Henry V and Richard III William Shakespeare lesson that explores the characters of Henry and Richard as kings and heroes or villains for KS3 students. We explore how Richard may be seen by his audiences as a villain and why he is the protagonist of Richard III despite not being a hero. We explore kingly qualities in the Elizabethan era as well. Part of a new Shakespeare overview unit for Year 7 that is currently in development. A very useful way to study the play for both KS3 and KS4 students preparing for GCSE English Literature. Fully differentiated throughout.

Traitors English lesson on Animal Farm inspired by the BBC TV series. This is a fully resourced lesson so it includes differentiated activities on Orwell’s novel that cover characters, plot, themes, form and structure. The pack includes a PowerPoint with fully editable slides, traitor cards, faithful cards and detailed teacher notes setting out how the game works. Students work together in groups to complete Literature activity worksheets (included this pack and with detailed suggested answers for students to review and improve their revision), and earn points for the successful completion of their sheets. However, the traitors are trying to stop them winning!

Great Expectations lesson on Chapters 44, 45 and 46 from Charles Dickens’ Victorian novel. We explore Pip’s return to Satis House, his conversations with Estella and Miss Havisham, and learning about the return of Compeyson. An ideal lesson for your KS3 or KS4 English Literature students. Fully differentiated throughout.

Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section A lesson for the NEW Edexcel 2.0 specification that explores 19th century non-fiction and helps students to evaluate two texts and then answer Q5 and Q6 exam-style questions before making notes on evaluating an extract from Text 2 in preparation to answer Q5 and Q6. Additionally, the lesson is part of a series of resources that look at two 19th century non-fiction texts on the common theme of workers’ rights. Perfect for the new Edexcel 2.0 spec. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section A lesson for the NEW Edexcel 2.0 specification that explores19th century non-fiction and helps students to evaluate an extract from Text 2 and then create their own answers Q6 (evaluating a whole text). We then move on to reading a new text and exploring the use of language within it for Q3. Additionally, the lesson is part of a series of resources that look at two 19th century non-fiction texts on the common theme of the treatment of children in Victorian Britain. Perfect for the new Edexcel 2.0 spec. We also begin a new topic with new texts on Victorian zoos and animals in captivity. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1 lesson that looks at a famous speech from Barack Obama and helps students to see how they can adapt language devices for their own speeches. A fully differentiated and resourced lesson to help KS3 and KS4 students prepare for Section B of Edexcel English Language Paper 1. Students analyse a speech for language and structure before being guided to write their own. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section A lesson for the NEW Edexcel 2.0 specification that explores 19th century non-fiction and helps students to answer questions Q6 (whole text evaluation). This walkthrough covers the final question of the new Paper 1 Section A (Q6). Additionally, the lesson is part of a series of resources that look at two 19th century non-fiction texts on the common theme of zoos and animal captivity. Perfect for the new Edexcel 2.0 spec. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1 Section B lesson that uses a famous Winston Churchill speech and the contextual information around Dunkirk to help students first analyse his speech and then adapt and adopt his use of language techniques within their own speeches. A fully differentiated lesson to prepare KS4 students to create speeches - useful for both English Language 2.0 Paper 1 and the Spoken Language element. The lesson looks at a famous Winston Churchill speech and provides background information on Dunkirk. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

Edexcel English Language 2.0 Paper 1 Section A lesson that supports students in analysing a famous speech for language techniques and then provides them with a framework for writing their own pieces. Focuses on Abraham Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg address. Despite being only two minutes long, its careful use of language has made it one of the most memorable and famous speeches in history. A fully differentiated lesson for KS3 and KS4 classes that analyses Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg address and uses it as a stimulus for students preparing for the Edexcel Spoken Language element of the GCSE English Language course. It can also be used as preparation for Paper 1 Section B. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

English Edexcel 2.0 Paper 1 non-fiction writing lesson for KS4, useful for English Language Paper 1 Question 7/8 preparation. Focuses on review writing in non-fiction writing. Students work on a magazine project, thinking of a central subject or interest to use as a stimulus for creating different writing pieces. Students analyse an example review provided and use this to help plan and write out reviews for their magazines. A useful lesson for KS3 and KS4 classes with differentiated activities, questions and resources.

