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
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
A comprehensive two-part GCSE English Literature revision and study booklet for the Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology, designed to support students in developing comparative skills, analytical writing, and exam preparation. This resource includes:
Analysis of Key Poems – detailed exploration of poems from the AQA Power and Conflict Anthology, including Ozymandias, London, The Prelude, My Last Duchess, Exposure, Bayonet Charge, War Photographer, Remains, Poppies, and Kamikaze.
Comparative Poetry Guidance – structured activities to help students compare themes, language, and structure effectively.
Contextual and Thematic Exploration – key insights into historical, political, and social contexts, supporting deeper analysis of power, war, memory, and identity.
Exam-Style Questions & Model Answers – scaffolded tasks to build confidence in answering comparative poetry questions.
Quotation Banks & Key Literary Devices – a curated selection of essential quotations with explanations, poetic techniques, and sentence starters for analysis.
Perfect for GCSE English Literature students and teachers, these fully structured and engaging booklets are ideal for classroom teaching, independent study, and revision. Aligned with the AQA exam board, but also valuable for other specifications. Ensure students achieve top marks in their poetry analysis and comparative responses with this high-quality, ready-to-use resource.
A comprehensive A-Level revision booklet for Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, designed to support students with exam preparation, critical analysis, and independent study. This resource includes:
Assessment Objectives & Exam Requirements – clear guidance on what examiners are looking for, with breakdowns of AO1, AO2, and AO3.
Contextual Information – covering Mary Shelley’s life, Gothic literature, Romanticism, science, gender roles, and historical influences.
Character Analysis & Summaries – in-depth exploration of Victor Frankenstein, the Creature, Walton, Elizabeth, and more, including key quotes and critical interpretations.
Themes & Concerns – detailed analysis of responsibility, prejudice, ambition, fate, power, and scientific ethics.
Narrative Structure & Literary Techniques – examination of Shelley’s use of multiple narrators, frame narratives, and symbolism.
Exam-Style Essay Questions & Sample Responses – structured activities to develop high-level analytical writing skills.
Key Quotes & Metaphor Analysis – a curated selection of essential quotations with explanations to support revision.
Perfect for A-Level English Literature teachers and students, this fully structured and editable revision booklet is ideal for exam preparation, coursework support, and independent study. A must-have resource for achieving top grades in AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC English Literature exams.
A fully resourced A-Level English Literature and Drama scheme of work for A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney, designed to engage students in detailed textual analysis, social context, and critical discussions. This comprehensive teaching package includes:
Detailed Lesson PowerPoints – covering each act and scene, focusing on character development, themes, and dramatic techniques.
Exam-Style Essay Questions & Structured Analytical Tasks – supporting the development of high-level essay responses.
Contextual Exploration – including 1950s Britain, class divisions, race, gender, sexuality, and kitchen sink realism.
Character & Relationship Analysis – exploring Jo, Helen, Peter, Geoff, and The Boy, with a focus on family dynamics, identity, and social change.
Close Reading & Extract-Based Analysis – scaffolded activities to refine textual interpretation and understanding of dramatic structure.
Debate & Discussion Activities – encouraging students to engage with themes of love, abandonment, poverty, gender roles, and marginalisation.
Performance & Practical Drama Tasks – analysing the staging, setting, and theatrical techniques, with wider reading on the evolution of British theatre.
Perfect for A-Level English Literature and Drama teachers, this fully editable scheme of work is structured yet flexible, adaptable for different exam board requirements (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC). Save time with this ready-to-teach, high-quality resource that ensures students engage deeply with Delaney’s powerful social commentary and groundbreaking playwriting style.
A fully resourced A-Level English Literature scheme of work for Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, designed to engage students in detailed textual analysis, historical context, and critical discussions. This comprehensive teaching package includes:
Detailed Lesson PowerPoints – covering every volume and key chapter, focusing on character development, themes, and narrative structure.
Exam-Style Essay Questions & Structured Analytical Tasks – developing high-level essay responses through guided practice.
Contextual Exploration – including Regency-era society, gender roles, marriage, class structure, and Austen’s subversive critique of social conventions.
Close Reading & Extract-Based Analysis – refining textual interpretation and critical thinking, with a focus on Austen’s irony, satire, and free indirect discourse.
Character Studies & Relationship Mapping – examining Elizabeth Bennet, Mr Darcy, Mr Collins, and Wickham, with in-depth studies on proposals, letters, and dialogue.
