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.

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.

This lesson guides pupils through the scene, looking at the language used and theme of deception. Ideal for KS4 or high ability Year 9s

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

A well structured lesson analyzing the language of Lord Capulet, guiding students towards a GCSE style analysis of his treatment of Juliet in A5S3 and the rest of the play. For higher ability students there is an additional lesson focusing on the presentation of women and feminism in Shakepeare’s works in general. Uses the new AQA spec to do an extract - whole style response. Aimed at higher ability KS3

A selection of resources ideally taught over 2-3 lessons. It covers the masquerade ball scene of Much Ado About nothing, using the Kenneth Branagh adaptation as visual stimuli. It includes a variety of tasks to hit the AOs of the GCSE AQA specification including recall of events and identification of language features. It also includes a variety of more creative activities including mask design. Ideal for KS3 as an introduction to the content of GCSE level work.

A lesson guiding students through close analysis of Macbeth’s soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 7. Lesson will help students to understand language features and word types, help build essay style response skills and boost their knowledge of context. It also includes model answers which allow students to reflect on the construction of their own written work and cherry pick new ideas. This is all geared towards the AQA specification for GCSE

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 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

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 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.

A selection of resources easily spread over a few hours of work designed to engage students in the development of Beatrice and Benedick's relationship. Examines the scene in some detail with students then able to summarise what they have learnt Ideal for KS3 as an introduction to GCSE level work

A series of resources and materials designed to help KS4 revise elements of An Inspector Calls; specifically Mr Birling in act one. Includes focus on language analysis and essay skills. Ideal as recap and includes reference to the AQA marking criteria

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

An exam style paper getting students to practice their skills for language paper one. The extract has a reading age of 11 and is therefore useful for students who have lower reading ages.

A worksheet encouraging students to revise the key themes and quotes of the play. Enables them to make connections thematically and prepare them for the AQA exam.