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The Edusites Guide to ‘R. C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End’. »

Richard Gent | Saturday January 13, 2024

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , AQA GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, AQA English Literature, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, EDEXCEL iGCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE English Literature, Cambridge iGCSE, Cambridge iGCSE English Literature, English Literature 0486, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel, OCR GCSE, OCR GCSE English Literature 2015, Drama, R. C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End

“Here is my journey’s end, here is my butt, And very sea- mark of my utmost sail.” Othello Synopsis and Overview: some of the big ideas in the play. On the evening of Monday March 18th, 1918, we meet the officers of a company of infantry (C company) as they take over a section of the line at St. Quentin in northern France for their regular six-day duty in the reserve line, that is immediately behind the front line, to which they would deploy in battle. We are given three… [ read full article ] »


‘R. C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End’. - Mock exams »

Richard Gent | Friday January 17, 2020

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, AQA GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, AQA English Literature, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, EDEXCEL iGCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE English Literature, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel, OCR GCSE, OCR GCSE English Literature 2015, OCR GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, OCR GCSE English Literature, Drama, R. C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End

Remember that you are being tested on your knowledge and understanding of the whole text from which you are expected to make relevant and judicious selections of detail to frame your answer. Mock Exam Question 1 New PDF Mock Exam Question 2 New PDF Question 1 Either (a) “Hero” A person admired for great or brave actions: one who shows fine qualities, one who shows great courage and or nobility of character One who is a role model or ideal to others An illustrious warrior. Remember… [ read full article ] »


‘R. C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End’. - Lesson 2 »

Richard Gent | Thursday January 16, 2020

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, Edexcel GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, Edexcel English Literature, EDEXCEL iGCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE English Literature, Paper 1 Prose and Drama, Cambridge iGCSE, Cambridge iGCSE English Literature, English Literature 0486, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel

Lesson Plan Two Starter Activity Look again at Act One Scene One. Read it through in groups of three: one person should read and consider each of Hardy and Osborne and the third the Stage Directions, which are crucial here in setting the scene. Do not proceed until you are very confident about the tone and register of all that is said and, especially, where the scene gets to. Main Activity We have already established that the scene tells us about three critical issues: the imminence of the… [ read full article ] »


‘R. C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End’. - Lesson 1 »

Richard Gent | Thursday January 16, 2020

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, EDEXCEL iGCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE English Literature, Paper 1 Prose and Drama, Cambridge iGCSE, Cambridge iGCSE English Literature, English Literature 0486, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel, Drama, R. C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End

Lesson Plan One Starter Activity Remind yourselves of the following exchanges between Raleigh and Stanhope at the end of Act Three Scene Two. Work in threes, reading each part and the stage directions. Comment and constructively criticise each other’s reading and interpretation. Before you go on you must be in agreement on exactly what each character means and exactly how they express themselves. Main Activity We are concerned here with the complexities of the dramatic diction in the… [ read full article ] »


‘Slices’ for GCSE English Literature »

Emily Prentice | Wednesday February 06, 2019

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Assessment Pack, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature , Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Assessment Pack, Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Schemes, Component 2: 19th Century Novel and Poetry since 1789, Component 2: 19th Century Novel and Poetry since 1789 Schemes, Component 2: 19th-Century Novel & Poetry since 1789 Assessment Pack, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel, Drama, Macbeth, Prose, A Christmas Carol, Animal Farm

1. A Christmas Carol Online Slides New! A Christmas Carol Printable PDF SLICE booklet New! 2. Macbeth Online Slides New! Macbeth Printable PDF SLICE booklet New! 3. Animal Farm Online Slides New! Animal Farm Printable PDF SLICE booklet New! 4. AQA Love and Relationships Poetry Online Slides New! L&R Poetry Printable PDF SLICE booklet New! What are Slices and how do you use them? We asked Amy Forrester to share with you her 'slices' strategy. Back in 2015, when the first exams of the… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Literature - Updated! »

