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
An advanced revision resource designed to support students revisiting The Handmaid’s Tale in preparation for AQA A Level English Literature Paper 2 (Political and Social Protest Writing). This fully editable, high-challenge pack contains 100 carefully crafted questions and tasks, arranged by theme and chapter, to deepen understanding and secure exam-ready analysis.
What’s Included:
100 exam-focused questions covering Chapters 1–24
Categorised prompts exploring:
Dystopia, repression, and state control
Feminism, power, and rebellion
Language, symbolism, and structure
Indoctrination, trauma, and resistance
Links to other dystopian texts (1984, Fahrenheit 451, The Power, Vox)
Embedded evaluative phrases and thesis-building stems
Ideal For:
AQA A Level English Literature Paper 2 Revision
Independent study and consolidation tasks
Timed discussion prompts or revision homework
Building confidence with AO1–AO5 terminology and skills
Bonus Features:
10x10 format – ten sections with ten tasks for structured review
Supports thematic revision, quotation recall and critical debate
Encourages high-level engagement with context and theory (e.g. Atwood, Orwell, Spivak)
Explore power, control, and resistance in Suzanne Collins’ gripping dystopian novel with this fully resourced and engaging scheme of work, ideal for high-ability Year 8 or GCSE-preparation Year 9 groups.
What’s Included:
16+ structured lessons aligned to key AOs (Reading, Analysis, Context)
Detailed lesson slides for every chapter (up to Chapter 16)
PETER paragraph scaffolds for developing analytical writing
Extract-based tasks with language and structural annotation
Discussion prompts on dystopia, power, morality and heroism
Contextual debates: inequality, media manipulation, cosmetic culture
Silent debates, peer assessment frames, and group tasks
Embedded exam-style questions (ideal for pre-GCSE skill-building)
Ideal For:
KS3 English Literature units
High-ability Year 8 or Year 9 classes
Pre-GCSE prep (AQA/Edexcel-compatible)
Schools promoting social justice themes through fiction
Bonus Features:
Challenge prompts for AO3 and viewpoint writing crossover
Links to trailers and media clips to support visual engagement
Tasks to develop independence, inference, and oracy
Format: PowerPoint (fully editable)
Recommended Duration: 4–6 weeks (16+ lessons)
Explore the magical world of Middle-earth with this comprehensive 20-lesson KS3 English scheme of work on The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Designed to deepen reading, analytical, and writing skills, this SoW is ideal for Year 7 or 8 students and provides extensive coverage of key themes, character development, and authorial craft.
Students will explore literary conventions of fantasy, heroic archetypes, and the hero’s journey, while also building their ability to analyse structure, language, and form. Differentiated tasks, embedded terminology, and assessment opportunities make this a versatile and high-impact resource for whole-class teaching or intervention.
What’s Included:
20 fully resourced, lesson-by-lesson PowerPoints (including LOs, model responses, and extension tasks)
Exploration of key concepts: genre, conventions, symbolism, allusions, archaic language, and heroism
Embedded terminology: anastrophe, sibilance, metaphor, narrative voice, and more
Hero’s journey analysis: Bilbo as the everyman hero, Thorin as the tragic hero
End-of-unit thematic and character evaluations with structured support
Homework tasks and recap quizzes for retrieval practice
Ideal For:
Year 7–8 classes as part of a wider fantasy or narrative fiction unit
Curriculum enrichment, book studies, or intervention
Departments looking to stretch students’ vocabulary and analytical skills
Bonus Features:
Curriculum-linked terminology integrated into every lesson
Supports reading for pleasure and literary analysis
Fully editable and ready to teach
Format: Microsoft PowerPoint
Length: 20 Lessons
Recommended Age Range: KS3 (11–14)
This insightful student-written model essay explores the topic of gender bias in English language, offering a structured and analytical approach to the 30-mark AQA A-Level Language question:
“Evaluate the idea that there is a bias against women in the English language.”
Perfect for introducing key theorists and preparing students to write extended responses on language and gender.
What’s Included:
A high-quality, exam-style model answer for a 30-mark evaluation task
Clear integration of theorists: Julia Stanley, Dale Spender, Muriel Schulz, Sue Lees
Focus on concepts such as lexical asymmetry, marked terms, semantic derogation and determinism vs reflectionism
Critical prompts: “What does this essay do well?” and “How can it be improved?”
