A 70-slide PowerPoint on how to get a grade 5-9 on the GCSE English Language based on the June 2019 reading exam paper. The resource also includes specific slides focusing on grade 5-9 examples on Q1-Q6 . The resource includes the following: Model answers Answer structure Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text.

I have created revision packs for the two ‘HOW’ questions in the reading fiction exam. I have used the following extracts: THREE PAST ‘REAL’ EDUQAS EXAM EXTRACTS JAWS JURASSIC PARK TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS NO.1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY

Based on the classic TV programme, this quiz asks the students questions on spelling, punctuation and grammar. Makes the topic fun and competitive!!

An outstanding collection of resources on narrative openings for GCSE English Language. The following are included in the resource bundle: 68 slide PowerPoint Fun starter quiz on famous opening to films/TV/ books (they love this!) Different methods for a fantastic opening line Grade 9 exemplar with analysis of first paragraph Language techniques and sensory language An activity on the ten best opening lines in fiction Shaun of the Dead 'show don't tell' activity

A great PowerPoint on commonly confused words. This would be great for any student as an activity or revision tool.

Two separate revision workbooks on the writing exam on paper 1 and paper 2. The following are included: Paper 1: Paper 1 overview Narrative structure (with modern movie examples) Individual tasks and activities Teacher tips Real EDUQAS exam questions Openings Endings How to impress the examiner Dialogue Grade 9 example FInal tips Revision PowerPoint Paper 2: Paper 2 overview Letters Leaflets Reports Reviews Speeches Articles Individual tasks and activities Teacher tips Real EDUQAS exam questions Figurative language Sentence starters How to impress the examiner Grade 9 examples of each format FInal tips Revision PowerPoint

A 235 slide PowerPoint on how to get a grade 9 on the GCSE English Language looking at Touching the Void. This resource also includes a Word document giving grade 9 examples on Q1-Q6, lecturer annotations and all extracts. I have included my six separate PowerPoints which focus on each specific question. The following are included: Model answers Lecturer tips Podcasts Teacher annotations Exemplar work PEE structure sheet Language analysis Connotation advice Group activities Examiner insight

Revision sheet for the Paper 2 reading exam. Each question has a model answer and number of points needed. Aimed for students looking for a grade 4/5. Exam and mark scheme available here: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/5-component-2-additional-assessment-materials.pdf

An ‘outstanding’ lesson on the language evaluation question (HOW WELL DO YOU THINK…?) in non-fiction paper 2. This fantastic lesson uses the exam question, ‘How well do you think Joe Simpson captures his feelings about the situation he finds himself in?’ • This resource uses a great extract from Touching the Void (the rope cut!). The resource includes the following: Model answer Extract 10/10 on separate Microsoft Word document Lecturer exam paper annotations and comments Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure Exemplar work

Over 60 resources including 15 PowerPoints on the reading exam for paper 2. I have focused on three different exams (Ben Fogle/Captain Scott, cycling and Touching the Void). All exams questions for all the extracts have group activities, annotations and model answers. A great SOW and revision essential.

33 slide PowerPoint on common grammar mistakes. The following topics are covered: wrong-word errors commonly confused words punctuation errors usage errors tense errors preventing errors I have included two worksheets and a PowerPoint on punctuating dialogue.

A really great collection of starters (55 slides). Each starter has a selection of quotes from a real EDUQAS exam. The students need to use the quotes to write an exam answer (PEE or simple answer). Sometimes a starter sentence will be included for weaker students. I give each class three mins to complete the starters against the clock. The following starters are included: Q1 information retrieval Q2, Q3 & Q4 language analysis & PEE Q4 Impressions question, language analyis & PEE Q5 - Evaluation question exam terminology starter on verbs, adjectives, adverbs & nouns (two worksheets included) top 8 incorrect spellings starter

An ‘outstanding’ lesson on the language question (HOW…) in paper 2. This fantastic lesson uses the exam question, ‘How does Charles Starmer-Smith show that cycling is an enjoyable experience?’ The resource includes the following: Model answer Language analysis Group activities Lecturer exam paper annotations and comments Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure Exemplar work Exam paper and mark scheme link

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a GRADE 9 LEAFLET. Also comes with the grade 9 leaflet on a separate WORD page and another WORD page highlighted with language devices. The leaflet is based on the theme of 'Monkey World'. The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 example Sentence starters LEAFLET form LEAFLET conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

A 42-slide PowerPoint with an explanation and examples of famous and rarely used idioms.

The students take part in the contest in which participants are asked to spell words in a round-robin format. There are three different rounds of increasing difficulty. The students love it!

A informative, interactive and fun lesson on ‘show, not tell’ in creative writing. The lesson uses the book and film ‘I am Legend’ as its main resource. The students love this!

A great PowerPoint on the best (and most famous) opening paragraphs in fiction. Each book has its example with interesting images. Great for teaching creative writing.

A 220 slide PowerPoint on how to get a grade 9 on the GCSE English Language looking at the offical EDUQAS paper on cycling. This resource also includes a Word document giving grade 9 examples on Q1-Q6 and examiner podcast. I have included my 7 separate PowerPoints which focus on each specific question. The following are included: Model answers 7 separate powerpoints Lecturer tips Teacher annotations Exemplar work PEE structure sheet Language analysis Fact sheet on Captain Scott Connotation advice Group activities Examiner insight Exam paper and Mark Scheme link

A 43-slide PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on the two language (HOW) questions in the exam. This is based on the NOV 2016 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. I have included pdf version of grade 5-6 marked work. Exam paper & MS available at: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/3-component-1-additional-assessment-materials.pdf