A free taster lesson analysing an extract from 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' to prepare students for GCSE AQA English Language, Paper 1 Section A. This 16 slide lesson takes students through an approach to reading and analysing an extract building up to answer a 4 mark question 1 from the exam paper. Clear learning objectives and links made to the exam paper. A range of independent and collaborative activities that can be adapted to suit the needs of your students. If you like this lesson please take a look at the full set of resources for this extract here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-english-language-paper-1-section-a-lessons-11700071

A slide that breaks down the course content for the new AQA English Literature exam.

A 25 slide presentation preparing students for the Paper 1, Section A of the AQA GCSE English Language exam. The presentation takes students through each question on Section A with a detailed focus on preparing students for questions 2 and 4. The text used is the opening from ‘Therese Raquin’ by Emile Zola. Whilst this is a 19th century text it still works very well on this section of the exam in order to prepapre students in case an early 20th century text comes up on the actual exam. Model answers provided and opportunities for peer and self assessment throughout.

A revision lesson focusing on the journey of Eric throughout the play ‘An Inspector Calls’. The presentation includes key quotations for each act as well as exemplar paragraphs. Also included is a full exemplar essay - Grade 9 standard.

A revision lesson focusing on the journey of Sheila throughout the play ‘An Inspector Calls’. The presentation includes key quotations for each act as well as range of teaching and learning activities. Also included is a full exemplar essay - Grade 9 standard.

A 26 slide lesson presentation taking students through a sample paper for the GCSE AQA English Language, Paper 2, Section A exam. The presentation includes clear learning objectives, a starter and review activity and opportunities for self and peer assessment. Clear guidance is given for each question and model answers are also provided. Differentiation to extend and support students is also incorporated into the lesson presentation. Clear links are made to the markscheme and assessment objectives throughout. Could be used to walk students through the paper or as a follow up and feedback lesson once students have completed the paper. Sample exam paper also included.

A set of nine ‘5 Minute Writing Challenges’ that can be used as a quick starter to prepare students for GCSE English Language Paper 1, Section B. I have found these particularly useful to ensure students are constantly recapping and going over the key skills needed for the different sections of the exam.

A short video to introduce the story of 'An Inspector Calls' could be used to introduce or recap the play. Video contains key quotations and images that link to the play. An extension task could be for students to consider the relevance of the song used.

A simple and effective guide to marking for literacy. Can be used for any subject and helps to ensure timely and consistent feedback for staff and students.

A quick and easy GCSE writing skills revision lesson that links to the revision of a key scene and character from ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to consolidate students’ understanding of the play. The lesson focuses on students revising how to apply different sentence structures and ambitious vocabulary whilst also getting them to reread and sequence an extract from ‘Romeo and Juliet’. 12 detailed and engaging slides. Extension and intervention opportunities included.

A quick and easy GCSE writing skills revision lesson that links to the revision of a key scene and character from ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to consolidate students’ understanding of the play. The lesson focuses on students revising how to apply different sentence structures and ambitious vocabulary whilst also getting them to reread and sequence an extract from ‘Romeo and Juliet’. 12 detailed and engaging slides. Extension and intervention opportunities included.

A quick and easy GCSE writing skills revision lesson which prompts students to describe a park at night. The lesson focuses on students revising how to apply different sentence structures and ambitious vocabulary whilst also focusing on a developing a clear structure which they could apply to any exam prompt.

A quick and easy GCSE writing skills revision lesson which prompts students to describe a journey. The lesson focuses on students revising how to apply different sentence structures and ambitious vocabulary whilst also focusing on a developing a clear structure which they could apply to any exam prompt.

A 15 slide presentation that I used to deliver an assembly linked to National Poetry Day in 2014. I've also uploaded the videos I used during the assembly.

A quick and easy GCSE writing skills revision lesson which prompts students to describe a beach. The lesson focuses on students revising how to apply different sentence structures and ambitious vocabulary whilst also focusing on a developing a clear structure which they could apply to any exam prompt.

A 26 slide presentation preparing students for the Paper 1, Section A of the AQA GCSE English Language exam. The lesson is focused on preparing students for question 2. Model answers provided and opportunities for peer and self assessment throughout. Clear reference made to the markscheme and assessment objectives throughout the presentation.

A quick and easy GCSE writing skills revision lesson which prompts students to describe a forest. The lesson focuses on students revising how to apply different sentence structures and ambitious vocabulary whilst also focusing on a developing a clear structure which they could apply to any exam prompt.

A lesson revising the skills and strategies needed to successfully analyse an unseen poem. The lesson uses the wonderfully moving poem ‘This is the Place’. Wide variety of engaging and thought provoking activities used to generate interest and discussion.