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This task provides reading stimulus from the Guardian newspaper with language questions. This task omits the comparison questions. An ideal resource for homework or cover work.

A bank of x3 styles of starter that are conveniently sized to reduce printing. Ideal as starters or homework

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

An overview of Acts 1-5 with some themes and characters recalled. There are two starter tasks and a video link to a quick summary. The main task is a timeline or plot ‘wheel’ which can easily be drawn in books.

A basic 8-slide guide to drafting and modelling a speech about the importance of teachers and education. Can be used alongisde any basic speech writing scaffold but not needed as the lesson models in stages. I recommend using the PPT alongside SMART Notebook or an interactive jotter to physcially model the process to students. Editable and purposely simple design to paste onto your school format. Please leave a kind review if you have the time!

Designed to be used with stapled copies of papers and, ideally, Exampro. Kept intentiionally plain in order to edit to your school PPT design template.

1-2 hour lesson supporting students’ understanding of past exam tasks and the planning and writing process. Uses June 2023 past paper based on the topic of cars and public transport (you will require an example of a hand-written speech for the modelling process - this does not need to be the same topic. I used an example from Exampro by AQA).

A short and ideal lesson for pre-exam revision.

A week of lessons focusing on the theme of slavery with a modern day slavery Q5 task.

Key stage 3 lesson to be used alongside an interactive script (Myshakespeare.com)

A clear, structured lesson reading and responding to the language and charatisation of Romeo and Juliet in Act 2 Scene 2. Includes symbolism starter. Designed for Year 9 as they transition to Year 10. Ideal as a basic scaffold for an observation.

A basic introduction to article writing with scaffold and steps. Can be used alonside a printed article from The Guardian newspaper.

Two complete lessons using the opening pages to The Philosopher’s Stone. Ideal for Year 10 or early analysis skills. Can be developed into a full paper with Question 5 easily.

A useful introduction to literary theory and structure. I have used this lesson after teaching structure Q3 and structure in the novella. Ideal for a high ability set. Main activity - labelling the steps of Scrooge’s journey. Credit to David Jolly on Wordpress for his magnificant image/model.

A step-by-step explanation of how to write an AQA Literature response with an opportunity to showcase an exemplar on visualiser. Really clear steps than can be taught in 45 minutes.

Analysis task focusing on the method of juxtaposition across two contrasting ‘scenes’ in Stave 3 of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Please also view my ‘How to write an essay’ basic walk-through lesson.

A simple exploration of the AQA Anthlogy poem, Winter Swans, followed by a Q5 writing task. Ideal for Christmas or winter lessons.

Easy-to-adapt long term plan with current statutory and non-statutory topics included, taken from highly recommended topics by local authorities and Ofsted.

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