Resources suitable for English Language and Literature GCSEs and Key Stage 3 & 4 to engage them in English.
There is also a range of A Level resources suitable for English Language, Literature and Language & Literature.
All resources have been taught successfully to a range of classes in my grammar school and can easily be taught to your classes too.
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Resources suitable for English Language and Literature GCSEs and Key Stage 3 & 4 to engage them in English.
There is also a range of A Level resources suitable for English Language, Literature and Language & Literature.
All resources have been taught successfully to a range of classes in my grammar school and can easily be taught to your classes too.
Leave a review and choose any other single resource for free! Just get in touch at andrewsj056@gmail.com
Unlock the potential of your Year 9 students with this comprehensive non-fiction reading scheme of work. This expertly designed programme includes a series of engaging lessons focused on key skills such as information retrieval, the craft of the writer, synthesis, and comparison. Each lesson is meticulously planned to foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of non-fiction texts.
Key Features:
⢠Detailed Lesson Plans: A sequence of 10 structured lessons, each with clear learning objectives and outcomes.
⢠Interactive Activities: Diverse starter activities like search and find, synthesis, and comparison tasks to captivate studentsâ interest.
⢠PowerPoint Presentations: Visually appealing slides for each lesson to guide teaching and enhance learning.
⢠Worksheets: Comprehensive and differentiated worksheets to support studentsâ practice and assessment.
⢠Assessment Focus: ARE (Age-Related Expectations) aligned activities and assessments to monitor and track student progress.
Highlights of the Scheme:
Information Retrieval: Teach students how to effectively locate and record key information from texts.
Craft of the Writer: Develop studentsâ ability to analyse and understand the techniques writers use to persuade and engage readers.
Synthesis and Comparison: Equip students with skills to summarise information and compare viewpoints from different texts.
Persuasive Writing: Guide students through the process of identifying and evaluating persuasive techniques in writing.
Lesson Overview:
⢠Lesson 1: Introduction to information retrieval through a search and find activity focusing on effective bullet-point use and sentence writing.
⢠Lesson 2: Craft of the writer analysis, examining how language and structure are used to present information.
⢠Lesson 3: Persuasive writing techniques, exploring how writers influence readersâ opinions.
⢠Lesson 4: Detailed examination of argumentative texts, identifying key persuasive language.
⢠Lesson 5: Analytical paragraph construction, focusing on evidence and comment techniques.
⢠Lesson 6: Assessment of understanding through a crafted writer analysis task.
⢠Lesson 7: Introduction to synthesis, comparing different textsâ viewpoints.
⢠Lesson 8: Practising synthesis and comparison, focusing on summarising and contrasting main points.
⢠Lesson 9: Advanced comparison tasks, integrating skills from previous lessons.
⢠Lesson 10: Final assessment on synthesis and comparison, applying learned techniques to new texts.
This scheme of work is designed to not only improve studentsâ reading and analytical skills but also to make non-fiction texts engaging and accessible. Perfect for secondary school educators aiming to enhance their English curriculum and boost student outcomes.
Elevate your A Level English Language teaching with this comprehensive Scheme of Work dedicated to the art of writing compelling opinion articles. This resource is tailor-made for the AQA curriculum, ensuring students not only grasp the concept but excel in execution.
Contents:
Opinion Article Exemplars: Dive into curated examples showcasing the best of opinion writing.
Theory Revision: Revisit key theorists, delving deep into topics such as gender, sociolect, dialect, ethnolect, and occupation to provide a robust foundation.
Language Levels Explored: Comprehensive revision covering all linguistic tiers, ensuring students have a holistic understanding.
Exam-Ready: Integrated exam questions and timed responses to simulate the AQA examination experience.
Assessment Tools: Peer assessment checklist included, fostering a collaborative learning environment and facilitating constructive feedback.
Classroom Application:
This resource seamlessly integrates into your A Level English Language curriculum, equipped with activities, sample writings, and assessment guidelines. Itâs designed to be both a teaching aid and a self-study resource.
