A useful aid for students focusing on the EFFECT of particular language devices (both persuasive and descriptive) in given texts. This includes DAFOREST and other common language techniques.

A handy resource and presentation based on the themes of Honour and Betrayal in ‘A View From a Bridge’. Includes a focus on Eddie's change in character based on the above themes, creating well-structured PEELE Paragraphs (model examples) and a bank of useful vocabulary in preparation for the AQA iGCSE Literature (8710) Section B (Foundation and Higher Tiers) component of the examination.

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.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘Sonnet 43’ by Elizabeth Browning. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the poem and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

Based on the play ‘A View From a Bridge’, Section B of the AQA iGCSE Foundation Tier Examination. A handy REVISION AID with particular focus on the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES, what the EXAMINERS say, LANGUAGE and STRUCTURAL techniques, creating PEELE paragraphs, an EXAMPLE and how to PLAN and STRUCTURE a successful response to any given question.

FANTASTIC, EASY-TO-FOLLOW resources for KS3 students in preparation for a READING ASSESSMENT based on the novel ‘Abomination’ by Robert Swindells. Particular focus on the question: ‘How does Swindells reveal sympathy for Martha in the novel?’ This includes an outline of the MAIN THEMES, an EXAMPLE of a PEEZER Paragraph, useful VOCABULARY and a suitable READING ASSESSMENT PLAN to STRUCTURE students’ RESPONSES successfully.

Includes an easy to follow, step-by-step PPT and Medium-Term Plan consisting of 8 COMPLETE LESSONS based on the EDUQAS iGCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE COMPONENT 2, SECTION C, UNSEEN POETRY). Particular focus on the COMPARISON of the poems ‘Yesterday’ by Patricia Pogson and ‘Those Winter Sundays’ by Robert Hayden. Includes the ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES for both Parts A and B, STEP-BY-STEP PLANNING, suggested ways to COMPARE poems, USEFUL VOCABULARY and SENTENCE STARTERS, identifying and analysing the EFFECT of STRUCTURAL and POETIC LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES together with various TASKS to help create SUCCESSFUL and SOPHISTICATED PRACTICE RESPONSES to UNSEEN POETRY.

A detailed PowerPoint Presentation/Lesson focusing on UNDERSTANDING and RECOGNISING EXTENDED METAPHORS in POETRY. Particular focus on the theme of ‘Love Through the Ages’ (KS3 Level). Includes a SPAG TASK and reference to the well-known poem ‘Valentine’ by Carol Ann Duffy (a perfect example of an EXTENDED METAPHOR). Students reflect on the different layers of meaning presented in the poem and complete a table based on selecting EVIDENCE, describing MEANING and considering the EFFECT of given IMAGERY. A great resource in preparation for a Reading Assessment too.

A great revision resource based on the poem ‘Death of a Naturalist’ by Seamus Heaney in preparation for the Literature GCSE Eduqas Poetry anthology exam. Includes details on the Poet, Contextual/Historical detail, Meaning, Language, Structural Techniques, Themes and Comparisons with other poems in the Eduqas anthology.

14 various teaching RESOURCES based on Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (KS3 and KS4 Levels). Includes an outline of the MAIN SCENES together with comprehension and assessment questions on selected scenes and ways to develop PEELE Paragraphs accordingly. In addition, students are given relevant and useful VOCABULARY based on the MAIN CHARACTERS, SCENES and THEMES in the play to aid students’ SOPHISTICATED ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION and UNDERSTANDING of the play.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘A Wife in London’. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the poem and relevant questions based on HISTORICAL/CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘To Autumn’. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the poem and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

A series of COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS based on the poem ‘London’. Useful to check students’ understanding after annotating the poem in class. Includes the poem and relevant questions based on CONTEXTUAL detail, MEANING, POETIC LANGUAGE, STRUCTURAL TECHNIQUES and the EFFECT on the reader.

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

NEW – an excellent, user-friendly, printable and visually stimulating resource for students to access more relevant and sophisticated VOCABULARY to describe and analyse the EFFECTS of LANGUAGE (both FICTION and NON-FICTION TEXTS) in a more EFFECTIVE way. Particular focus on the FEELINGS, THOUGHTS, TONE and ATTITUDES of the WRITER, CHARACTER, READER or AUDIENCE. A selection of ABSTRACT NOUNS and ADJECTIVES to help DESCRIBE and DEVELOP students’ ANALYSIS of the EFFECTS of LANGUAGE and to avoid REPETITION of commonly used words in their written responses to any given reading text.

An Eduqas iGCSE English Language, Component 1 Practice Examination Paper. Section A based on an extract from the autobiography ‘Touching the Void’ by famous climbers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates. Focus on typical examination questions based on the requirements of this component (A01, A02, A04, A05 and A06) in accordance with the expected Eduqas examination criteria.

A detailed presentation/tutorial and essay structure based on Pip’s feelings (Chapter 1) in preparation for a Reading Assessment. Particular focus on useful vocabulary, key quotes, a step-by-step guide to creating effective PEE paragraphs together with an example of a well-structured PEE Paragraph based on Pip’s feelings.

NEW - A WRITING ASSESSMENT based on writing an INFORMAL LETTER from Matilda to a relative or close friend. Includes a suggested STRUCTURE of an INFORMAL LETTER, an OUTLINE of the TASK based on the character of Matilda and a related SPAG ACTIVITY based on using COMMAS, SEMI-COLONS, COLONS and DASHES correctly.

A compact, detailed and well-focused Power Point lesson together with useful resources based on the play ‘Blood Brothers’ by Willy Russell (COMPONENT 2, SECTION A of the NEW EDUQAS iGCSE LITERATURE EXAMINATION). This includes a PEER ASSESSMENT TABLE to enable students to ANALYSE each other’s PEELE Paragraphs and to set realistic TARGETS in order to improve responses to a given question based on the theme SECRETS and LIES. Includes ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES, USEFUL VOCABULARY and a PRACTICE EXAMINATION EXTRACT question.