Richard Gent | Thursday November 22, 2018

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry

Our teaching materials are used in two thirds of the top schools. Our resources empower teachers to plan effectively, assess accurately and teach with confidence. As a non-subscriber you will be able to see a preview of the resources. To access them in full click on Subscribe now. Edusites Teacher Guides to GCSE English Language and Literature Edusites Teacher Guides to GCSE English Language and Literature Edusites Teacher Guide to Revision of GCSE English Language and Literature Edusites… [ read full article ] »


Allusions Booklet | Introduction to Macbeth »

Emily Prentice | Wednesday November 21, 2018

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature , EDEXCEL iGCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE English Literature, Paper 1 Prose and Drama, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel, OCR GCSE, OCR GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 02: Exploring Poetry and Shakespeare, WJEC Eduqas GCSE, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language 2015, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 1: Shakespeare and Poetry, Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Plays, Shakespeare - Other Activities and Resources

For resources described in this introduction please see the end of this page Do You Know What You Don’t Know, And Know Why You Need To Know It? It’s a family dinner. We’re talking about the new CCTV cameras that have been installed by the bus stop. ‘Remember, Big Brother is watching,’ warns my dad. My little sister gives him a stare. ‘I didn’t know you watched Big Brother dad?’ she asks. My sister isn’t one for reading. She has watched Big… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE »

Emily Prentice | Monday October 01, 2018

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Language 2015, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Overviews

  Our English teaching support is used in two thirds of the Top 100 Schools and five of the Top Ten Progress 8 Schools. A not-for-profit by teachers for teachers Edusites is committed to supporting all teachers. Edusites membership empowers teachers to plan effectively, assess accurately and teach with confidence. Join now Click on the links below for expert advice, CPD and resources for the AQA GCSE specifications AQA GCSE Language AQA GCSE Literature Not a member? Would you like some… [ read full article ] »


Last Minute English Exam Preparation and Revision »

Richard Gent | Friday May 04, 2018

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Language 2015, Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing, Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Language 2015, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, OCR GCSE, OCR GCSE English Language 2015, J351 Component 02: Exploring Effects and Impact, OCR GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 02: Exploring Poetry and Shakespeare, WJEC Eduqas GCSE, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language 2015, Component 2: Non-Fiction Reading & Transactional/Persuasive Writing, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature 2015

Today’s Friday Takeaways are a range of instant use PDFs for GCSE texts, unseen poetry, vocabulary lists and how to improve writing skills. Intended to be used as ‘Aide Memoirs’ for Year 11 as they head for their GCSE exams. Many of our subscribers have laminated them and use them as mats in their classrooms. AQA Love and Relationships Vocabulary list Edexcel Time and Place Vocabulary List [ read full article ] »


AQA Literature Poetry Last Minute Activity »

Richard Gent | Thursday April 19, 2018

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry

Poetry AQA Literature Activity [ read full article ] »


The Twelve Days of Christmas »

pdodd | Wednesday January 03, 2018

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Language 2015, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Language 2015, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , OCR GCSE, OCR GCSE English Language 2015, OCR GCSE English Literature 2015, WJEC Eduqas GCSE, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language 2015, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature 2015

Our Twelve days of Christmas takeaways are Knowledge Organisers for GCSE texts, unseen poetry and how to improve writing skills. These Knowledge Organisers are intended to be used as ‘Aide Memoirs’ for Year 11 as they head for their GCSEs or equally they could be used when introducing a topic. Many of our subscribers have laminated them and use them as mats in their classrooms. On the first Day of Christmas my true love gave to me A Christmas Carol Knowledge Organiser On the second… [ read full article ] »


Power and Conflict Knowledge Organiser »

Lauran Hampshire-Dell | Thursday September 21, 2017

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Poetry, Anthologies, AQA Anthology, AQA Power and Conflict Cluster

AQA Power and Conflict Knowledge Organiser [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | How to Use »

pdodd | Sunday January 01, 2017

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | How to Use AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Contents of Poems AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Love and Relationships AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Natural World AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Power and Conflict AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Time and Place AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Youth and Age AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Glossary… [ read full article ] »


GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry Anthology Packs »

pdodd | Sunday January 01, 2017

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature , Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Schemes, OCR GCSE, OCR GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 02: Exploring Poetry and Shakespeare, WJEC Eduqas GCSE, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 2: Prose, Drama and Unseen Poetry