Benefits:
Detailed exploration of opinion article writing.
Comprehensive coverage of essential theories.
Exam-centric approach for best results.
Fosters analytical and critical thinking.
Empower your students with the tools to write persuasive opinion articles, grounded in theory and practice. An indispensable asset for the AQA A Level English Language syllabus.
This scheme of work is designed to support the reading and analysis of Eva Ibbotsonâs novel âJourney to the River Sea.â It includes a detailed breakdown of each chapter, engaging activities, and accompanying PowerPoint presentations. The scheme aims to enhance studentsâ understanding and enjoyment of the text while developing their literacy and critical thinking skills.
Structure
Introduction to the Novel
PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of the author, historical context, and themes.
Activity: Pre-reading discussion on studentsâ expectations and prior knowledge about the Amazon and colonialism.
Chapter-by-Chapter Breakdown
Each chapter will include:
Summary: Key events and characters introduced.
Vocabulary: List of challenging words and their definitions.
Comprehension Questions: To ensure understanding of the text.
Discussion Questions: To encourage deeper thinking and personal connections.
Activities: Varied tasks including creative writing, role-playing, and research projects.
Key Themes and Character Analysis PowerPoint Presentation: Detailed look at major themes such as bravery, friendship, and the clash of cultures.
Activity: Character maps and theme tracking throughout the novel.
Literary Devices and Language PowerPoint Presentation: Explanation of literary devices used in the novel (e.g., imagery, metaphor, simile).
Activity: Identification and analysis of literary devices in selected passages.
Cultural and Geographical Context PowerPoint Presentation: Exploration of the Amazon rainforest, its biodiversity, and the cultural backdrop of the story.
Activity: Research project on the Amazon, its flora and fauna, and indigenous tribes.
Creative Projects PowerPoint Presentation: Instructions and examples of creative projects (e.g., diorama of a scene, illustrated travel journal).
Activity: Group projects to create visual or digital presentations related to the novelâs setting and themes.
Assessment and Evaluation PowerPoint Presentation: Guidelines for formative and summative assessments.
Activity: Essay prompts, creative writing tasks, and comprehension tests.
Are you an English or Humanities teacher in a UK secondary school? Donât miss our ground-breaking scheme of work, meticulously aligned with KS3 and KS4 outcomes!
Why Choose This Resource?
Curriculum-Driven: This Scheme of Work directly targets UK national curriculum standards, focusing on AO1, AO2, and AO4 skills.
Student-Centric: Topics like terrorism, familial bonds, and social issues such as Islamophobia are contextualised in an approachable yet critical manner.
Evidence-Informed: Each lesson plan encourages evaluative and analytical thinking, supported by substantive and disciplinary knowledge strands.
Modular & Adaptable: Perfect for both in-person and remote learning scenarios.
Whatâs Inside?
30 Engaging Lesson Plans: Covering emotional, social, and cultural learning.
In-Depth Assessments: From writing transactional letters to tackling literature-style questions, it offers a blend of formative and summative evaluations.
Comprehensive Coverage: Whether itâs AO2 Craft of the Writer questions or critical evaluations, each lesson is crafted to offer holistic coverage of English competencies.
Topics Covered Include:
Terrorism
Family Dynamics
Islamophobia
Emotional and Moral Dilemmas
Student Gains
Enhanced Critical Thinking & Analytical Abilities
Mastery in Making Inferences
Elevated Empathy Skills
Bonus
Free Peer Assessment Templates
Teacher Modeling for AO2 & AO4 Questions
Customisable Prediction & Discussion Activities
Donât miss this invaluable addition to your teaching repertoire. Invest in enriched learning today!
Overview:
A full Key Stage 3 Scheme of Work exploring William Shakespeareâs King Lear â a powerful and engaging introduction to tragedy, authority, family loyalty and deception.
This resource is ideal for students in Years 8 or 9 and has been carefully adapted to meet the needs of younger learners while retaining the thematic integrity of the original text.
