A great introduction to the effectiveness of emotive language and other language techniques. This lesson, specifically focuses on AO3 skills: demonstrating understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they are written. Lesson Includes: 10 slide PowerPoint. Statements task. Modal verbs activity sheet (slide 3) Summary questions: 'what effect is the writer trying to create…? Includes example extract. Identifying language techniques activity - more importantly their purpose and what effect they have on a reader/audience. Teacher model with examples shown (slide7) Explanation on how writers’ techniques achieve a particular effect with examples.

A really fun and engaging lesson that focuses on writing to describe. Learning Question: How do I communicate an image through written text? Includes a 9 page PowerPoint, images and prompts. Encourages- Think-Pair-Share and partnered work.

A fabulous lesson, that can be used to aid with struggling readers. All reading clinic PowerPoints are created by me, using the successful Toe by Toe reading methods and techniques. Pack Includes: A 13 page PowerPoint. Task 1: Focus on ‘er’ and ‘ing’ endings. Task 2: Putting words into context. Task 3: The two sounds of ‘oo’ Task 4: Putting words into context. Task 5: Real words revisin task. -This pack also contains five activity grids from the Toe by Toe book to aid with the consolidation of learning. Identification of modal verbs in a description slide. There are other lessons in this series that effectively boost struggling readers and aid with literacy skills. Are also extremely effective with dyslexic learners.

An interactive session that uses the successful approach of Toe by Toe to aid struggling or weak readers. This session also includes scaffolded activities from the widely acclaimed book to support young readers. The lesson addresses: Explicit letter sounding. Recognising/ understanding and pronunciation of: sh,ch,th,ck,qu. Blending letters and sounds to form word and phrase. Task 1: Letter and image sounding task. Task 2: Guided reading- letter sounds Task 3: Toe by Toe grid to consolidate learning (pronunciation) Task 4: As above but with different word and phrase. Task 5: Pronunciation grid from Toe by Toe. The lesson can be used for short sharp intervention or to address pronunciation difficulties.

A beneficial one page document that contains over 70 key character quotations from the play, these can be matched to thematic links. All quotaions are from key characters. Resource can be used as an introduction to character or as a revision tool to reflect on character and theme.

Formal letter template for English Language Functional Skills.

A full introduction to GCSE English Language - covers the WJEC/EDUQAS exam specification. Can also be used as a refresher style session. Covers all skills required for the Language exam. Includes: 10 page PowerPoint core, extension and challenge skills start with why resource (eg) question ‘why does this topic matter?’ ‘why might this learning be important in my life?’ What is English task? Addressing skills required for exam spec: reading, writing, spoken language. Discussion task Classroom contract Main activity linking English with other subject areas and why it is important Mini plenary Recap task addressing: reading, writing and spoken language skills.

Employability diamond 9, to list keywords - a great motivational worksheet to use when considering skills that are the most and least important. Includes a list of key words Includes a diamond 9 template

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

Great for revision. A small selection of Paper 1 AQA GCSE English Language Q5 tasks to complete: Four documents with 8 separate questions, including: description, narrative questions and images. An abandoned room The desert Conflict Gifts

This lesson can be spread over two hours, easily. A 24 page PowerPoint addressing what makes a good piece of descriptive writing with examples and strudent guidance… Includes: recipe for descriptive writing task. language features re-cap sensory writing re-cap Edgar Sawtelle short extract language and its effect tasks Images with guided tasks sentence grid resource ‘Lighthouse’ link to watch accompanied by description task alternative writing tasks about storms how to box plan with examples.

