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Colour-coded and annotated full text of Richard III by William Shakespeare, designed for A-Level study (OCR Exam Board, UK curriculum). The colour-coded annotations are: Manipulation & Power Fate, Prophecy & Free Will Good, Evil & Conscience Characterisation General/Context Animal Imagery Attitudes to Women Structure/Form

6 Posters for wall display with characters, a key quote which demonstrates their character and key themes which can be applied to them. They have brightened up my classroom a little and have proven useful!

I would like to emphasise that I am not a professional translator and have in fact created this resource because I had some very confused looking Ukrainian students in my poetry lessons! This is just me sat on Google translate and going back and forward until the translation resembled the English meaning as much as possible. It’s for that reason that this is a free resource!

All poems annotated with lesson plans/prompt questions added in black. Could be useful as a personal resource or as a display for classrooms/lessons.

Created using work from a collaborative task in class and a bit of padding. Has been very useful in understanding different perspectives with different characters and I have used it as both a wall display and as a handout.

Two practice papers for AQA Language Paper 1, mocked up to include a tick/cross evaluation for both students and teachers. I have used these with my Year 11s as Homework in practice for their upcoming Mock Exams.

Full scheme exploring characters, themes, and perspectives in Romeo & Juliet; AO1–AO3 analysis, context, and exam-focused activities. A fully resourced scheme of work for teaching Romeo & Juliet, with a focus on developing high-level analysis of characters, themes, and perspectives. This unit blends close textual study with contextual understanding, equipping students to meet GCSE English Literature assessment objectives. What’s included: Detailed lesson PowerPoints covering Acts 1–5 of the play Activities that encourage close reading, annotation, and critical discussion “Perspectives” activities that challenge common interpretations and explore alternative readings Contextual learning on Elizabethan society, patriarchy, religion, and attitudes to marriage Scene-by-scene analysis tasks, with model responses and WAGOLL examples Quotation analysis with space for student annotations AO1, AO2, and AO3 embedded throughout Essay planning frames and thematic links for revision Ideal for: GCSE English Literature (AQA focus, relevant for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC) First teaching of Romeo & Juliet Revision and exam preparation Stretch and challenge for higher-ability learners Why it works: This scheme balances textual analysis with critical perspectives, encouraging students to move beyond surface readings. By examining alternative interpretations of characters and themes, it builds the evaluative skills needed for the top mark bands. TES Search Tags: Romeo and Juliet scheme of work | GCSE English Literature | AQA Shakespeare | KS4 English Lit | Character analysis | Thematic analysis | AO3 context

Complete OCR A Level scheme on The Great Gatsby; context, chapter-by-chapter analysis, AO-focused tasks, and critical perspectives. A fully resourced scheme of work for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, tailored to the OCR A-Level English Literature specification, but adaptable to other A-Level exam boards. This unit blends detailed textual analysis with rich contextual study, critical perspectives, and exam-focused tasks. What’s included: Introductory lessons on the Jazz Age, Roaring Twenties, Prohibition, organised crime, and Fitzgerald’s biography Chapter-by-chapter PowerPoints for the entire novel (Acts 1–9 equivalent) with guided discussion, close analysis, and AO1–AO5 coverage Thematic explorations of The American Dream, wealth, class, gender, morality, and symbolism Detailed contextual studies including women in the 1920s, the Midwest, old money vs new money, realism and modernism, and key historical references Symbol analysis: the green light, cars, the Valley of Ashes, and the eyes of T.J. Eckleburg Standalone resources such as Cars in Gatsby, Fitzgerald biography and thematic seminar notes, and a complete critical essay on the perils and possibilities of the American Dream. Critical interpretations from key scholars woven into lesson materials AO2-focused close reading activities and model responses OCR Section B exam guidance, including example questions and essay planning Ideal for: OCR A Level English Literature (Component 2: American Literature 1880–1940) First teaching of The Great Gatsby Revision and exam preparation Stretch and challenge for high-attaining students Why it works: Designed with OCR assessment objectives in mind, this scheme provides the knowledge, skills, and confidence students need for top-band responses. It balances historical and literary context with opportunities for independent critical thinking, ensuring students can engage with both the novel’s artistry and its social critique. TES Search Tags: The Great Gatsby OCR A Level | A Level English Literature Scheme | American Literature | Fitzgerald Context | The American Dream | Critical Perspectives