Ideal For:
AQA A-Level English Language students studying Language and Gender
Teachers looking for peer-modelled answers to stimulate class discussion or structure marking tasks
Students seeking examples of how to integrate theory and structure effective arguments
Bonus Features:
Great for modelling, annotation tasks, and peer review activities
Can be used independently or alongside your Language & Gender SoW
Encourages reflective and evaluative skills through metacognitive prompts
Format: Editable PDF
Recommended Age Range: KS5 / A-Level (16–18)
Exam Board: AQA (also adaptable for Eduqas, Edexcel, OCR)
This fully editable PowerPoint presentation provides detailed summaries and contextual insights for each poem in the AQA Power and Conflict Anthology. Designed for classroom teaching or independent revision, this resource enables students to explore each poet’s key ideas, techniques, and historical background, enhancing both analysis and understanding.
What’s Included:
Concise thematic summaries of all anthology poems, including “Ozymandias”, “London”, “The Prelude”, and “Bayonet Charge”
Biographical and historical context for each poet to support AO3
Analysis of poetic methods and key quotations for exam preparation
Clear, student-friendly breakdowns of tone, message, and structure
Ideal For:
GCSE students studying AQA English Literature (Power and Conflict cluster)
Teachers delivering the poetry unit in-class or via revision sessions
Students preparing for unseen poetry comparisons and closed-book exams
Bonus Features:
Easily adaptable slides for differentiated delivery
Ideal for homework tasks, intervention, or knowledge retrieval
Supports knowledge consolidation across Year 10 and Year 11
Format: Microsoft PowerPoint
Total Slides: Approx. 25–30
Suitable for: KS4 learners (ages 14–16)
A comprehensive, skills-rich scheme of work designed to build critical literacy, writing craft, and analytical confidence across non-fiction forms. Students will explore a wide variety of real-world texts—including speeches, reviews, letters, and articles—while practising essential reading skills and developing their own voice through purposeful writing tasks.
What’s Included:
20+ fully resourced lessons, each with clear learning objectives and challenge tasks
Structured coverage of core non-fiction skills: identifying facts/opinions, tone, purpose, audience, and comparing texts
Real-world extracts from authors including George Orwell, Greta Thunberg, and Bill Bryson
Scaffolded analysis and guided writing: persuasive, informative, descriptive, and comparative
Integrated vocabulary building, comprehension, and explicit teaching of writing structures
Ideal For:
KS3 English students in Years 7–9 preparing for GCSE-style analytical reading and writing
Teachers introducing rhetorical devices, summarising, comparative analysis, and tone detection
English departments seeking a springboard into GCSE English Language Paper 2
Bonus Features:
Wide range of engaging text types to support whole-class discussion and individual response
Supports reading for pleasure and empathy through thematic links to activism, identity, and social change
Editable PowerPoint format – easy to adapt for your classroom context
Format: Editable PowerPoint
Length: 20+ lessons
Age Range: KS3 (11–14)
This engaging scheme of work explores how language reflects and constructs ethnic identities in contemporary society. Aligned to AQA English Language A Level Paper 2 (Language Diversity and Change), the lessons cover key theories, terminology, and debates around Multicultural London English (MLE), code-switching, sociolects, and representation in the media.
What’s Included:
Complete PowerPoint presentation with structured, lesson-ready activities
Case studies including MLE, British Asian English, and Caribbean Creole
Discussion tasks, transcript analysis, and real-world linguistic data
Critical exploration of media representations of ethnic language varieties
Integrated opportunities for exam practice and independent study
Ideal For:
AQA A Level English Language – Paper 2 (Language Diversity)
Year 12 and 13 students exploring sociolinguistics and identity
Teachers delivering inclusive, contemporary schemes with cultural relevance
Bonus Features:
Promotes debate and critical thinking on language, power and identity
Supports wider understanding for NEA Language Investigation tasks
Editable and adaptable to suit various cohorts and ability levels
Format: Microsoft PowerPoint
Recommended age range: KS5 (16–18)
Exam Board: AQA English Language A Level
Resource Type: Full Lesson / Scheme of Work – Language and Ethnicity
Explore real-world courtroom discourse with this detailed resource focusing on language and power in legal settings, using original transcripts from the O.J. Simpson trial. Ideal for AQA A Level English Language (Paper 2 – Language Diversity and Change), this pack supports students in analysing power dynamics, pragmatics, representation, and discourse structure.
