Persuasive writing KS4. Originally used for IGCSE though skills are transferable to other exam boards. Covers 'Take Me Out'- Ethics Persuasive devices Animal Rights Euthanasia Facebook For or against school bell Travel writing Could also be used with KS3

Story and Descriptive writing KS3 resources

Three sided revision sheet for A Level English Language looking at key theories, what to look for in data and critique of theory. Students use this as a reference resource in lessons. I have tried to use dual coded symbols and more unusual critique.

VCOP triangles wall display. Can also be laminated as placemats.

An extensive Powerpoint on story writing including information on fractured fairytales, story openings and vocabulary. Suitable for KS2, or Y7.

The activities on the PP were created by me for use with a LA 10 class who have just started looking at Paper 2. Initially students attempted the exam paper and then we had a walk through focusing on inferring information (2) using terminology (3) and the success criteria for Q4. I have made structure strips to assist in answering the Section B question. The original paper is not my own.

Displays focusing on theory, vocabulary and teminology. Made for Edexcel but suitable for AQA with a few tweaks on ‘IDEAL C’

Used with a MA/HA Y8 set. Could be adapted.

Extensive Powerpoint and a range of links to clips and activities. Originally used with Y10 and 11 for WJEC spoken language, however could be adapted.

Life of Pi extract, descriptive writing stimulus and differentiated resources as well as PEE grid. Used with Y9-11. Good for IGCSE coursework and new AQA spec.

AQA English Language Paper 1A questions focusing on Nicholas Nickleby extract. Used as part of a unit named “An Introduction to 19C literature” looking at both lang and lit skills. The PP and activities lasted me 4-5 lessons. Covers some context Extract available from AQA website in KS3 resource pack under teaching materials

Visual summary of themes in all 15 poems. Can be used as a reference tool or a poster. Useful for MA and LA who struggle with complex charts. Also includes a PP outlining the Unseen Poetry exam.

Question to be completed in exam conditions followed by walkthrough, however, this could always be edited to give students a lesson first followed by the exam.

Introduction to the functions of language according to Halliday and Dore. Students complete grid and transcript annotation selecting functions before producing their own transcript. Answers included.

The sheet needs to be laminated and used over texts as a prompt for students. This has really helped the confidence of my Y12 students.

- Act 1 Scenes 5 and 7 PEE plans -Match up Activities -Whole play PP looking at Act 1, 2 and 5 predominantly. -Spelling List -Agony Aunt Template

Powerpoint with scheme of work on for FACE. Also a selection of worksheets for the novel.

Worksheet for analysing Piano D H Lawrence. Used with LA and MA Y10

A collection of Tempest worksheets used with low ability Y9.