A revision PowerPoint looking at the paper 1 reading exam. These lessons are based on an extract from the Alan Partridge novel, Nomad. I have included the PowerPoint, model answers, examiner tips and the extract. This is for grade 4-7 learners and looks at the following questions: *List five ways Alan gets ready for his swim each morning. What impressions do you get of Alan Partridge in this part of the extract? ‘The writer has created an enjoyable short story with a satisfying ending.’ How far do you agree with this statement? *

I have included all of my resources for the paper 2 non-fiction exam. This is aimed at grade 4-7 students. I have included separate Powerpoints, model answers, real exam questions, SPAG activities and examiner comments on the text types below. I have also included at least two separate Powerpoints on each of the tasks below. LETTERS LEAFLETS REPORTS REVIEWS ARTICLES SPEECHES

A 79-slide PowerPoint on the GCSE English Language paper 1 exam. Excellent for exam practise. The resource is split into 5 parts for each specific question. Each question (e.g. bullet point, impressions, HOW etc) has 5-8 practise questions and model answers. Worked very well with my students. I have used the following extracts: THREE PAST ‘REAL’ EDUQAS EXAM EXTRACTS JAWS JURASSIC PARK TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD THE LOVELY BONES ALAN PARTRIDGE: NOMAD THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS NO.1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY

A fun starter that could be used with any age and any lesson. Students must guess the movie based on the emoji clues. My students love it.

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.

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 37-slide PowerPoint on the language question of the non-fiction reading exam. The lesson is based on an extract from 127 Hours where Aron traps his arm. The exam question is: How does Aron Ralston show how awful his accident was? [10]. The following is included: extract 14 minute teacher video on the lesson model answers other example questions examiner advice

A paper I have made for the L1 FS English reading exam. Same structure as a normal exam.

A revision paper on Q5 (the evaluation question) on the paper 1 reading exam. It is for the EDUQAS exam board but could be used for any. It is based on an extract from the Sally Rooney novel, Normal People. My students enjoyed it. Aimed at grade 4-6 students. The following are included: PowerPoint Extract Highlighted quotes Examiner tips for this specific question Model answers The question the lesson is based on is: ‘Rachel is portrayed as a jealous character in this part of the story.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? You should write about: your own impressions of Rachel as she is presented in the passage.

A really fun starter on word association. The students love it. Gets everyone involved!

A really fun tutor /icebreaker / starter activity on year book comments. These are really funny and end with an activity where the students create their own year book quote!

A 50 slide PowerPoint and lots of other resources on the class film. The resource bundles looks at the following: Analysis Group activities Stereotypes Social norms Study guide Worksheets - mix 'n' match, viewing guide, character dynamics The Breakfast Club crossword

The students love this! A PowerPoint and video looking at being moral and moral dilemmas. The PowerPoint has definitions, explanations, group activities and a number of interesting, fun dilemmas the students can debate for hours!

28 different resources on fact, opinion and bias. In the collection there are PowerPoints, quizzes, images, worksheets and starter!

A collection of GCSE English resources using Charlie Brooker as its main theme. The following topics are covered: writing techniques figurative language proof reading sentence starters room 101 activity fun starter activity reading comprehension

A collection of resources for writing a show, not tell story for GCSE English Language. This includes a 60 slide PowerPoint, a grade answer, a worksheet and a lecturer podcast.

A resource bundle on 'writing a review' includes: 51 slide PowerPoint, video clips, grade 9 exemplar work and exemplar work annotated with language techniques. The lesson theme is Louis Theroux's documentary, 'Drinking to Oblivion' and creates a great discussion. The students find it really interesting and more interactive than a 'typical' film/book review! The doc is available on Netflix or just follow this link: https://123moviesonline.io/movie/louis-theroux-drinking-to-oblivion/?watching=OlqSlDYmfT

A 150 slide PowerPoint looking at key revision for the GCSE. The first half looks at paper 2 reading using the June 2017 exam paper. The second half looks at writing a narrative piece. The resource has exemplar work, real exam questions, tips, explanations. Everything that the students need are included. I have also included a Word page of a grade 9 narrative and a two PowerPoints with fun exam starter activities.

An ‘outstanding’ lesson and 63 slide PowerPoint on the language question in paper 1. This fantastic lesson uses the exam question,‘How does the writer try to show Chigurh’s violence and cunning?’ Based on a great extract from the book (and I show a clip from the film) No Country for Old Men. The resource includes the following: Model answer Language analysis Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure

An ‘outstanding’ lesson on the language question in paper 1. This fantastic lesson uses the exam question, ‘How does the writer make the lines tense and dramatic?’ The resource includes the following: Model answer Language analysis Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure