I’ve updated an old resource that I created as a project during my PGCE placement. Hopefully it’s useful for anyone currently working from home with their children or for teachers to utilise as a resource during this period of virtual learning. Mindfulness is a fantastic technique and a useful one too, particularly during unprecidented times like the ones we’re currently in. #coronavirus #covid19 #mindfulness #calm #Englishlanguage #reflection

To be used alongside a piece of text to allow learners to identify specific language features. I have used this successfully with my lower ability GCSE English Language students to help them identify language features within the text as exam practice. The scaffolded worksheet can be amended by the tutor to include some of the language features that are within the source/text to prompt the less able learners to find examples.

GCSE English Language learner workbook. I’ve been working through the different activities within the workbook throughout my GCSE sessions and intend to use the whole workbook as a revision guide prior to the exams. The workbook could be used as homework or a seperate revision pack. The workbook is aimed at the AQA exams but could be transferable to other GCSE English exams.

Point Evidence Explain Guide

Language Feature revision lesson - ideal for remote/online learning.

GCSE English Language - Paper 1, Question 5. Creative writing example questions themed around Black lives matter.

Student friendly AQA GCSE English Mark Scheme - Paper 1 Question 5

Extract from lord of the flies - simple analysing text activity.

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

Full lesson powerpoint aimed at teaching learners how to write an effective article.

GCSE English Language - Key Subject Terminology

Fact, Opinion and Bias full lesson (aimed at GCSE English but could be transferable to functional skills).

GCSE Creative writing lesson, focussed on the AQA exam board but adaptable to others. Would work well as an online lesson.

Complete online lesson on animal rights - pitched for an English lesson (I’m using it for my GCSE groups but could be useful for functional skills level two and lower with some scaffolding).

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

Lesson on paper 1 question 3 - how does the writer use structure?