The Practice Paper for GCSE, English Language - AQA ,Paper Two (The Amazon) offers comprehensive support for teachers following the AQA curriculum. Here’s an overview of its content and its usefulness in supporting students in understanding how to respond to the different questions:
Reading Section: The paper contains two rich, contrasting texts on exploring The Amazon - one from the 1950s and the other from the 1850s. Students are tasked with summarizing differences, analyzing language, and comparing perspectives across both texts. This structure mirrors AQA exam questions, enhancing students’ exam readiness.
Writing Section: The second part requires students to compose an argumentative essay, allowing them to practice argumentative writing and structuring arguments effectively.
Marking Support: The model answers act as exemplars, illustrating what successful responses should look like. These provide an opportunity to look closely at the language features and the structure of successful reading responses.There is also a guidance section which teachers can share with students to improve writing.
For students with additional difficulties, a Woodland Fact Sheet booklet is provided to help prepare for the writing question.
This paper will be invaluable for AQA teachers, offering realistic practice and clear guidance aligned with curriculum expectations.
The Practice Paper for GCSE English Language ,Paper Two (The Channel Crossing) offers comprehensive support for teachers following the AQA curriculum.
Here’s an overview of its content and its usefulness in supporting students in understanding how to respond to the different questions:
Reading Section: The paper contains two rich, contrasting texts on The Channel Crossing - one contemporary and the other from the 1890s. Students are tasked with summarizing differences, analyzing language, and comparing perspectives across both texts. This structure mirrors AQA exam questions, enhancing students’ exam readiness.
Writing Section: The second part requires students to compose an argumentative essay about travelling by train or ferry, allowing them to practice argumentative writing and structuring arguments effectively.
Marking Support: The model answers act as exemplars, illustrating what successful responses should look like. These provide an opportunity to look closely at the language features and the structure of successful reading responses.There is also a guidance section which teachers can share with students for writing.
For students with additional difficulties, an engaging, short play about writing an argument is provided to help prepare for the writing question.
This paper will be invaluable for AQA teachers, offering realistic practice and clear guidance aligned with curriculum expectations.
This resource is designed to support teachers preparing students for the AQA, GCSE, English Literature exam, specifically focusing on the opening of Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 2. The resource offers comprehensive tools to help students analyse key themes, such as despair, tragedy and love, while providing structured guidance to tackle extract-based questions.
The Unit Contains:
Two Practice Question Prompt: These questions focus on the theme of conflict in the play.
Model Answer: One model answer is provided to show the structure of a successful response.
PEEL-based Plan: A step-by-step guide that helps students structure their responses to extract questions, incorporating close textual analysis and linking themes from the extract to the play as a whole.
Additional Resources to Support Lower Ability
Novel-Style Rewrite of Act 3, Scene 2: To make Shakespeare’s language more accessible, the opening of this pivotal scene has been re-imagined as a prose narrative. This helps students grasp the underlying emotions, character motivations, and tension in the scene.
Glossary of difficult vocabulary: A detailed breakdown of challenging terms from the extract, allowing students to fully understand Shakespeare’s language.
Why Use This Resource?
Accessibility: The novel-style rewrite and glossary make the text approachable for students of varying abilities, particularly those who may struggle with Shakespearean language.
Exam-focused: The model essays and PEEL structure help students develop exam-ready responses, teaching them to analyze language, character, and theme systematically.
This resource will equip your students with the tools to confidently engage with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in preparation for the AQA, GCSE exam.
Aimed for GCSE, (AQA) English Language teachers, this resource is ideal to teach the different elements of Paper One. It includes model responses to the practice questions which will help students understand what is required of them and provides a useful resource for examination preparation!
The practice paper, reading material is a detailed, engaging extract taken from a novel about mountaineering. It allows students to practice skills such as understanding characters, setting, and emotions while responding to AQA-style questions. The paper contains typical Section A questions. focusing on reading comprehension and analysis, with questions addressing language techniques, structure, and character evaluation.
Section B provides creative writing prompts, encouraging students to either describe a mountaineering scene - picture prompt - or write a story about a mountain rescue.
