Giant Scrabble Tiles
I made these for Parents' Evening, was a big hit. We used masking tape to mark out a board. A traditional Scrabble board is 15x15 squares - ours wasn't that big, just make sure you have an uneven number.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Whole School Literacy
AQA Language Paper 1 Q1-4 'IT' by Stephen King
A quick resource I whipped up for Lang Paper 1 based around Q1-4. It's the opening of the novel, where Georgie meets Pennywise, and I've cut it down. It has some great bits of language to pick out and it should engage students with a familiar text.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Reading
Course: GCSE Language
Exam/Board: AQA
NEA for Language and Literature A Level
Some set up Ppts and some others that picked up on key concepts students had chosen for their NEA to give them a taster of what they could include in terms of secondary research. Most of the work was completed independently and students had free choice over texts within the fiction/non-fiction...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Additional resources
Course: A Level Lang & Lit
Exam/Board: AQA
NEA for English Language A Level - Investigation
I mostly teach this so students work independently but so some set-up core sessions which are included here. Please change name/school identifiers} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Language in action (NEA)
Course: A level lang
Exam/Board: AQA
NEA for Lit A
Just a few Ppts as a transition to A Level study from AS. This introduces the idea of wider reading to students in preparation for the NEA and we taught two additional pre-1900 texts for students to use with the NEA. This section is on Dr Faustus. We also used Frankenstein. N...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Independent Critical Study (NEA)
Course: A level lit (A)
Exam/Board: AQA
Unseen Poetry Lit A
Includes some modelling of answers and other bits.Please remove all school/name identifiers} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Paper 1: Love through the ages
Course: A level lit (A)
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Unseen poetry
'The Help' Powerpoints
Just a few Ppts on some of the key learning points in the novel.Please change school/name identifiers when using.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Paper 2: Texts in shared contexts
Course: A level lit (A)
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 2: Modern times lit from 1945-present
Introduction to Recreative Writing - Gatsby as base text
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Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Paper 2 - exploring conflict
Course: A Level Lang & Lit
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Writing about Society
Quick Word Class Knowledge Checker
Adapted from a very basic primary resource. I use it to check basic knowledge of word class.I print A5 size and make Ss stick in books and refer back to it.Very revealing in terms of student prior knowledge, especially Year 7s. Called 5 a day as I use 5 a day daily Do Nows for revision and reca...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: SPAG Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Course: A Level Lang & Lit
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Writing about Society
GCSE Lit Mark Scheme with explication of features of each level
30 mark tick box mark scheme with added explanation of features of each level from AQA materials.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Paper 2
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Writing about Society
Context of ACC
Context lesson for A Christmas Carol linking to Dickens' purpose and attitude to Christmas.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Set Exam Texts (Novels)
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Writing about Society
How to Revise Lang and Lit
Suggestions of activities for students to use to learn independently for revision. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Writing
Course: GCSE Language
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Writing about Society
AOs - pupil speak
GCSE Lit P1 - assessment objectives explained} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Assessment Materials
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Writing about Society
Evaluative and analytical verbs
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Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Vocabulary
Course: GCSE Language
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Writing about Society
Aspects of Tragedy essay feedback sheets
I use these as cover sheets for students when they write an essay. I tick whichever AO they meet and give written feedback. There is then space for them to make their corrections and write their feedback, all linked to the AOs} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Paper 1: Literary genres
Course: A level Lit (B)
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Tess's journey
A handy map which details the places Tess travels to in the novel. I'm going to get my students to highlight places as she travels so they can keep track of her journey. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 5
Unit: Paper 1: Literary genres
Course: A level Lit (B)
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Jekyll ans Hyde letter for chapter 10 mirrors
This is a letter I gave to some year 11 students to help them teach a whole lesson on the significance of mirrors in the novel. } VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: 19th Century Literature
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Power and Conflict Word Bank
A selection of relevant words and phrases for each of the 15 Power and Conflict poems for AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2. Designed to provide a prompt for pupils whilst writing and to encourage them to expand their vocabulary (AKA "I simply cannot read another PEE paragraph in which a pupil wri...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Unit: Poetry Anthologies
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
'Lost and Found' Benchmark Writing Mini SOW
This file includes four fully-resourced lessons and a GCSE-style descriptive/narrative writing question. It has been designed as a start of year benchmark assessment for Year 8, however it would be suitable for most year groups.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Writing
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy
Gothic Genre Word Bank
A selection of words (split into word classes and sub-sections) related to the Gothic genre. Supports pupils with extended their vocabulary, choosing precise language, and demonstrating correct spellings. Works well as a prompt for creative writing. Can be adapted.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 3
Unit: Writing
Course: GCSE Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Topics: Option 1A: Aspects of tragedy