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After twenty-four years as an English teacher and examiner, I now specialise in creating materials designed specifically for exam revision.

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After twenty-four years as an English teacher and examiner, I now specialise in creating materials designed specifically for exam revision.
Pride and Prejudice Techniques Exam Questions
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This resource contains EIGHT sample exam questions for revising the TECHNIQUES of ‘Pride and Prejudice’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. The resource also includes concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme. Don’t forget to check out my range of Pride and Prejudice questions: All 46 questions on themes, characters and techniques 20 exam questions on themes 18 exam questions on characters 3 FREE exam questions so you can sample my work! These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Love and Relationships Poetry Activity Fun Pack
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Love and Relationships Poetry Activity Fun Pack

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This ‘Fun Pack’ consists of a range of fun activities designed to entertain your students while reinforcing their knowledge of the poets and poetry of the AQA ‘Love and Relationships’ cluster. The contents are: 1. Table Quiz – this consists of four 15-question rounds, focusing on the opening lines, closing lines, subject matter and titles of the fifteen poems. The table quiz can be run in two ways – you can either call out the questions and have the students fill in the blank answer grids I’ve provided, or you can distribute the handouts I’ve created for each round. For your convenience, I’ve included full answer sheets for each round. These are also on the presentation so that students can correct their own work if necessary. These sheets can also be used as in-class or homework activities as they facilitate a really close re-reading of the poems. 2. PDF Presentation – includes answers to the sixty questions so that students can correct their own work. 3. Anagrams – this is an A4 handout of anagrams using the poets’ full names. Answers included. 4. Wordsearch – using the poets’ names. 5. Wordsearch – using the poem titles. 6. Crossword – using the poem titles. 7. Teacher’s Instructions. I’ll be adding lots more GCSE poetry resources to my shop so please check back regularly! I hope this is useful for you and instructive for your students - as always, I’d love to hear any feedback you may have.
The Merchant of Venice - Characters -  Sample Exam Questions  - Revision
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The Merchant of Venice - Characters - Sample Exam Questions - Revision

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This excellent resource contains TWELVE sample exam questions for revising ‘The Merchant of Venice’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. This resource focuses solely on CHARACTERS but I am also selling a resource examining THEMES – alternatively, you can buy both together for a substantial discount! Check out my other AQA Merchant of Venice resources: Character of Antonio - 6 sample AQA exam questions Character of Shylock - 8 sample AQA exam questions Character of Portia - 8 sample AQA exam questions Themes - 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes and Characters - all 24 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Transactional Writing Articles Edexcel
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Transactional Writing Articles Edexcel

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This resource features 12 sample exam questions for the second question of Paper Two GCSE English Language. This is the question requiring GCSE students to write an article for various media. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and layout of the Edexcel GCSE English new specification, allowing students to become more comfortable with the appearance and demands of their exam paper. The twelve questions feature four tasks on broadsheet newspapers, four on local newspapers and four on school magazines. These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. Other Transactional Writing Resources for Edexcel: 40 Sample Edexcel Questions: Letters, Speeches and Articles 16 Sample Edexcel Questions on Letters 12 Sample Edexcel Questions on Speeches I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Transactional Writing Articles AQA
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Transactional Writing Articles AQA

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This resource features 12 sample exam questions for the second question of Paper Two GCSE English Language. This is the question requiring GCSE students to write an article for various media. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and layout of the AQA GCSE English new specification, allowing students to become more comfortable with the appearance and demands of their exam paper. The twelve questions feature four tasks on broadsheet newspapers, four on local newspapers and four on school magazines. These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. Check out my other Transactional Writing resources for AQA: 40 Sample AQA Questions: Letters, Speeches and Articles 12 Sample AQA Questions on Speeches 16 Sample AQA Questions on Letters I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
An Inspector Calls Exam Questions Characters AQA
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An Inspector Calls Exam Questions Characters AQA

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This resource contains TWELVE sample exam questions for revising the CHARACTERS of ‘An Inspector Calls’. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. It also includes concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme. Please check out my range of ‘An Inspector Calls’ resources: AQA 30 Sample Questions on Themes, Characters and Techniques AQA 12 Sample Questions on Themes AQA 6 Sample Questions on Techniques Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Themes Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Characters Edexcel 30 Sample Questions on Themes and Characters These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
GCSE Revision Power and Conflict Poetry - 'Ozymandias' and 'Exposure'
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GCSE Revision Power and Conflict Poetry - 'Ozymandias' and 'Exposure'