Model answers are included to give students examples of high-quality responses, guiding them on how to structure answers and use evidence effectively. Students will be able to see the type of language they need to use to respond to the text. These are followed by reference to how the model responses meet the assessment criteria.
An additional resource on using similes in creative writing is provided. This includes a detailed explanation, examples and an exercise. It is useful for an extension activity to help students develop their writing.
The following GCSE, English Literature guide includes a practice GCSE question, extract taken from Chapter 3: Dr Jekyll was Quite at Ease, a plan, a model essay and an independent writing task.
The detailed essay is effective in helping students think about the elements that make an engaging response. This is followed by a PEEL plan, demonstrating the features of the essay based on the AQA, Assessment Criteria.
There is an independent, writing question with an extract from Chapter 1. This will allow students to practise the essay writing skills they have learnt.
To familiarise students with the content of Chapter 3, a play version and comprehension is provided. This can be used as an extension exercise to help understand this crucial part of the novel.
Finally, an imaginary interview with Robert Louis Stevenson is included in which the author discusses the idea of duality. This will help students understand this tricky concept.
These resources will support students in meeting the demands of the English Literature curriculum!
These resources are tailored to support teachers preparing students for the AQA, GCSE English Language exam, with a particular focus on Paper 1. They are suitable for students with additional needs such as dyslexia and autism because they include scaffolds to write their response. This is an effective way to prepare students to write answers independently.
As well as a practice paper, the unit provides writing scaffolds, model paragraphs and structured responses, to help students develop their skills in analyzing texts and constructing well-developed answers.
The materials guide students through understanding how writers use language, structure, and setting to create meaning, with specific emphasis on psychological fiction.
Additionally, for the writing section the resources offer detailed sentence frames and writing prompts, making them suitable for students who may benefit from extra support in breaking down tasks and building confidence in their writing.
The package includes sample responses to key exam questions using the scaffolds. These resources are perfect for helping students with additional needs master the skills required for creative reading and writing in the AQA curriculum
These resources are tailored to support teachers preparing students for the AQA, GCSE English Language exam, with a particular focus on Paper 2. They are suitable for students with additional needs such as dyslexia and autism because they include scaffolds to write their response. This is an effective way to prepare students to write answers independently.
As well as a practice paper, the unit provides writing scaffolds, model paragraphs and structured responses, to help students develop their skills in analyzing texts and constructing well-developed answers.
The two extracts are about experiences of avalanches, one in the 1800s and another contemporary.
The materials guide students through understanding how writers use language, structure, and setting to create meaning, with specific emphasis on autobiographical texts.
Additionally, for the writing section the resources offer detailed sentence frames and writing prompts, making them suitable for students who may benefit from extra support in breaking down tasks and building confidence in their writing.
The package includes sample responses to key exam questions using the scaffolds. These resources are perfect for helping students with additional needs master the skills required for creative reading and writing in the AQA curriculum.
This comprehensive guide is designed to help GCSE students excel in both the reading and short story writing sections of the WJEC - Eduqas, English Language, Component 1 exam.
A practice paper is provided based on a psychological story extract that focuses on the experiences of a young mother, Emma.
It provides clear, practical strategies for approaching each type of question, with step-by-step advice and model responses tailored to exam requirements. The guide focuses on key areas such as language analysis, mood shifts, thoughts and feelings, and evaluation and has notes on how the responses meet the assessment objectives.
The unit also offers four creative short story prompts along with model responses. These can be shared with students to discuss successful features of the writing.
An additional resource is provided to explain how to use similes to add depth to narrative writing…
This resource gives students the tools and confidence they need to succeed in both the reading comprehension and writing sections.
This comprehensive two-booklet resource pack is designed to help GCSE English Literature students explore the character of Fred in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Each booklet provides engaging activities and thought-provoking analysis tailored to deepen students’ understanding of Fred’s role, traits, and significance within the novella, as well as to develop key skills required for exam success.
Booklet 1: Key Words and Spelling Activities
Key Words List: Includes 18 descriptive words related to Fred’s traits, such as cheerful, optimistic, and forgiving.
