I made this for my students when I wanted them to revise prior units even when moving onto a new topic. Each of these starters are 5-10 mins long. They get a slide with an exam language question, sample quotes and a PEE sentence starter. They have 2 mins to write their PEE. The students seem to like it as it’s fun and competitive. Great for peer assessment too. It’s worked really well for me.

Nine fun starters + template for word class revision. I use this for classes that struggle with part of speech for the GCSE English language reading exam papers 1 and 2. The students are given 8 sentences from REAL GCSE exams and they have to say whether it is a verb, adverb, noun or adjective. I have also attached my three minute timer so they can practise doing it against the clock!

An ‘outstanding’ lesson on the compare question between a 21st and 19th century non-fiction text in paper 2. This fantastic lesson uses the exam question, ‘Using information from both texts explain how the clothing and equipment used when cycling has changed over time.’ Comes with a lecturer podcast. The resource includes the following: Model answer Lecturer exam paper annotations and comments Grade 9 answer separate Microsoft Word document Answer structure Language analysis Group activities Frances Willard bio Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Exemplar work Exam paper and mark scheme link

A detailed and interactive PowerPoint on all the formats in the paper 2 writing paper e.g. letters, speeches, reviews etc.

46 page PowerPoint on the EVALUATION question on the paper 1 exam. There is a lecturer podcast also provided by a GCSE examiner. Grade 9 answer analysis.

A fun and informative PowerPoint lesson on Cockney Rhyming Slang. The lesson includes definitions, links to video clips, slang examples and group activities.

A fun lesson on allusions looking at examples in film, music, adverts, art and Shakespeare.

A great lesson on descriptive writing.

A informative and interactive PowerPoint how to pass the L1 English reading exam for Functional Skills on the Edexcel board. 100% answer provided.

An in-depth Powerpoint for revision for the GCSE Nov exam. This for the paper 1 WRITING fiction exam. I teach EDUQAS but could be used for any board. The PowerPoints includes the following: **exemplar marking student work top tips real exam answers interactive images**

The IMPRESSIONS question on the paper 1 reading exam. This a 5 or 10 mark question. Aimed at getting a grade 5-6. Based on the first chapter of the novel JAWS by Peter Benchley. The exam question is ‘What impressions does the write create of the woman and the man in these lines?’ I have included all resources which include extract, model answers and a fun phobia starter activity. Video clip of the scene in the film is on YouTube.

The language question on the paper 1 reading exam. This is for the 10 mark question. Aimed at getting a grade 5-6. Based on the first chapter of the novel JAWS by Peter Benchley. I have included all resources which include extract, model answers, exemplar answers and a fun phobia starter activity. Video clip of the scene in the film is on YouTube.

A PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on the third question in the exam. This is the first of the ‘HOW’ questions. This is based on the June 2018 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. The question is, 'How does the writer show the character of Emma in these lines? You should write about:•what Emma does in these lines•the writer’s use of language to show her character. Exam paper available online.

PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on the 5th question in the exam. This is based on the June 2018 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. The question is, ‘“The writer uses the walk to Wreck Island to show a change in both Emma and Robbie.”How far do you agree with this view?’ Exam paper available online.

A fun exercise I did to introduce travel writing. Students have to guess the wonders, research facts and then feedback. Info on each Wonder provided.

The students love this activity based on the TV game show ‘Catchphrase.’ The students have to guess the movie catchphrases / puzzles. They have 12 to complete! I have included the PowerPoint and the cut-out sheet.

A revision PowerPoint on the IMPRESSIONS question on the paper 1 reading exam. I have included the PowerPoint, the extract, grade 5-8 model answers and the extract annotated. Very helpful for students.

Fantastic PowerPoint lesson and L2 pass example on writing a SPEECH. Also comes with a podcast from an examiner. The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 example Sentence starters LEAFLET form LEAFLET conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Fantastic PowerPoint lesson and L2 pass example on writing an ARTICLE. Also comes with a podcast from an examiner. The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 example Sentence starters LEAFLET form LEAFLET conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a L2 REPORT. Also comes with a grade 9 answer on separate Word pages + highlighted versions focusing on language devices and sentence starters. The resource looks at the following: L2 example Sentence starters REPORT form REPORT conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG