A detailed PowerPoint focusing on the MAIN THEMES, CHARACTERS and KEY QUOTES in the novel ‘Lord of the Flies’. Includes CONTEXTUAL and HISTORICAL BACKGROUND detail based on Golding’s BELIEFS and PHILOSOPHY, various interactive TASKS which focus on RULES and LEADERSHIP, the main SYMBOLS in the novel together with KEY QUOTES and an in depth ANALYSIS of each of the main CHARACTERS in the novel.

A number of USEFUL, EASY-TO-FOLLOW resources based on the NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE SYLLABUS (PAPER 1, Section B and PAPER 2, Section C) ANTHOLOGY POETRY and UNSEEN POETRY). Particular focus on the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES, STEP-BY-STEP PLANNING, suggested ways to COMPARE poems, EXAMPLE RESPONSES which include identifying and analysing the EFFECT of STRUCTURAL and POETIC TECHNIQUES together with various TASKS which cater for both PEER ASSESSMENT and creating INDIVIDUAL successful and sophisticated PRACTICE responses for both SEEN and UNSEEN POETRY.

Various teaching resources focusing on recognising and using both POETIC and LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES in preparation for all Reading and Writing Tasks at both KS3 and KS4 LEVELS. USER-FRIENDLY POWERPOINTS focusing on DESCRIBING the MEANINGS and DEFINITIONS of both POETIC and PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES. Includes detailed EXAMPLES for each technique. A great aid in understanding and analysing all READING TEXTS and developing students’ responses in a more SOPHISTICATED, THOUGHT-PROVOKING and CREATIVE way.

A simple table and gap-filling exercise focusing on WORD FAMILIES and the CONVERSION of PARTS OF SPEECH (based on NOUNS, ADJECTIVES, VERBS and ADVERBS). A great resource which includes HANDY TIPS to enable students to successfully identify and convert PARTS OF SPEECH.

A handy powerpoint containing useful vocabulary (both ABSTRACT NOUNS and ADJECTIVES) which describes a writer’s TONE OF VOICE. This could also be used to describe the EFFECTS of LANGUAGE on the READER. A great resource to develop students’ vocabulary in a more SOPHISTICATED way.

Another useful powerpoint based on PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES. Includes DEFINITIONS and EXAMPLES for each one. A great aid for recognising, understanding and using PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES in all NON-FICTION TEXTS. Very USER-FRIENDLY and has proved to be most useful for all students preparing, analysing and revising for any ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT or EXAMINATION.

Another MUST HAVE! An excellent, user-friendly, detailed and printable PowerPoint resource based on 36 POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES which include DETAILED yet EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND DEFINITIONS and EXAMPLES together with their EFFECTS on the reader. A great aid for RECOGNISING, UNDERSTANDING and ANALYSING POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES in response to ALL POETRY TASKS, ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS.

Includes COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS and an easy to follow PEE WORKSHEET based on the novel ‘Stone Cold’ by Robert Swindells. Aimed at Lower Ability KS3 Classes with particular focus on Ginger and Link (Chapters 8 and 9) and their battle to survive on the streets as homeless people during the cold, winter months.

A Selection of FICTION and NON-FICTION TEXTS based on the THEME of ‘ADVENTURE’. Suitable for KS3 LEVEL and are geared towards preparing students for KS4 and the EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS (COMPONENTS 1 and 2). Specific focus on A01 simple comprehension questions including a SPAG focused question. Fantastic resources to set as HOMEWORK TASKS or as part of SCHEMES OF WORK based on the THEME of ‘ADVENTURE’. Texts include current ARTICLES on The South Pole and Rafting, FICTIONAL EXTRACTS on ‘A Walk in the Woods’ and Louis Sachar’s novel ‘Holes’ together with a DIARY ENTRY based on an ‘Adventure through the Rainforest’.

A Selection of FICTION and NON-FICTION TEXTS based on the THEME of ‘LOVE THROUGH THE AGES’. Suitable for KS3 LEVEL and are geared towards preparing students for KS4 and the EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS (COMPONENTS 1 and 2). Specific focus on A01 simple comprehension questions including a SPAG focused question. Fantastic resources to set as HOMEWORK TASKS or as part of SCHEMES OF WORK based on the THEME of ‘LOVE THROUGH THE AGES’. Texts include a SPEECH based on Friendship, a LETTER from a soldier to his wife during WW1 together with an EXTRACT based on Michael Caine’s personal experiences of being an evacuee during WW2.