What’s Included:
Full PowerPoint lesson on courtroom language and gendered power dynamics
Annotated prosecution and defence transcripts with discussion prompts
Worksheet tasks for analysing representation and interactional features
Extracts from Marcia Clark and Barry Scheck’s speeches with contextual notes
Real-life source material for meaningful, contextual analysis
Ideal For:
AQA A Level English Language (Paper 2 – Section B)
Year 12 and 13 students preparing for exams or conducting NEA language investigation
Teachers delivering high-challenge content with real-world application
Bonus Features:
Promotes discussion of legal register, audience positioning, and institutional power
Supports student-led analysis and independent research
Fully editable Word and PowerPoint formats for customisation
This comprehensive scheme of work supports students in exploring Stephen Kelman’s Pigeon English through a contextual, thematic, and analytical lens. Designed for Year 9 or lower KS4, it develops skills for GCSE Literature and Language by focusing on narrative voice, structure, societal issues, and critical interpretation.
What’s Included:
Complete PowerPoint slide deck covering key chapters, themes, characters, and writer’s methods
Knowledge Organiser summarising plot, key quotations, themes, and terminology
Extract-based comprehension and analytical activities with modelled responses
Contextual resources including coverage of the Damilola Taylor case and Kelman’s influences
Extended writing tasks modelled on GCSE Paper 2, including questions on language and structure
Ideal For:
Year 9–10 students studying modern literature or preparing for unseen fiction response
Teachers seeking to combine creative, contextual and literary learning outcomes
Intervention, whole class teaching, or homework revision for KS3–KS4 transition
Bonus Features:
Links to real-world events to support AO3 (contextual understanding)
Focus on “pivot points” to develop deeper analysis of structure and narrative impact
Includes tasks developing inference, analysis, comparison and empathy
This comprehensive PowerPoint bundle introduces and revises essential A-Level English Language terminology, covering all core linguistic frameworks. Designed with clarity and classroom utility in mind, these presentations support first-teach lessons, revision sessions, or flipped learning tasks.
Ideal for both AQA and Edexcel specifications, the resource encourages confident analysis and accurate application of subject-specific vocabulary across exam-style tasks and NEA work.
What’s Included:
8 editable PowerPoints (one per framework):
Lexis
Grammar
Phonology
Pragmatics
Prosody
Semantics
Structure
Orthography
Explanations, definitions and terminology embedded within context
Model examples of usage in spoken and written discourse
Tasks and prompts to consolidate understanding
Ideal For:
AQA and Edexcel A-Level English Language students (Years 12 & 13)
Teachers looking to introduce or revise technical terms and analytical approaches
NEA preparation and analytical accuracy in exam writing
Bonus Features:
Clear examples using transcripts, literary and non-literary texts
Designed to improve terminology retention and confidence
Suitable for classroom, homework, or independent study
Format: PowerPoint (editable)
Recommended Age Range: KS5 / Post-16
Exam Board Suitability: AQA, Edexcel (English Language)
This fully resourced lesson introduces students to Paper 1: Section A of the AQA A Level English Language specification through a high-quality non-fiction article from The Guardian. The lesson guides learners through the skills of language analysis, meaning, and representation using topical and relevant subject matter that questions the value of studying English in the modern age.
What’s Included:
A full PowerPoint lesson exploring the article through AO1, AO3, and AO5 lenses
Editable Word version of Susanna Rustin’s Why Study English? article with annotations
Structured analytical framework to support planning of responses
Modelled examples to support directed writing and student voice
Marking criteria and examiner expectations for directed writing and evaluation
Ideal For:
Year 12 AQA English Language students beginning Paper 1
Teachers introducing meanings and representations through real-world texts
Stretch and challenge discussions around the social and political perception of English
Exam practice in analysing representation, discourse, and viewpoint
Format: Editable Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Exam Board: AQA A Level English Language
Recommended Year Group: Year 12
A fully resourced and intellectually ambitious scheme that uses literary, biblical, and mythological allusions to deepen understanding of theme, structure and character across time. Perfectly designed to stretch Year 7 learners while introducing key analytical skills and intertextual connections that feed into GCSE Language and Literature.
What’s Included:
Full 25-lesson PowerPoint series with reading, writing, debate and comparative tasks
Wide range of extracts and mythological sources: Pandora’s Box, Prometheus, Narcissus, Cain and Abel, The Hunger Games, Life of Pi, and more
Differentiated tasks for:
Comparative essay writing using JESUS paragraphs
Socratic circles and debate structure
Creative and descriptive writing from alternative perspectives
Language analysis and narrative voice
Direct links to Language Paper 1, Language Paper 2 and Literature Paper 2 skills
Ready-to-teach knowledge organisers and visual learning prompts
Learning Objectives:
Understand and interpret literary allusions and their modern reinterpretations
Build confidence in comparative analysis and argument construction
Explore themes of identity, morality, power, and pride across genres and time
Develop confidence with critical vocabulary and conceptual frameworks
Ideal For:
High-attaining Year 7 or Year 8 English classes
Stretch and challenge curriculum components
Bridging unit between KS3 and GCSE skills
Teachers looking for a unique, thematic and interdisciplinary unit
Bonus Features:
Fully editable PowerPoint and extract pack
Scaffolded planning and assessment-ready resources
Perfect for in-class, homework, or enrichment projects
Format: PowerPoint (.pptx), Word (.docx), PDF
Length: 25 lessons
Recommended age range: KS3 (11–14)
Designed to support the Kite Runner Scheme of Work, (/teaching-resource/hosseini-s-the-kite-runner-aqa-english-literature-a-level-comprehensive-scheme-of-work-12928562) this free download offers high-quality contextual material and modelled responses for deeper textual engagement. Perfect for in-lesson modelling, independent study, or revision support.