Whatâs Included:
100+ slide PowerPoint Scheme of Learning
Detailed and scaffolded lessons covering Acts 1â4
Creative writing and reading assessment preparation
Literary terminology, vocabulary building and comprehension tasks
Focused explorations on:
Family dynamics (Lear, Gloucester, Cordelia, Edmund)
Tragic structure and catharsis
Power, betrayal, madness and fate
The Foolâs role in criticism and commentary
Skills Developed:
Reading and responding to Shakespearean language
Analysing key themes, characters, and motifs
Understanding historical context and literary devices
Preparing for extended written analysis and assessments
Bonus Material:
Creative diary and monologue writing tasks
Connections to JR Thorpâs Learwife for contextual extension
Plenaries, quizzes, and progress checks
Perfect For:
KS3 English Literature lessons
Year 8/9 Shakespeare units
Curriculum-linked teaching of power, justice and rebellion
WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature Component 1B â 1789 to the present day.
This full scheme of work has analysis of all 18 poems from the Poetry Anthology.
The first 6 poems are split into 3 lessons and the last 12 poems are split into 2 lessons.
Each poem includes a 20-30 page Powerpoint broken down into 2/3 separate lessons for the poems.
Each lesson has a starter to hook the class into the lesson, activities for individual, paired and whole class work and a suitable plenary at the end of each lesson.
Each lesson includes:
Context of the poem.
Each stanza broken down with analysis.
Personal response.
Ideas and themes of the poem, including video clips and images.
Interactive activities for stanza analysis.
Opportunity for a written response.
After the 6th poem and the 12th poem there is a mock exam with mark scheme. After the 18th poem there is a full mock exam with the same questions expected in their GCSE.
Poems included are:
A Wife in London
Afternoons
As Imperceptibly as Grief
Cozy Apologia
Death of a Naturalist
Dulce Et Decorum Est
Hawk Roosting
Living Space
London
Mametz Wood
Manhunt
Ozymandias
She Walks in Beauty
Sonnet 43
The Prelude
The Soldier
Ode To Autumn
Valentine
Unearth the Modern Tragedy! Explore Arthur Millerâs poignant critique of the American Dream with our expertly designed scheme of work tailored for AQA English Literature A Level students.
Whatâs Inside?
Modern Tragedy Explored: Delve deep into the heart of Millerâs vision of contemporary tragedy and its implications.
Detailed Study on âDeath of a Salesmanâ: Navigate the complex relationships, dreams, and disillusionments of the Loman family in tune with AQAâs core text criteria.
Vivid Contextual Insights: Illuminate the socio-economic and cultural landscape that shaped Millerâs masterpiece.
Analytical Brilliance: Cultivate a profound literary analysis of motifs, symbols, and character arcs.
Comparative Skills: Equip students to draw meaningful comparisons with other modern tragedies.
Critical Perspectives: Dive into varied interpretations, broadening studentsâ analytical horizons.
Essay Craftsmanship: Hone studentsâ essay-writing prowess, setting them up for A Level triumph.
Whoâs It For?
Fellow Educators: In search of a dynamic, comprehensive, and insightful approach to âDeath of a Salesmanâ that syncs seamlessly with AQAâs guidelines? Your quest ends here!
Students: Aspiring to master your A Level English Literature syllabus? This resource is your stepping stone!
Why Opt For Our Scheme?
Conceived by seasoned educators, our scheme marries academic depth with engaging content, ensuring students not only achieve top marks but also cultivate a deep-rooted love for literature.
Key Features:
Exhaustive Lesson Outlines
Stimulating Activities & Tasks
Grading Criteria & Feedback Tools
This six-week scheme of work delves into the powerful world of protest poetry, guiding students through an exploration of how poets use their craft to voice dissent, challenge injustices, and inspire change. The selected poems cover a range of themes including racial discrimination, environmental concerns, and existential reflections on human conditions. Each week focuses on a different poem, encouraging students to analyse and interpret the language, structure, tone, and underlying messages.
Week 1: âNo Problemâ by Benjamin Zephaniah
Focus: Understanding racial prejudice and the impact of stereotypes.