2018 Animal Farm model answer on how Squealer uses truth and lies in the text. This model essay is designed to hit the requirements for Grade 9 for AQA English Literature Paper 2. Includes an answer that weaves together language and structure analysis, context and detailed and perceptive insights into early 20th century Europe, the Russian Revolution, the establishment of Communism, how and why George Orwell uses Squealer to represent truth and lies throughout the novel. Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.

Edexcel English Language Paper 2 Section A lesson for the NEW Edexcel 2.0 specification that explores the use of language and structure in a 20th century non-fiction literary text on nature and travel to support students in creating a comparison between two texts. Additionally, the lesson is part of a series of resources that look at two contemporary texts on the common theme of nature (the other text is a travel diary entry from the 20th century). Perfect for the new Edexcel 2.0 spec. This resource pack includes a full model answer for Q6 based on the two texts provided and supports students in writing their own answers for Q6. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

Edexcel English Language Paper 1 Section A lesson for the NEW Edexcel 2.0 specification that explores19th century non-fiction and helps students to evaluate an extract from Text 2 and then create their own answers Q6 (evaluating a whole text). Additionally, the lesson is part of a series of resources that look at two 19th century non-fiction texts on the common theme of the treatment of children in Victorian Britain. Perfect for the new Edexcel 2.0 spec. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package

2017 AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B (Question 5) model answer - an article for a broadsheet newspaper about parents being overly protective. Perfect revision prep for the English Language exams, for non-fiction writing lessons, to use for homework or for cover. Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.

Hip hop language lesson for English KS3. These resources are designed for an extra curricular club that helps to engage students in lyrics and therefore poetry. In this lesson we explore lyrics and how the writer uses iambic pentameter to engage listeners/readers. Could be used for before/lunchtime/after school clubs or edited to be used for lessons on poetry and figurative language. Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.

Hip hop rap planning lesson for English KS3. These resources are designed for an extra curricular club that helps to engage students in lyrics and therefore poetry. In this lesson we plan a final rap to be delivered to an audience and consider how best to write verses and choruses. We work in groups to finalise our raps. Could be used for before/lunchtime/after school clubs or edited to be used for lessons on poetry and figurative language. Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.

Us Zaffar Kunial poem lesson for the new Edexcel Belonging poetry anthology. Includes differentiated activities, worksheets and more. Students analyse key sections of the poem and use student notes to improve their annotations. Includes a comparison activity to draw a comparison between Us and We Refugees by Benjamin Zephaniah. Perfect for KS4 GCSE and KS3 classes.

Robin Hood Tree / Sycamore Gap Tree - An easy to use reading comprehension pack with three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the history of the tree, its importance to local people and the depth of feeling its destruction inspired. It can be used in form time as part of literacy focus, or in an English lesson for KS3/4 GCSE comprehension training. It is interesting, useful, very easy to use and good way to combine Citizenship and English.

Frankenstein lesson for KS3 and KS4 students that looks at the whole of Chapter 16 and introduces Chapter 17 through a range of engaging activities that look at how the monster is presented and how giving him his own perspective and narrative changes how we see him as readers. We look at how he behaves once rejected by the cottage family and how he explains the murder of the young boy. Includes differentiated activities, visual stimuli, and a slightly different approach to helping students gain an overview of settings, characters, plot devices, tone and more. A really useful introduction to Frankenstein for GCSE English Literature students. Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources.

On an Afternoon Train from Purley to Victoria, 1955. Worlds and Lives poetry anthology lesson. A fully differentiated and resourced ‘ready to go’ lesson on the poem, one of the poems in the new AQA poem collection, with the lesson ideally suited for both KS3 and KS4 students. We cover meaning, language and begin to compare the use of tone in this poem and one other from the collection so far (England in 1819, Shall earth no more inspire thee, Lines Written in Early Spring, In a London Drawingroom). Includes differentiated activities, worksheets and more. Leave a review and we’ll send you another resource for free! Just get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk once you’ve left your review.