What’s Included:
Detailed contextual guide: historical, political and cultural insights into Afghanistan (monarchy, Soviet invasion, Taliban, refugee experience, Hazara persecution)
Model paragraph analysing Hazara suppression and Amir’s complicity, including close reference to Hosseini’s methods and narrative voice
Model paragraph on Amir’s experience in America — valuable for exploring identity, displacement, and father-son relationships
Ideal For:
KS5 students studying The Kite Runner for A-Level Literature
Teachers delivering contextual lessons or modelling high-level written responses
Homework tasks, cover lessons, or coursework enrichment
Bonus Features:
Word-format for editable classroom use
Can be used as part of flipped learning or extended writing prep
Excellent support for essay planning and thematic discussion
Format: Word Documents
Resource Type: Contextual Booklet & Model Paragraphs
Recommended for: KS5 English Literature – AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas
Empower your Year 13 students with this comprehensive scheme of work and investigation workbook. Fully aligned to the AQA A Level English Language NEA requirements, this resource guides learners through the independent investigation process with clarity, structure, and high-quality exemplars.
What’s Included:
Fully scaffolded NEA booklet with preparation lesson sequence
Model A* investigation with annotated analysis and structural guidance
Past investigation topics to inspire individual study
Detailed advice on methodology, data handling, analysis and referencing
Integrated proposal guidance and planning sections
Student-facing checklists, deadlines, and success criteria
Ideal For:
AQA A Level English Language teachers supporting students with their NEA
Year 13 students working independently or with teacher direction
Students aiming for top-band responses in their coursework
Bonus Features:
A* model investigation with commentary and linguistic framework
Embedded deadlines and milestone tracking for project management
Clear guidance on using language levels and linking to theory
Editable format to suit department-specific guidance or personalisation
Format: Editable Microsoft Word
Recommended Age Range: KS5 (16–18)
Length: 20+ pages of structured guidance and exemplars
Assessment: Coursework component of AQA A Level English Language
Jerusalem – A Level English Literature Resource Pack
Explore Identity, Myth, and Englishness in Jez Butterworth’s Provocative Modern Classic. This detailed resource pack is designed to support in-depth analysis and discussion of Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth. The PowerPoint slides, context notes, critical tasks, and intertextual references are tailored to suit AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and Eduqas A Level English Literature specifications.
Students are encouraged to interrogate themes of national identity, nature, mythology, power, and marginalisation through structured activities, critical theory, and comparative literature.
What’s Included:
6 lesson PowerPoints exploring Acts I–III with scene-based analysis
Contextual slide decks on mythology, St George, English woodland symbolism, and paganism
Comparative material linking Jerusalem with As You Like It, Grimm’s fairy tales, and Jungian archetypes
Analytical questions encouraging close reading and independent interpretation
Debate and discussion tasks aligned with AO1–AO5
Interleaved learning opportunities with thematic focus and literary context
Ideal For:
A Level English Literature students studying Jerusalem as a set or comparative text
Teachers seeking a flexible, high-level resource for classroom teaching or independent study
Students preparing for NEA or thematic essays on postmodern plays and national identity
Bonus Features:
Stimulating philosophical prompts and eco-critical thinking
Suitable for whole-class, small group, or independent learning
Fully editable PowerPoints to allow for customisation and adaptation
Format: Microsoft PowerPoint
Recommended Age Range: KS5 (16–18)
Exam Boards: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas
AQA A-Level English Literature: The Taming of the Shrew – Full Scheme of Work
A fully-resourced and carefully sequenced scheme designed to meet the AQA A-Level English Literature specification for Paper 1A (Comedy). This comprehensive resource offers critical depth, assessment practice, and genre insight to support your delivery of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.