Our Unseen Poetry Anthologies provide 30 poems covering five categories:Love and Relationships Conflict and Power Youth and Age Time and Place The Natural World Included in the anthology is an introduction around meaning, discussion points for the classroom and teaching tips for each poem. Our Top Examiner Tips look at what is required in answering unseen poems in terms of the assessment objectives, structuring a response, how to reference effectively and how to compare and contrast. For each… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: An Inspector Calls Scheme »

| Friday December 09, 2016

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, Drama, An Inspector Calls , Hot Entries, Writing, Drama Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack Associated Resources An Inspector Calls Comparative Table 1912 & 1945.doc Students will study one from a choice of 12 set texts, which include post-1914 prose fiction and drama. Students should study the whole text. What’s assessed Modern texts Poetry Unseen poetry How it’s assessed 2 hour 15 minute written exam 96 marks 60% of GCSE Exam Questions Section A Modern texts: students will… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: Macbeth Scheme »

Shane Richardson | Tuesday January 26, 2016

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, Drama, Macbeth, Hot Entries, Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Plays, Writing, Drama Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: Macbeth Scheme Model Responses AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack How the unit is assessed: 1 hour 45 minute written exam 64 marks 40% of GCSE Exam Questions Section A In Section A, students will respond to a Shakespeare play that they have been taught in preparation for the examination. The paper will contain an extract about which students will need to write and then use this as a springboard… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack »

pdodd | Thursday December 03, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack

Welcome to Edusites English AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack. Click on the links below to access a sample paper, marking guidelines and indicative content. These packs have been developed by experienced English assessors with extensive awarding body experience and by people who were very closely involved in the development of these new specifications within the awarding bodies, with Ofqual and the Department of Education. They have been… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack »

pdodd | Wednesday December 02, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Assessment Pack

Welcome to Edusites English AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack. Click on the links below to access a sample paper, marking guidelines and indicative content. These packs have been developed by experienced English assessors with extensive awarding body experience and by people who were very closely involved in the development of these new specifications within the awarding bodies, with Ofqual and the Department of Education. They have been thoroughly… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Power and Conflict Anthology Scheme »

Mia Sneyd | Wednesday October 21, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, Hot Entries, Poetry, Agard, Checking Out Me History, Anthologies, AQA Anthology, AQA Power and Conflict Cluster, Armitage, Remains, Blake, London, Browning, My Last Duchess, Dharker, Tissue, Duffy, War Photographer, Garland, Kamikaze, Heaney, Storm on the Island, Hughes, Bayonet Charge, Owen, Exposure, Rumens, The Emigree, Tennyson, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Shelley, Ozymandias, Weir, Poppies, Wordsworth, The Prelude, Writing, Poetry Analysis

This guide contains ideas and resources for teaching the poems in the ‘Power and Conflict’ cluster of the AQA Poems Past and Present anthology. The anthology is examined in AQA GCSE English Literature (8702) for teaching from September 2015. The anthology is assessed in Paper 2 (Modern Texts and Poetry) of the Literature examination. The duration of the paper is 2 hrs 15mins and it is a closed book examination. The paper as a whole is worth 60% of the GCSE. There are four questions on the… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Unseen Poetry Scheme 2 »

jallen | Wednesday October 14, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, Hot Entries, Poetry, Blake, The Sick Rose, Burns, A Red Red Rose, Frost, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, The Road Not Taken, Hannah, Symptoms, Kemp, I Sing the Battle, Liz Lochhead, Poem for My Sister, Pastan, To A Daughter Leaving Home, Sandburg, Sketch, Reading, Language Analysis, Understanding Structure, Understanding Vocabulary, Writing, Analytical Writing, Poetry Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack Associated Resources Worksheet 1.docx Worksheet 1 Level 1-3.docx Worksheet 2.docx Worksheet 3.docx Worksheet 4.docx Worksheet 5.docx Teacher’s Copy Worksheet 5.docx Success in the Unseen Poetry Section.pptx Unseen Poetry - Paper 2 Section C This scheme of work focuses upon the unseen poetry section of the paper. It is worth a total of 32 marks, with the whole paper being awarded up to 96 marks.… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Blood Brothers Scheme »

