A detailed PowerPoint on how to write a grade 4-7 short story for the GCSE English Language exam. The following is included: Student example Teacher example Show don’t tell Sensory Language Common SPAG issues Examiner report Language features Writing an exciting opening / closing line

A fun starter for Drama / Media / English students or tutor time. Based on the fabulous podcast where students have to answer ten questions about films. Will get a great debate going!

Two in-depth Powerpoints (over 60 slides each) on how to get a grade 9 in a descriptive and / or narrative tasks. Each PowerPoint included an examiner podcast. All other resources and worksheets are included. The following topics are covered: Structure Style SPAG Figurative Language Sensory Language Show, not tell Zoom-in paragraphing Grade 9 exemplar work Creating character Exam tips

An English starter on bad tattoos. The students love it!!! Also includes fun facts and a starter on designing your own tattoo!

A revision PowerPoint on the IMPRESSIONS question on the paper 1 reading exam. I have included the PowerPoint, the extract, grade 5-8 model answers and the extract annotated. Very helpful for students.

A revision PowerPoint on the IMPRESSIONS question on the paper 1 reading exam. I have included the PowerPoint, the extract, grade 5-8 model answers and the extract annotated. Very helpful for students.

A fun, informative and interactive lesson on writing a letter on the topic of phobias. I have included the top ten phobias on the PowerPoint and a separate Word document. I have also included class discussion questions and a fun personality starter named ‘What Scares You The Most.’ The students love it. There is also lots of info on writing a great letter.

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a letter of complaint. Also comes with a podcast from an examiner and separate letter writing quiz PowerPoint. The resource looks at the following: Level 2 example Sentence starters Letter form Letter conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

A revision PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question on the paper 1 reading exam. I have included the PowerPoint, the extract, grade 5-8 model answers and the extract annotated. Very helpful for students.

Two separate PowerPoints. The students love this activity based on the TV game show ‘Catchphrase.’ The students have to guess the movie and TV catchphrases / puzzles. They have 12 to complete on both activities. I have included the PowerPoint and the cut-out sheet.

A fun starter where the students have to rate how funny a series of jokes are. They then complete a homophone activity based on jokes. Answers included. My students love it!

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

Fantastic PowerPoint lesson and L2 pass example on writing a SPEECH. Also comes with a podcast from an examiner. The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 example Sentence starters LEAFLET form LEAFLET conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Fantastic PowerPoint lesson and L2 pass example on writing an ARTICLE. Also comes with a podcast from an examiner. The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 example Sentence starters LEAFLET form LEAFLET conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

A helpsheet and PowerPoint on how to be successful in the writing tasks. I have included tips from the examiner report, model answers and the best methods for students to achieve grades 4-7. This helped my students a lot to keep focused.

A fantastic revision tool that the students love. It’s based on Family Fortunes so can used as a class, group or individial activity. I have included a mixture of GCSE English questions and general knowledge questions. The students love it.

A fantastic revision tool that the students love. It’s based on Family Fortunes so can used as a class, group or individial activity. I have included a mixture of FS English questions and general knowledge questions. The students love it.

Two separate revision PowerPoints for the Easter revision sessions. One PowerPoint per paper. All questions covered.

A lesson on writing a magazine article. I have based on the lesson on the importance of positive role models. The lesson focuses on Jameelia Jamil (positive) and Kim Kardashians’s views on weight in the media. It’s a really interesting topic which my students enjoyed. All four video links provided. I have copied a link to the subject below: Google link: Jameelia Jamil Washington Post The lesson also includes the tools to write a successful article.The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 example Sentence starters ARTICLE form ARTICLE conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

A worksheet I made with four separate activites all one handy page. Comes with answers as a Word page of PDF. The following are covered: -Capital letters Apostrophes There / Their / They’re Your / You’re