Range of extract and whole text questions for GCSE Romeo and Juliet. This resource would work for EDUQAS, AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR etc.

Grade 9 example essay addressing Eric and his role in the play as a whole.

Grade 9 example essay comparing the AQA unseen poetry bundle from the summer 2018 exam addressing the 24 mark individual analysis and the 8 mark comparison.

Grade 9 example essay addressing the theme of the supernatural within Macbeth. Beginning by analysing the extract after Macbeth and Banquo have met the Witches and later analysing key events in the play as a whole.

A lesson focusing on key terminology linked to context, writer’s intentions and finishing with a detailed look at Mr Birling as a way of linking all elements together in an essay plan and response.

A fully resourced PowerPoint to run through a walking talking mock with students, preparing them for the GCSE exam focusing on extract analysis, textual choices, whole play understanding and essay structure including thesis statements and descriptive vocabulary.

Grade 9 example essay addressing Linda and her role in the play as a whole.

Grade 9 essay example comparing Ozymandias to London from the Power and Conflict cluster of the AQA anthology

A full hour lesson addressing show don’t tell; developing descriptions to create imagery and make writing more interesting and engaging. Suitable for KS3 or KS4.

A Christmas Carol grade 9 example essay addressing Scrooge’s fear as shown in an extract from Stave 4 and the novel as a whole.

Full unit addressing all elements of the Language and Gender topic to suit any exam specification. Mark scheme used within is OCR however, has been previously altered slightly to suit AQA and EDUQAS A level specifications. Ready to be taught with Year 13 as revision preparation and adapted to develop in to full lessons.

A full hour lesson as part of a creative writing scheme, focusing on atmosphere, word choice and developing an effective mood within a piece of writing.

A full hour lesson addressing sensory imagery; using the sense to make writing more engaging. Suitable for KS3 or KS4.

A lesson that could be divided in to two or used again and again focusing on small details that build amazingly vivid character descriptions. Building on images and show dont tell. A range of character examples given and sentences starters used including a modelled example for students to build on. Suitable for GCSE Paper 1 creative writing or as a KS3 guide on how to make character descriptions perfect from the first go!

Example essay exploring Shakespeare’s presentation of Juliet’s decisions; analysing language, structure, plot development and writer’s methods considering the contextual setting of the play and the Elizabethan era.

11 lessons focusing on creative writing; using images as stimulus, engaging texts and developing literacy and grammatical features for effect.

An essay example with poem to analyse- focusing on grade 7-9. The essay example is a level 5 and the aim is for pupils to improve it to address AQA Unseen poetry question for 24 marks.

Two full hour lessons on persuasive writing; developing key skills using device acronyms, video clips and revision guide support. Suitable for KS3 being introduced to the GCSE, KS4 or as a revision tool for Year 11.

A lesson (could be extended) focusing on the GCSE fiction section b where pupils are asked to write from an image. The lesson focuses on memories and the impact of these addressing the more complex technique of a flashback. Range of interactive group activities using a range of images as stimulus. Modelled examples also included.

Knowledge organiser aimed at Most Able pupils including key information, play summary, character profiles, 7-9 grade criteria, modelled examples theoretical reading guidance.