Activities: Syllable Colouring: Fun, hands-on activity to break down complex vocabulary.
Vowel Highlighting: Reinforces spelling and word recognition.
Missing Vowel Task: Interactive task to support retention.
Sentence Building: Develops writing skills while reinforcing character analysis.
Extension: Creative writing prompts to use the vocabulary in contextual sentences, preparing students for essay-style responses.
This booklet bridges the gap between foundational vocabulary and critical thinking, making it ideal for lower-attaining students or as a starter activity for more advanced learners.
Booklet 2: Quotation Analysis and Creative Tasks
Quotation Analysis Worksheets: Six key quotations with structured questions exploring Fred’s traits and Dickens’ intentions.
Tasks focus on themes such as Christmas spirit, family, and social responsibility.
Vocabulary in Context:
Multiple-choice questions that test understanding of Fred’s traits and role.
Matching tasks to connect quotations with thematic ideas and character traits.
Creative Writing Tasks: Write a diary entry or letter from Fred’s perspective to practice empathy and tone.
Debate preparation on Fred’s forgiving versus persistent nature.
A creative story prompt encouraging the use of advanced vocabulary in imaginative contexts.
This booklet is perfect for in-depth classroom discussions, homework assignments, or independent revision.
This engaging and interactive resource is designed to help GCSE, English Literature students explore how Charles Dickens portrays the importance of family in A Christmas Carol. By focusing on the Cratchit family, particularly their unity and resilience in the face of poverty, students will develop their analytical and creative writing skills through a variety of activities.
Key Features
Visual Storyboards: Two visually rich storyboards depicting key scenes - Tiny Tim’s experiences, the Cratchits preparing their Christmas meal, and Scrooge observing Fred’s Christmas party.
Students write descriptive paragraphs and sentences based on these visuals, integrating adjectives and adverbs to enhance their vocabulary.
Extract Analysis: A detailed extract from Stave Three focuses on the Cratchit family’s Christmas preparations.
Students answer the question: How does Dickens portray the family in this extract and the wider novella to highlight the importance of the family unit?
PEEL Paragraph Writing: Example PEEL paragraph provided to model effective analysis. Students are encouraged to craft their own PEEL paragraphs, drawing from the storyboards and the extract.
Benefits for Students
Improves Analytical Skills: Focus on close reading and analysis of Dickens’ language, characterizations, and themes.
Builds Descriptive Writing Skills: Students practice descriptive writing using rich vocabulary inspired by visuals.
Supports GCSE Exam Preparation: Directly aligns with AQA English Literature exam requirements, particularly essay questions on themes and character analysis.
This GCSE (WJEC), Practice Paper and Indicative Content resource will provide useful practice prior to the examination.
The theme of the booklet is ‘Walking and Mental Health’. It contains a reading resource section, an examination booklet and an answer key.
It will prove useful in supporting students understand Unit 3!
This comprehensive teaching pack includes two detailed booklets designed to help GCSE, English Literature students explore the themes of violence and conflict in Romeo and Juliet with clarity and depth.
Act 1, Scene 1 – Sampson and Gregory Analysis Booklet
This booklet offers a close study of the opening scene of Romeo and Juliet, focusing on the banter between Sampson and Gregory. It includes:
An extract with metaphor identification.
Multiple-choice comprehension questions.
Guided analysis of language, structure, and the use of puns.
Step-by-step essay scaffolding with point-quote-analysis-link guidance.
Perfect for introducing key themes and engaging students with Shakespearean language.
Violence in Romeo and Juliet – Thematic Exploration Booklet
This resource takes a broader thematic approach, examining how violence drives the plot and shapes character development throughout the play. It features:
Definitions and types of violence (physical, emotional, verbal).
Key scene analysis and character motivation charts.
Quotation breakdown activities with guided context and impact analysis.
Group discussion prompts, creative writing tasks, and cause-effect charts.
Empower your students to engage critically with Shakespeare’s timeless themes of conflict and consequence!
Support SEN and ESL learners in understanding the themes and characters in A Christmas Carol with these engaging and differentiated resources.
