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KS3 English: Exploring Traditional and Subverted Fairy Tales – Full Scheme of Work A complete and engaging scheme of work designed to introduce Key Stage 3 students to classic and contemporary fairy tales, with a focus on developing reading, writing, and analytical skills through a variety of texts and creative tasks. What’s Included: Full 14+ lesson PowerPoint series exploring a wide range of fairy tales Extracts from Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, and modern retellings Activities and lessons focused on: Characterisation and archetypes Setting and symbolism Narrative structure Creative and descriptive writing Fully resourced lesson files (e.g. Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, The Frog Prince, The Little Glass Slipper) Reading comprehension and writing assessment prep Learning Objectives: Develop critical thinking about traditional narratives and cultural values Explore how writers subvert genre expectations Build vocabulary and develop extended descriptive writing skills Perfect For: Year 7 or Year 8 English classes Transition units into Gothic or Literary Heritage texts Setting the foundation for narrative analysis and creative writing at GCSE Explore More: View the full curriculum range at The English Expert TES Shop

Eduqas English Language – Component 1 Practice Pack Fiction Reading and Writing Mock Exams for Year 10 and Year 11 Revision Resource Overview This pack contains four complete mock exams tailored to the format and requirements of the Eduqas GCSE English Language Component 1 paper. Each mock exam includes both Section A: Reading and Section B: Writing and is designed to support targeted revision and exam preparation in Years 10 and 11. What’s Included Four full mock papers Section A: Reading Five structured questions (Q1–Q5) Focus on comprehension, language, structure and evaluation Section B: Writing Narrative or descriptive prompts linked to each extract All files in fully editable Word format Fiction Extracts Included Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Northern Lights The Hobbit Fahrenheit 451 Designed For Pre-exam revision in Year 10 and Year 11 Targeted intervention and progress tracking GCSE Foundation and crossover preparation Exam-style practice under timed conditions Key Features Fully aligned with Eduqas assessment objectives and mark schemes Clear, student-friendly layout to mirror actual exam papers Excellent for use in class, homework, revision, or cover lessons This resource is ideal for English teachers seeking high-quality, ready-made revision tasks that will help students practise under realistic exam conditions. Explore more premium and free English resources from The English Expert TES Shop

Eduqas GCSE English Language – Complete Revision Practice Booklet (Reading & Writing) Targeted revision practice for reading comprehension and transactional writing Overview This comprehensive booklet supports students preparing for the Eduqas GCSE English Language exam. Ideal for revision, homework, tutoring or in-class intervention, the tasks build confidence and exam technique across all assessment objectives. What’s Included Full reading and writing practice tasks Authentic-style exam extracts covering fiction and non-fiction Transactional and creative writing prompts Full mark schemes for reading and writing sections Suitable for independent learning or guided class use Skills Covered AO1: Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information AO2: Analyse language and structure AO3: Evaluate texts critically AO4: Compare ideas and perspectives AO5/AO6: Communicate clearly, effectively and accurately in writing Perfect For Year 10 and 11 students following the Eduqas specification Mock exam preparation Small group intervention or revision workshops Building exam stamina and confidence Created by experienced English teachers to mirror the demands of the real Eduqas exam. View all premium and free resources at The English Expert TES Shop

Educating Rita – KS3 English Modern Drama Scheme of Work Explore class, identity, and transformation through modern theatre Overview This full Key Stage 3 scheme of work introduces students to Willy Russell’s Educating Rita, guiding them through drama conventions, character exploration, and thematic analysis. The lessons offer accessible pathways into social commentary and class-based discussion through structured reading and writing tasks. What’s Included Full scheme of work in PowerPoint format Assessment question with extract and mark scheme Detailed lesson introducing modern drama features Contextual study: 1980s Britain, social mobility, gender roles Focus on voice, dialogue, and dramatic form Scaffolded analysis tasks with model answers and writing frames Creative writing and character reflection activities Skills Covered AO1: Textual understanding and interpretation AO2: Analysis of language, structure, and dramatic techniques AO3: Contextual understanding SPaG integrated into all extended writing Perfect For Year 8 or Year 9 English Introducing GCSE-style analysis through drama Building confidence with extended writing and speaking/listening Part of The English Expert classroom series – empowering learners through literature. View all premium and free resources at The English Expert TES Shop