Debate & Discussion Activities – encouraging students to evaluate themes of pride, prejudice, love, wealth, and social mobility.
Creative & Comparative Writing Tasks – including comparisons of Mr Darcy and Mr Collins’ proposals, analysis of letters in the novel, and setting-based activities on Pemberley, Netherfield, and Longbourn.
Perfect for A-Level English Literature teachers, this fully editable scheme of work is structured yet flexible, adaptable for different exam board requirements (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC). Save time with this ready-to-teach, high-quality resource that ensures students engage deeply with Austen’s wit, narrative techniques, and enduring social critique.
A fully resourced A-Level English Literature scheme of work for The Stranger (L’Étranger) by Albert Camus, designed to engage students in in-depth textual analysis, philosophical inquiry, and critical discussions. This comprehensive teaching package includes:
Detailed Lesson PowerPoints – covering each chapter with key themes, character development, existentialist and absurdist philosophy, and historical context.
Exam-Style Essay Questions & Structured Analytical Tasks – developing students’ ability to construct high-level essay responses.
Thematic & Philosophical Exploration – covering politics, power, justice, morality, fate, alienation, and the absurd with comparative links to wider philosophical and literary movements.
Close Reading & Extract-Based Analysis – scaffolded activities to refine textual interpretation and critical thinking.
Character Studies & Symbolism Exploration – investigating Meursault as an outsider, his rejection of societal norms, and the significance of minor characters.
Debate & Discussion Activities – encouraging students to engage with existentialism, Camus’ absurdist philosophy, and perspectives on justice and morality.
Creative Writing & Dramatic Monologues – including a task where students embody Meursault’s perspective in a first-person monologue from his prison cell.
Perfect for A-Level English Literature teachers, this fully editable scheme of work is structured yet flexible, adaptable for different exam board requirements (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC). Save time with this ready-to-teach, high-quality resource that ensures students engage deeply with Camus’ philosophical themes, narrative style, and literary significance.
A structured Year 13 Home Study & Revision Booklet designed to support A-Level English Literature students in their final year of study. This resource provides a weekly study schedule, guiding students through independent learning, coursework refinement, and structured revision.
Comprehensive Weekly Tasks – aligning with key texts studied, including The Great Gatsby, A Streetcar Named Desire, Othello, The Help, and Pre-1900 Poetry.
Coursework Development Guidance – step-by-step support for refining and improving coursework, including referencing guides and academic writing tips.
Exam-Style Questions & Revision Activities – focusing on key themes, context, and critical perspectives to develop high-level essay responses.
Thematic & Textual Analysis Tasks – exploring narrative techniques, historical context, and critical interpretations, including feminist, Marxist, and postcolonial readings.
Links to Wider Reading & Academic Articles – including British Library resources, Google Scholar recommendations, and key critical essays to deepen understanding.
Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC exam boards, this fully structured and editable booklet ensures students stay on track with revision, coursework deadlines, and exam preparation. A must-have for both teachers and students aiming for top grades in A-Level English Literature.
A fully resourced A-Level English Literature scheme of work for Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, designed for detailed textual analysis, critical discussions, and exam success. This comprehensive teaching package includes:
Chapter-by-Chapter PowerPoints – covering key themes, character development, narrative techniques, and critical perspectives for every stage of the novel.
Exam-Style Essay Questions & Assessment Resources – structured essay planning, quote analysis, and formal assessment tasks.
Contextual and Thematic Analysis – including social context, the role of the Byronic hero, gothic elements, and narrative structure.
Close Reading & Extract-Based Analysis – deep-dive activities to develop higher-order thinking and textual interpretation skills.
Key Themes & Motif Exploration – love, revenge, social class, power dynamics, and psychological entrapment, with links to wider literary movements.
Perfect for A-Level teachers, this fully editable scheme of work is designed for engaging and structured learning, adaptable for different exam board requirements (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC). Save time with this ready-to-teach, high-quality resource, ensuring students develop critical reading and essay-writing skills while engaging deeply with Brontë’s masterpiece.
A comprehensive, fully resourced A-Level Literature scheme of work for A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, designed to support in-depth textual analysis, critical thinking, and exam preparation. This resource includes:
Detailed Lesson PowerPoints – covering every chapter with key themes, character development, historical and cultural context, and structured discussion prompts.
Assessment and Exam-Style Resources – including essay planning guides, quotation analysis, past paper-style questions, and an assessment point for formal progress tracking.
Close Reading & Extract Analysis Worksheets – scaffolded activities to develop independent interpretation and analytical writing skills.