Stuart Lawrence | Thursday October 08, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, Drama, Blood Brothers, Hot Entries, Writing, Drama Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack Associated Resources Blood Brothers Workbook 2015.docx Aims and Learning Outcomes Courses based on this specification should encourage students to develop knowledge and skills in reading, writing and critical thinking. Through literature, students have a chance to develop culturally and acquire knowledge of the best that has been thought and written. Studying GCSE English Literature should encourage… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Pigeon English Scheme »

iyerm | Sunday August 30, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, Hot Entries, Language and Linguistic Analysis, Narrative, Analysing Narrative, Prose, Pigeon English, Writing, Analytical Writing, Prose Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack Associated Resources Stephen Kelman Pigeon English.pdf Pigeon English A Reader’s Guide.pdf Students will study one from a choice of 12 set texts, which include post-1914 prose fiction and drama. Students should study the whole text. What’s assessedModern texts Poetry Unseen poetry How it’s assessed2 hour 15 minute written exam 96 marks 60% of GCSE Exam Questions Section A Modern Texts -… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Never Let Me Go Lessons 1-10 »

Chris Barcock | Tuesday April 28, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, Hot Entries, Prose, Never Let Me Go, Writing, Prose Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Never Let Me Go Lessons 1 - 10 AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Never Let Me Go Lessons 11 - 20 AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack Students will study one from a choice of 12 set texts, which include post-1914 prose fiction and drama. Students should study the whole text. What’s assessedModern texts Poetry Unseen poetry How it’s assessed2 hour 15 minute written exam 96 marks 60% of GCSE Exam Questions Section A… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Anita and Me Scheme »

| Tuesday April 28, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, Hot Entries, Prose, Anita and Me, Writing, Prose Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack Students will study one from a choice of 12 set texts, which include post-1914 prose fiction and drama. Students should study the whole text. What’s assessedModern texts Poetry Unseen poetry How it’s assessed2 hour 15 minute written exam 96 marks 60% of GCSE Exam Questions Section A Modern Texts - Students will answer one essay question from a choice of two on their studied modern prose or drama… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: The Sign of Four »

iyerm | Wednesday April 22, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, Hot Entries, Prose, The Sign of Four, Writing, Prose Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack How the unit is assessed:Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 64 marks 40% of GCSE All assessments are closed book: any stimulus materials required will be provided as part of the assessment. All assessments are compulsory. Exam Questions Section A Shakespeare: students will answer one question on their play of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the play… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: Pride and Prejudice Scheme »

leaves | Wednesday March 25, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, Hot Entries, Prose, Pride and Prejudice, Writing, Prose Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack How the unit is assessed:Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 64 marks 40% of GCSE All assessments are closed book: any stimulus materials required will be provided as part of the assessment. All assessments are compulsory. Exam Questions Section A Shakespeare: students will answer one question on their play of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the play… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: Jane Eyre Scheme Lessons 1 - 7 »

jallen | Friday March 20, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, Hot Entries, Prose, Jane Eyre

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: Jane Eyre Scheme Lessons 1 - 7 AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: Jane Eyre Scheme Lessons 8 - 14 AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack Associated Resources Jane and Rochester The First Meeting.docx Love Rivals.docx How the unit is assessed: Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 64 marks 40% of GCSE All assessments are closed book: any stimulus materials required will be provided as part of the assessment. All… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Love and Relationships Anthology Scheme »

Sarah Battams | Monday March 02, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, Hot Entries, Poetry, Anthologies, AQA Anthology, AQA Love and Relationships Cluster, Writing, Poetry Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Love and Relationships Anthology Scheme AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Love and Relationships Anthology Lessons 1-8 AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Love and Relationships Anthology Lessons 9-16 AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack This guide contains ideas and resources for teaching the poems in the ‘Love and Relationships’ section of the AQA Poems Past and Present anthology. The anthology is examined in AQA GCSE… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: A Christmas Carol Scheme »

| Monday March 02, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, Hot Entries, Prose, A Christmas Carol, Writing, Prose Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack How the unit is assessed:Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 64 marks 40% of GCSE All assessments are closed book: any stimulus materials required will be provided as part of the assessment. All assessments are compulsory. Exam Questions Section A Shakespeare: students will answer one question on their play of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the play… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: The History Boys Scheme »

