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In this extract, Mary arrives at Misselthwaite Manor. A Youtube clip of this film is available and may support students’ understanding of the extract if low ability. Please note that questions are in the ‘style’ of AQA but suitably differentiated for age and ability.

A differetiated and accessible test for Y7-8 HAP or Y9 students. Also ideal for low ability GCSE. Marks out of 40. Please use the latest AQA paper 1 mark scheme available to download on AQA.org

An age appropriate extract and test based on key pre-GCSE skills.

Writing Skills. You will need the AQA booklet of extracts (black crow on front) from GCSE Language Teaching Materials. Free to access.

This can be easily adapted (wording) to fit the Gold course. Includes very accessible tasks, written by an EAL specialist. Will require student-friendly dictionaries for vocabulary tasks.

A simple template that can be adapted to describe any feature of the Royal Wedding! AQA friendly.

Suitable as a quick reminder before the examination when time is short.

A lesson that builds on a past paper task (Q5 Paper 2) to perform a speech about education to the rest of the class. Can be used to improve Q5 or to actually perform a speech.

A basic lesson with quoations activity, opportunity to revise characters, themes and context and the chance to read exemplar AQA materials before attempting an exam question.

Simple lesson using two poems about the ocean.

Uses an engaging TED video as stimulation for expressive opinion writing.

A writing plan template for transactional writing along with a supporting lesson for GCSE mid to higher ability (5-9)

A simple guide to revising at home or with friends. Encourages the use of media, websites and apps. Starter activity to rank in order. Best used with a revision plan template (not provided)

A beginner's lesson. Includes scaffold and exam-style question and extract.

Simple and easy to adapt. Ideal homework activity for any novel.

Easy to follow with no additional resources required (optional mini white boards). Students learn the basic elements of creative writing. Ideal for grades 4-8.

A nice, simple lesson where students identify metaphor and create their own poem about the sea.

A series of 11 bright and highly visual 'outstanding' lessons to engage GCSE students in descriptive writing. Some lessons may require additional resources e.g. a sensory box or smells for Lessons 1-2. Ideal for Grades 1-5.

An SMSC - rich unit of work to introduce Y9 students to literary skills and language analysis. Contains images of the Great Depression and extreme weather conditions. Perfect for enriching reading units or even for tutorial time.

Easier lesson for unseen poetry or for KS3 students.