Key Thematic & Character-Based Discussions – covering gender roles, marriage, oppression, resilience, and heroism, with comparative links to wider literature.
Teacher and Student Copies of Annotated Extracts – ideal for classroom teaching, independent study, or homework assignments.
Perfect for A-Level English Literature teachers, this fully editable scheme of work is structured yet flexible, adaptable for different exam board requirements (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC). Save time with a ready-to-teach, high-quality resource that ensures students engage with deeper literary analysis while developing key skills for academic success.
This Macbeth Revision Bundle provides everything students need to master Shakespeare’s tragedy and achieve top grades in their GCSE English Literature exams. Designed for exam preparation, classroom teaching, and independent study, this value-packed resource covers key themes, characters, and exam techniques.
49 Five-A-Day Starters – Quick retrieval activities for daily revision
Comprehensive Macbeth Teaching Pack – Full coverage of Acts 1-5 with Eduqas GCSE focus
Comprehensive Year 8 Teaching Resource – A structured introduction to Macbeth for younger learners
English Literature Daily Revision Booklet – Covers Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls, and Poetry
Macbeth End-of-Year Quiz & Answers – A fun and interactive way to reinforce learning
Macbeth Extracts & Essay Mock Exams Booklet – Exam-style practice to build analytical confidence
Quotation Quiz: Macbeth, Blood Brothers & Power and Conflict Poetry – Perfect for revision sessions
This high-impact bundle helps students develop analytical skills, quotation recall, and essay writing techniques, making revision structured, effective, and engaging.
Perfect for teachers, intervention sessions, or independent learners preparing for GCSE success!
This comprehensive scheme of work for A Streetcar Named Desire provides everything needed to support in-depth study and exam success for A-Level English Literature. Designed for structured teaching, independent study, and revision, this resource includes:
Scene-by-Scene Summaries & Guided Reading Tasks – Ensuring deep textual understanding
Character & Theme Analysis – Exploring Blanche, Stanley, Stella, and key motifs like illusion vs. reality
Contextual Studies – Examining Southern Gothic, gender roles, and Williams’ influences
Exam-Style Assessments & Model Paragraphs – Developing analytical writing and essay technique
Critical Interpretations & Wider Reading – Engaging with different perspectives on the play
Perfect for classroom teaching, intervention sessions, and revision, this scheme equips students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to produce high-level responses in exams.
This engaging and interactive quotation quiz is designed to help GCSE English Literature students recall, analyse, and apply key quotations from Blood Brothers, Macbeth, and the Power and Conflict Poetry anthology.
Identify key speaker and context – Test quotation recall skills
Analyse methods and effects – Zoom in on language, structure, and meaning
Thematic links and comparisons – Strengthen understanding of how texts connect
Engaging quiz format – Perfect for lesson starters, retrieval practice, and exam prep
Supports AQA, Edexcel, and other exam boards
Ideal for classroom revision, independent study, or group challenges, this resource ensures students develop confidence in using key quotations effectively in their essays.
This comprehensive guided reading scheme of work for A Christmas Carol is designed to support GCSE English Literature students in developing a deep and analytical understanding of Dickens’ novella. Structured stave by stave, the scheme includes:
Context Starters – Victorian society, poverty, morality, and redemption
Detailed Guided Reading Activities – Close analysis of key passages
Exam-Style Questions & Analytical Tasks – Focusing on themes, character development, and Dickens’ methods
Quotation Retrieval & Exploding Techniques – Embedding textual references
Discussion & Reflection Prompts – Encouraging critical thinking and evaluation
Perfect for classroom teaching, intervention sessions, or independent study, this scheme provides structured, high-quality resources that develop confidence, comprehension, and exam success.
This revision session explores the theme of family in A Christmas Carol and its significance in Dickens’ message about compassion, social responsibility, and redemption. Students will:
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Analyse key family relationships – The Cratchits, Fred, and Scrooge’s past
Explore Dickens’ presentation of family values in Victorian society
Examine key quotations and their impact on character development
Develop exam-style responses using structured analytical techniques
Engage in discussion and retrieval activities to reinforce knowledge
Ideal for GCSE English Literature exam preparation, this session helps students build strong thematic understanding, improve essay writing, and refine their ability to embed context effectively.
