A brief guide on how to approach answering the Power and Conflict question on the AQA Literature Paper 2, with key information and examples.

A full series of 17 lessons covering The Tempest scene by scene, focusing on character, plot, theme, context and close language analysis with the opportunity to practice writing skills and drama. Photocopiable worksheets included for every lesson. Suitable for use with Years 7-8 and low ability Year 9.

A full series of 20 lessons covering Macbeth scene by scene, focusing on character, plot, theme, context and close language analysis with the opportunity to practice writing skills and drama. Photocopiable worksheets included for every lesson. Suitable for use with Years 7-8 and low ability Year 9

A lesson guiding pupils through how to approach poetry comparison for the AQA Power and Conflict cluster, focusing on Storm on the Island and The Prelude. Photocopiable resources included.

A worksheet analysing Romeo and Mercutio’s attitudes towards violence in Act 3 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, focusing on subject terminology and single word analysis.

A glossary of key literary terminology and examples from Romeo and Juliet, with space for students to add their own. Excellent as a revision resource.

A lesson exploring the context of An Inspector Calls and what life was like in the Edwardian era. Useful as an introductory lesson to the text.

A lesson exploring how Eva Smith is presented in the play and the significance of her character. Photocopiable resources included. Suitable for mid to high ability KS4.

A lesson exploring the character of Gerald Croft and how he is portrayed in the play, looking at key quotations and focusing on language analysis. Photocopiable resource included. Appropriate for mid to high ability KS4.

Four lessons covering Stave 3 of A Christmas Carol (The Ghost of Christmas Present, The Cratchits, Christmas celebrations, Ignorance and Want) with photocpiable resources for each lesson. Explores language, character, theme and context with some exam practice. Suitable for use with mid and high ability KS4.

A lesson exploring how Arthur Birling is presented in the play, particularly with a close look at AO2 language analysis. Photocopiable resources included. Suitable for mid to high ability KS4.

A worksheet exploring how the characters of Benvolio and Tybalt are presented in Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, particularly their attitudes towards violence, with focus on AO2 language analysis.

A worksheet analysing the final lines of the play spoken by the Prince and their significance.

A lesson exploring the character of Romeo, in particular how far Romeo can be classified as a ‘tragic hero’. Photocopiable resources included.

A lesson exploring the theme of fate in Romeo and Juliet, focusing in particular on the Prologue and Act 1 Scene 4. Photocopiable resources included.

Two lessons worth of activities to aid students with the revision of Romeo’s character, testing knowledge recall, analysis of key quotations, close reading of extracts and writing skills.

Two lessons worth of resources to assist students with the revision of Juliet’s character, testing knowledge of key quotations, plot, and close language analysis.

A comprehensive guide to answering English Language Paper 1, Section A, including: The November 2018 insert and questions (The Sound of Thunder) and mark scheme Practice tasks for students to plan and write responses Model answers and exemplars Success Criteria and strategies for success

A worksheet with language analysis questions on Beatrice Garland’s Kamikaze for the AQA Power and Conflict cluster.

A worksheet with language analysis questions on Alfred Lord Tennyson’s Charge of the Light Brigade for the AQA Power and Conflict cluster.