Boost your child’s reading comprehension with this engaging worksheet that targets inference—a key GCSE skill. What’s included: ✔️ Short extract from Jane Eyre and Great Expectations ✔️ Guided inference questions ✔️ Creative writing task using "show, don’t tell" ✔️ Pupil friendly mark sheet ✔️ Designed to stretch students' analytical and expressive skills 🎯 Ideal for 11+. KS2 and KS3 students 🧑🎓 Perfect for building confidence with unseen texts and deeper reading.
This mock-style exam paper is designed to mirror the skills tested in a real GCSE English Language exam. Using an extract from The Book Thief, it challenges students to: Identify and interpret key information from the text Analyse the writer’s use of language and its effects Explore how structural choices shape meaning and engage the reader Develop and organise ideas in extended responses To support progress, this resource also includes: ✅ A bonus student success criteria checklist to help learners understand what examiners are looking for ✅ A clear, user-friendly mark scheme for self-assessment or teacher feedback Perfect for revision, exam preparation, or as a classroom/homework activity.
Give your child the language advantage that examiners love. This beautifully designed Ambitious Vocabulary Bank is packed with 100 carefully chosen high-level words and clear, simple definitions — exactly the kind of vocabulary that helps students stand out in GCSE English exams. With a tick-box tracker to mark off learned words, this resource is perfect for: ✅ GCSE & IGCSE English students aiming for top grades (7–9) ✅ Able Key Stage 3 learners who want to stretch their vocabulary ✅ Pupils preparing for 11+ and 13+ entrance exams Why parents love it: Saves time – no need to create your own word lists. Exam-focused – ambitious vocabulary is a key marker for high grades. Confidence-boosting – helps students level up their writing and analysis. 💡 Parent tip: Encourage your child to use 2–3 new words each week in their writing. By exam season, they’ll have an impressive vocabulary toolkit ready to impress examiners. 📥 Instant digital download – print at home or use on any device.