An informative and interactive lesson on writing opening lines a in short story. The students look at famous novels as well as valuable activity on exemplar work. I have also included a video on successful opening lines.

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, 'Explain what we learn about the food Scott and Fogle took with them on their expeditions to the South Pole.' Comes with a lecturer podcast about the question. 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 - Captain Scott bio - Examiner insight - Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. - Connotation advice - Exemplar work The exam paper the lesson is based on the EDUQAS Ben Fogle / Robert Scott paper available at: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/5-component-2-additional-assessment-materials.pdf

A PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on the second question in the exam. 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 and how the writer’s use of language shows her character.

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

My lessons teaching narrative writing. I have included 14 of my PowerPoints and all other documents. All resources are modern and interactive. The following topics are covered: Planning Structure Themes Examples of student work (bad, good, great) Language techniques Dialogue Famous opening lines Famous opening paragraphs How to write a successful ending Sensory Language Show, not tell

A 150-slide PowerPoiont on writing a successful short story. This is aimed at students looking to achieve a grade 4-6.

A PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on Q2 in the exam. This is based on the NOV 2016 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. I have included pdf version of grade 5-6 marked work. Exam paper & MS available at: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/3-component-1-additional-assessment-materials.pdf

A fun, informative and interactive lesson on phobias. I use when interesting language questions focused on tension, drama, scariness, dramatic etc. However, could be used as a fun starter on anything. 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.

A 69-slide PP on the paper 2 reading (non-fiction exam). Each question has 2-6 exam examples with quotes an model answers. This really helped my students!

Non verbal communication lesson plan PowerPoint. Includes funs slides and a Rowan Atkinson stand up clip that everyone enjoys.

Three fantastic resources for the writing part of the GCSE English Language exam. For EDUQAS. The following topics are covered: SPAG QUIZZES LETTERS ARTICLES SPEECHES REPORTS REVIEWS SPEECHES COLONS INTROS STRUCTURE SENTENCE STARTERS STYLISTIC DEVICES

Four Powerpoints for revision for the GCSE Nov exam. I teach EDUQAS but could be used for any board. The PowerPoints are on the following: **PAPER 1 READING PAPER 1 WRITING (SHORT STORY) PAPER 2 READING PAPER 2 WRITING**

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a LEVEL 2 PASS LETTER. The resource looks at the following: Letter form Example paragraphs Topic sentences Closing sentence Planning Sentence starters Letter form Letter conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a GRADE 9 LETTER. The resource looks at the following: Letter form Example paragraphs Topic sentences Closing sentence Planning Sentence starters Letter form Letter conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a GRADE 9 REVIEW. This PowerPoint uses No Time to Die as its main theme. The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 review example Mini-revision quiz Moral Dilemma starter A-Z movie list activity Sentence starters REVIEW form REVIEW conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a Functional Skills L2 REVIEW. This PowerPoint uses No Time to Die as its main theme. The resource looks at the following: L2 review example Mini-revision quiz Moral Dilemma starter A-Z movie list activity Sentence starters REVIEW form REVIEW conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a formal letter. Also comes with a separate letter writing quiz PowerPoint. The resource looks at the following: Level 2 example paragraphs Sentence starters How to write an intro Letter form Letter conventions Interview discussion points Example structure Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Mock exam from Sally Rooney’s Normal People. PowerPoint & Paper.

Mock exam from Sally Rooney’s Normal People. PowerPoint & Paper.

A great PowerPoint and video on the best (and most famous) opening lines in movies. Great for teaching creative writing and short stories.