⢠Activities: Annotate key phrases and discuss Zephaniahâs use of dialect.
⢠Explore the poetâs background and his role in contemporary British poetry.
⢠Group discussions on personal experiences with stereotypes and racism.
Week 2: âRememberâ by Christina Rossetti
Focus: Reflecting on memory and loss.
⢠Activities: ⢠Analyse the language and imagery used by Rossetti to convey themes of remembrance and grief.
⢠Creative writing: students compose their own poems inspired by the theme of remembrance.
⢠Class discussion on how memory shapes personal and collective identity.
Week 3: âNothing to Be Saidâ by Philip Larkin
Focus: Examining existential themes and societal reflections.
⢠Activities:
⢠Close reading of the poem with an emphasis on tone and structure.
⢠Research and present on the historical and cultural context of Larkinâs work.
⢠Debate on the relevance of Larkinâs existential themes in todayâs society.
Week 4: âOne World Down the Drainâ by Simon Rae
⢠Focus: Addressing environmental issues and climate change.
⢠Activities:
⢠Analyse the poemâs tone and the use of satire to critique environmental neglect.
⢠Group project on current environmental issues and their portrayal in media and literature.
⢠Class discussion on individual responsibility and collective action for environmental preservation.
Week 5: âZero Hourâ by Sweeney
Focus: Exploring themes of urgency and crisis.
⢠Activities:
⢠Annotate and discuss key quotations to understand the poetâs message about global crises.
⢠Creative project: students create visual art or multimedia presentations based on the poemâs themes.
⢠Class debate on the effectiveness of protest poetry in inciting action.
Unlock your studentsâ potential with this all-inclusive bundle that covers key topics essential for A Level English Language studies. Each Scheme of Work is meticulously designed, ensuring thorough coverage of essential themes.
Contents:
Paper 1: Dive deep into the fascinating world of Child Language Acquisition, understanding developmental stages and linguistic features.
Paper 2: Equip students with the tools to analyse the interplay of Occupation and Power, Accent, Dialect and Gender, and the nuances of Gender in language. Additionally, refine their skills with a comprehensive guide on Writing Opinion Articles, fostering critical thinking and articulation.
Classroom Application:
Perfectly tailored for A Level English Language curriculum, each scheme is designed for seamless integration into your teaching plan, with activities, discussion prompts, and assessment guidelines. Ideal for both classroom discussions and independent study.
Benefits:
Comprehensive coverage of core topics.
Engaging activities fostering deep understanding.
Aligned with A Level curriculum and assessment criteria.
Elevate your teaching approach with this meticulously curated bundle, ensuring students not only grasp key concepts but also hone their analytical skills. An invaluable resource for every A Level English Language classroom.
Immerse your Key Stage 3 students in the suspenseful world of âThe Woman in Blackâ with this meticulously designed 28-lesson scheme of work. This programme offers a seamless blend of guided reading sessions, analytical exercises, and creative writing activities, ensuring an enriching educational experience. Enhance your curriculum with this resource that not only deepens studentsâ understanding of Gothic literature but also hones their critical thinking and writing skills.
Key Features:
⢠In-depth Guided Reading: Dive into Susan Hillâs chilling novel with structured reading sessions that foster deep comprehension and discussion.
⢠Analytical Skill Development: Equip students with the tools to dissect themes, character development, and narrative techniques.
⢠Creative Expression: Engage students in creative writing tasks that inspire imagination and originality.
⢠Regular Assessments: Monitor progress and understanding with regular, targeted assessments.
⢠Flexible Structure: Adaptable lessons that cater to various teaching styles and classroom needs.
This comprehensive literacy intervention scheme is designed for Year 7 students who require additional support with vocabulary development, grammar, sentence structure, and reading confidence. Jointly written with a literacy consultant, the course focuses on high-impact, low-threat activities that build essential foundations in writing accuracy and word knowledge.