A Selection of FICTION and NON-FICTION TEXTS based on the THEME of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Suitable for KS3 LEVEL and are geared towards preparing students for KS4 and the EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS (COMPONENTS 1 and 2). Specific focus on A01 simple comprehension questions including a SPAG focused question. Fantastic resources to set as HOMEWORK TASKS or part of SCHEMES OF WORK based on the THEME of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Texts include CURRENT ARTICLES based on Dartmoor’s ‘The Hairy Hand’, ‘The Loch Ness Monster’ and ‘Do Ghosts Exist?’ together with the legendary Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle’s personal experiences of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY written in 1930.

Another MUST HAVE! An excellent, user-friendly, detailed and printable Power Point resource suitable for students at KS3, KS4 and KS5 Levels. Based on 36 POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES which include DETAILED yet EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND DEFINITIONS and EXAMPLES together with their EFFECTS on the reader. A great aid for RECOGNISING, UNDERSTANDING and ANALYSING POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES in response to ALL POETRY TASKS, ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS.

Another useful worksheet which provides suggested EXAMPLE PARAGRAPHS in response to the EFFECT of STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES in poetry. Based on the war poems from the Eduqas Poetry Anthology: ‘The Manhunt’, ‘Mametz Wood’, ‘Dulce et Decorum Est’ and ‘The Soldier’. A step-by-step guide using EXAMPLES to DESCRIBE and COMPARE Structural Techniques in poetry, TWO TASKS (which could be tweaked) and some USEFUL WAR POETRY VOCABULARY to aid students in their explanations of EFFECT.

Particular focus on the Eduqas Poetry Anthology poems: ‘The Manhunt’ by Simon Armitage and ‘Mametz Wood’ by Owen Sheers. Resources include a detailed and user-friendly step-by-step Power Point presentation and complimentary worksheets. Both are based on a SAMPLE QUESTION and an ideal STRUCTURE in response to both PARTS A and B of the examination. Includes a suggested PLAN, MODEL EXAMPLES/RESPONSES, useful COMPARATIVE/CONNECTIVE PHRASES and POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES needed for students to provide SOPHISTICATED, INSIGHTFUL and SUCCESSFUL written responses which fulfil the ASSESSMENT CRITERIA and OBJECTIVES of the EDUQAS GCSE COMPONENT 1 (Section B) LITERATURE EXAMINATION.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the well-known PARANORMAL/MYSTERY SHORT STORY: ‘The Hitchhiker’ written by Roald Dahl in 1977. Includes a copy of the story itself. This can also be used as a COMPARISON to either Roald Dahl’s other well-known short story ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’ or Harold Rolseth’s short story ‘Hey You Down There!’ which share similar themes and unexpected twists in their narrative structures.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the well-known SCIENCE- FICTION/PARANORMAL/MYSTERY SHORT STORY: ‘Hey You Down There!’ written by Harold Rolseth in 1972. A WORKSHEET based on the short story with particular focus on the theme of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Includes a copy of the story itself. This can also be used as a COMPARISON to Roald Dahl’s famous short stories ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’ or ‘The Hitchhiker’ which share similar themes and unexpected twists in their narrative structures.

TWO Eduqas GCSE English Language, Component 2 Practice Examination Papers (Non-fiction and Transactional Texts). Typical examination questions based on both Sections A and B with close focus on both the READING and WRITING requirements of this component. Questions assess A01, A02, A04, A05 and A06 in accordance with the expected Eduqas examination criteria. These can be used as MOCK papers as part of students’ revision in preparation for the examination.

A NEW EDUQAS GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPONENT 2 PRACTICE EXAMINATION PAPER (NON-FICTION and TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS). Section A focuses on the THEME of ‘The American Civil War’ and includes a 19th CENTURY LETTER written by a soldier to his family, a 21st CENTURY EXTRACT from an ARTICLE aired on a Radio Station and typical EXAMINATION QUESTIONS based on BOTH texts. Section B focuses on the same THEME and students are expected to write both a LETTER and a SPEECH accordingly. Both sections meet the required Assessment Objectives according to the current Eduqas Examination Criteria.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘Mametz Wood’ by Owen Sheers. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes a copy of the poem and relevant questions based on HISTORICAL/CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, THEMES, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

Another handy revision Powerpoint revision aid outlining selected comments and advice taken from previous Examiners’ Reports based on students’ responses in recent examinations. A great resource to help students to meet the expected criteria in order to pass the examination successfully.