This comprehensive GCSE revision bundle for A Christmas Carol provides everything students need to master Dickens’ novella and achieve top grades. Designed for exam preparation, classroom teaching, and independent study, this pack includes:
49 Five-A-Day Starters – Quick-fire revision for retrieval practice
Extract-Based Exam Practice Booklet – Develop confidence in exam-style questions
Full Scheme of Work (Eduqas Spec) – Structured lesson planning
Comprehensive Knowledge Organiser – Key themes, characters & context
Targeted Revision Intervention Session – Focused support for key areas of improvement
English Literature Daily Revision Tasks – Covering Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, and Power & Conflict Poetry
Thinking Hard Mats – Deep analysis and critical thinking tasks
Ultimate Study Pack – Key quotations & an interactive revision menu
The Importance of Family revision
Ultimate Revision Quiz!
This value-packed bundle ensures students develop analytical skills, strengthen quotation recall, and refine essay writing techniques—helping them achieve exam success with confidence!
This Giant A Christmas Carol Quiz is the perfect interactive revision resource to test and reinforce students’ knowledge of Dickens’ classic novella. Covering plot, characters, themes, and key quotations, this quiz is designed to:
Engage students with fun, competitive learning
Support retrieval practice and exam-style questioning
Reinforce key themes like redemption, social responsibility, and Christmas spirit
Include a mix of multiple-choice, short-answer, and quotation-based questions
Ideal for classroom activities, group challenges, revision sessions, or independent study, this quiz helps students consolidate knowledge, boost confidence, and prepare for high-grade exam responses.
This A Christmas Carol Revision Intervention Session is designed to provide focused support for GCSE English Literature students who need to refine their exam technique, analytical skills, and textual knowledge. This structured session includes:
Targeted revision of key themes and characters – Scrooge’s transformation, social responsibility, and redemption
Exam-style extract analysis – Developing deeper responses with structured scaffolding
High-impact quotation recall tasks – Embedding key textual references for stronger answers
Contextual understanding – Exploring Dickens’ message about Victorian society
Exam skills coaching – Breaking down mark schemes and model answers
Perfect for small-group interventions, after-school revision, or focused classroom sessions, this resource helps students build confidence, improve structured writing, and maximise their exam potential.
This A Christmas Carol Extract Booklet is a comprehensive exam practice resource designed to help GCSE English Literature students master extract-based questions for Charles Dickens’ classic novella.
It includes:
Multiple exam-style extract questions covering all key themes and moments
Structured guidance on analysis – focusing on characters, themes & Dickens’ message
Clear focus on contextual links to Victorian society and Dickens’ intentions
A variety of question styles – exploring how Dickens presents key ideas throughout the novella
Ideal for exam preparation, in-class practice, independent revision, or homework, this resource builds confidence, enhances analytical skills, and prepares students for high-grade responses.
This A Christmas Carol Knowledge Organiser is an essential revision tool for GCSE English Literature students studying Dickens’ classic novella. It provides a concise and structured breakdown of the key elements needed for exam success, including:
Plot summaries of all five staves
Character analysis – Scrooge, Marley, The Ghosts & more
Key themes – Redemption, Social Responsibility, Christmas Spirit
Important quotations with analysis
Contextual insights – Victorian society, poverty, and Dickens’ message
Perfect for classroom use, homework, or independent revision, this fully editable resource supports knowledge retention, retrieval practice, and structured learning, making it ideal for preparing students for high-grade responses in exams.
This Daily Revision Tasks pack is designed to help students master AQA GCSE English Literature through engaging and structured activities. Covering Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls, and Power and Conflict Poetry, this resource includes:
Quotation analysis – Identify key words, connotations & theme links
Fill in the gaps – Strengthen recall of key quotations
Who said it? – Test knowledge of character dialogue
Theme-based tasks – Explore core ideas across texts
Identify the poem – Develop comparative skills in poetry
Perfect for retrieval practice, lesson starters, and independent revision, this pack reinforces key knowledge in a concise and interactive format, helping students embed essential content for exam success!
These Thinking Hard Mats provide a structured and challenging approach to revising A Christmas Carol stave-by-stave. Each mat includes higher-order thinking tasks, covering transformation, critical debate, analysis, and prioritisation of key quotations.
Perfect for GCSE English Literature, these resources encourage students to:
Transform scenes into alternative formats (e.g., play scripts, storyboards)
Extend their understanding of character development and Dickens’ moral message
Critically evaluate key ideas and interpretations
Prioritise and justify key quotations
These exam-focused and fully editable resources help students develop higher-order thinking, retrieval skills, and textual analysis, making them ideal for revision, class discussion, and independent study.