To help pupils peer or even self assess.

A presentation/lesson/mini unit of work that focuses on tenses and time frames in order to prepare students for the new GCSE writing.

Presentation, exemplar texts and worksheet. Useful as a controlled assessment speaking or writing exam preparation activity, and also for reading comprehension practice. Designed for persistent D graders, who could work at a C, but just cannot make the connection. Extensive presentation with notes and suggestions of how to deliver. For candidates aiming for all grades from C upwards, as you can get them to consider how to enhance the texts /improve the grade. This could cover at least 3 lessons, possible more, as it build pupils up through basic to more complex opinions, with a review of how to use verbs (in the present tense) along the way. Designed for my bordering D/C pupils.

To go with Unit 1 of Module 6, Mira 2, introducing things to do in Barcelona, and reviewing opinion verb phrases. Good for the listening and also a Speaking / Writing activity.

Designed for last-minute re-sits, where pupils must work quickly and independently. Contains sentence starters and vocabulary to build a piece up to A grade.