Each resource includes differentiated vocabulary activities, model answers, PEEL paragraph guides, notes, visuals and quizzes.
The Bundle will help students improve analytical skills by focusing on close reading and analysis of Dickens’ language, characterizations, and themes. The visuals encourage students to use descriptive writing skills and apply these to their PEEL paragraph.
The bundle supports SEN and EAL learners in by providing a structure in which to learn key concepts and language needed to access the novel. It directly aligns with AQA ,English Literature exam requirements, particularly essay questions on themes and character analysis.
This bundle will provide extensive resources and is ideal for class use, or for revision sessions.
These booklets are designed for GCSE, English students who struggle to write about Macbeth.
**Booklet One - Summary of Act 2, Scene 1 **
This booklet offers a concise and engaging overview of Act 2, Scene 1 of Macbeth, focusing on Banquo and Macbeth’s encounter and the tension building before King Duncan’s murder. It includes:
Key Characters: Detailed descriptions of Banquo and Fleance, highlighting their roles and significance.
Important Quotations: Key lines are analysed, with accompanying drawing prompts to visualise the scene’s atmosphere and themes.
Themes: Explores “Fate vs. Free Will” and “Loyalty and Betrayal” through creative activities such as split-image comparisons and path illustrations.
Creative Activities: A mix of drawing, descriptive writing, and digital art exercises to help students engage deeply with the text and its imagery.
Scene Setting: Guided activities and prompts for visualising Macbeth’s haunted mental state, particularly his hallucination of the dagger.
This booklet is perfect for teachers who want to encourage interactive and visual learning while deepening students’ understanding of Shakespeare’s themes and language.
Booklet Two - The Theme of the Supernatural
This booklet provides an analytical framework for exploring the theme of the supernatural in Macbeth. It includes:
Model Paragraphs: Clear examples that break down the language and imagery used by Shakespeare to portray supernatural elements.
Drawing Prompts: Visual aids and symbolic representations to reinforce key ideas, such as cosmic forces, chaos, and the witches’ influence.
Step-by-Step Analysis: A structured approach to analysing quotes, guiding students through “When,” “Quotation,” “Meaning,” “Analysis,” “Effect,” and “Theme.”
Quotation Breakdown: Highlights pivotal lines such as “Is this a dagger which I see before me,” with visualisation activities to enhance comprehension.
Essay Framework: A detailed template for students to craft a thorough response to the question, “How is the theme of the supernatural portrayed in this passage?”
This booklet is ideal for fostering analytical skills and helping GCSE students connect textual analysis with broader thematic discussions.It is suitable for students who prefer to express their ideas in creative ways.
These two comprehensive resources are designed to support GCSE, English Literature students in understanding Stave 2 of A Christmas Carol, providing creative and analytical approaches to deepen engagement with the text.
1. Understanding A Christmas Carol: Stave 2 Through Drawing and Visuals
This booklet focuses on bringing Stave 2 to life for visual learners. Through interactive exercises, students explore key characters, themes, and plot points using drawing and imagery. Activities include:
Timeline Creation: Visually map Scrooge’s memories with colour-coded emotions.
Character Portraits: Compare young, hopeful Scrooge with his present bitter self.
Key Themes in Focus: Illustrate concepts like redemption, the impact of money, and the loss of innocence.
This resource blends creativity with analysis, helping students develop a nuanced understanding of Dickens’ storytelling while building key analytical skills.
2. Understanding Emotive Language in Stave 2 of A Christmas Carol
This worksheet sharpens students’ analytical skills by focusing on Dickens’ emotive language. It offers:
Word-Level Analysis: Break down emotive phrases, exploring their meaning and emotional impact.
Symbolism of the Ghost of Christmas Past: Discuss its portrayal and significance.
Comprehension Questions: A tiered series ranging from basic retrieval to evaluative and reflective tasks, encouraging critical thinking.
Extension Activities: Creative tasks like illustrating key scenes to visualise emotions.
Why Choose These Resources?
Tailored for a variety of learners, combining visual and textual approaches.