Whatâs Included:
14 fully resourced PowerPoint lessons (split into 7 weeks, 2 per week)
Worksheets and activities including:
Word level: antonyms, synonyms, connotations, root words, decoding
Sentence level: clauses, conjunctions, apostrophes, punctuation
âVexing Vocabularyâ and decoding tasks linked to GCSE literary texts
Accelerated Reader integration and reading record tools
Assessment for learning resources and summative progress checks
Topics Covered:
Vocabulary building and lexical fields
Prefixes, suffixes, and etymology
Connotation and context-based inference
Sentence fluency through multi-clause construction
Grammar mastery: apostrophes, punctuation, colons/semicolons
Ideal For:
Year 7 literacy intervention or catch-up support
Mixed ability groups with SEND or EAL learners
English booster provision or small-group withdrawal
Preparation for KS3 English curriculum and whole-school literacy
Bonus Features:
Editable course outline for term planning
Easy-to-deliver format (like PSHCE) â ideal for form tutors, NQTs or non-specialists
Fully differentiated tasks with challenge and support scaffolding
Peer/self-assessment tools included for every unit
An engaging and fully structured Speaking and Listening scheme for GCSE English Language, mapped to the Spoken Language Endorsement criteria. This three-week unit is designed to build confidence, develop communication skills, and guide students through the full process â from topic selection to assessed presentation.
Whatâs included:
Full lesson PowerPoints with activities and timings
Icebreakers and oracy starters (âJust a Minuteâ, âFake Holidayâ, âContinuous Storyâ)
Topic proposal scaffold and modelled examples
Explicit teaching of research, slide design, and presentation skills
Peer and teacher feedback tools
Homework tasks to extend independent preparation
Summative assessment sheets linked to GCSE criteria
Why choose this resource:
Encourages ambition and originality in topic selection
Reduces teacher workload with complete lesson flow
Emphasises oracy, confidence, and student voice
Developed by an experienced classroom teacher with proven impact
Perfect for:
KS4 English teachers delivering the Spoken Language Endorsement who want a practical, creative and assessment-ready scheme.
This 6-week scheme of work, comprising 24 lessons, is tailored for Year 8 students to delve into characterisation and thematic analysis in âWickedâ.
The unit guides students through a detailed exploration of key characters such as Elphaba and Glinda, integrating activities that foster skills in making inferences, supporting analysis with evidence, and understanding character development within the play.
Students will engage in diverse activities including quizzes, guided reading, song analysis, and creative writing tasks. The scheme also incorporates multimedia resources such as video clips and songs to enhance understanding and engagement.
Each lesson is meticulously planned with specific learning outcomes, structured activities, and assessment opportunities, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the playâs characters and themes.
This resource includes PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, and detailed lesson plans, making it an invaluable tool for educators aiming to provide an in-depth and interactive learning experience focused on âWickedâ.
Enhance your teaching of Thomas Hardyâs Tess of the dâUrbervilles with this comprehensive resource pack, meticulously aligned with AQA A-Level English Literature specifications. Designed to save planning time and deepen studentsâ understanding of this complex text, this pack includes:
⢠PowerPoints and Lesson Plans:
⢠Chapter-by-chapter analysis covering key themes, characters, and settings.
⢠Engaging lessons on intertextuality, Biblical references, Gothic elements, and tragedy.
⢠Character studies, such as the contrasting depictions of Angel and Alec.
⢠Focused lessons on critical phases, including Tessâs confession, her victimhood, and the novelâs tragic elements.
⢠Student Activities and Worksheets:
⢠Discussion questions and group activities for critical thinking.
⢠Quotation analysis grids and student response handouts.
⢠Creative tasks on context, settings, and narrative techniques.
⢠Assessment Support:
⢠Exam-style essay questions and model responses.
⢠Exam board advice and tips for top-tier answers.
This pack provides a rich blend of literary study and contextual exploration, supporting students to excel in their exams and fostering a deeper appreciation of Hardyâs masterpiece.
