A revision PowerPoint looking at the paper 1 reading exam. This lesson is based on an extract from the Alan Partridge novel, Nomad. I have included the PowerPoint, model answers, examiner tips and the extract. This is for grade 4-7 learners and looks at the following question: ‘The writer has created an enjoyable short story with a satisfying ending.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

A writing pack that looks at the paper 2 writing non-fiction exam. The following are included: LETTERS* REPORTS REVIEWS SPEECHES LEAFLETS ARTICLES PLANNING STYLISTIC TECHNIQUES SPAG EXAM TIPS*

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 8 mark question. Student answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

A 31-slide PowerPoint looking at the HOW questions on the paper 1 reading exam. The resource uses an extract from the Alan Partridge book, ‘Nomad.’ It is a very funny extract which my students have loved. Exemplar answers, extract, examiner tips, interactive images, model answers all included.

A GCSE lesson on writing a persuasive speech. The question is, ‘In a recent survey, a number of people said that we would be better off without the Internet. Do you agree? You have been asked to give a talk to your classmates giving your opinions. Write would you say.’ The following is included: 43-slide PP Common SPAG issues Famous speech examples Structure Paragraphs Language features Planning Writing a successful intro

A PP for students at grade 4-5. Available as a PP and Word document. The following are focused on: Proofreading REAL student work There / Their / They’re Capital letters Adding correct punctuation Apostrophes

A Functional Skills lesson on writing a persuasive speech. The question is, ‘In a recent survey, a number of people said that we would be better off without the Internet. Do you agree? You have been asked to give a talk to your classmates giving your opinions. Write would you say.’ The following is included: 43-slide PP Common SPAG issues Famous speech examples Structure Paragraphs Language features Planning Writing a successful intro

A really fun tutor /icebreaker / starter activity on year book comments. These are really funny and end with an activity where the students create their own year book quote!

A really fun, interactive and informative PowerPoint that the students love. All resources and worksheets provided!

A really fun, interactive and informative PowerPoint that the students love. All resources and worksheets provided!

A fantastic, fun & informative lesson PowerPoint which covers all punctuation. The PP is very in-depth while being student-friendly. They really enjoy it!

A really fun, colourful quiz on writing devices. The students love it!

A great stater and discussion activity. The students work in pairs/small group/class and decide which would you rather they go for. Makes a for a lively debate.

A fun, informative and interactive lesson that my students like. It also comes with all worksheets, answers and a lecturer podcast on the topic.

A collection of resources for writing a show, not tell story for GCSE English Language. This includes a 60 slide PowerPoint, a grade answer, a worksheet and a lecturer podcast.

Sensory language resource bundle including two PPs of over 70 slides. The resource also includes a grade 9 answer and a lecturer podcast. This can be used for any writing task for GCSE English Language.

GCSE English Language Paper 1 Question 1 explanations model answer based on extracts from the following: The Lovely Bones One Day No Country for Old Men Can be used for any exam board. Extracts included plus three lecturer podcasts based on the lessons.

A video which explains how to answer question 2 on paper 1 (the HOW question) of the GCSE English Language exam. Can be used for any exam board. The following are included: PowerPoint - 70 slides Extracts Lecturer podcast Word classes sheet Perfect Pee sheet Interactive images

Fun starter to show the importance of proofreading. The students need to read a review of Derren Brown's stage show and find 20 Errors. I have put it on a PowerPoint and on Microsoft Word with the answers included on a separate sheet. The mistakes include the following: - spellings - capital letters - basic grammar - punctuation

A full lesson on how to write a formal letter. All resources provided. The PowerPoint has a proof reading fun starter activity and goes through the process step-by-step in a fun way. The following are included: language techniques planning addresses capital letter punctuation paragraphs sentence structure sentence starters