Frankenstein – KS3 English Scheme of Work Explore monstrosity, morality, and ambition through Mary Shelley’s Gothic masterpiece Overview This detailed Key Stage 3 scheme of work guides students through Frankenstein with a focus on theme, character development, morality, and context. Pupils will explore the novel’s enduring relevance while developing the analytical and written skills needed for future study. What’s Included Over 20 fully planned lessons with PowerPoints Extract-based close reading activities PETAL paragraph scaffolds for analytical writing Creative tasks: Create-a-Monster, letter writing, role-play Contextual comparisons including The Elephant Man Homework lessons with recap quizzes and reflections End-of-unit writing activities and review tasks Curriculum Skills Focus Reading for inference and interpretation Language and structure analysis Exploring 19th-century context and authorial intent Developing extended analytical writing Speaking and listening: discussion and debate Perfect For KS3 English (Years 8–9) Mid to high ability groups Pre-GCSE analytical preparation Related English Expert Resources War Horse – KS3 Scheme of Work A Monster Calls – KS3 Scheme of Work Heroes & Villains – KS3 Thematic Unit

Overview This comprehensive 12-lesson KS3 English scheme of work explores A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness through a carefully scaffolded and ambitious approach that develops students’ analytical, creative, and empathetic skills. Key Features Fully resourced PowerPoint lessons (L1–L12) with learning objectives, engaging starter activities, and differentiated tasks Original extracts from the novel for close analysis (L2, L3, L5, L7) Thought-provoking moral tales and comprehension activities linked to key themes Worksheets to support analytical thinking, plot recall, and character development Visual tasks, quotation hunts, and cross-curricular opportunities (literacy and PSHE) Curriculum Focus Exploring character, theme, and symbolism Making inferences and personal responses Analytical writing and using textual evidence Themes of grief, family, courage, and truth Ideal for Year 8 English classes Higher-ability Year 7 Stretch and challenge across Key Stage 3 What’s Included 12 fully planned PowerPoint lessons Accompanying extract packs (PDFs and Word) Plot card sets (including LAP version) Differentiated worksheets and creative activities Assessment preparation opportunities Why Teachers Love It “This SoW offers a brilliant balance of empathy and analysis. The Monster’s tales, interwoven with high-quality questioning, have helped our students engage deeply with theme and structure.”

Overview A comprehensive KS3 English Scheme of Work based on the stage adaptation of War Horse by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford. This resource explores the themes of war, loyalty, courage, and humanity through engaging drama-based and analytical activities. This unit is ideal for students in Year 7 or Year 8 and develops key reading, inference and expressive writing skills. What’s Included 10+ fully resourced lessons with detailed PowerPoints Structured reading of the stage play with key extracts Comprehension, drama and roleplay tasks Historical and contextual background to WWI and its impact Empathy-based writing, newspaper articles and diary entries Creative and analytical responses to text and character Lesson Highlights Lesson 1: Introduction to WWI and story timeline Lesson 2: Animals at War – reading non-fiction linked to the play Lesson 3: Staging and symbolism – puppetry and dramatic devices Lessons 4–10: Close reading and assessment preparation Curriculum Connections Aligned with KS3 English National Curriculum Develops AO1–AO3 analytical reading skills Opportunities for speaking and listening tasks Ideal preparation for GCSE-style literature engagement Why This Resource? Designed by experienced KS3 curriculum leaders Supports engagement with both reading and drama Builds empathy and critical thinking Fully editable and ready to teach Visit The English Expert TES Shop: tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/AndrewJ056

Overview An engaging, analytical, and fully resourced Scheme of Work on Shakespeare’s Richard II, designed to meet AQA A-Level English Literature Paper 1 (Tragedy) requirements. This resource supports deep exploration of Shakespearean tragedy through a thematic and conceptual focus on aspects of kingship, deposition, hubris, and fate. What’s Included Full PowerPoint series introducing key phases of the play (Act 1 through Act 5) Printable student worksheets and accompanying teacher answer versions for: Phase 1: Richard as Ruler Phase 2: Bolingbroke’s Invasion Phase 3: Richard’s Passion and Fall Interleaved quotation quizzes to reinforce textual knowledge and retrieval Richard II Context overview Tasks linked to Aspects of Tragedy, including: Hubris Blindness Inevitability Actions which impact the state Tragic victimisation Melancholic tone Ideal For AQA A-Level English Literature (Paper 1 – Tragedy) Teachers aiming to embed thematic analysis and contextual exploration High-ability KS5 students working independently or in guided instruction Teaching Highlights Encourages detailed annotation of key scenes with ASL (Act/Scene/Line) references Printable home learning or revision tasks Links to broader tragic conventions and comparison with other tragic texts View all resources from The English Expert: /teaching-resources/shop/AndrewJ056

Overview: A full Key Stage 3 Scheme of Work exploring William Shakespeare’s King Lear – 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. What’s Included: 100+ slide PowerPoint Scheme of Learning Detailed and scaffolded lessons covering Acts 1–4 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 Fool’s 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 Thorp’s 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