A bundle of two lessons that focus on the AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 Specification. (MID ABILITY) These lessons can be used as both an introduction to the skills required to answer Q2 - Q5 on the paper or as revision. The bundle includes revision that is based on: summary skills, language analysis, comparison and article writing: The theme: carnival’s zoos and Victorian sideshows. 28 page PowerPoint Word sort starter activity - links to text Video links and images from various fairs and circuses Two short texts that focus on the idea of a circus visit " The Stuff of Nightmares" and " A Night to Remember." Example Q2 with moc k answer Example Q3 with mock answer Example Q4 with mock answer Self assessment task with examples of development areas given Second Lesson: Q5 Article writing based on the same theme as above Grid Template and article template Video link ‘How to Write Articles.’ Planning sheet and example articel that can be adapted and annotated.

This is a really interesting lesson that focuses on Paper 2 reading and comparison skills. CAN EASILY SPAN OVER TWO 1 HOUR SESSIONS The key theme is ‘Fast Fashion - Trend to Trash.’ Identifying fast fashion brands such as: Nike, Shein, Temu, Zara etc… my students found it a great topic. Lesson includes: 18 Page PowerPoint Quick fire retrieval 3 x3 grid based on the development wheel process Frayer tier 2 word grid to improve vocab Fast Fashon in 5 mins video Source A: Fast Fashion and its Environmental Impact Source B: The Eng;ish Woman’s Domestic Magazine Comparison Skills BIG QUESTION with teacher top tips Paper 2 Q4 mark scheme slide Scaffolded quote comparison table to aid with lower ability learners Q4 example answer Comparative linking phrases Self-assessment statements to select Feedback to Feedforward stretch and challege task Group Statements for debate Breather activities Instagram exit ticket

This lesson an be easily used over two one hour sessions. It focuses on Paper 1 - Section A Reading Skills - Q1 - Q4. Using ‘The Landlady’ Roald Dahl Pack Includes: 28 page PwerPoint Dictionary Definition Challenge3x3 retrieval grid based on development wheel by Johnny Kay Frayer tier 2 word grid to promote vocab ‘The Landlady’ text Four separate reading questions based on the text Step by step guidance slides on how to answer each Section A, Reading question. Example answers for each question Self-development task

This lesson looks at how to write an effective review covering both L1/L2 Functional Skills English Language. Addresses: PAFL: purpose, audience,form and language. Highlights the structure and purpose of a review Includes a written assessment piece. Peer assessment activity Example written review for students to read and mark

A great little starter activity that can be adapted across other curriculum areas: Dominoes word association task. Includes a full worksheet with starter point, allows for discussion and effective communication when discussing themes and linked ideas.

A handy resource table that looks at the bread and filling for the following formats: Speech Report Letter Article The introduction is the bread, the body paragraphs are your fillings - helps students to craft and effective piece of transactional writing.

This is a really interesting lesson that focuses on Paper 2 Q5: Writing Skills (letter) This lesson can either be used in isolation or as a follow up to the ‘Trend to Trash’ Reading Skills Focus, also listed on here. The key theme is ‘Fast Fashion - Trend to Trash.’ Identifying fast fashion brands such as: Nike, Shein, Temu, Zara etc… Inclludes: 11 page PowerPoint Intro to PAFL: Purpose,Audience, Form and Language Paper 2 Q5 Example Letter Guidance on AO’s 5 and 6 Letter template Sandwich and filling resource (letter) Ingredients for Success Checklist Bookmark Draw it like Dali Exit Ticket

AQA Paper 1 Revision Lessons - two for one - English Language AQA. 38 slides of comprehensive revision for English Language Paper 1, covering both Section A (reading skills) and Section B ( writing skills) Includes: Revision Tips and guidance - including two video clips. Revision examples. Many past paper questions to revise from and answer. Additionally, covers methods used to craft effective descriptions and effective methods used to craft imaginative narratives. TEA resource included on page 30.

AQA English Language Revision Guide. A full and comprehensive revision guide, covering both Paper 1 (Fiction) and Paper 2 (Non Fiction) Complete question breakdown for both reading and writing tasks - a step by step approach offered to students. Hints, teacher tips and ideas to achieve that magical grade 4, this year.