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AQA GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Preparation - A Comparative Answer on Percy Bysshe Shelley’s ‘Ozymandias’ and Wilfred Owen’s ‘Exposure’. This presentation is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within. The presentation is entitled ’ Answering AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Questions’: this 36-slide Powerpoint presentation has been designed to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It examines the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links. The resource also includes a student-friendly set of AOs and a page of Teacher’s Instructions. 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems 12 Sample Exam Questions Presentation and Worksheets Worksheets Presentation and Worksheets Comparing ‘Bayonet Charge’ and ‘Remains’
Macbeth  Exam Questions: Character of Macbeth
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Macbeth Exam Questions: Character of Macbeth

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This resource contains TWELVE sample exam questions for revising the lead character of ‘Macbeth’. Topics examined include his character, relevant themes and his relationships with other important characters. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth PLUS Presentation and Worksheets showing how to write a sample answer Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – a Presentation and series of Worksheets showing students exactly how to answer an exam question Character of Lady Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions The Supernatural in Macbeth – 7 sample AQA exam questions Minor characters of Macbeth – 8 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
GCSE Revision  - Character of Macbeth
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GCSE Revision - Character of Macbeth

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AQA GCSE English Literature Shakespeare – Macbeth - Exam Revision – How To Answer Exam Questions on the Character of Macbeth This presentation is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. There are seven elements included: 1. The Exam Question – a sample exam question based on Macbeth’s character using an extract from Act 1 Scene 7. 2. The Presentation: ’ Answering AQA Questions on Shakespeare’s Macbeth’ - 36-slide Powerpoint presentation to help you guide your class through the essay writing process. It includes: AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. 3. Character of Macbeth Sample Answers – this 800-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting. 4. Sample Planning Grid – shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 5. Planning Grid Template – blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 6. Shakespeare AOs – explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. Teacher’s Instructions. The worksheets and the presentation can also be purchased individually in my shop. Please check out my other AQA Macbeth resources: Macbeth bundle – this resource PLUS 20 sample exam questions on the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Themes and Characters of Macbeth – all 24 sample AQA exam questions Character of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions
Lord of the Flies - Sample Answer Theme - Worksheets
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Lord of the Flies - Sample Answer Theme - Worksheets

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AQA GCSE English Literature Modern Texts – Lord of the Flies - Exam Revision – How to Answer Exam Questions on Lord of the Flies This resource is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on the theme of Human Nature in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. It is NOT intended to teach students the novel – students should already be familiar with Lord of the Flies. It is designed for you to use later in the school year when the novel has been fully covered and the students need to learn how to use their knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. There are four elements included: 1. Theme of Human Nature Sample Answers – this 1000-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting. 2. Theme of Human Nature Sample Planning Grid – shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 3. Planning Grid Template – blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 4. Modern Texts AOs – explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. You can also purchase the accompanying 42-slide Presentation here. Alternatively, save money by buying the combined Presentation AND Worksheets here. I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I'd be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I'll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!
WB Yeats The Lake Isle of Innisfree
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WB Yeats The Lake Isle of Innisfree

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This quiz has been created for you by an experienced teacher and examiner. It is designed for the Leaving Cert English Ordinary Level course, but can be used by any class or student studying this poem. It features two pages of questions, challenging students’ knowledge in areas like comprehension, vocabulary, themes, techniques and inference. Questions are either multiple-choice, true/false or require simple one-word answers, making this ideal for less advanced students. Questions are designed to be accessible to a range of students: they vary from simple factual tasks to more sophisticated language analysis. It consists of two easily-photocopiable A4 pages, with 25 questions in total, making it accessible for students to complete, check their answers and work out their percentage. Ideal for end-of-unit testing, homework or as a cover activity if teacher is absent. A similar quiz is also available for The Wild Swans at Coole and An Irish Airman Foresees His Death. Or get all three poems together in this great bundle!
The Charge of the Light Brigade vs Poppies Presentation
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The Charge of the Light Brigade vs Poppies Presentation