Encourages creative engagement while meeting GCSE exam criteria.
Easy-to-use format for teachers, ensuring lesson delivery is straightforward and impactful.
Equip your students with the tools to connect deeply with Dickens’ classic. Perfect for classroom teaching, revision, and independent study.
This resource is tailored for GCSE, English Literature teachers and focuses on Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s My Heart and I, offering comprehensive materials to support classroom analysis and exam preparation for the AQA, Unseen poem question.
The pack includes -
STILE Analysis Chart: A detailed breakdown of the poem, highlighting themes, imagery, language techniques, and emotional layers. This resource helps students systematically analyse the text, fostering deeper understanding and critical thinking.
Guided Comprehension Questions: Thought-provoking questions covering subject, theme, imagery, and emotional tone. These are designed to encourage students to explore the poet’s use of language and structure while connecting to overarching themes.
Exam-Style Questions: Includes an AQA-style 24-mark question focusing on the speaker’s feelings and an 8-mark comparative question linking My Heart and I with Thomas Hardy’s A Broken Appointment. These tasks build confidence in applying analytical skills to GCSE-level assessments.
Model Paragraphs and Writing Frames: Example answers and structured frameworks to guide students in crafting insightful and evaluative responses. These tools ensure students understand how to meet assessment objectives effectively.
Extended Analysis Prompts: Open-ended questions that challenge advanced learners to explore concepts like the passage of time, the contrast between worldly and emotional priorities, and the nuances of resignation in the speaker’s tone.
This resource is perfect for helping students engage with complex poetic themes and techniques while building exam confidence. It is designed to support diverse learners, from those needing structured guidance to high achievers seeking analytical depth.
This comprehensive bundle is designed for GCSE, English Literature teachers looking to support students with additional needs in their study of Macbeth. Covering key scenes, themes, and character development, these resources combine structured analysis, visual learning, and scaffolded writing tasks to enhance comprehension and exam responses.
The following booklets are included:
Lady Macbeth: Quotation Workbook, PEEL Paragraph, and Spelling Guide - A detailed breakdown of Lady Macbeth’s key quotations, guiding students through structured paragraph writing with a focus on spelling and analysis.
Macbeth: An Analysis of Setting - A visually engaging resource exploring how Shakespeare’s use of setting creates atmosphere and tension, with comprehension questions and a model paragraph.
Macbeth: Portrayal of Violence - Model essays, a picture sequence, and analysis questions examining Shakespeare’s depiction of violence and its significance in the play.
Macbeth: Homework and Study Book for GCSE – A structured workbook consolidating key ideas, themes, and exam-style questions for independent study and revision.
Macbeth, Act 2, Scene 2: Visuals and Language Analysis - A close reading of the pivotal murder scene, combining visual aids with detailed language analysis.
GCSE Macbeth: Fate and Bravery - A scaffolded essay guide with key vocabulary to help students develop well-structured responses on these major themes.
Learn Macbeth Through Drawing: A Guide for GCSE Students (Act 2, Scene 1) - A creative resource using drawing activities to reinforce understanding of Macbeth’s soliloquy before the murder.
Macbeth: Act 1, Scene 7: PEEL Paragraphs and Activities -Step-by-step guidance on analysing Macbeth’s inner conflict before the murder, with structured writing tasks.
GCSE Macbeth: Act 1, Scene 7: Picture Guided Essay Scaffold - A visual approach to essay writing, supporting students in structuring analytical responses.
Macbeth: Act 2, Scene 1 & Act 5, Scene 5 Soliloquy (Dyslexia Friendly) - Accessible versions of key soliloquies with adapted formatting to aid comprehension for dyslexic learners.
This bundle provides a mix of scaffolded writing tasks, visual resources, and comprehension activities, making it ideal for differentiated learning and revision. Whether used for classroom teaching, homework, or targeted intervention, these resources will help students gain confidence in their textual analysis and essay-writing skills.
Engage GCSE, English Literature students in the dramatic power of Macbeth’s first battle scene with this set of three booklets, designed to support an understanding Act 1, Scene 2. These resources provide a range of activities tailored for different learning styles, ensuring students gain a strong grasp of Shakespeare’s language, themes, and characters.
