A list of evaluative vocabulary to use in essays- particularly question 5 for AQA GCSE English Language paper 1

A list of analytical vocabulary that helps students to become more speculative and tentative in their approach to essay writing and analytical responses. A shorter, differentiated version has also been included.

A simple proof reading starter activity with answers included.

A simple cloze exercise that reminds students of the plot for Act 2 Scene 3 of Macbeth. Teacher answers are provided.

Students read the plot summary for Act 2 Scene 3 of Macbeth. At the same time, students need to correct the punctuation errors. Teacher answers have also been provided.

This is a sample question 1 task (based on an extract from Sherlock Holmes) for the new AQA English Language paper 1. This is a very quick comprehension activity that could be used as a timed starter for exam revision.

A writing self assessment check list to help students ensure they are using a range of cohesive devices within their writing.

A simple summary of Macbeth Act 1. Each section has been split into chunks so students can draw an image to help them remember the key event and then fold the paper over to test their partner afterwards.

A simple grid with prompt questions that helps A Level English Language students to investigate the linguistic features of a range of emails.

A family tree that helps students to understand the relationships between characters within the novel 'Rani and Sukh'

A set of 9 differentiated tasks that helps students tpconsolidate their understanding of the play 'Romeo and Juliet'. This is a good review task to use at the end of reading the play.

A set of genius question prompt cards to help students develop their discussions and ideas when considering new information or texts.

Students make comparisons between characters from the play 'Macbeth' and various animals in order to help with character analysis. The task helps students to consider if key characters are two dimensional or three dimensional

A list of key terms and their definitions linked to gender bias in written texts. Each definition has a short application task attached in order to check student understanding.

A simple grahic organiser that takes students through the step by step process of planning and writing a creative writing narrative.

A list of key terms linked to the context of reception and production. A printable card sort version has also been included. An activity grid has also been included so that students can apply their understanding of the key terms to a series of texts/extracts selected by the teacher. This has been designed for A Level English Language students who need to be reminded about the importance of linking ideas and analysis to the notion of context.

A set of two scaffolded work sheets that helps students closely identify and analyse language features within a key extract from Rani and Sukh.

A writing skills feedback grid that helps students respond to feedback after having completed a writing response. Students cross reference the number to the grid against their name- the teacher no longer needs to write the same feedback over and over again in the student exercise book.

A simple quotation quest task for use with the novel 'Stone Cold' which encourages students to find two quotations to support the same point. Finding two quotations to support the same point will help students to create a more developed and thorough analysis.

A set of two work sheets that enables students to consider key themes and links within the play 'Macbeth'. Sheet 1: students find another quotation that links to the theme Sheet 2: students guess the key theme and link it to a key event within Macbeth by using the images to help them.