A full in depth pack that can be used over the span of two 1 hour lessons. Suitable for both KS3/KS4 learners who are studying the Engish GCSE Language pathway. The PowerPoint includes 12 ngaging activities plus resources. The pack address both AO5 and AO6 skills required for success in creative/descriptive writing. Can also be used as a series of revision lessons prior to assessment or exams. Includes the following: Creative Writing Clock to write on. Visual resources Synonym tasks Sentence upgrade exercises Semi-colon revision tasks Upgrade your sentences resources Show Don’t Tell tasks Sentence opener grid/examples Sensory writing tasks Group discussion task Ideas for re-drafting work to demonstrate progress Self - assessment task.

An engaging lesson that can be used to introduce key skills required for Paper 2 AQA GCSE English Language. The lesson does give lots of examples and advice and guidance on how to answer: Q1, Q2 and Q4 - focuses on the theme of homelessness. Pack includes: 11 page PowerPoint packed full of information. Q1 skim and scan skills with true and false questions. comparison tasks based on image. informative visual clip (lasts 10 mins) ‘Simon on the Streets.’ Additional questions to support. reading skills tasks based on account by ‘Sophie Haydock.’ round robin task based on source A and source B. summary question WAGOLL guide on summarising two texts with a framework to support. stand up-hand up- pair up tasks.

Two lessons in one package. These lessons can be used alongside any GCSE English Language Specification because they just looks at the skill descriptors required. The pack includes five separate items: An 18 page PowerPoint Novel to Netflix ideas The Haunting of Hill House Silent Starter Progress Tracker Haunting of Hill House Extract A generic language analysis question that looks at the conventions of horror and terror. Quotation explosion resource Example of language analysis answer Step by step guide on how to answer a language analysis question Self - assessment resource, including prompts One word plenary Drop, shift, zoom, zoom resource Examples of creative writing

This pack contains a clear introduction to Functional Skills English Language and the expectations of the course. Pack contains: 8 page PowerPoint A full gap analysis assessment (16 pages) Gap analysis assessment answers Clear marking guide I have used this many times with my learners, it is a great pack to help understand gaps in knowledge and also helps students to understand what Functional Skills is and the path it will lead them to in terms of work based skills etc…

A very engaging and interesting lesson with resources- ideally suitable for KS4 English GCSE learners. Can be used for both AQA or EDUQAS as skills focused as opposed to question specific. Pack includes: FIRST PART: READING SKILLS A 20 page PowerPoint Reflection tasks on progress required for GCSE (language and inference) Spotlight activities on’Arthur ;‘The Joker.’ Inference activities on character and relationships. Two visual clips from ‘The Joker’ identifying positive and negative relationships between mother and son. ‘The Joker’ Script extract. Quotation explosion examples and grid resource. Key learning question ‘How does the writer use language to…?’ Accompanying example response. SECOND PART: WRITING SKILLS What is defamiliarization? Example of clown description - ‘The art of making strange.’ Describing objects using the defamiliarization technique with a teacher example response - very entertaining, great for creaive and descriptive writing. Mini peer assessment activity. Two David Attenborough clips with descriptions - making the familiar unfamiliar. Flash fiction 200 word challenge task - ‘The Joker’s’ Journal entry.

Two Sessions that can easily be used over two, one hour lessons. Includes an informative 22 page PowerPoint and a revision advice letter for students with helpful hints and tips. Package includes: Session 1: Do Now Match up task pinpointing skills required for both exams Brain dump activity Progress trackers for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 Key Questions Paper 1 recap video with QR code Paper 1 Knowledge Organiser Discussion slide of fixed v’s growth mindset with statements Circle of control worksheet slide Exam stress strategies Session 2: All of the above but aimed at Paper 2 English Language.

An action packed adventure lesson based on heroes and villains. Key Elements: Recognition of key character traits and how to apply a range of language features to describe. Designing a superhero or villain, using the various resources provided. Crafting an imaginative description, focusing on how to use a range of sentence types for effect, using the resources provided. Resources include: ‘Guess Who’ Heroes and Villains worksheet with images. A female superhero template. A male superhero template. A captivating 21 page PowerPoint.

