After extensively searching the internet for suitable, skills-based resources for Key Stage 3, I decided to create my own booklet. This comprehensive resource spans over 70 pages and includes 18 lessons, all designed to focus on essential skills while being easily adaptable to meet the diverse needs of your classes. The lessons are structured in sets of three: A fiction-based lesson emphasising comprehension skills. A nonfiction lesson that explores a variety of non-fiction texts. A writing lesson that complements the non-fiction study. I believe the non-fiction and writing lessons work particularly well together, providing a cohesive learning experience for students. **PLEASE NOTE THE FIRST 10 LESSONS COME FROM ANOTHER BOOKLET ON MY TES SHOP. ** [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13127248]

A Comprehensive Revision Booklet for A Christmas Carol Designed for effective revision, class activities, or lesson planning, this A Christmas Carol booklet provides a structured and in-depth exploration of key elements in the text. It includes: The Exam and Assessment Objectives: Understand the requirements and expectations. Key Vocabulary: Essential terms to enhance understanding and analysis. Charles Dickens: Insights into the author and his significance. Social and Historical Context: Explore the world that shaped the novella. Plot Summary: Detailed and concise revision-friendly overviews. Themes: Analysis of central ideas, such as redemption, generosity, and social responsibility. Character Studies: Ebenezer Scrooge Jacob Marley The Ghosts: Past, Present, and Yet to Come Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim The Cratchit Family Fred, Belle, and other key figures like Fan and the Charitable Men Motifs: Examine recurring symbols, including: Time and Change Light and Darkness Chains Glossary: Clarify complex terms and references. Practice Questions: Test understanding and exam readiness. Notes Pages: Space for personal insights and learning. Perfect for engaging and efficient revision, this booklet is a must-have resource for mastering A Christmas Carol!

An engaging and interactive revision booklet designed to support pupils in independently revising An Inspector Calls for the AQA English Literature GCSE. This comprehensive resource follows the AQA English Literature GCSE Specification and includes: Overview of the Exam Structure Assessment Objectives Key Vocabulary Introduction to J.B. Priestley Social and Historical Context Revising Key Contextual Information Plot Summary Themes Overview In-depth Revision of Key Themes Character Studies, including: Mr. Birling (with dedicated revision section) Mrs. Birling (with dedicated revision section) Sheila Birling (with dedicated revision section) Eric Birling (with dedicated revision section) Gerald Croft (with dedicated revision section) Inspector Goole (with dedicated revision section) Eva Smith/Daisy Renton (with dedicated revision section) Edna (The Maid) (with dedicated revision section) Practice Questions to test understanding Glossary of Key Terms Additional Notes Pages This resource offers a thorough guide to each aspect of the play, ensuring students are fully prepared for their exams.This could be used for cover, independent revision or classroom teaching. *Please note - Some images have been removed to avoid copyright infringement.

This comprehensive booklet is designed to support students in their study of Macbeth, offering a valuable resource for lessons, revision, and cover work. Tailored specifically for the AQA English Literature exam, it can also be easily adapted for other syllabi. The booklet includes: The Exam: An overview of the exam structure and requirements. Assessment Objectives: Clear guidance on what is expected in the exam and how to achieve success. Key Vocabulary: Important literary and thematic terms for Macbeth. William Shakespeare: An introduction to the playwright’s life and works, followed by a revision section. King James I: Background on the king’s influence on Macbeth, with a revision section. The Supernatural in Macbeth: Exploration of the supernatural elements, including a dedicated revision section. The Gunpowder Plot: Contextual information on the 1605 Gunpowder Plot and its relevance to Macbeth, with a revision section. The Divine Right of Kings: Explanation of the divine right theory and its significance in Macbeth, followed by a revision section. Themes: A breakdown of the key themes in the play, with a revision section to consolidate understanding. Character Profiles: In-depth exploration of key characters, including Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, King Duncan, Banquo, Macduff, Malcolm, and the Three Witches. Key Acts and Scenes: A focused guide to the most important moments in the play for exam success. Practice Questions: A selection of exam-style questions to help test knowledge and understanding. Glossary: Definitions of key terms and concepts to support revision. Notes Pages: Additional space for personalised notes and annotations. This booklet provides everything students need to revise Macbeth effectively and confidently in preparation for their AQA English Literature exam. *Please note. Some image may be removed for copyright purposes.

