A PowerPoint and resources on how to get 10/10 on the third and fourth question in the exam. This is the language question which both begin with 'HOW...' This is based on the June 2017 exam paper on Ruby and the fire. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy.

Really fun activity the students love!

A great PowerPoint on the topic. Examples included.

A fun lesson looking at ASSONANCE. I have included definitions, fun examples and a great activity looking at a song by Eminem.

A lesson looking at Q1 & Q3 on paper 2 reading. It’s based on the Summer 2018 exam which looked at two articles on VOLCANOES. The resource includes the following: Model answer Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Answer structure Exam paper and mark scheme link

A lesson on Q5 in paper 2. It’s based on the Summer 2018 exam which looked at two articles on volcanoes. The resource includes the following: Model answer Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure Exemplar work Exam paper and mark scheme link

Very helpful for students.

An informative lesson on writing summaries.

An ‘outstanding’ lesson on question four in paper 2. This lesson uses the exam question, ‘In this extract, George Banks presents Blondin in a very positive way. How far do you agree with this view?’ It’s based on the November 2018 exam which looked at two articles on daredevils tightrope walking across Niagra Falls. There is a also an excellent examiner podcast that really benefits the students. The resource includes the following: Model answer Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure Exemplar work Exam paper and mark scheme link

A lesson (& examiner podcast) on Q5 in paper 2. This lesson uses the exam question, ‘According to these two writers, how do the cells in these prisons add to the prisoners?’ It’s based on the Summer 2017 exam which looked at two articles on prisons. The resource includes the following: Model answer Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Answer structure Exam paper and mark scheme link

A really informative and interesting 30-slide PowerPoint for the paper 1 reading exam based on extract from Liam O’Flaherty’s short story, ‘THE SNIPER.’ The questions included are for the info retrieval and language questions. Model answers and extract included.

An informative, interactive and fun lesson on Q1 of the non-fiction reading exam. This lesson looks at the exam on the theme of bicycles. I have included a lecturer podcast on the question. The lesson includes the following: - Examiner tips - Three group activities - Model answers - Extract - Fun and interesting images Exam paper & MS available online.

The language question on the paper 1 reading exam. This is for the 5 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.

Students are given a list of 12 movies. All of the letters have been jumbled up. They have 5 minutes to unscramble all 12. PowerPoints, cards and extension included.

An editable checklist for the the paper 2 writing. Nice and simple for students looking for a grade 4-7. Example included.

Four separate revision sheets for the transactional writing exam e.g. letter and article. The following is included: Key tips Exam questions Model answers Model structure Intro advice Stylistic features SPAG

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.

A fun, informative and interactive lesson on writing a letter on the topic of phobias. I have included the top ten phobias on the PowerPoint and a separate Word document. I have also included class discussion questions and a fun personality starter named ‘What Scares You The Most.’ The students love it. There is also lots of info on writing a great letter.

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

A fun starter where the students have to rate how funny a series of jokes are. They then complete a homophone activity based on jokes. Answers included. My students love it!