What’s Included:
20 complete, editable lessons with PowerPoints and detailed teacher guidance
Full scene-by-scene analysis with AO1–AO5 focus
Embedded critical reading from Orlin, Detmer, Rebhorn, Korda, and more
Independent study tasks and home learning activities
Assessment preparation including exam-style questions and essay planning
Model essay redraft guidance with success criteria
Ideal For:
AQA A-Level English Literature – Paper 1A: Comedy
Year 12 and Year 13 students studying Shakespeare
Teachers delivering a termly scheme, intervention, or revision unit
Departments aiming for top-band responses and confident textual analysis
Bonus Features:
Integrates critical theory and context seamlessly
Suitable for flipped learning and in-class scaffolding
Engaging tasks to encourage active reading and interpretation
NEA and comparative literature links for extension
Format: Word and PowerPoint files (fully editable)
Length: 20+ lessons
Recommended Age Range: KS5 (16–18)
Exam Board: AQA A-Level English Literature
Master Shakespeare’s Tragic Masterpiece with Structured Scene-by-Scene Activities
This comprehensive 130-page workbook offers an accessible, lesson-ready resource for GCSE English Literature students studying King Lear. Developed to support AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and Eduqas specifications, the workbook guides learners through each act and scene with a mix of comprehension tasks, analytical prompts, contextual insight, and creative responses.
What’s Included:
Full scene-by-scene breakdowns with line-referenced questions
Contextual guidance including character maps, themes, and plot summaries
Scaffolded analysis of key quotations and dramatic techniques
Creative writing opportunities to explore Lear’s decline, family dynamics, and political power
Integrated summary tasks and knowledge checks for consolidation and revision
Ideal For:
Year 10 and 11 GCSE students studying King Lear as a core or comparative text
Teachers looking for a full-term workbook aligned to exam board requirements
Independent or remote learners seeking a self-directed study format
Bonus Features:
Suitable for in-class use, homework, or intervention sessions
Easily adaptable to suit differentiated ability ranges
Compatible with classroom screenings of stage or film adaptations
Format: Editable Microsoft Word Document
Length: 130 pages
Recommended age range: KS4 (14–16)
English: Autobiography Scheme of Work: Explore voice, identity and real-world connections through engaging and reflective writing
Overview
This complete scheme of work introduces students to autobiographical writing with a structured and accessible sequence of lessons. Pupils explore key life stories—including those of Anne Frank, Roald Dahl, and Nelson Mandela—before writing their own impactful autobiographical pieces. Developed with reading and writing assessment strands in mind, it supports development of key skills for narrative voice, structure, empathy, and personal response.
What’s Included?
12+ detailed PowerPoint lessons
Complete student workbook for in-class and homework tasks
Sources for close reading (Anne Frank, Roald Dahl, Mandela)
Inference and language analysis scaffolds
Writing framework for students to craft their own autobiographical pieces
Peer- and self-assessment opportunities throughout
KS3 English: Dystopian Worlds – Full Scheme of Work
What’s included:
Full 20-lesson PowerPoint series covering core dystopian texts and themes
Extracts from The Hunger Games, 1984, Noughts and Crosses, Lord of the Flies, and The Tempest
Structured tasks for reading comprehension, speaking and listening, and analytical writing
Scaffolded creative writing opportunities with model responses
Vocabulary-building activities linked to context and genre
Success criteria, peer/self-assessment sheets, and writing assessment prep
Ideal For:
Year 7 Autumn Term English units
KS3 genre study and preparation for GCSE English Language & Literature
Building analytical and narrative writing skills in early KS3
Whole-class teaching, intervention, or stretch & challenge provision
KS3 English: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Full Scheme of Work
A complete 20-lesson Shakespeare scheme designed to introduce Key Stage 3 students to plot, character, language, and themes in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Builds core analytical skills, encourages creative responses, and supports preparation for future GCSE study.
What’s Included:
Full 20-lesson PowerPoint series guiding students through key extracts and scenes
Structured tasks for reading, writing, speaking and listening
Contextual understanding of Elizabethan theatre, gender roles, and social structure
Scaffolded analysis tasks, including quote exploration and GCSE-style questions
Creative writing opportunities and performance-based activities
Clear success criteria and plenary tasks built into every lesson
Learning Objectives:
Develop confidence with Shakespearean language and stagecraft
Analyse how themes of love, power, and magic are presented
Enhance inference, interpretation, and justification of ideas
Encourage creative engagement with character and narrative structure
Ideal For:
Year 8 or Year 9 English classes
KS3 Shakespeare units or transition to GCSE
Stretch and challenge opportunities for high-attaining students
Revision or intervention use with clear lesson sequencing
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