An in-depth Powerpoint for revision for the GCSE Nov exam. This for the paper 2 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**
A really fun starter that my classes love. Students have 2 minutes to list the top ten of a topic e.g. 10 most used words in the English language, 10 most popular websites etc. Timer included which you can change for a longer/shorter time. I have included 13 questions for your classes to do (and the template is there for you to add more). It really gets the students engaged.
Students must find as many words as possible using the letters in the wheel. Each word must use the hub letter and at least 2 others. Letters can be only used once. There’s a 9 letter word to find in each wordwheel. Modern and interactive PP.
Fantastic 36-slide PowerPoint on writing an ARTICLE for the paper 2 transactional writing exam. The theme of the lesson is Dream Menu where students pick their meal of choice e.g. starter, main, side, dessert, drink, most hated food etc.
Example intro
Example paragraph
Sentence starters
ARTICLE form
ARTICLE conventions
Stylistic devices
Lecturer tips
Common mistakes
SPAG
A 66-slide PowerPoint on planning a successful story. This really helped my students be creative (esp. the ones who normally struggle with narratives. The following is covered:
Planning
Mindmaps
Type of story
1st / 3rd person narrative
Tenses
Mark scheme
Setting
A 45-slide PowerPoint & Microsoft Word example on the formal report for the paper 2 transactional writing exam. The following areas are covered:
Structure
Planning
Formal writing
Example question
Model answer
Examiner tips
Topic sentences
Stylistic features
Writing an introduction
Model paragraphs
An 'outstanding' lesson on Figurative Language. The following is included:
Fun metaphor or simile Catchphrase starter
Sarah Close music activity (great song for teens!)
Jigsaw learning task
Group activities
Celeb writing activity
Bad similes fun task
This lesson looks at writing a successful film review. I have based my lesson on the 2022 Oscar winning movie, CODA. The resource includes the following:
Review structure
Definition
Example paragraphs
Example intro
Writing features
Planning
The themes of the movie.
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.
Four separate revision sheets for the transactional writing exam e.g. letter and article. The following is included:
Key tips
Exam questions
Model answers
Model structure
Intro advice
Stylistic features
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Four separate revision sheets for the transactional writing exam e.g. letter and article. The following is included:
Key tips
Exam questions
Model answers
Model structure
Intro advice
Stylistic features
SPAG
Four separate revision sheets for the transactional writing exam e.g. letter and article. The following is included:
Key tips
Exam questions
Model answers
Model structure
Intro advice
Stylistic features
SPAG
Revision pack for paper 2 reading non-fiction exam. I have included extracts from An Idiot Abroad, Free Solo and other exam extracts.
Three separate revision PowerPoints 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. The following extracts are looked at:
Starter for Ten - David Nicholls
The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold
Jamaica Inn - Daphne Du Maurier
The students love this activity based on the TV game show ‘Catchphrase.’ The students have to guess the movie catchphrases / puzzles. They have 12 to complete! I have included the PowerPoint and the cut-out sheet.
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.
The students love this activity based on the TV game show ‘Catchphrase.’ The students have to guess the TV catchphrases / puzzles. They have 12 to complete! I have included the PowerPoint and the cut-out sheet.