exercises, teachers are equipped to deliver a dynamic and interactive learning experience that covers essential historical events and literary masterpieces.
Year 7 Short Stories and Poetry - Comprehensive Scheme of Work
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Year 7 Short Stories and Poetry - Comprehensive Scheme of Work

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This comprehensive scheme of work for Year 7 English focuses on the exploration of short stories and poetry, designed to enhance students’ narrative skills, inference abilities, and character analysis through a series of engaging activities and assessments. Over seven weeks, students will delve into a variety of texts, including “The Hitchhiker,” “No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency,” and “The Crotach Stone,” among others. Each week is meticulously planned to develop specific learning objectives, utilising proof-reading exercises, narrative writing tasks, and character evaluations. The scheme culminates in creative writing and review assignments that not only consolidate the learning objectives but also inspire a deep appreciation for literature. Students will be encouraged to read independently, engage in class discussions, and produce written work that demonstrates their understanding and analytical skills. This scheme provides a rich and varied curriculum aimed at fostering a love of reading and writing, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Creative Writing Mastery: A Three-Week Narrative Development Programme for Key Stage 3
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Creative Writing Mastery: A Three-Week Narrative Development Programme for Key Stage 3

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Unlock the imaginative potential of your Key Stage 3 students with our meticulously crafted three-week narrative development programme, “Creative Writing Mastery”. This comprehensive scheme is designed to inspire young writers through the exploration and analysis of captivating literary extracts, leading them to create their own compelling stories. Key Features: • Structured Learning Objectives: Each week focuses on building crucial narrative skills, from language analysis to theme exploration and narrative crafting. • Engaging Extracts: Utilise rich, high-quality extracts from renowned texts such as “Life of Pi,” “Twilight,” and “The Arrival” to enhance language acquisition and comprehension. • Interactive and Independent Activities: A blend of independent reading, proof-reading, and creative tasks ensures active engagement and skill development. • Final Narrative Project: Culminates in the writing of an original story titled “The Departure,” where students apply learned techniques to produce a polished piece of creative writing. • Peer Review and Assessment: Encourage collaborative learning through peer assessments, fostering a supportive classroom environment. Weekly Breakdown: Week 1: Language and Comprehension • Independent reading and comprehension tasks with extracts from “Life of Pi.” • Focus on synonym discovery and comprehension questions to enhance understanding and language use. Week 2: Language Craft and Analysis • Deep dive into language analysis with targeted questions and proof-reading exercises. • Analysis of “Twilight” to understand character relationships and thematic elements. Week 3: Theme Exploration and Narrative Writing • Thematic prediction and inference activities using “The Arrival.” • Narrative planning and writing sessions, guiding students through drafting, revising, and peer assessment. • Final narrative writing task using elements from studied texts to craft their own story, “The Departure.” Enhance your curriculum and ignite the creative spark in your students with “Creative Writing Mastery.” Equip them with the skills to analyse, interpret, and create compelling narratives that showcase their growing proficiency in English literature. Available now for download and classroom implementation. Make your Key Stage 3 English lessons a journey of discovery
Introduction to Transactional Reading and Writing
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Introduction to Transactional Reading and Writing

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This unit of work aims to develop students’ reading skills and develops their ability to respond to GCSE style questions for English language. Students will develop their select and retrieve skills (English Language AO1). Students will learn how to select accurate evidence from the text and will practise writing up their responses in a timely manner. Explaining the effect of the writer’s choices will be another key focus throughout the unit, with an emphasis on creating ‘quality comments’, allowing students to gain higher marks for AO2 style ‘how’ questions. Students will also be taught how to analyse the author’s choices of language using accurate subject terminology. Students will be introduced to a range of non-fiction texts and how to evaluate a writer’s viewpoint as presented in a text (English Language AO4). Students will also be given the opportunity to develop their narrative and transactional writing skills, with the focus being on developing depth and detail in their writing.
Comprehensive Non-Fiction Reading Scheme of Work for Secondary Students
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Comprehensive Non-Fiction Reading Scheme of Work for Secondary Students

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Elevate your students’ reading comprehension skills with our meticulously crafted scheme of work focusing on non-fiction texts. This resource includes ten detailed lessons designed to develop essential GCSE skills, including information retrieval, synthesis, comparison, and analysis of writers’ techniques. Each lesson targets specific learning outcomes aligned with GCSE assessment objectives, ensuring students progress from basic information retrieval to sophisticated analysis of the writer’s craft. What’s Included: • Lesson 1: Information Retrieval - Students learn to extract key details from a text about giant pandas, using bullet points and mini-quotations. • Lesson 2: Text Analysis - Focus on the Tower of London; students practice drawing inferences and commenting on the writer’s choices. • Lesson 3: Persuasion Techniques - Analysis of texts on the benefits of breakfast and health benefits of carrots, emphasizing persuasive language. • Lesson 4: Critical Evaluation - Examination of energy drinks’ health impacts, teaching students to critique and evaluate text. • Lesson 5: Historical Context - Learning about pyramids and the presentation of historical information, developing analytical paragraphs. • Lesson 6: Engaging with Historical Non-Fiction - Detailed reading on Vikings, highlighting the importance of contextual understanding. • Lesson 7: Comparative Reading - Comparing two texts on the use of highlighters in study practices to identify differing viewpoints. • Lesson 8: Review and Synthesis - Analysing promotional materials and reviews, focusing on synthesis and evaluation of two contrasting perspectives. • Lesson 9: Responsibility and Ethics - Discussing texts on parental accountability for children’s behavior and consequences of actions. • Lesson 10: Public Performance Reviews - Comparison of historical and contemporary performance reviews, focusing on effective argumentation. Skills Developed: • Critical thinking and analysis • Effective information retrieval • Synthesis of multiple texts • Comparative analysis • Persuasive writing Why Buy This Resource: This comprehensive resource will equip your students with the skills needed for GCSE success, making it an invaluable addition to any secondary English curriculum. • Aligned with GCSE assessment objectives • Detailed, ready-to-use lessons • Enhances critical reading and writing skills • Suitable for a range of abilities • Comprehensive coverage of non-fiction texts Invest in your students’ future success with this essential non-fiction reading scheme of work, designed by experienced educators to deliver results.