A collection of worksheets and resources allowing students to independently analyse and revise poems for AQA GCSE English Literature. Promotes independent, original responses, analysis and identification of language features and encourages students to consider their effect. Includes visuals matched to quotations in order to aid retention of texts and promote conversation about the key themes Includes poems from the Power and Conflict anthology as well as resources that can be used for unseen.

Perfect for a detailed look at the character and symbolism of Eva Smith. Includes exam style questions, complex ideas about symbolism and work sheets to help memorise quotations about this pivitol character. Perfect for KS4 once they have read the whole plot.

This information heavy lesson is ideal for KS4 who have an understanding of the play as a whole. It looks at why characters feel guilt and Shakespeare’s purpose behind this and includes extended writing tasks so students can develop these skills Fits with Assessment Objectives for the AQA specification but can easily be adapted to fit other specs.

A booklet encouraging students to engage with some classic works of literature. Most activities are based around comprehension skills and skills required for AQA’s Language Paper 1 including language analysis and creative writing. Perfect as a series of short tasks completed as homework, in form time or as revision tasks. Ideal as a KS3 to 4 transition piece.

Challenge your students with the emotive lesson looking at The Emigree. Perfect for KS4 with opportunities to develop personalised responses and critical thinking. Tailored to the AQA Power and Conflict GCSE Unit

A thorough, structured and differentiated lesson designed to guide students through the theme of racism in the great depression and Of Mice and Men. PPT is on a dyslexia friendly back ground. Ideal for mature KS3, sparks conversation and consideration of contextual features that are still relevant today. Includes an essay style question and structure strips to support students confidence and independence.

This lesson introduces students to Henley’s poem, the key themes, language analysis and contextual information. Ideal for KS3 or KS4 unseen poetry.

A comprehensive lesson running through how the theme of ambition is presented through the characters of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and Banquo. Includes some contextual information, card/quote sort activities.

A selection of resources designed to engage students with creative writing tasks, using Of Mice and Men as a starting point. Includes a feedback task getting students to focus on the use of possessive apostrophes

A lesson guiding students through the tricky scene of Act 4 Scene 3 Includes comprehension questions, homework activities, language and structure analysis, creative writing. Works well for any group studying the new GCSE AQA scheme, includes references to AOs. Now includes analysis and annotations support sheet and work sheets that can be set as homework for knowledge consolidation. Supportive quotations flashcards and jeopardy included to aid revision.

A series of resources designed to be used over 2-3 lessons. Includes independent analysis of elements of A3S1, group work and drama tasks. Followed by an essay style question on how language is used to show conflict complete with support in structuring the answers and quote analysis It uses the AOs from the AQA GCSE specification and is ideal for both KS3 and KS4 groups learning key scenes and themes pf the play

This is a comprehensive lesson guiding students through an extract from Stephen King’s IT. This lesson works through a suspenseful and sinister extract. Gives example answers and allows students to make associations across genres and texts, improving their comprehension and vocabulary. Ideal for KS4 studying section A of Language Paper 1.

A lesson guiding students through the skills needed for letter writing. Uses real WW1 examples of letters home to help model their work. Ideal for KS3 or high ability KS2. Lesson makes reference to the GCSE AOs in order to build familiarity with assessment criteria and promote mastery

A wide selection of resources helping students to prepare for AQA’s language paper 1, specifically section A. These extracts cover a variety of genres, styles and are suitable for both high and low abilities. Great if you have some quality time to spend with your KS4 students before their final exam.

This is a fully differentiated lesson examining the importance of family in A Christmas Carol. It includes round robin activities as well as opportunity for individual response and extended writing development. Ideal for KS4 preparing for the AQA specification

A selection of resources designed to support KS4 students in revising for AQA’s literature paper 1 A. Ideal for both independent work and class lead activities. This includes a structured workbook designed to test students’ knowledge and all them to think in alternative ways to promote originality within exam responses

An analysis sheet guiding students through revision of the poem and key images and themes

A pre-completed storyboard for the key events in The Tempest. Ideal for KS3.

A worksheet designed to support revision of The Emigree from AQA's power and conflict anthology. Ideal for KS4 as an independent task