Shirley Bierman | Wednesday February 11, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, Drama, The History Boys, Hot Entries, Writing, Drama Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: The History Boys Scheme AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: The History Boys Sample Questions AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack Associated Resources The History Boys Quotes Table.docx The History Boys Thematic Evidence Worksheet.docx The History Boys Character Table.docx The Role of Mrs Lintott Table.docx The Role of Mrs Lintott BLANK Table.docx The History Boys Theme Table.docx Margret Thatcher Worksheet.docx… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Unseen Poetry Scheme »

Alex Bull | Tuesday February 03, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, Hot Entries, Writing, Comparative Analysis, Poetry Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack What’s Assessed Modern texts Poetry Unseen poetry How it’s Assessed:2 hour 15 minute written exam 96 marks 60% of GCSE Exam Questions Section A Modern texts: students will answer one essay question from a choice of two on their studied modern proseor drama text. Section B Poetry: students will answer one comparative question on one named poem printed on the paper and one other poem from… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: Romeo and Juliet Scheme »

Shane Richardson | Tuesday February 03, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, Drama, Romeo & Juliet, Hot Entries, Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Plays, Writing, Drama Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack How the unit is assessed: 1 hour 45 minute written exam 64 marks 40% of GCSE Exam Questions Section A Shakespeare: students will answer one question on their play of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the play and then to write about the play as a whole. Section B The 19th-century novel: students will answer one question on their novel of choice. They… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: Frankenstein Scheme »

iyerm | Tuesday February 03, 2015

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, Hot Entries, Prose, Frankenstein, Writing, Prose Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack Associated Resources Comparative 19th Century to Modern Times Table.docx Frankenstein Nature and Knowledge Extracts.docx How the unit is assessed:Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 64 marks 40% of GCSE All assessments are closed book: any stimulus materials required will be provided as part of the assessment. All assessments are compulsory. Exam Questions Section A Shakespeare: students… [ read full article ] »


AQA, Edexcel & OCR GCSE Eng Lit Animal Farm Scheme »

Shirley Bierman | Wednesday December 17, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature , Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Schemes, OCR GCSE, OCR GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 01: Exploring Modern & Literary Heritage Texts, Component 01: Exploring Modern & Literary Heritage Texts Schemes, Hot Entries, Prose, Animal Farm, Writing, Prose Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA, Edexcel & OCR GCSE Eng Lit Animal Farm Scheme AQA, Edexcel & OCR GCSE Eng Lit Animal Farm Sample Papers & Responses Associated Resources Who’s Who Animal Farm Chart.docx Animal Farm Quotations Table.docx Squealer’s Speech Persuasive Tools Table.docx Leadership Styles Comparison Table.docx Thematic Evidence Table.docx Seven Commandments of Animal Farm Table.docx OCR Approaches to Component 01 Section A: Comparison Exam boards: AQA, Edexcel and OCR… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Glossary »

pdodd | Monday December 15, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | How to Use AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Contents of Poems AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Love and Relationships AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Natural World AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Power and Conflict AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Time and Place AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Youth and Age AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Glossary Glossary… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry |  Contents of Poems »

pdodd | Sunday December 14, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | How to Use AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Contents of Poems AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Love and Relationships AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Natural World AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Power and Conflict AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Time and Place AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Youth and Age AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Glossary Contents… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Power and Conflict »

pdodd | Sunday December 14, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | How to Use AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Contents of Poems AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Love and Relationships AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Natural World AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Power and Conflict AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Time and Place AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Youth and Age AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Glossary Conflict… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Natural World »

pdodd | Sunday December 14, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | How to Use AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Contents of Poems AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Love and Relationships AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Natural World AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Power and Conflict AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Time and Place AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Youth and Age AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Glossary The… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry |  Love and Relationships »

pdodd | Sunday December 14, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | How to Use AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Contents of Poems AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Love and Relationships AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Natural World AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Power and Conflict AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Time and Place AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Youth and Age AQA GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Glossary Love and… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: The Tempest Higher Ability Scheme »

| Monday December 08, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, Drama, The Tempest, Hot Entries, Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Plays, Writing, Drama Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack Associated Resources The Tempest Character List.docx The Tempest Symbolism Chart.docx How it’s assessed: 1 hour 45 minute written exam 64 marks 40% of GCSE Exam Questions Section A Shakespeare: students will answer one question on their play of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the play and then to write about the play as a whole. Section B The… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: Much Ado About Nothing Scheme Weeks 1-3 »

