This resources includes an 101-slide PowerPoint, EDUQAS style exam paper with extracts and a 30-min video podcast. It is based on two extracts about exciting trips made by Ben Fogle & James Cracknell. Source 1 is a trip to the South Pole, and source 2 is a rowing race across the Atlantic Ocean. All parts of the exam are covered, with model answers and examiner tips.

A really fun starter! Students have to guess the movie based on the images on the board. 20 movies to guess. The students absolutely love it.

A really fun activity the students love! They have to work out who the famous people are based on their childhood photos. Some of the people included are Sabrina Carpenter, Adele, Ed Sheeran and Ryan Reynolds. Gets a great debate going, and the students love it. Photos included on the PowerPoint and worksheet which gives some clues if needed. All answers included.

A really fun starter! Students have to guess MOVIE & SERIES based on the images on the board. Two separate PowerPoints. Over 35 films/series to guess. The students absolutely love it.

A 54-slide PowerPoint & Microsoft Word examples on the GUIDE for the transactional writing exam. The following areas are covered: Structure Planning Example question A4 Model answer Examiner tips Topic sentences Stylistic features Writing an introduction Model paragraphs

All points explained thoroughly with interesting tasks. The following is included: Context Images The Great Depression The American Dreams Power on the Ranch Plot points Characters The original title explained

Quiz on Fact and Opinion using the old speak and spell template. The students love it!

Two videos are available. A* writing examples video podcast: https://youtu.be/8P5fldJvmfo A tutorial examining A* (and lower band) student examples of all of the writing tasks on the GCSE English language exam. Letters, reviews, reports, articles and speeches are covered. A* writing examples - with music (no podcast): https://youtu.be/RXqTQyDZj8k Different graded examples from the WJEC writing exam. Following formats included: Letters Speeches Reports Articles Reviews

PowerPoint on Grammar. Can be used by most abilties and levels.

An informative & fun lesson on Figurative Language. Students learn the different types of figurative language and use this to analyse the Florence & the Machine song, ‘Free.’ All video links included. I have included the 21-slide PowerPoint, lyrics sheet and an answer sheet. I have also included a fun starter and an extension activity on language analysis.

An informative & fun lesson on anxiety. Students learn what causes panic attacks, and how can you prevent them. They will then analyse the Florence & the Machine song, ‘Free’ which is about her experiences with anxiety and panic attacks. All video links included. I have included the 21-slide PowerPoint, lyrics sheet and an answer sheet. I have also included a fun starter and an extension activity on language analysis.

A fun exercise I did to introduce travel writing. Students have to guess the wonders, research facts and then feedback. Info on each Wonder provided.

A great lesson which recaps all you need to know about narrative writing.

Purpose of text PowerPoint with video clips and texts my students have enjoyed.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question, Q5 & Q6 of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.