Contents of this Booklet This booklet is designed to support students in their study and revision of key texts and concepts for the exam. It includes the following sections: The Exam Assessment Objectives Language and Structural Techniques Poetry Anthology: Ozymandias – Percy Bysshe Shelley London – William Blake Extract from The Prelude – William Wordsworth My Last Duchess – Robert Browning The Charge of the Light Brigade – Alfred Lord Tennyson Exposure - Wilfred Owen Storm on the Island – Seamus Heaney Bayonet Charge – Ted Hughes Remains – Simon Armitage Poppies – Jane Weir War Photographer – Carol Ann Duffy Tissue – Imtiaz Dharker The Emigrée – Carol Rumens Checking Out Me History – John Agard Kamikaze – Beatrice Garland How to Successfully Compare Poems ** Student Friendly Mark Scheme Practice Exams Blank Pages for Notes and Practice Questions** This booklet provides essential resources for exam preparation, including key knowledge about each poem and a blank copy for independent annotation and analysis. Additionally, it features visual hexagons designed to aid in revision by presenting ideas and themes in an accessible format. While primarily intended as a revision tool, this booklet can also be effectively incorporated into classroom lessons to support learning and exploration.

This English booklet is designed to assist with absence and provide necessary coverage. The lessons can be taught individually or as a cohesive series. Each series focuses on a fictional text, a nonfiction text, and a writing activity. The booklet contains 10 hours of lessons and will be part of an ongoing resource. Originally created for KS3 skills, it can easily be adapted for KS4.

This 15 page booklet includes ‘Do Now’ activities focused on SPaG. The activities link to literature texts such as: Macbeth An Inspector Calls Students spend the first 5 minutes of the lesson recalling SPaG rules and spellings before the content of the main lesson. Based on retrieval.

This resource includes: Articles Formal and Informal letters Reports Leaflets Reviews Each lesson is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation, which includes all necessary resources and focuses on the EDUQAS assessment objectives. The materials can also be adapted for other exam boards. Lessons could also be used for a KS3 Scheme of Work.

The lesson focuses on understanding the character of Fezziwig in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and how he serves as a foil to Ebenezer Scrooge. Key components of the lesson include: Initial Reflection: Students are prompted to think about the importance of having a role model or mentor, who might be a mentor to Scrooge, and what qualities make a good role model/mentor. Character Analysis: The lesson explores why Dickens included Fezziwig in the story, highlighting Fezziwig’s positive traits to underscore Scrooge’s negative qualities. This contrast serves to emphasize the potential for Scrooge’s redemption. Comparison Activity: Students are asked to read an extract and compare Fezziwig and Scrooge’s attitudes toward work, celebration, and their relationships with employees. This comparison is facilitated through questions and a Venn diagram activity. Key Themes: The notes provide a detailed comparison between Fezziwig and Scrooge, contrasting their generosity, warmth, value of human relationships, and influence on others, with Fezziwig embodying the Christmas spirit and Scrooge representing its antithesis. Vocabulary and Extract Analysis: Vocabulary related to the text is provided, and an extract from the story is analysed to illustrate Fezziwig’s character and his impact on the festive spirit. By examining Fezziwig’s character, students gain insights into the themes of generosity, community, and the transformative power of kindness, all central to Dickens’ novella.

Pupils will complete an AQA exam style question, using a bespoke extract from Stave 4. Pupils are to use the work they have done in previous lessons to help them construct their response. There is a support sheet for struggling pupils.

A Cover/Revision Booklet for AQA English Literature: Unseen Poetry (Paper 2) This revision booklet provides students with a clear, step-by-step guide to successfully answering the Unseen Poetry section of the AQA English Literature Paper 2 exam. The booklet includes the following: Overview of the Exam Assessment Objectives: Key goals to focus on when responding to unseen poetry. Approaching Unseen Poetry: Strategies for effectively analysing and interpreting unfamiliar poems. Structuring Your Responses: A guide to presenting your ideas in a coherent and well-organised way. Language and Structural Techniques: An overview of key literary techniques to consider in your analysis. Part 1: The Lone Traveller Key Aspects to Comment On: Areas of focus for insightful analysis. Model Response: A high-quality example showing how to structure and write a strong answer. Part 2: Comparison Key Aspects to Comment On: Guidance on how to draw comparisons between poems. Model Response: An example comparing two poems, demonstrating how to make connections and contrasts. Mark Schemes: An overview of the AQA marking criteria to guide your responses and maximize your marks. Practice Papers: Three full practice papers with unseen poems to test your skills and prepare for the exam. *Please note. Some image may be removed for copyright purposes.

