A collection of starters usable with KS4 GCSE groups. Questions are based on: Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls and Power and Conflict poetry. The aim is to push students to recall details, quotes and events for all the texts to support confidence with the exam only nature of the new AQA specification. Ideal as starters and settling tasks.

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.

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

This is a fully differentiated and scaffolded lesson that guides students through the understanding of the theme of loneliness within the novella, and how Steinbeck begins to show it through characterisation and language. Ideal for KS3 builing their analytical skills ready for gcse content.

Worksheets supporting a first look at the masquerade ball in Much Ado About Nothing Ideal for KS3

An analysis sheet guiding students through sonnet 130. Includes language features, vocab tasks and ideas about the writer's intent. Ideal for KS3 or KS4 as an unseen task

A postcard crammed with information about the Weird Sisters in Macbeth. Ideal as a revision aid, for essay writing or for look-cover-recall activities. Designed for my KS4 classes in line with the AQA assessment objectives. Why not get these printed on card and post home!

This worksheet gives students high level information and analysis about the appearance of the witches within Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Makes explicit links to the theme of the supernatural and the gothic. Ideal as independent revision or as a knowledge boosting task prior to assessment. Aimed at KS4 GCSE but could be adapted for KS5 revision

A postcard crammed with information about the character of Inspector Goole in An Inspector Calls. Ideal as a revision aid for essay writing or for look-cover-recall activities. Designed for my KS4 classes in line with the AQA assessment objectives.

I made this resource to support KS4 in both their language paper two skills, but also to build their contextual and cultural knowledge for Literature Paper 2 - An Inspector Calls. This paper uses the exam format, with some slight differentiation to encourage students to plan the Q5 response.

An extract from Stephen King’s novel and AQA Language Paper 1 style questions.

A well differentiated lesson guiding students through chapter 8, taking into consideration both language and context. Ideal for those studying the AQA scheme

A lesson aimed at analysing Topthorn's death in the novel. Aimed at Y7

An extract and set of questions based around AQA's lang paper one structure. Uses elements of the opening of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

A worksheet ideal as revision of Ozymandias for students studying AQA Power and Conflict. Makes explicit reference to assessment objectives and includes vital information about the context of the poem - perfect for higher ability students needing to stretch their knowledge base.

A lesson guiding students through analysis of Storm on the Island. Includes teacher lead tasks as well as independent work. Ideal for KS4 Learning power and conflict poetry.

A takeaway menu for Shakespeare's Macbeth aimed at KS4

A revision tool for structural techniques in English Literature and Language, using Kagan activities to encourage engagement and collaboration. Perfect as a GCSE starter or as an activity for more able KS3.

An extract and worksheet looking at The Hunger Games, focusing students on the character and behaviours of Katniss as well as understanding the plot of the novel.

Revise and refresh your knowledge of the female lead in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Improve your students’ knowledge with information postcards and analysis grids which enable students to engage with the language of the play and challenge the most able to think deeply about the social and religious implications. These resources use AQA’s assessment objective as guidelines. Ideal for KS4