Detailed character-focused scheme of work for An Inspector Calls; AO1–AO3 analysis, context, symbolism, and exam-style tasks for every major character. A complete, character-focused scheme of work for J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, designed to deepen students’ understanding of the play’s key figures, their symbolism, and Priestley’s intentions. This resource contains a sequence of lessons exploring each major character in detail, linking directly to GCSE English Literature assessment objectives. Students will analyse language, structure, context, and thematic significance, while also engaging with moral and political messages in the play. What’s included: Character-by-character analysis activities covering Mr Birling, Mrs Birling, Sheila, Eric, Gerald, and Inspector Goole Explicit focus on AO1, AO2, AO3 throughout Contextual studies, including Edwardian society, gender roles, and social class divisions Exploration of symbolism, moral messages, and the Seven Deadly Sins motif Detailed quote analysis with model answers and sentence starters Creative tasks and discussion points to engage all learners Exam-style questions and response scaffolds for each character Suitable for full-class teaching, revision, or targeted intervention Ideal for: GCSE English Literature (AQA focus, also relevant for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC) First teaching or revision of An Inspector Calls Focused study on character development and thematic links Building essay-writing skills for character-based questions Why it works: By focusing on one character at a time, students develop a richer, more nuanced understanding of Priestley’s methods and messages. The resource blends close textual analysis with historical context and moral discussion, helping students make the high-level links needed for top grades. TES Search Tags: An Inspector Calls scheme of work | GCSE English Literature | AQA Priestley | KS4 English Lit | Character analysis | Social class context | Seven Deadly Sins | Fully resourced lessons

Fully resourced 118-slide OCR A Level English Lit scheme for Unseen American Literature, with 7 annotated extracts + 5 extra practice texts. Save hours of planning with this fully resourced, 118-slide scheme of work for the OCR English Literature Unseen American Literature exam section. Designed to guide students through the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed, this resource covers everything from genre conventions to high-level annotation techniques. What is included: 118-slide, fully editable PowerPoint covering the entire OCR Unseen American Literature component Step-by-step guidance through 7 unseen extracts, each with activities, analysis, and model responses Fully annotated versions of all 7 extracts for teacher reference or student support 5 additional unseen extracts (no PowerPoint slides) for extra practice or homework tasks Clear breakdown of OCR exam guidelines and mark schemes Engaging activities to broaden understanding of American literary genres and historical context Annotation practice tasks with worked examples Key features: Suitable for KS5 / A Level Year 12–13 OCR English Literature Ideal for first teaching of the component or focused exam preparation Differentiated activities for mixed-ability groups Can be taught sequentially as a full scheme or adapted into stand-alone lessons Why this works: This scheme combines exam-specific knowledge with active skills practice, ensuring students aren’t just familiar with American literature, they’re confident in how to tackle any unseen extract under timed conditions. With detailed annotations, structured activities, and extra practice material, it’s everything you need for this challenging component in one download. TES Search Tags: OCR English Literature A Level | Unseen American Literature | OCR Paper 2 Section 1 | Annotated extracts | KS5 American Literature | OCR A Level English | Genre analysis | Annotation skills

Complete An Inspector Calls play with detailed, colour-coded GCSE annotations, AO1–AO3 coverage, perfect for AQA and other exam boards. This is the full text of J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls with comprehensive, colour-coded annotations on every page. Designed to save hours of planning, this resource supports GCSE English Literature teaching, revision, and exam preparation. What’s included: Complete play with clear, accessible annotations throughout Colour-coded notes for themes, characterisation, language/structure, and context (AO1–AO3) Detailed explanations of key quotations and dramatic techniques Contextual links to Edwardian society, post-war Britain, and Priestley’s purpose Suitable for projection in lessons or printing for student copies Perfect for classwork, homework, or revision packs Ideal for: GCSE English Literature (AQA focus, also relevant for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC) First teaching of An Inspector Calls Revision and consolidation AO1–AO3 targeted lessons Why it works: Fully annotated, colour-coded texts allow teachers to focus on discussion and analysis rather than handwriting notes live in class. The annotations guide students to link language, context, and meaning, all in one place. TES Search Tags: An Inspector Calls annotated text | GCSE English Literature | AQA GCSE Priestley | KS4 English Lit | Edwardian Context | Fully annotated play | GCSE English Lit revision

Complete Romeo & Juliet text fully annotated for GCSE English Literature, ideal for any exam board, however particularly focused on AQA, with clear, exam-focused notes on every scene. This is the complete text of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet with detailed, exam-focused annotations on every scene. Perfect for saving hours of preparation, this resource supports both whole-class teaching and independent student study. What’s included: The full Romeo & Juliet play with clear, accessible annotations throughout Analysis covering language, structure, themes, and context (AO1–AO3) Colour-coded notes for themes (Key Included) Explanations of key quotations and literary techniques Notes linked to common GCSE exam questions and assessment objectives Ideal for projection during lessons or printing for students Suitable for revision, homework, and exam preparation Ideal for: GCSE English Literature (AQA focus, also relevant for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC) First teaching of Romeo & Juliet Revision and consolidation lessons Student-friendly classroom copies Why it works: Fully annotated texts allow teachers to focus on discussion and analysis rather than handwriting notes onto projected texts. Annotations are concise yet detailed, ensuring students understand not only what is being said, but why it matters in the context of the whole play and the exam. TES Search Tags: Romeo and Juliet annotated text | GCSE English Literature | AQA GCSE Romeo and Juliet | KS4 Shakespeare | Fully annotated Shakespeare play | GCSE English Lit revision