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AQA GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Preparation - A Comparative Answer on Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and Jane Weir’s ‘Poppies’. This presentation is designed to help you prepare your class to answer a GCSE English Literature question on AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It is NOT intended to teach students the poems themselves – students should already be familiar with the two poems used within. It is designed for you to use later in the school year when the poetry has been fully covered and the students need to learn how to use this knowledge to write the best possible exam answers. The presentation is entitled ’ Answering AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Questions’: this 32-slide Powerpoint presentation has been carefully designed and created to help you guide your class through each part of the essay writing process. It examines each of the following elements: the AOs and the Mark Scheme, exam timing and weighting, essay structure, how to write an introduction, using ‘rough notes’ for planning, contents of the main body and how to write a conclusion. Most importantly, it features many extracts from a sample exam answer which are annotated to show the importance of using subject terminology, precise and judicious quotes and comparative links. Also included is a student-friendly version of the Assessment Objectives and a helpful set of Teacher’s Instructions. 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems 12 Sample Exam Questions I hope you find this resource helpful for you and instructive for your students - I’d be delighted to hear any feedback or comments you may have. I’ll be adding lots more exam guides like this to my shop, so please check back regularly!
GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry - 'Storm on the Island' and 'Prelude'
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GCSE Power and Conflict Poetry - 'Storm on the Island' and 'Prelude'

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This is a sample answer for the AQA Power and Conflict Poetry section with several supporting worksheets. The contents are: 1. Power and Conflict Sample Answer – this 800-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and more generous spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 2. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 3. Planning Grid Template – this is a one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 4. Power and Conflict AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks. Teacher’s Instructions 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems 12 Sample Exam Questions
Edexcel Conflict  Poetry
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Edexcel Conflict Poetry

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This is a fantastic student workbook which can be used from the beginning of Y10 GCSE English Literature. Completing the activities in their own workbook allows students to take ownership of the poems they are studying and increases their familiarity and comfort with each poem. The workbook consists of a series of unnumbered pages, so that you can choose the order that best suits your class. The contents are as follows: 1. Front Cover – this page allows space for your students’ names/class details. 2. Assessment Objectives and Exam Information – this page gives a clear, concise explanation of exactly how the AOs are rewarded in the Mark Scheme, showing your students exactly what they need to do to gain marks in their specific exam paper. It also explains the format, layout and mark structure of the poetry section in their exam. 3. Poems and Poets – a full list of all of the poems in your selection. 4. Sound Effects and Visual Effects – this page features a superb examination of eight of the most common language techniques used by poets. Each section explains clearly what the technique is and gives a variety of quotations to illustrate this to the students. This is an excellent revision aid that students can use at any point in the year. 5. Your Sound Effects and Visual Effects – this page features a grid for students to fill in as the year progresses, allowing them to note and thus memorise examples of the various language techniques from the poems of their selection. 6. Poetry Profiles – these two pages are where the students will record essential information about each poem, thus building up a full set of their own notes as their study progresses. The first page prompts them to add information under the headings Poem, Poet, Context, Subject Matter, Themes and, most importantly, Links to Other Poems. The second page uses the headings Form, Sound Effects, Visual Imagery, Tone, Vital Quotes and Favourite Lines. The PDF includes one copy of these pages, so you will need to print one pair of pages for each poem on your selection. Other Edexcel Conflict Poetry Resources: 12 Edexcel sample exam questions Short version of 12 Edexcel sample exam questions 12 Sample exam questions AND presentation AND worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ I hope this is useful for you and instructive for your students - as always, I’d love to hear any feedback you may have.
AQA Power and Conflict Poetry
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AQA Power and Conflict Poetry

