An explanation of the meaning of the title 'Of Mice and Men'. The original title 'Something that happened' is also analysed. A tutor podcast based on this topic is here: https://youtu.be/PN1j35KYhcQ

https://youtu.be/DBLgp1qTCTg A video &transcript attached for David Letterman's first appearance after 9/11 & delivers an emotional speech. Description from the New York Times below: "Eloquent,” “quirky,” “bewildered” & “inspiring” are words rarely combined to describe a single speech, but Letterman’s heartfelt &apparently improvised remarks after the terrorist attacks were all those things, and more. At the helm of the first late-night show after 9/11, Letterman expressed his own sadness — & the nation’s — with perfect plainness. That “religious fervour” was the cause of the attacks, Dave pointed out, “makes no goddamn sense.” But his admiration & gratitude for police & firefighters, & to the city of New York, was a universally shared and uplifting sentiment. Used in the Spoken Language unit to compare video clips (I used a more 'typical' Letterman clip with Julia Roberts on his show) but could be used for many things

Two videos are available. A* writing examples video podcast: https://youtu.be/8P5fldJvmfo A tutorial examining A* (and lower band) student examples of all of the writing tasks on the GCSE English language exam. Letters, reviews, reports, articles and speeches are covered. A* writing examples - with music (no podcast): https://youtu.be/RXqTQyDZj8k Different graded examples from the WJEC writing exam. Following formats included: Letters Speeches Reports Articles Reviews

Revision video podcasts on the writing tasks that could appear in the GCSE English Language writing exam. Each video includes: Exemplar work (inc. A* answers Past exam questions Revision activities Interesting images Lecturer tutorial Letters: https://youtu.be/JUyRL4nUAJg Speeches: https://youtu.be/qKCiyeyfG4k Reports: https://youtu.be/dyFGa_c_WVA Articles: https://youtu.be/9rOTr4BYfoQ Reviews: https://youtu.be/x-4VCFhMNLY

Podcast on Curley's Wife - Of Mice and Men. These videos analyse extracts from chapter 2-5 involving Curley's wife. Annotated analysis inc images used in the podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-KLrlGjgyXffKKMMr8AzQPXj6r9VtmE2 Topics discussed: Curley's wife The colour red Metaphors/Similes Loneliness Dreams Foreshadowing 'A' grade answers Annotated version

A* Of Mice and Men exemplar essay used for the GCSE controlled assessment. The title is, 'Examine how Steinbeck presents the character Curley’s wife in ‘Of Mice and Men’. Refer closely to the text in your answer.' Word page and PowerPoint included. An A* controlled assessment podcast is available for the students here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WznWPFul9Rk Curley's wife podcast available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-KLrlGjgyXffKKMMr8AzQPXj6r9VtmE2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUeEIcMGE7U Podcast link above!!!!!!!!!!!!! GCSE English podcast covering: Floozy/victim debate? Miss Luce letter PEE paragraphs (Curley's wife) “The insteps of which were little bouquets of red ostrich feathers.” GoAnimate task

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgSWlVBzFxc Podcast for a GCSE English lesson on Of Mice and Men and John Steinbeck's letter to Miss Luce. Link above!!!!!!!!!! Podcast link and letter (PDF) included.

Sensory Language lesson plan and PowerPoint used for the English GCSE controlled assessment on creative writing

Quiz on Fact and Opinion using the old speak and spell template. The students love it!

Video Revision for the Level 2 English reading paper.

A PowerPoint I created as a starter to a fact and opinion lesson.

Functional Skills Speaking & Listening PowerPoint based on the EDI paperwork.

PowerPoint on writing a film review. I have used this for 16+ learners but could be used for younger. I do not own the film clips! Copyright etc.

PowerPoint on Grammar. Can be used by most abilties and levels.

Functional Skills revision PowerPoint for Writing Level 2. Includes: Writing Checklist Marked exams from Edexcel Information from Edexcel textbooks

Purpose of text PowerPoint with video clips and texts my students have enjoyed.

PowerPoint on writing to persuade.\n\nIncludes video clips:\nPersuasive Writing\n3 adverts.

PowerPoint on Connectives and Conjunctions. I have used this for adult learners but can be used for any age and ability.

Family Fortunes PowerPoint with real questions from the show and English questions relating to the Functional Skills exams. Also included is an MP3 of the old buzzer sound.