Engaging GCSE English Lit lecture on Victorian Britain (monarchy, workhouses, Malthus, Dickens’ life) linked directly to A Christmas Carol AO3. Bring Victorian Britain to life for your GCSE students with this fully resourced context lecture, designed to strengthen AO3 responses for A Christmas Carol. This 8-slide PowerPoint provides clear, engaging coverage of the key historical, social, and cultural context behind Dickens’ novella, with explicit links to characters, themes, and plot points. What’s included: Overview of Queen Victoria’s reign and the British Empire The Victorian Paradox: wealth vs extreme poverty Workhouses & the Poor Law Amendment Act (1834) Malthusian theory and its influence on attitudes toward the poor Charles Dickens’ life and personal experiences that shaped the text Direct connections between context points and A Christmas Carol (e.g. Scrooge’s “surplus population” remark) Prompts for students to make their own AO3 links to the novella Ideal for: GCSE English Literature (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC) First teaching of A Christmas Carol Revision sessions AO3-focused lessons Cover lessons or independent study Why it works: The resource blends clear, teacher-friendly slides with explicit textual links so students don’t just memorise facts, they understand how context shapes meaning in Dickens’ novella. TES Search Tags: A Christmas Carol Victorian Context | GCSE English Literature AO3 | KS4 English Lit | Charles Dickens Context | Victorian Era Workhouses | Malthusian Theory

Complete A Christmas Carol text with detailed, colour-coded GCSE annotations, AO1–AO3 coverage, perfect for AQA and other exam boards. This is the full text of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with comprehensive, colour-coded annotations on every page. Designed to save hours of preparation, this resource is ideal for GCSE English Literature teaching, revision, and exam preparation. What’s included: Complete novella with clear, accessible annotations throughout Colour-coded notes covering themes, characterisation, language/structure, and context (AO1–AO3) Detailed explanations of key quotations and techniques Contextual links to Victorian society and Dickens’ purpose Suitable for projection in lessons or printing for student copies Perfect for classwork, homework, or revision packs Ideal for: GCSE English Literature (AQA focus, also relevant for Edexcel, OCR, WJEC) First teaching of A Christmas Carol Revision and consolidation AO1–AO3 targeted lessons Why it works: Fully annotated, colour-coded texts allow teachers to focus on discussion and analysis rather than writing notes live in lessons. The annotations guide students to link language, context, and meaning, all in one place. TES Search Tags: A Christmas Carol annotated text | GCSE English Literature | AQA GCSE Dickens | KS4 English Lit | Victorian Context | Fully annotated novella | GCSE English Lit revision

Clear, engaging lecture on Elizabethan society for Romeo & Juliet (monarchy, patriarchy, marriage, fate) linked directly to GCSE AO3. Give students the context they need to boost AO3 marks in Romeo & Juliet with this detailed, student-friendly lecture on Elizabethan society. This 12-slide PowerPoint introduces the key historical, cultural, and social context behind Shakespeare’s tragedy, with explicit links to themes, characters, and plot points in the play. What’s included: • Elizabeth I and the Tudor monarchy — instability before her reign, challenges as a female ruler, and her public image • The Great Chain of Being — rigid hierarchy and its relevance to Juliet’s defiance of her father • Patriarchal society — women as property, gender roles, and expectations of marriage and motherhood • Marriage customs — love vs social status, age of marriage, and Juliet’s situation with Paris • Shakespeare’s gender intentions — differences in his comedies and tragedies, and how R&J critiques patriarchy • Fate and free will — Elizabethan beliefs and how the play explores both forces • Honour culture — duelling, family reputation, and examples from the play • Prompts for students to summarise and apply contextual facts directly to exam responses Ideal for: • GCSE English Literature (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC) • First teaching of Romeo & Juliet • AO3-focused lessons • Revision and consolidation • Cover lessons Why it works: Links every context point directly to moments in the play so students understand why it matters for AO3, not just what happened historically. TES Search Tags: Romeo and Juliet Elizabethan Context | GCSE English Literature AO3 | KS4 English Lit | Shakespeare Context | Great Chain of Being | Patriarchal Society | Fate and Honour Explore more: If you found this useful, visit my TES store for fully resourced schemes, annotated extracts, and exam-focused lessons, including my complete annotated texts, a detailed OCR A Level English Literature Unseen American Literature Scheme, and A Christmas Carol Victorian Context Lecture, amongst others.