This comprehensive scheme of work for A Streetcar Named Desire provides everything needed to support in-depth study and exam success for A-Level English Literature. Designed for structured teaching, independent study, and revision, this resource includes:
Scene-by-Scene Summaries & Guided Reading Tasks â Ensuring deep textual understanding
Character & Theme Analysis â Exploring Blanche, Stanley, Stella, and key motifs like illusion vs. reality
Contextual Studies â Examining Southern Gothic, gender roles, and Williamsâ influences
Exam-Style Assessments & Model Paragraphs â Developing analytical writing and essay technique
Critical Interpretations & Wider Reading â Engaging with different perspectives on the play
Perfect for classroom teaching, intervention sessions, and revision, this scheme equips students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to produce high-level responses in exams.
A series of 8 lessons focusing on poems of Blake for the unit on political and social protest writing AQA A Level Lit. Each lesson includes differentiated activities throughout, engaging group learning, examiner advice and key assessments.
This comprehensive AQA A-Level English Literature scheme of work explores William Blakeâs poetry through the lens of political and protest writing, providing students with a deep, analytical understanding of his radical ideas, themes, and literary techniques.
Autobiography and Non-Fiction Focus | KS3 English
Bring Roald Dahlâs Boy to life in your classroom with this comprehensive, ready-to-teach scheme of work! Perfect for exploring autobiography, childhood, memoir writing, and non-fiction analysis, this resource supports studentsâ reading and writing skills with creative and engaging lessons.
Whatâs Included
15+ fully resourced lessons covering the complete text
Detailed lesson plans with learning objectives and outcomes
Extract-based reading comprehension activities
Non-fiction and autobiography writing tasks
Language analysis skills development
Creative writing and diary entry assignments
Vocabulary building and spelling lists linked to the text
End-of-unit assessment with success criteria
Homework tasks and optional extension activities
Editable PowerPoint presentations and printable worksheets
Ideal For
KS3 English (Years 7â9)
Non-fiction and autobiography units
Transition units (Year 6 into Year 7)
Literacy intervention sessions
Themed weeks (e.g., World Book Day, Authors Study)
Bonus Features
Differentiated resources for varying abilities
Optional enrichment tasks for high achievers
Student-friendly self-assessment checklists
Ready-made displays using quotes and key moments
Editable versions for easy customisation
This rich and engaging scheme of work empowers students to analyse and craft persuasive speeches with confidence and flair. From exploring rhetorical devices to comparing iconic speeches (including Greta Thunbergâs), students will build their analytical thinking, structure written arguments, and write their own impactful speeches with purpose and clarity.
Whatâs Included
15+ high-quality lessons, planning mats, writing scaffolds and model speeches
Diverse speech bank for comparison and annotation (Greta Thunberg, protest speeches, climate crisis)
DAFOREST technique packs in Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers for differentiated learning
Structured writing frames, including WhatâHowâWhy strips and persuasive tick-lists
Quizzes, anagram retrieval starters, and vocabulary resources for literacy development
Full success criteria, self-assessment grids and model paragraph breakdowns
Ideal For
KS3 and KS4 English teachers focusing on transactional writing or speech competitions
Students preparing for AQA English Language Paper 2, Question 5
Departments building confidence in persuasive writing and rhetorical analysis
Bonus Features
Transactional writing planning tools and peer-assessment sheets
Extension tasks for high-attainers â e.g. dual audience or emotive framing
Printable literacy support (e.g. Frayer models, Cornell notes, sentence drills)
Empower your GCSE Eduqas students with this Key Poems Student Guide, a concise and accessible resource for mastering the post-1789 poetry anthology. This guide provides:
⢠Contextual insights for all key poems, including The Manhunt, Ozymandias, Living Space, and more, highlighting historical, social, and cultural influences.
⢠Clear explanations of themes, language, and structure for each poem, designed to support students in developing comparative and analytical skills.
⢠Exam-focused content, including links between poems, example comparisons, and key quotes to prepare for Eduqas assessment objectives.
⢠Student-friendly design for independent study, classroom support, or revision, ensuring content is accessible while maintaining academic depth.
This guide is perfect for equipping students with the tools to confidently analyse, compare, and write about anthology poems.