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This is a fantastic student workbook which can be used from the beginning of Y10 GCSE English Literature. Completing the activities in their own workbook allows students to take ownership of the poems they are studying and increases their familiarity and comfort with each poem. Please note that this doesn’t contain any notes or analysis of the poems: instead, it’s a workbook created for students to complete. The workbook consists of a series of unnumbered pages, so that you can choose the order that best suits your class. The contents are as follows: 1. Front Cover – this page allows space for the student’s name/class details. 2. Assessment Objectives and Exam Information – this page gives a clear, concise explanation of exactly how the AOs are rewarded in the Mark Scheme, showing your students exactly what they need to do to gain marks. It also explains the format, layout and mark structure of the poetry section. 3. Previous Questions - the poems and questions that have featured on the exam papers since 2017. 4. Poems and Poets – a full list of all the poems in your selection. 5. Sound Effects and Visual Effects – a superb examination of eight of the most common language techniques used by poets. Each section explains clearly what the technique is and gives a variety of quotations to illustrate this to the students. This is an excellent revision aid that students can use at any point in the year. 6. Your Sound Effects and Visual Effects – these two pages feature grids for students to fill in as the year progresses, allowing them to note and thus memorise examples of the various language techniques from their poems. 7. Poetry Profiles – these two pages are where the students will record essential information about each poem, thus building up a full set of their own notes as their study progresses. The first page prompts them to add information under the headings Poem, Poet, Context, Subject Matter, Themes and, most importantly, Links to Other Poems. The second page uses the headings Form/Structure, Sound Effects, Visual Imagery, Tone, Vital Quotes and Favourite Lines. The PDF includes one copy of these pages, so you will need to print one pair of pages for each poem on your selection. I’ll be adding lots more GCSE poetry resources to my shop so please check back regularly! I hope this is useful for you and instructive for your students - as always, I’d love to hear any feedback you may have.
GCSE Revision Power and Conflict Poetry - 'Bayonet Charge' and 'Remains' -  Worksheets
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GCSE Revision Power and Conflict Poetry - 'Bayonet Charge' and 'Remains' - Worksheets

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This is a sample answer for the AQA Power and Conflict Poetry section with several supporting worksheets. The contents are: 1. Power and Conflict Sample Answer – this 800-word sample answer to the question is presented in two formats for your convenience. The first is a one-page A4 handout of the essay itself. The second is a two-page A4 handout with wider margins and spacing – this allows ample space for annotation and highlighting, allowing students to completely break down the elements of the essay. I would suggest copying this onto an A3 sheet – I’ve used it very effectively with pairs of students using different colour markers to highlight the various AOs, the subject terminology, comparative terms, precise quotes etc. 2. Power and Conflict Sample Planning Grid – this is a one-page A4 handout which shows the students how to use ‘rough notes’ to plan and structure their essay. 3. Planning Grid Template – this is a one-page A4 handout featuring a blank Planning Grid which students can use to plan their own essays for any part of the GCSE English course. 4. Power and Conflict AOs – this is a one-page A4 handout which explains the AOs to students in a manner that is accessible and easy to understand. It eliminates any confusion about the Mark Scheme and shows students exactly what elements need to be included to gain maximum marks. Teacher Instructions Please check out my other AQA Poetry Resources: 12 Sample Exam Questions AND a fun pack of activities for revision 12 Sample Exam Questions AND Presentation and Worksheets comparing two poems Presentations on FOUR different pairs of poems Presentations and Worksheets on FOUR different pairs of poems Fun Pack of Revision Activities Comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’ Presentation and Worksheets
Character of Antonio - The Merchant of Venice - Sample Exam Questions
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Character of Antonio - The Merchant of Venice - Sample Exam Questions

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This resource features a special focus on the character of Antonio from Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’. It includes three exam questions on Antonio’s character and three on the various themes that relate to him. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Check out my other AQA Merchant of Venice resources: Character of Shylock - 8 sample AQA exam questions Character of Portia - 8 sample AQA exam questions Characters - 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes - 12 sample AQA exam questions Themes and Characters - all 24 sample AQA exam questions I’ve used these exam questions both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
Character of Romeo - AQA Sample Exam Questions for Revision of Romeo and Juliet - New Spec
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Character of Romeo - AQA Sample Exam Questions for Revision of Romeo and Juliet - New Spec

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This resource contains TWELVE sample exam questions for revising the character of Romeo in 'Romeo and Juliet'. Topics examined include his character and relevant themes. These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. Other resources I am currently selling for revision of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ are: - 12 Exam questions based on Themes - 12 Exam questions based on Characters - 6 Exam questions on the character of Juliet Alternatively, a resource containing all 24 Exam questions on Themes and Characters is also available. These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework. They are also ideal for practice tests in the run-up to the exams. I hope these are helpful for you and instructive for your students – as always, I’d be delighted to hear any feedback you may have. I will be adding lots more GCSE revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!