This resource features 40 sample exam questions for the second question of Paper Two GCSE English Language: 12 articles, 16 letters and 12 speeches.
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 tasks featured ask students to write to a variety of audiences, allowing them to practise using the appropriate style and register for each context.
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:
16 Sample Edexcel Questions on Letters
12 Sample Edexcel Questions on Speeches
12 Sample Edexcel Questions on Articles
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!
This is a fantastic resource containing TWENTY-FOUR sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’ - each page contains one extract question and one essay question, focusing on the characters of the play and their relationships.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Eduqas GCSE English Literature exam paper.
These exam questions can be used both as class activities and as homework but they are also ideal for practice tests before 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!
This excellent resource gives you everything you need to teach students how to analyse writers’ use of language for the new AQA English Language GCSE. The contents are as follows:
1. 72-slide PDF presentation on Language Analysis – this presentation examines three literary extracts in detail, showing students exactly how to identify techniques, plan their answer and write a structured, comprehensive response to a Language Analysis question. It contains model answers for the first three extracts and also contains an additional three extracts for students to examine and create their own answers. It also features an indepth-examination of the AQA Mark Scheme for the Language Analysis questions, showing students exactly how to maximise their marks.
2. Student Extract Booklets – these three booklets are differentiated: Booklet 3 is for less able students and contains an annotated version of the extracts with hints as to what language features are used in each one. Booklet 2 is for more able students and each page contains hints on the language features. Booklet 1 is for the most able students and features the unannotated version of the extract without any helpful hints.
3. Teacher’s Master Copy – for your convenience, this is a more compact version of the student booklets, containing all six extracts and three model answers.
This resource is also available without any AQA references – ideal for students of all exam boards.
I hope these resources 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 English Language revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
This resource features 12 sample exam questions for the second question of Paper Two GCSE English Language. This is the question which may require GCSE students to write a speech.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and layout of the Eduqas GCSE English new specification, allowing students to become more comfortable with the appearance and demands of their exam paper.
The twelve tasks featured ask students to write speeches to be delivered to a variety of audiences, allowing them to practise using the appropriate style and register for each context.
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 Eduqas:
40 Sample Eduqas Questions: Letters, Speeches and Articles
16 Sample Eduqas Questions on Letters
12 Sample Eduqas Questions on Articles
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!
This resource contains SEVEN sample exam questions for revising the supernatural in ‘Macbeth’.
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 Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions
Character of Lady Macbeth – 8 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!
AQA GCSE English Literature Power and Conflict Poetry – Exam Preparation - A Comparative Answer on Seamus Heaney’s ‘Storm on the Island’ and William Wordsworth’s ‘The Prelude (Extract)’.
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 36-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.
The resource also includes a student-friendly copy of Assessment Objectives and a helpful set of Teacher’s Instructions.
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
12 Sample Exam Questions
Fun Pack of Revision Activities
This is a superb resource containing TWENTY-FOUR sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’.
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
Character of Macbeth – a Presentation and series of Worksheets showing students exactly how to answer an exam question
Character of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions
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!
This excellent resource gives you everything you need to teach students how to analyse writers’ use of language. The contents are:
1. A 70-slide PDF presentation on Language Analysis – this presentation examines three literary extracts in detail, showing students exactly how to identify techniques, plan their answer and write a structured, comprehensive response to a Language Analysis question. It contains model answers for the first three extracts and also contains an additional three extracts for students to examine and create their own answers.
2. Student Extract Booklets – these three booklets are differentiated: Booklet 3 is for less able students and contains an annotated version of the extracts with hints as to what language features are used in each one. Booklet 2 is for more able students and each page contains hints on the language features. Booklet 1 is for the most able students and features the unannotated version of the extract without any helpful hints.
3. Teacher’s Master Copy – for your convenience, this is a more compact version of the student booklets, containing all six extracts and three model answers.
Also available is a version of this resource tailored specifically to AQA students, containing lots of helpful information about the Mark Scheme for the Language Analysis questions.
I hope these resources 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 English Language revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
This resource features a set of TWELVE exam questions for Edexcel Conflict poetry.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper.
These sample 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!
This set of resources gives you everything you need to teach students how to analyse writers’ use of structure for the English Language GCSE.
It is aimed specifically at AQA students, highlighting the requirements of their Mark Scheme by focusing on ‘whole-text’ structure. However, it will also be extremely helpful in teaching non-AQA students the basics of structure.
This group of resources has been several years in the making and I feel confident that it will become an essential part of your English Language exam preparation.
Pacing obviously depends on your class, but I would estimate that there is at least eight hours of work included here.