Booklet One: Macbeth Act 1, Scene 2 - A Guided Study
This booklet breaks down Act 1, Scene 2 into structured sections, providing:
Clear summaries of key moments in the scene.
Key quotes with explanations and analysis.
Engaging activities, including drawing exercises and comprehension questions, to help students visualize and interpret the battle.
Prediction tasks to encourage critical thinking about Macbeth’s future actions.
By exploring the scene in depth, students will develop a solid understanding of how Shakespeare presents Macbeth as a hero before his tragic downfall.
Booklet Two: Macbeth Act 1, Scene 2 - Storyboard Activity Worksheet
Perfect for visual learners, this worksheet offers:
Storyboard images for students to analyze and describe.
Creative writing tasks, including battle reports, diary entries, and short stories inspired by the scene.
Drama and performance activities, where students can write scripts and act out key moments.
Literary analysis tasks, focusing on Shakespeare’s use of imagery and symbolism.
Historical research prompts, encouraging students to explore real medieval warfare and compare it to Shakespeare’s portrayal.
Booklet Three: Macbeth Act 1, Scene 2 – Text & Analysis
For a close reading approach, this booklet includes:
The full text of Act 1, Scene 2, with clear layout and annotations.
Basic comprehension questions, ensuring students grasp the key events.
Inference questions, prompting deeper analysis of Shakespeare’s language and themes.
Exploration of symbolism and imagery, helping students make connections between text and meaning.
This resource is ideal for building students’ confidence in textual analysis and preparing them for exam-style responses.
These booklets are designed to support Functional Skills: Level 2, students with reading fluency, particularly those with dyslexia. It uses visual strategies to improve word recognition and spelling. The Functional Skills, Writing Booklet provides a model answer and plan.
The Reading booklet includes two typical Functional Skills texts and questions, along with exercises to practice key vocabulary, enhance reading skills, and provide clarity on the structure of questions.
Key Features:
Word Practice: Students write challenging words in different colors and break them into syllables, helping to improve both their spelling and pronunciation.
Reading Phrases: Phrases from the texts are provided for practice to support students in becoming more familiar with common word combinations and their meanings.
Comprehension Questions: After reading the texts about walking, students answer multiple-choice questions, identify key phrases and facts, and analyze the tone, purpose, and structure of the texts.
Mark Scheme: A detailed mark scheme is provided to guide students on correct answers, reinforcing learning and self-assessment.
The booklet’s aim is to help students develop the skills needed to read and respond effectively to typical exam questions, while also supporting them in understanding the content of non-fiction texts through visual and practical exercises.
The writing booklet guides students through an introduction, clear body paragraphs, and a conclusion, helping them develop their reasoning, personal connection, and evidence-based writing skills.
The activity also promotes self-reflection and creativity with a drawing exercise, enhancing their ability to communicate their thoughts effectively. This task aligns with assessment criteria for clarity, coherence, and depth, making it a valuable tool for improving writing skills in a Functional Skills context.
This unit is designed for GCSE, English Language teachers looking to enhance students’ persuasive and argumentative writing skills. It includes structured activities, model responses, and engaging writing prompts tailored to GCSE, exam requirements.
It includes:
Persuasive Writing Activities - A structured workbook covering key persuasive techniques, including rhetorical questions, emotive language, and counterarguments.
Cause and Effect Writing Tasks - Step-by-step exercises using real-world topics such as social media, climate change, and fast fashion to develop logical, well-structured arguments.
Exam-Style Questions and Essay Plans - A selection of persuasive and argumentative writing prompts, each with an essay plan to help students organise their ideas effectively.
Engaging Debate and Discussion Activities - Interactive tasks encouraging students to consider multiple viewpoints and develop critical thinking skills.
Model Answers and Writing Frames - High-quality example responses and structured templates to support all ability levels.
This pack is perfect for preparing students for AQA, Edexcel, WJEC/Eduqas, and OCR GCSE English Language exams, ensuring they master the skills needed for high-mark answers.
