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A comprehensive grammar booklet for students studying English Language or English Language and Literature A Level, this resource can be used as a series of starter activities in class or for weekly homeworks and independent study. This 34 page booklet has a series of explanations and activities covering both open and closed class words, clause elements and sentence structures and functions, plus a glossary of useful terms. Even once activities are all completed, it serves as an excellent reference for students to use in class when tackling grammatical analysis. Suitable for A Level English Language, Language and Literature and even some elements of GCSE. Additionally, this would also support a new teacher or non-specialist in their learning.

Macbeth - Function of the witches essay with model answer. Approximately 1000 word discursive essay about the function and the importance of the witches integrating relevant contextual discussion. The essay covers form, the opening of the play, King James’ fascination with witches, Middleton’s later edits and the witches as catalysts of the plot. Suitable for GCSE or A Level Literature. Could be used as a style guide, a revision tool or a class marking exercise.

A fully resourced lesson on Romeo and Juliet, Act 1 Scene 4, with detailed focus on the Queen Mab speech. This includes a powerpoint with instructions and students worksheet. It offers a range of activities: quote analysis, paragraphs, character sketch and labeling, speech annotation. Perfect for any GCSE Literature specification or a high ability Year 9. I have also included a link to a youtube tutorial which would be great as a revision aid for students later on.

A 2 round quiz, testing both knowledge and quotations from Jekyll and Hyde. Suitable for any GCSE study of the novella. Comprehensive answer sheet also provided. Perfect for revision, homework or end of term fun!

Jekyll and Hyde extract taken from Dr Lanyon’s Narrative detailing the transformation from Hyde to Jekyll. Extract based question with wider novella question. Colour coded essay plan with key terminology and device identification for extract. Discussion points and key quotations for the wider question along with a model paragraph. Perfect for in class essay with option for differentiation. Alternatively can be used for revision or homework tasks. Aimed for the Edexcel GCSE Literature spec but suitable for any literature course.

A complete lesson on Macbeth Act 3 Scene 1 focusing on Macbeth’s fear of Banquo. Activities and annotation tasks on the opening, soliloquy and subsequence conversation with the murderers. This resource includes: Student work sheet Powerpoint with all activities Teacher notes and model annotations included on the powerpoint. Useful for new teachers or non specialists. Suitable for all GCSE Literature specifications or high ability Year 9s.

Fully resourced set of lessons taking students step by step through the Edexcel GCSE Language Paper 1 A, 19th Century Fiction. The lesson includes two PowerPoints, an extract from Jane Eyre with exam style questions, differentiated resources and model answers. Although designed for Edexcel, this resource would also support developing skills in analysis and evaluation, two key parts of the paper. The whole set of lessons would take between 2 and 3 lessons.

A selection of model paragraphs focusing on form, language and structure across a selection of poems from the Edexcel Time and Place anthology. There are also suggested topic sentences for independent practice. Suitable for GCSE learners of Edexcel Time and Place, but also useful unseen poetry practice for GCSE or Year 12 Literature. Poems covered are as follows: Stewart Island London Nothing’s Changed Postcard form a Travel Snob Where the PIcnic Was Absence

A fully resourced lesson with Powerpoint and A3 extract sheets teaching students how and why Shakespeare used the witches in his play. The powerpoint resource goes through key contextual factors affecting Shakespeare’s choices including superstitions, King James’ own belief in witches, and mythology. It also offers opportunities for close analysis in conjunction with the A3 hand out. This is a medley of the most important sections of the play incorporating the witches. Great for extract practice or quote learning. The lesson builds to students completing an essay on the function of the witches which could be done for homework or in class. For a model response to this question, please see my shop: /teaching-resources/shop/Marianneadams810

A complete, fully resourced lesson focusing on Macduff’s reaction to the murder of his family. This lesson encourages students to use close analytical skills with a focus on language, structure and from whilst developing understadning of the content. The lessons includes: Detailed worksheet with a range of tasks Accompanying powerpoint Teacher answers on powerpoint - useful for students who have missed lessons, new teachers or non-specialists. Perfect for any GCSE LIterature specification or high ability Year 9.

This booklet is aimed for the Edexcel English Language Paper 1 A - 19th Unseen Fiction. The booklet includes the Edexcel sample paper on The Tell Tale Heart with full model answers and tips for each question. It then follows with 8 extracts and exam questions from the following texts: Sense and Sensibility Dracula Great Expectations Pride and Prejudice The Man with the Twisted Lip Frankenstein Includes a PDF version to ensure the line numbering is accurate and a word doc for you to amend where necessary. Suitable for classroom use or as a homework booklet. Appropriate for KS4 students of all ability or high ability Year 9.

A sequence of activities that can be spread over 3-5 lessons, which are perfect for a fun end of term Christmas treat! The first 1-2 lessons focus on analysing the John Lewis Monty the Penguin Christmas advert, focusing on tone, message and mis-en-scene. Students then have the chance to design their own Christmas advert which can then be presented or performed on your last lesson. Resources are fully adaptable and can be used for both key stage 3 and 4 students. Builds analytical skills, includes some media terminology, facilitates oracy and group work and builds to a creative project.

This booklet is aimed for the Edexcel English Language Paper 2A - Non-Fiction texts. The booklet includes the Edexcel sample paper on agency work with full model answers and tips for each question. It then follows with 2 full papers to practise with. Suitable for classroom use or as a homework booklet. Appropriate for KS4 students of all ability or high ability Year 9.

A copy of the soliloquy from Act 1 Scene 7 and a set of 10 questions to help students’ understanding. Can be used as annotation prompts or for extended writing. Suitable for all GCSE Literature specifications or high ability Year 9.

Christmas in Literature! A fun sequence of activities based around three extracts: A Christmas Carol The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Tasks include analysis, annotation and comparisons and build to a creative writing task. It should cover two lessons so perfect for the last week of term! Mostly suitable for KS3 but could be adapted to KS4.

A handy worksheet for Key Stage 4 students to help them develop their critical style. It provides guidance and examples of analytical language with a focus on connectives, a model and brief task.

A 5 round quiz with answers on context, form, terminology and the content of Othello. General knowledge questions on Act One and Two and quotation revision on the entire play. Suitable for key stage 5 Literature and Lang Lit courses.

A 12 question quiz testing knowledge of different critical interpretations for Othello. This resource is based on the A Level English Literature Edexcel Shakespeare Critical Anthology: Tragedy. However it would be suitable for any A Level Literature course that tests AO5. The resource includes answers to each question and can be used as a revuision toold for learning different critical quotations and interpretations.

A handy sheet for students preparing for any creative writing task, encouraging careful and deliberate crafting of language and structural features. Useful for both GCSE and KS3 writing tasks.