Differentiated language feature starters to stretch and challenge the more able learners.

GCSE English resource powerpoint (paper 1 - fiction) - I am Legend

Mix and Match Word Types Starter

A lesson reviewing the language used in an extract from Stephen King’s IT - aimed at AQA GCSE English, Paper 1 Reading section.

‘Describe me’ activity – Split learners into pairs and provide one learner with a ‘describe me card’, they must describe the object on their card to their partner without saying explicitly what the object is. The other learner must guess what the object is. Demonstrate the activity with a learner to ensure everyone understands the task.

This resource is aimed at encouraging learners to consider how they start each sentence and to vary it for effect.

A speech writing lesson on climate change - suitable for a remote session or distance/independent learning.

Analysing an extract from ‘Boys don’t cry’ with a focus on use of slang in writing.

Analysing an extract from Hunger Games - focus on forshadowing in the text.

A sound of thunder extract analysis

GCSE English Paper 1 lesson plan and powerpoint themed around the hunger games (aimed at AQA).

GCSE English lesson plan & resources (Paper 2 Question 5)

GCSE English lesson plan & resources (Paper 2 Question 3 & 4)

GCSE English lesson plan & resources (Paper 2 Question 1 &2)

Bingo based around basic English revision. Could be used for a starter or a short revision task.

GCSE English lesson plan & resources (Paper 1 Question 5)

Introduction GCSE English session (aimed at AQA exam series but adaptable). Introduction session - ascertaining prior knowledge of learners and a general overview of GCSE English. *Includes recap quiz - link to Kahoots and a paper based version. *

GCSE English Language - Key Subject Terminology

GCSE English Language - TOP TIPS