Sentence starters both in Spanish and English for students to practise and improve their essay writing skills.
Essay Writing Booster: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12949559
Full booklet here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-reading-booklet-las-relaciones-los-amigos-y-la-familia-12001266
Authentic material using an article from the Huffington post.
Reading comprehension exercise (gap-fill to replicate the new type of exercises seen in the Edexcel GCSE paper - 2016 spec).
The worksheet includes a brief description of Frida’s life (fill in the gaps for students) and a short reading comprehension. I would use it with years 9-11.
Valentine’s Day ideas to practise self-love.
It has four different activities (two are reading based, one is speaking and the last one is a writing) and it includes answers.
Three page document.
Page 1: Expressing and justifying opinions.
Page 2: Expressing opinions (higher). FREE download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-opinion-help-sheet-12254048
Page 3: Adding details (adverbs and examples).
You can find other topics here:
Future aspirations, Study and Work - FREE download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-work-12367700
Local Area, Holiday and Travel: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-holiday-12368640
Identity and Culture: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-identity-and-culture-12391710
This booklet should be used for high-achieving GCSE students. It can also be used as a transition booklet to prepare for AS/A level. It covers the following sub-topics from the Edexcel GCSE Theme 1:
Relationships
When I was younger
What my friends and family are like
What makes a good friend
Interests
Socialising with friends and family
Role models
-One page per sub-topic.
-Authentic materials.
-Exam-style questions.
-All answers provided at the end.
Free sample pages can be found here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-skills-las-relaciones-11999772
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-skills-lo-que-significa-ser-mejores-amigos-11994662
The first two pages of this resource can be downloaded for FREE here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-song-resistir-2020-version-12288602
The song Resistiré has turned into an anthem in Spain. I created this resource for students to start by listening to the song and then some basics about the subjunctive mood.
There are 7 questions in total and all answers are included.
This knowledge organiser covers the theme of Local Area, Holiday and Travel.
Three pages which include vocabulary on places to see and things to do, weather and accommodation.
Both foundation and higher vocabulary (higher appears highlighted in yellow).
Worked example (short paragraph) using all vocabulary on every page.
You can find other topics here:
Future aspirations, Study and Work - FREE download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-work-12367700
Social Media and Technology - FREE download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-technology-12391692
Writing skills: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-writing-skills-12368458
KS4 (Year 9 - Year 11 low ability) lesson to practise vocabulary on free time activities.
To make it a bit more current, I included pictures of Greta Thunberg doing different activities in her free time and this is how the vocabulary is introduced.
All answers included.
Two exam-style reading comprehension questions. Both questions are in the target language and use the same wording that they will find on the Edexcel paper.
The text is an extract from Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal. Answers are also provided.
Two sample bullet points (not full tasks) for each GCSE theme and sample answers to analyse all the good vocabulary and structures to include. I’ve created a worksheet for students and a ppt (with answers) to deliver the lesson in class.
Looking for different ways to help students, I saw on Twitter the idea of a ladder reflecting elements needed for grades.
It starts with an easy present tense sentence and finishes with a sentence which includes an indirect object pronoun.
This resource can be used at the start of a lesson, to test how much students know on a particular subject or can be given as homework for students to work independently.
Full booklet on Theme 1 can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-vocabulary-and-grammar-training-identity-and-culture-12066070
Whole lesson to discuss trends in tourism and to understand more about World Heritage sites.
Exercises focusing on reading understanding, vocabulary and speaking (activity at the end)