This resource has an animated powerpoint presentation of the poem ‘Limbo’ for the AQA poetry anthology different cultures and traditions. Background information for limbo and the slave trade is included and the poem has been annotated with poetic techniques, devices and effects.

Annotated break down of the AQA culture poem ‘Vultures’, whilst looking at key themes and encouraging pupils to question their interpretation of the poem.

Detailed analysis of Lady Macbeth's first appearance in the play. This resource encourages KS3 pupils to think at a higher level, including using advanced vocabulary, detailed analysis (finding a little and using it to write a lot) and the social context of when the play was written (primarily focusing on patriarchal society).

A resource that may be used before you start reading Darren Shan's Cirque Du Freak to get pupils thinking about ‘freak shows’ and to give some historical information. It really got my pupils thinking and talking!

This is an annotated powerpoint for the ‘Hurricane Hits England’ poem by Grace Nichols, from the AQA poetry anthology. All of the annotations are animated.

AQA GCSE English language resources for higher paper - section A. Questions 1, 2, 3 and 4 with exam-style resources.

Run out of past papers to complete with your Y11 classes or need some additional material to set for revision or homework? Three sources are provided along with 6 exam-style questions to accompany them for the current AQA English Language Higher paper.

If you are running out of past paper resources for the current AQA GCSE English language exam then these resources might help with final lessons, revision or homework. There are 3 sources and four AQA-styled questions that mimic the skills need to answer the English GCSE reading part of the paper. There are also detailed lessons on each question to guide the pupils through the questions and the skills needed.