Alex Bull | Friday November 28, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, Drama, Much Ado About Nothing, Hot Entries, Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Plays, Writing, Drama Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: Much Ado About Nothing Scheme Weeks 1-3 AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: Much Ado About Nothing Scheme Weeks 4-6 AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack Associated Resources Much Ado Assessment for Learning Sheet.docx Edusites Much Ado About Nothing Activities Pack.docx How the unit is assessed: 1 hour 45 minute written exam 64 marks 40% of GCSE Exam Questions Section A Shakespeare: students will answer one… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: Great Expectations Scheme »

iyerm | Thursday November 20, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, AQA GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, AQA English Literature, Hot Entries, Prose, Great Expectations, Writing, Prose Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack Associated Resources Great Expectations Visual Aids.docx Great Expectations Pip’s Development Chart.docx Great Expectations Chapter 2 Extracts.docx How the unit is assessed:Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 64 marks 40% of GCSE All assessments are closed book: any stimulus materials required will be provided as part of the assessment. All assessments are compulsory. Exam Questions… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time SOW »

| Tuesday November 11, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, Drama, Hot Entries, Writing, Drama Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack Associated Resources Character Table.docx Aspergers Syndrome Fact Sheet.docx What’s Assessed:Modern texts Poetry Unseen poetry How it’s assessed:2 hour 15 minute written exam 96 marks 60% of GCSE Exam Questions Section A Modern texts: students will answer one essay question from a choice of two on their studied modern proseor drama text. Section B Poetry: students will answer one… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: DNA Scheme »

| Thursday September 11, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, Drama, DNA, Hot Entries, Writing, Drama Analysis

click on image to enlarge Guide Navigation AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: DNA Scheme AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: DNA Sample Paper and Response AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack Associated Resources AQA DNA Table 1.docx Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts - Students will study one from a choice of 12 set texts, which include post-1914 prose fiction and drama. Students should study the whole text. What’s assessedModern texts Poetry Unseen poetry How… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Scheme »

| Thursday September 11, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, AQA GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, AQA English Literature, Hot Entries, Prose, The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Writing, Prose Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Scheme AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Sample Paper & Response AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack Associated Resources ID Questions.docx Lesson Six Gothic References Table.docx In the following Scheme of Work (SOW) The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde will be focused on. The paper will be assessed in the following way: Assessment… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Lord of the Flies Lessons 1-9 »

| Wednesday September 10, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, AQA GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, AQA English Literature, Hot Entries, Prose, Lord Of The Flies, Writing, Prose Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Lord of the Flies Lessons 1-9 AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Lord of the Flies Lessons 10-16 AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 2: Lord of the Flies Sample Paper & Response AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Modern Texts & Poetry Assessment Pack Associated Resources Lord of the Flies Table 1.docx What would you do if.docx Students will study one from a choice of 12 set texts, which include post-1914 prose fiction and drama. Students should study the whole… [ read full article ] »


AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: The Merchant of Venice Lessons 1-7 »

| Monday September 08, 2014

Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, AQA GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, AQA English Literature, Drama, The Merchant of Venice, Hot Entries, Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Plays, Writing, Drama Analysis

Guide Navigation AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: The Merchant of Venice Lessons 1-7 AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: The Merchant of Venice Lessons 8-14 AQA GCSE Eng Lit Paper 1: The Merchant of Venice Sample Paper & Response AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack Associated Resources AQA GCSE The Merchant of Venice Table 1.docx How the unit is assessed: 1 hour 45 minute written exam 64 marks 40% of GCSE Exam Questions Section A Shakespeare: students… [ read full article ] »