Overview This comprehensive KS3 scheme introduces students to Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, combining historical context, rhetorical analysis and character exploration. Designed for Year 8 or Year 9 students, the unit supports close reading, speaking and listening, and analytical writing. What’s Included • 15+ fully resourced, editable lessons • Accompanying student booklet for independent or supported work • Focus on themes of ambition, betrayal, loyalty, and persuasion • Contextual learning on Ancient Rome and Shakespearean tragedy • Vocabulary development and retrieval-based starters • Embedded assessment opportunities with modelled responses • Persuasive writing and oracy tasks linked to the play’s political speeches Key Curriculum Links • KS3 English National Curriculum • Develops foundations for GCSE Literature and Language • Speaking and listening opportunities (AO7–AO9) • Reading Shakespeare for meaning, inference and analysis (AO1–AO3) Why This Resource? • Clear, sequential lesson structure • Stretch and challenge tasks included • Literacy and cultural capital emphasis • Fully editable for your context and cohorts Explore More from The English Expert Browse all premium and free resources at: The English Expert TES Shop

Overview A complete, fully-resourced scheme of work for Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, designed to support outstanding outcomes at GCSE. This comprehensive unit is perfectly suited for AQA, Edexcel, and WJEC Eduqas specifications. What’s Included • Full PowerPoint lessons covering every chapter • Supporting extracts and worksheets for all lessons • Clear progression from context and comprehension to analytical writing • Lessons on key themes: duality, science vs religion, good vs evil, and Victorian repression • Retrieval practice, modelled responses, quote explosions, and writing scaffolds Key Features • Fully editable and visually engaging lessons • Integrated assessment opportunities across the unit • Contextual understanding: Darwinism, physiognomy, Victorian morality • Stretch and challenge for higher ability, and scaffolds for targeted support • Aligned to AQA, Edexcel, and Eduqas exam-style questions Curriculum and Assessment Links • English Literature Paper 1 (19th Century Novel) • AO1 – Interpret and explain ideas • AO2 – Analyse language, form and structure • AO3 – Explore context and writer’s intentions • AO4 – Maintain technical accuracy in written work Perfect For • Year 10 or 11 teachers delivering Jekyll and Hyde as a core GCSE text • Revision sessions, curriculum intervention, or home learning • English departments developing consistent, exam-focused resources Explore More from The English Expert • Macbeth: Full GCSE Scheme of Work • A Christmas Carol: Complete GCSE Teaching Pack • Victorian Literature Mega Bundle – Save 25% Browse the full catalogue: The English Expert TES Shop

Overview An engaging, complete 29-lesson KS3 English scheme of work based on I Am Malala, exploring themes of education, human rights, culture, and activism. This unit fosters empathy, critical thinking, and persuasive writing, culminating in a formal speaking and writing assessment. Key Features • Fully resourced with 29 sequenced lessons (PowerPoints + all resources) • Dual focus on reading and writing (fiction, non-fiction, and speeches) • Builds towards a formal persuasive speech (linked to AO5–AO9) • Covers global citizenship, gender equality, and cultural understanding • Ideal for Year 8 or Year 9 – adaptable for mixed or streamed classes • Includes scaffolding for support and extension tasks for higher ability learners Curriculum & Assessment Links • Reading comprehension (AO1–AO4) • Persuasive and descriptive writing (AO5–AO6) • Spoken language and oracy (AO7–AO9) • Includes initial and final assessments with planning support Themes Explored • The right to education • Child labour and marriage • Islam, the Taliban and radicalisation • Dreams, aspirations, forgiveness and freedom • Voice, justice and equality What’s Included • Full Scheme of Work overview document • PowerPoint lessons for every session • Assessment tasks, guided scaffolds and extension prompts • Extracts and stimuli for classroom analysis • Homework, discussion and flipped learning ideas • Differentiated resources and teaching notes Who It’s For • English departments embedding global issues at KS3 • Schools delivering British Values, SMSC or character education • Teachers seeking a literacy-rich unit that links reading, writing and oracy

Overview • Printable classroom display posters covering AO1–AO5 for The Great Gatsby • Supports students preparing for AQA English Literature A-Level (Paper 2A: Modern Times) • Encourages clarity in essay planning and exam responses through student-friendly AO phrasing • Designed for visual reinforcement of key skills: context, interpretation, comparison, analysis • Ideal for wall displays, student folders, or writing frames Explore More from The English Expert This resource is part of a wider suite of materials designed to support outstanding outcomes in English Language and Literature. Full scheme of work: The Great Gatsby A-Level SoW Save time and maximise impact with: AQA A-Level Literature Tragedy Pack – Tess, Gatsby, Death of a Salesman, and Othello Complete texts and themes bundle: AQA A-Level English Literature Mega Bundle – Texts, Themes, NEA Revision ready? Try: Year 13 Home Study Booklet – Gatsby, Othello, Streetcar, Poetry Browse all premium and free resources at: The English Expert TES Shop

