A writing pack that looks at the paper 2 writing non-fiction exam. The following are included:
LETTERS*
REPORTS
REVIEWS
SPEECHES
LEAFLETS
ARTICLES
PLANNING
STYLISTIC TECHNIQUES
SPAG
EXAM TIPS*
An in-depth Powerpoint for revision for the GCSE Nov exam. This for the paper 1 reading 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 in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 8 mark question. Student answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.
Two reading and writing lessons on speeches.
Lesson 1: intro to speeches and analysing Boris Johnson’s address to the nation.
Lesson 2: writing a speech advising people on staying safe from COVID.
An 80-slide PowerPoint looking at the paper 1 reading exam. The resource uses an extract from the Alan Partridge book, ‘Nomad.’ It is a very funny extract which my students have loved. Exemplar answers, extract, examiner tips, interactive images, model answers all included.
A 31-slide PowerPoint looking at the HOW questions on the paper 1 reading exam. The resource uses an extract from the Alan Partridge book, ‘Nomad.’ It is a very funny extract which my students have loved. Exemplar answers, extract, examiner tips, interactive images, model answers all included.
A PowerPoint based on extracts from the book / series Normal People by Sally Rooney. I have included revision on two Q1 (bullet points) and two IMPRESSIONS questions. I have also included:
discusson questions**
quote analysis
model answer
grade 4 - grade 8 examples
the extracts**
DRESS persuasive Techniques. The students love this lesson. Lots of individual and group tasks including music videos, annotating examplar work. All resources and video links included.
A GCSE lesson on writing a persuasive speech. The question is, ‘In a recent survey, a number of people said that we would be better off without the Internet. Do you agree? You have been asked to give a talk to your classmates giving your opinions. Write would you say.’ The following is included:
43-slide PP
Common SPAG issues
Famous speech examples
Structure
Paragraphs
Language features
Planning
Writing a successful intro
A PP for students at grade 4-5. Available as a PP and Word document. The following are focused on:
Proofreading REAL student work
There / Their / They’re
Capital letters
Adding correct punctuation
Apostrophes
A Functional Skills lesson on writing a persuasive speech. The question is, ‘In a recent survey, a number of people said that we would be better off without the Internet. Do you agree? You have been asked to give a talk to your classmates giving your opinions. Write would you say.’ The following is included:
43-slide PP
Common SPAG issues
Famous speech examples
Structure
Paragraphs
Language features
Planning
Writing a successful intro
Fun anagram starter. The students are given a list of 12 landmarks. All of the letters have been jumbled up. They have an allotted time to unscramble all 12. Activity and cut-out cards included. My students love it.
A collection of 28 articles that can be used for the reading and writing exams. Really good for debating. The students love it!
Some of the 28 articles are listed below:
1930s dating
Funny 999 calls
Man posts himself in a big envelope
Most embarrassing moments
Fashion industry ignores bigger women
Facebook brags
A nation of creeps
A fantastic, fun & informative lesson PowerPoint which covers all punctuation. The PP is very in-depth while being student-friendly. They really enjoy it!