The new GCSE specifications are out, but sample papers are few and far between. Until the exam boards produce more papers, it is down to teachers to come up with our own. This resource is a set of exam-style questions for persuasive writing. This resource has been written by a Head of English with 8 years' teaching experience. It is based on the New OCR 9-1 GCSE English Language paper 1: Communicating Information and Ideas. The resource has been tried and tested successfully with KS4 English pupils. This resource includes: Four exam-style persuasive writing questions based on the new OCR GCSE questions. A model answer for one of the questions A teacher-friendly marking grid based on the OCR mark scheme.

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck has been used for decade as a staple of the GCSE in English Literature. However, it is no longer on the specification, due to the DfE requirement for pupils to study texts by British authors. However, this does not mean that it can't be studied by pupils lower down the school, and indeed it would be a shame to waste the plethora of resources that may teachers have created over the years. Teachers all over the country are adapting their KS3 schemes of work to help pupils to prepare for the new GCSE criteria. This short resource is a sample exam question in the style of the new OCR GCSE in English Literature. The resource includes: An exam-style question Sample answers An APP grid based on the OCR GCSE criteria for the prose section of the exam.

Scheme of Work for the New OCR GCSE English Language 9-1 specification. Scheme of work/lesson plans for 5 lessons including a practice assessment. Written by a Head of English with 8 years' teaching experience. This resource has been tried and tested successfully with a whole year group of Y9 secondary pupils. Would suit any KS4 pupils; Year 9, 10 or 11 as the resources are challenging. Included are: 5 power points Worksheets for all lessons Four extracts from articles to support the scheme A full and detailed scheme of work highlighting differentiation, SMSC etc. A practice paper based on the articles used in the scheme This resource covers Section A of Paper 01 in the new GCSE OCR specification. Although designed for OCR, the resources can be adapted for any exam board, especially as pre-1900 texts and comparison skills are now a key element of the new 9-1 GCSE in English. Pupils will: Read two passages - one 19th century/pre-1900 and one modern Analyse the language and structure used by the authors/speakers Explore skills of comparison through a number of different activities. Improve understanding of grammar and vocabulary with terminology-based starters Understand the structure of Section A of paper 01 - Exploring Effects and Impact Approach a sample assessment that mirrors the new format of the paper - without using up one of the sample exam papers, few of which have been produced by OCR.

The new GCSE specifications are out, but sample papers are few and far between. Until the exam boards produce more papers, it is down to teachers to come up with our own. This resource is a set of exam-style questions for creative writing. This resource has been written by a Head of English with 8 years' teaching experience. It is based on the New OCR 9-1 GCSE English Language paper 2: Exploring Effects and Impact. The resource has been tried and tested successfully with KS4 English pupils. This resource includes: Two exam-style creative writing questions based on the new OCR GCSE questions. A teacher-friendly marking grid based on the OCR mark scheme.

Two creative writing lessons for English Language GCSE. Includes: One "introduction" lesson, that could be used as the starter for a scheme of work or unit at the beginning of the year. Useful as a diagnostic of pupils' prior understanding as it tests various skills including basic grammar knowledge and writing skills. One lesson on "describing a moment in time", encouraging pupils to extend their descriptive writing and use higher-level techniques. Created by a Head of English with ten years' experience and tested on real pupils!

Set of three lessons that cover questions 1-4 on the Communicating Information and Ideas paper. Targeted at lower ability pupils compared to my other paper 1 resource, but absolutely usable for any ability. The texts are interesting and engaging for pupils as many have heard of this legend in local mythology. Includes: Three Power Points Two texts on the theme of the mysterious "Black Dog" legend, including one pre-C19th text An annotated version of one text A sample answer for question 4. Created by a Head of English with ten years' experience and tried and tested with real-life pupils!

Full scheme of work for Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Created for the new 9-1 OCR GCSE but easily adaptable for any course. This is an extensive resource which comprehensively covers the entire play and all the key characters, engineered specifically to work with the 9-1 specifications. Would suit teachers approaching Macbeth for the first time, more experienced teachers wanting new material, or anyone who wants a quality scheme which covers the whole play from start to finish. Contains: 16 lessons with a Power Point for each A range of supporting worksheets and activities Two practice assessment questions in OCR style Sample answers APP grid/Mark scheme at a glance Useful notes with the Power Points giving guidance on where to take the discussion Lots of contextual information for AO3 Strong focus on structure to support the new specification Some differentiated resources Challenge for all abilities Created by a Head of English with 10 years' experience and tried and tested for two years in a live secondary school setting.

Scheme of work for the new OCR GCSE English Literature specification, focusing on 19th century prose - The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. 8 Lessons including a practice assessment and full Scheme of Work outline. This scheme has been written by a Head of English with 8 years' teaching experience. This resource has been tried and tested successfully with year 10 GCSE pupils, but would suit any pupils studying the new GCSE English in years 9, 10, 11 or beyond. Resource includes: 8 Power Point presentations, some with audio clips to enhance learning A range of worksheets focusing on how to analyse the texts and approach the exam Scheme of work outline for all 8 lessons A practice assessment, APP assessment grid and model answer to the question. Page numbers in this scheme refer to the Penguin edition of The War of the Worlds, ISBN: 978-0-141-19904-7.

Three exam-style questions for Macbeth, in the style of the new OCR 9-1 GCSE. Ideal for assessments or for revision tasks in preparation for the exam. Contains: Three exam-style questions (choice of 2 for each) APP grid/mark scheme at a glance Example essay Created by a Head of English with 10 years' experience and tested successfully in a secondary school setting.