Most of us dislike marking because of the time it takes. Let me help you cut your marking time with these handy marking templates. There are 3 templates available focusing on each Assessment Objective (A01, A02 & A03) .
Marking Tip:
Get students to identify their weakest A0 and use the student success criteria to guide their response and make improvement in this area. This is a good way to get students to take more ownership of their learning.
Most of us dislike marking because of the time it takes. Let me help you cut your marking time with this handy marking template breaking down A02.
THREE templates available focusing on each Assessment Objective (A01, A02 & A03) on my TES shop.
Time to spread some unity and love! The lesson explores Maya Angelou's poem, 'Human Family'. Students will break down the poem using TSLAP and answer an exam question.
An introductory lesson into A-level English. The lesson breaks down the Assessment Objectives into language that students understand. Furthermore, an 'audit' form for students to track each AO skill is included.
Lesson focusing on the theme of responsibility in 'An Inspector Calls', whilst also allowing students to reflect on their own personal responsibilities. Differentiated exam questions also provided.
Unseen poetry questions for Section B of the AQA English Literature paper, using Simon Armitage's poem 'Hitcher' and Carol Ann Duffy's 'Education for Leisure'.
A series of questions are also provided to give students guidance on how to approach the question.
A lesson looking at the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
I have created a revision video that explores their relationship, using themes that students can relate to. An exam style question has also been included, with an extract based on AQA English Literature Paper 1.
To engage students with politics, I have created a lesson exploring capitalism and socialism, using the 2017 General Election as a stimulus. Together, you will:
- explore ideas of capitalism and socialism
-break down the key pledges of the two main political parties (Conservative and Labour)
-host your own ‘Question Time’ where students discuss/debate their different views
-Vote!
This FREE lesson leads on to a series of lessons breaking down the context of ‘An Inspector Calls’, ideas of social class and the political systems of Edwardian Britain.
Introduction lesson for English Language Paper 2.
Speaking and listening based lesson where students consider the viewpoints of their peers and various audiences. I have used relatable examples for students to discuss, for example social media and the rising tensions in America between particular groups.
Three writing starters for AQA English Language Q5. Students are given a success criteria of language and structural techniques to help make their writing more creative and ensure they are including devices that will impress the examiner.
A detailed lesson breaking down, in a step by step format, how to tackle the English Literature question on 'An Inspector Calls'. Students will break down an example answer and attempt their own. Lesson includes success criteria and peer assessment.
Why don't you make your classroom displays more productive with these colourful, easy to understand posters breaking down the English Language Assessment Objectives.
* Assessment Objectives are based on the Edexcel IGCSE, however it can be adapted easily to suit your exam board.
'The Sign of Four' booklet, including 7 exam style questions. The booklet also includes space for students to plan, write and self/peer assess work, as generic feedback sentences have been provided. There are also opportunities for students to rewrite their response using the feedback given.
A lesson looking at the friendship between Banquo and Macbeth.
I have created a revision video that explores their relationship, using themes that students can relate to. An exam style question has also been included, with an extract based on AQA English Literature Paper 1.
A lesson that not only teaches students how to write using a variation of language techniques, but also to raise awareness of world issues. This lesson is accompanied by a series of lessons (reading and writing skills) for the IGCSE non-fiction text, 'Passage to Africa' which you will find on my TES shop.
This lesson includes:
- Quiz testing students understanding of techniques
- Stimulus for creative writing with step-by-step success criteria
- Example answer