A comprehensive, term-by-term study booklet designed to support Year 13 students in managing independent learning across all core components of AQA English Literature A. This resource is ideal for in-school revision, homework, or remote learning, covering coursework, core set texts and unseen preparation. What’s included Structured weekly tasks from September to April, aligned with academic calendar Coursework editing guidance with clear checklists for each assessment objective (AO1–AO5) Weekly Gatsby and pre-1900 poetry activities with contextual readings and analysis tables Comparative tasks linking The Great Gatsby to romantic and metaphysical poetry Detailed feminist and historical readings on Blanche DuBois and the Southern Belle Support tasks for A Streetcar Named Desire, including character analysis and minor character tables Critical articles and exam-focused prompts for Othello, supporting feminist, post-colonial and new historicist interpretations Tables for theme, character, love types and genre conventions to embed revision Self-tracking format with clearly dated tasks to maintain student accountability Independent study essay prompts and timed practice tasks for exam readiness Ideal for Year 13 students preparing for final exams and coursework completion Teachers looking to set independent study with academic rigour and structured progression

A comprehensive and fully resourced unit for teaching and supporting AQA A Level English Language Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change. This pack includes quizzes, articles, contextual theory, grammar and lexis tasks, as well as a structured independent study schedule ideal for in-class delivery, homework, or catch-up support. What’s included: Full independent study programme with student self-tracking and RAG rating Detailed tasks on language and gender, social groups, occupation and technology Grammar and lexis frameworks including sentence mood, voice and verb types Diversity knowledge quizzes on theorists, key concepts, and language change Key terms organiser for concepts such as convergence, prestige, dialect levelling David Crystal quote bank with linked writing tasks on attitudes to language change Extended reading: ‘Language is a mirror of our times’ for cultural and political contextualisation Discussion-based article on political language and discourse in Westminster Student tasks encouraging integration of critical theory (Cameron, Lakoff, Butler) Worksheets on transitivity, grammatical mood, and active/passive constructions Preparation for AO1–AO4 with knowledge-building and critical application tasks

An extensive and fully resourced A Level English Literature scheme of work exploring the prescribed Keats texts for AQA Specification B (Aspects of Tragedy). This scheme supports deep critical engagement, analytical writing, and theoretical understanding of the tragic genre through a structured and challenging sequence of lessons. What’s included Full lesson-by-lesson scheme for Lamia, Isabella, La Belle Dame Sans Merci, and The Eve of St Agnes Contextual introduction to Romanticism, mythological roots, and Keats’ biography Clear integration of tragedy theory: Aristotle, Hegel, Nietzsche, and contemporary critics PowerPoints with analytical questions, guided annotation, and line-by-line analysis Feminist literary theory activities and exemplar essays for critical engagement Independent research tasks (e.g. classical references in Lamia) High-quality model paragraphs and exam-style essay scaffolds Class debates and discussion-based critical thinking prompts Structured assessment preparation including past paper questions and full-mark models Connections map to tragic concepts (anagnorisis, hamartia, peripeteia, catharsis) Integrated approach to AOs 1–5, ensuring students meet all exam demands Ideal for A Level Literature teachers delivering the AQA Tragedy unit Departments seeking a rigorous, theory-informed, and well-sequenced KS5 resource ECTs and experienced staff alike, looking for stretch, challenge, and clarity

A rigorous and engaging scheme of work for The Merchant of Venice, designed to meet the requirements of the GCSE English Literature specification. This fully resourced unit supports students with contextual understanding, close textual analysis, comparative writing, and extract-based assessment practice. What’s included Full sequence of lessons covering the entire play Active reading tasks for each act and scene Key questions and guided annotation tasks to build understanding Detailed exploration of characters including Shylock, Portia, Jessica, Antonio and Bassanio Contextual lessons on antisemitism, Elizabethan society, gender roles and justice Extended writing practice on themes such as prejudice, justice, power and mercy Analytical paragraph modelling with sentence stems and structure (PEE/PEA) Regular assessment checkpoints with feedback strategies Comparative poetry tasks (e.g. Refugee Blues and You’ll Be Hearing from Us Shortly) Activities focused on comedy and tragedy conventions in Shakespeare Scaffolded extract-based assessment preparation with exam-style questions Oracy tasks including conscience alleys, role plays and structured debate Ideal for English teachers delivering The Merchant of Venice at KS4 Curriculum leads seeking a balanced and inclusive approach to challenging content