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 grade 4-7 students. I have also created revision packs for each question in the reading fiction exam. I have included the extracts and the answers for info retrieval, the ‘HOW’ questions, the ‘IMPRESSIONS’ question and the ‘EVALUATION’ question. I have included the packs as separate questions and all questions combined. 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 103-slide PowerPoint on how to get a grade 4-7 on the GCSE English Language based on the June 2017 paper 2 reading exam paper. I have also included a lecturer podcast on the exam paper. There is a snippet here but download for the whole thing (30mins). The resource also includes specific slides focusing on grade 4-7 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. Paper and mark scheme available online

A revision PowerPoint looking at the paper 1 reading exam. This lesson is 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 question: ‘The writer has created an enjoyable short story with a satisfying ending.’ How far do you agree with this statement?

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.

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 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 starter that I use in a lot of classes. Creates a great debate! All answers included.

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 fun, interactive and informative PowerPoint lesson on the TOP TEN skills that EMPLOYERS are looking for in new EMPLOYEE. The lesson has lot of fun images to show the main points. The students love it!

A really fun, interactive and informative PowerPoint that the students love. All resources and worksheets provided!

A really fun, interactive and informative PowerPoint that the students love. All resources and worksheets provided!

A fantastic, fun & informative lesson PowerPoint which covers all punctuation. The PP is very in-depth while being student-friendly. They really enjoy it!

A really fun, colourful quiz on writing devices. The students love it!