The contents are as follows:
Four PDF presentations, ranging from 34 to 42 slides. Each presentation examines one extract in depth, showing students exactly how to write a comprehensive response to a Structure Analysis question. They include a focus on either four or five structural features, with a model answer paragraph on each aspect. They also feature an in-depth examination of the AQA Mark Scheme for the Structure Analysis questions, showing students exactly how to maximise their marks.
Student Extract Booklets – these two booklets are differentiated: Booklet 2 is for less able students and contains hints as to what structural features are used in each extract. Booklet 1 is for more able students and features the extract without any helpful hints.
Sample Answer Booklet – this contains the full completed sample answer for each extract. It is very useful for asking students to identify the various aspects of the answer.
Structural Techniques Grid – this allows students to record information and examples of the various structural features discussed in the four extracts. It is ideal for homework or revision.
I hope these resources 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 English Language revision resources to my shop so please check back regularly!
This FREE resource contains TWO sample exam questions for revising ‘An Inspector Calls’.
It also includes concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme.
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 full range of ‘An Inspector Calls’ resources:
AQA 30 Sample Questions on Themes, Characters and Techniques
AQA 12 Sample Questions on Themes
AQA 12 Sample Questions on Characters
AQA 6 Sample Questions on Techniques
Edexcel 30 Sample Questions on Themes and Characters
Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Themes
Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on 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!
This bundle features a set of TWELVE exam questions for ‘Conflict’ poetry AND a 30-slide Powerpoint presentation AND supporting worksheets, showing students how to create an exam answer comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ by Alfred, Lord Tennyson and ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir.
Please check out my other Edexcel Conflict Poetry Resources:
12 Edexcel sample exam questions
Short version of 12 Edexcel sample exam questions
Presentation AND worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’
Presentation comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’
Worksheets comparing ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ and ‘Poppies’
Poetry Profiles: student workbook for analysing and recording all their GCSE poetry
This superb resource contains THIRTY sample exam questions for revising the THEMES (15) and CHARACTERS (15) of ‘An Inspector Calls’.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper.
This resource also includes concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme.
Please check out my range of ‘An Inspector Calls’ resources:
Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Themes
Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Characters
Edexcel 2 FREE Sample Questions
AQA 30 Sample Questions on Themes, Characters and Techniques
AQA 12 Sample Questions on Themes
AQA 12 Sample Questions on Characters
AQA 6 Sample Questions on Techniques
AQA 2 FREE Sample Questions
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!
This fantastic bundle brings together the three most popular texts for AQA GCSE English Literature, containing a total of EIGHTY-FOUR sample exam questions compiled by an experienced teacher and examiner.
This superb resource contains 2 FREE sample exam questions for revising ‘An Inspector Calls’.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam paper.
Also included is concise information on the AOs and Mark Scheme.
Please check out my range of ‘An Inspector Calls’ resources:
Edexcel 30 Sample Questions on Themes and Characters
Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Themes
Edexcel 15 Sample Questions on Characters
AQA 30 Sample Questions on Themes, Characters and Techniques
AQA 12 Sample Questions on Themes
AQA 12 Sample Questions on Characters
AQA 6 Sample Questions on Techniques
AQA 2 FREE Sample Questions
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!
This superb resource contains FORTY-SIX sample exam questions for revising THEMES (20), CHARACTERS (18) and TECHNIQUES (8) of ‘Pride and Prejudice’. Each set can also be purchased individually from my shop.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper.
Also included is a concise and informative student-friendly guide to the AOs and Mark Scheme.
Don’t forget to check out my full range of Pride and Prejudice questions:
20 exam questions on themes
18 exam questions on characters
8 exam questions on literary techniques
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!
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 ‘Power and Conflict’ 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. 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 A – using the poem titles.
7. Crossword B – using the poets’ names.
8. Teacher’s Instructions.
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
12 Sample Exam Questions
I hope this is useful for you and instructive for your students - as always, I’d love to hear any feedback you may have.
This resource contains EIGHT sample exam questions for revising the character of Lady Macbeth. Topics examined include her character, relevant themes and her relationship with Macbeth.
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 Macbeth – 12 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!
This resource contains TWO sample exam questions for revising ‘Macbeth’ for AQA English Literature. The topics examined are Macbeth’s character and the theme of deception.
These questions have been carefully designed to reflect the exact format and demands of the new AQA GCSE English Literature exam paper. You can also purchase a presentation and a series of worksheets with a sample answer to the character of Macbeth question here.
Please take a moment to view the wide range of Macbeth revision resources in my shop:
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
Characters of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions
**Themes of Macbeth – 12 sample AQA exam questions
My shop also features several Edexcel Macbeth resources:
Character of Macbeth – 12 sample Edexcel questions
Character of Lady Macbeth – 7 sample Edexcel questions**