A step by step approach to understanding writers’ perspectives, viewpoints, ideas and experiences. This pack can be used as a great introduction to the skills required for the exam or as a revision lesson when addressing non-fiction texts The pack can easily be stretched over two, one hour lessons. The pack includes: a comprehensive 9 page PowerPoint with instructions Prince William and Harry reading extract AQA 19th Century Queen Victoria extract Glossary table with definitions of key terms and mix and match task Source openings and questions resource Straightforward and easy to use approach - suitable for mid ability and higher ability students.

This lesson could easily be stretched into two separate lessons. An action packed lesson that is perfect for end of term or just post SATs. The lesson addresses fundamental comprehension and word class identification and effect through using Roald Dahl’s extracts, notably:The Twits, The Witches, Matilda and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. Pack includes: 5 separate resources. A 10 page PowerPoint Three extracts to annotate Golden Tickets for entrance into class A Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Comprehension task. ’ The Chocolate Room.’ Create your own chocolate bar task with template. Create a radio jingle/ advertisement for your bar. WAGOLL for chocolate bar description. ENJOY!

An informative lesson with plentiful activities that can be used for both Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills English. Includes: four separate documents An in-depth 17 page PowerPoint with a Level 1 City and Guilds Sample Paper 4 and Mark Scheme. Level 1 and 2 QR code for more information on the requirements of the course Spelling worksheet with answer sheet Progress Tracker Key Questions Starter activity with instructions List of all formats and structures for L1 and L2 FS English Writing email poster with instructions -Writing formal letter poster with instructions Writing article poster with instructions Writing report poster with instructions. Purpose of text info slide Reflection task.

A 26 page practise booklet packed full of questions for both component 1 and component 2. Addresses all assessment objectives and skills required for success. Includes: both fiction and non-fiction articles and extracts a variety of transactional and creative writing questions. An amazing revision tool.

Two full lessons included in this pack. A 32 page PowerPoint, packed full of activities to aid and prepare with both speaking and listening skills in addition to a full lesson that addresses transactional writing skills for the Component 2 Language Paper WJEC. Pack includes: 32 page PowerPoint Settler Activity. Explanation of what S&L is, including pass, merit and distinction criteria. Examples of how to start; articles, letters and speeches. A full page of speech topics, over 20 included. A full recap of CDAFOREST with examples and images Example exam questions: write an article, write a letter, write a speech video clip ideas ‘How Instagram Killed my daughter.’ ‘Can I be your friend?’ **** CAUTION watch these clips first before showing your students. Non Fiction Article: Stress and Social Media Exam Tips Challenge Grade 7 task Student marking criteria Reflection task A great lesson that all of my students have enjoyed over and over again.

I have created an extensive 24 page guide, appropriate for both Year 10 and Year 11 who are on the AQA English Language GCSE pathway. This booklet can be utilised in class to support teaching or at home to support extended learning. The pack includes: a 24 page in depth guide to each question three separate extracts: 19th Century/ 21st Century non-fiction. ‘The End of Innocence - Inside British Child Prisons.’ A letter to the Daily Chronicle Newspaper - Oscar Wilde ‘A Game of Thrones’ extract - George R.R Martin. Questions 1 - 4 on Paper 1 and 2 with self-assessment and reflection grids. Section B tasks What Went Well Grids and Next Step Grids for revision. AQA audit- post session reflection for each question in Section A and B on both papers.

A fabulously engaging scheme of work that incorporates all of the tools required to produce a creative and engaging piece of writing - KS1 and KS2 will absolutely love the theme and topics covered in this series of lessons. The lessons have been based on a fictional character who travels through the rainforest/jungle. The lessons are sold in a bundle but can be sold separately. Overview: Comprising of many engaging activities that observe: ‘show dont tell’ techniques, sensory writing descriptions including QR code that links to visual stimulus, senses web, spelling tasks each week, relative pronouns and expanded noun phrases. Resources: 7 PowerPoint Lessons QR codes Two page knowledge organiser Marking Ladder Sentence improvement resource Story mountain resource Spelling suggestions that link to topic and themes of lesson Word bank Glossary I have used this resource many times for whole class sessions and individual private tutoring lessons. The students really enjoy how interactive and vibrant the lessons are and they can also associate with the key character who takes them through the journey of creative writing.