A fun quiz on descriptive writing. Could be used as a starter or plenary. Example question: “‘You’re like a miniature buddha covered in hair’. Alliteration, metaphor or simile?” The students love it and really shows where the learning gaps are.

The IMPRESSIONS question on the paper 1 reading exam. This a 5 or 10 mark question. Aimed at getting a grade 5-6. Based on the first chapter of the novel JAWS by Peter Benchley. The exam question is ‘What impressions does the write create of the woman and the man in these lines?’ I have included all resources which include extract, model answers and a fun phobia starter activity. Video clip of the scene in the film is on YouTube.

PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on the 4th question in the exam. This is the second of the ‘HOW’ questions. This is based on the June 2018 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. The question is, ‘How does the writer make these lines exciting and dramatic?’ Exam paper available online.

A revision PowerPoint on the IMPRESSIONS question on the paper 1 reading exam. I have included the PowerPoint, grade 5-6 model answers, grade 7 model answers and an image of the extract annotated. Very helpful for students.

A great lesson looking at vital strategies that will boost those grade 3 learners to a GRADE 4-6. The following is covered: Structure Paragraphs Sentence Length Language features How to write an introduction Revision quiz Model answers

A collection of resources on creating a character for a narrative piece. Lot of individual and groups activities they will love. With even a bit of Anchorman and The Office making an appearance!

A full lesson on how to write an email of complaint. All resources provided. The 48 slide PowerPoint has fun group activities and goes through the process step-by-step in a fun way. The following are included in the lesson: language techniques DAFOREST emotive language paragraphs sentence structure sentence starters

I made this for my students when I wanted them to revise prior units even when moving onto a new topic. Each of these starters are 5-10 mins long. They get a slide with an exam language question, sample quotes and a PEE sentence starter. They have 2 mins to write their PEE. The students seem to like it as it’s fun and competitive. Great for peer assessment too. It’s worked really well for me.

Nine fun starters + template for word class revision. I use this for classes that struggle with part of speech for the GCSE English language reading exam papers 1 and 2. The students are given 8 sentences from REAL GCSE exams and they have to say whether it is a verb, adverb, noun or adjective. I have also attached my three minute timer so they can practise doing it against the clock!

An ‘outstanding’ lesson on the compare question between a 21st and 19th century non-fiction text in paper 2. This fantastic lesson uses the exam question, ‘Using information from both texts explain how the clothing and equipment used when cycling has changed over time.’ Comes with a lecturer podcast. The resource includes the following: Model answer Lecturer exam paper annotations and comments Grade 9 answer separate Microsoft Word document Answer structure Language analysis Group activities Frances Willard bio Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Exemplar work Exam paper and mark scheme link

A detailed and interactive PowerPoint on all the formats in the paper 2 writing paper e.g. letters, speeches, reviews etc.

46 page PowerPoint on the EVALUATION question on the paper 1 exam. There is a lecturer podcast also provided by a GCSE examiner. Grade 9 answer analysis.

A fun and informative PowerPoint lesson on Cockney Rhyming Slang. The lesson includes definitions, links to video clips, slang examples and group activities.

A fun lesson on allusions looking at examples in film, music, adverts, art and Shakespeare.

A informative and interactive PowerPoint how to pass the L1 English reading exam for Functional Skills on the Edexcel board. 100% answer provided.

An in-depth Powerpoint for revision for the GCSE Nov exam. This for the paper 1 WRITING fiction exam. I teach EDUQAS but could be used for any board. The PowerPoints includes the following: **exemplar marking student work top tips real exam answers interactive images**

An informative, interactive and fun lesson on Q1 of the non-fiction reading exam. This lesson looks at the exam on the theme of bicycles. I have included a lecturer podcast on the question. The lesson includes the following: - Examiner tips - Three group activities - Model answers - Extract - Fun and interesting images Exam paper & MS available online.

The language question on the paper 1 reading exam. This is for the 5 mark question. Aimed at getting a grade 5-6. Based on the first chapter of the novel JAWS by Peter Benchley. I have included all resources which include extract, model answers, exemplar answers and a fun phobia starter activity. Video clip of the scene in the film is on YouTube.

Fun starter. The students have to name a different BRAND NAME / SHOP / COMPANY for each letter of the alphabet. 6 of them have to be 6 letters+. The PowerPoint has a lot of fun images, answers and gifs. The students love this!

Two fun starters and PowerPoints (1 male & 1 female). The students have to name a different FIRST NAME for each letter of the alphabet. 6 of them have to be 6 letters+. The PowerPoint has a lot of fun images, answers and gifs. The students love this!