The attached PowerPoint lesson titled “Regret and Redemption” explores the themes of regret and redemption as experienced by Ebenezer Scrooge in Stave 2 of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Here is a brief summary: Do Now Activity: Students define the term “redemption” and reflect on its meaning and origins. They consider how Scrooge begins to show signs of redemption in Stave 2, supporting their points with quotations from the text. Exploring Quotations: Students read an extract from Stave 2 and identify three quotations that illustrate Scrooge’s regret and potential for redemption. They analyze these quotations in pairs, discussing their significance and the literary techniques used by Dickens. Detailed Quotation Analysis: Specific quotations are provided for in-depth analysis: Quotation 1: Scrooge’s emotional response to the possibility of having a family. Quotation 2: Scrooge’s plea to be removed from a painful memory. Quotation 3: The symbolism of light representing transformation and hope. Success Criteria: Students are given a success criteria checklist to guide their analysis. They need to: Make clear points about Scrooge’s presentation. Support their points with relevant evidence. Explain the significance of the evidence. Zoom in on keywords or techniques and explain their purpose. Link their analysis to broader themes such as poverty, social responsibility, and generosity. Task: Using the analysed quotations, students answer a question about how Dickens uses Scrooge’s reactions to explore themes of regret and redemption. They consider to what extent Scrooge’s redemption in Stave 2 is genuine or merely a temporary emotional reaction. Overall, the lesson focuses on understanding and analysing the development of Scrooge’s character through themes of regret and redemption, encouraging students to engage deeply with the text and Dickens’ intentions.

In this lesson, students will explore the context of An Inspector Calls by engaging in discussions around key vocabulary, including socialism, capitalism, and social responsibility. They will also examine J.B. Priestley’s life and background, along with important contextual information that influenced his writing. This comprehensive approach will deepen their understanding of the themes and messages within the play.

In this engaging lesson, students will explore the complex relationship between King James I and religion, the broader context of religious beliefs during Jacobean England, and the historical significance of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The lesson aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these elements intertwine, influencing both the political landscape and cultural atmosphere of the time. Objectives: Analyse King James I’s religious beliefs and their impact on his reign. Examine the religious climate in Jacobean England, including the tensions between Catholics and Protestants. Understand the motivations and implications of the Gunpowder Plot within this context. Utilise Cornell note-taking to enhance comprehension and retention of information.

This lesson focuses on the poem “When You Are Old” and incorporates a series of structured activities aimed at enhancing students’ reading comprehension, analytical skills, and vocabulary. Inspired by @PepsMccrea and @FunkyPedagogy, the lesson is designed to engage students through a combination of independent and collaborative tasks. Lesson Description: Pre-Reading Activity: Objective: Activate prior knowledge and set the stage for the poem. Task: Students independently read a redacted version of the poem and answer pre-reading questions to make predictions and set expectations. Instructions: Students are given 8 minutes to complete this task in silence. Explicit Vocabulary Instruction: Objective: Introduce and explain key vocabulary words that will appear in the poem. Task: Teach vocabulary such as “pilgrim,” “devotee,” and “worshiper,” using definitions and example sentences. Instructions: Students use the new vocabulary in sentences related to the poem’s themes. First Reading and Comprehension: Objective: Ensure students understand the poem and its basic elements. Task: Students read the poem “When You Are Old” and answer comprehension questions. Instructions: Students write their responses to questions about the title, techniques, themes, and specific quotes in their books, working independently in silence for 10 minutes. Class Discussion: Objective: Facilitate deeper understanding through discussion. Task: Discuss the comprehension questions as a class, encouraging students to share and compare their answers. Instructions: Students refine their answers based on the discussion, adding more detail to their written responses. Exam Preparation: Objective: Prepare students for an exam-style question. Task: Analyse how aging affects identity in the poem, using specific quotes and detailed analysis. Instructions: Students have 50 minutes to write an exam-style response, focusing on language and structural devices, and using the provided success criteria to guide their work. Feedback and Refinement: Objective: Improve analytical skills through feedback. Task: Discuss three additional quotes from the poem as a class, allowing students to enhance their analyses. Instructions: Students add detail to their work based on the class discussion and teacher feedback.