Complete revision notes including a range of exciting studies, concepts and theories. I achieved an A* in 2017 using these notes alongside practice questions Why they work: Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes Show different lines of arguments that can be used to ‘evaluate’ an idea which is crucial to enter the top bands Omitted endless details on methodology and results Replaced these with meaningful comments on each study to form the basis of your argument in the exam (crucial to enter top bands!) It includes information on: Early writing Stages of writing development Spelling Types of spelling mistake Overcoming these challenges The effects of accent and dialect on spelling Hand writing development Socio economic issues surrounding child language development The ways parents can support children Scaffolding The influence of technology Phonics Genre Practice essay questions Notes on Spoken CLA Model essay for CLA Check out my shop for more

A complete set of notes for child language acquisition full of theorists, linguists, facts, stats, examples, application and more. I used these notes only alongside practice questions to achieve an A* in 2017. Why they work: Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes Show different lines of arguments that can be used to ‘evaluate’ an idea which is crucial to enter the top bands Omitted endless details on methodology and results Replaced these with meaningful comments on each study to form the basis of your argument in the exam (crucial to enter top bands!) Summary sheet includes: The stages of acquisition Different things to pick out in a transcript given in the exam & what to say about them Nativist approach Constructivists Nurture approach Cognitive approach Notes for written & multi modal language acquisition Full revision for Paper 1 Model essays for all topics in A Level English Language, including child language Check out my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/astarlevels

Data analysis combined with theory application to prepare for A Level English Language, in particular the Year 1 exam. Includes three tasks all based around consolidating theory learning and data analysis skills. Task 1: glossary of 9 language and gender theory cards to be sorted under the model that they fit best with. Useful activity to consider which theories fit together and can be used to discuss a certain idea. Task 2: a transcript of men and women discussing marriage that students should label with relevant theories i.e. a woman saying “jolly good” can be labeled with Lakoff’s ideas about empty adjectives as a feature of women’s inferior language. Task 3 and 4: four different pieces of data - a very versatile task. Students can analyse each piece of data, match it up to one of the four exam questions and then pick one to write an essay answer to. The poster included complements the activities pack. It is a straightforward resource giving a bedrock of theories, can be used for reference, revision or to support class/ home work.

14 practice essay questions organised in a workbook format for A Level English Language. Includes an essay template for each question to guide students to structure an answer. Questions are written in ‘evaluate’ style i.e.* ‘evaluate the idea that some accents and dialects are viewed more favourably than others’* Why it works: Covers every topic: gender, accent & dialect, sociolect, world English, language change Template helps structure answers Practice recalling AO2 and arranging it with other theories to build an argument Model essays for all topics in A Level English Language

Data analysis combined with theory application to prepare for A Level English Language, in particular the Year 1 exam. Includes three tasks all based around consolidating theory learning and data analysis skills. Task 1: glossary of 8 studies/ theorists to match up with what they did. Great revision activity, and once complete, bedrock of studies for students to learn for the exam. Task 2: an extract from a school newsletter attempting to ‘ban’ regional dialect, where students are required to think about the message this sends across, what theories relate to this, and then to plan/ write an essay using the data. Task 3: I have selected what I found to be four versatile studies and asked three thought provoking questions about them that open up discussion, encouraging students to say something meaningful about the theory, rather than just repeating what is in every textbook. The poster included complements the activities pack. It is a straightforward resource giving a bedrock of theories, can be used for reference, revision or to support class/ home work.

Four posters with the key information for each topic condensed onto one page. Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017. Why they work: Clear, colourful and organised in text boxes so easy to memorise studies Brief summary of each topic can be displayed on bedroom wall and looked at regularly Comprehensive set of notes full of theorists, linguists, facts, stats, examples, real world application and more Includes accent & dialect, occupation, gender and sociolect Please notes these posters are a bedrock of theories. If you want each topic written in more detail please see here…

This language investigation was submitted to AQA in summer 2017 and awarded an A*. This makes it the perfect example to show students what is required of them in the NEA. Includes full 5 page write up & data used. Title: An investigation into the language used by politicians in resignation speeches Why it works: * Shows how to use current A Level study as a toolkit to study language * Demonstrates how to organise & structure the write-up * Example of the level of analysis & interpretation needed for highest grades * Can be reworked as a template for *your* future (brilliant!) NEA I also have an example of the directed writing & commentary: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/original-writing-and-commentary-example-nea-11721778 Follow my twitter to stay updated with more essential free resources and news - @astarlevels Check out my shop for more essays and revision resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/astarlevels

This original writing and commentary was submitted to AQA in summer 2017 and awarded an A*. This makes it the perfect example to show students what is required of them in the NEA. Includes full original writing & corresponding commentary. The original writing was based on Power of Persuasion. Why it works: * Shows how to use current A Level study to produce & analyse their own writing * Demonstrates how to organise & structure the commentary by drawing on own work & the style model * Can be reworked as a template for *your* future (brilliant!) NEA I also have an example of the language investigation: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-english-language-nea-a-example-language-investigation-11721765 Follow my twitter to stay updated with more essential free resources and news - @astarlevels Check out my shop for more essays and revision resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/astarlevels

3 student written model answer for A Level English Language. Includes both sources/ texts so can be set as a mock too. This essay demonstrates how to apply linguistic methods & terminology to texts in order to explore how language is used to create meaning. Students of all abilities will benefit from an example of effective essay writing which they can emulate in their own work. Why it works: Shows how to select and analyse a range of language features, as well as how to demonstrate awareness of context and how meaning was created Includes text A & B so can be set as a practice paper Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017 Can be reworked as a template for your future (brilliant!) essays

Top band, student written model opinion article for A Level English Language. Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017. This model article demonstrates how to convey understanding of linguistic ideas by evaluating and challenging the views presented in the text and by other linguists. Students of all abilities will benefit from an example of effective article writing which they can emulate in their own work. Why it works: Shows how to assess ideas from the texts within your own article Demonstrates how to balance engaging writing with linguistic content Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017 Can be reworked as a template for your future (brilliant!) articles Easily turned into an assessment because text A & B are included. The model article can be used for reflection afterwards I have also included a powerpoint that encourages students to look at each text in detail, make meaningful comments on it & then use these ideas to plan an opinion article answer. Would work well as the premise of a lesson but is not a full lesson powerpoint. Model essays for all topics in A Level English Language Write an opinion article about language diversity and variation in which you assess the ideas and issues raised in Text A and Text B and argue your own views.

3 student written model answer for A Level English Language Paper 1 section A. The answer includes examiner commentary. Includes both sources/ texts that the answers are based on so it can be set as a mock too. This essay demonstrates how to apply linguistic methods & terminology to texts in order to explore how language is used to create meaning. Students of all abilities will benefit from an example of effective essay writing which they can emulate in their own work. Why it works: Shows how to select and analyse a range of language features, as well as how to demonstrate awareness of context and how meaning was created Includes text A & B so can be set as a practice paper Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017 Can be reworked as a template for your future (brilliant!) essays

Example student written model articles on gender, accent & dialect, social group/ sociolect & occupation. Why they work: Top band articles show how to balance engaging style with linguistic theories Ideas of headlines, straplines & openings Use as a style model for your future (brilliant!) articles! I also made a resource with a headline, strapline & engaging opening for every topic that you could be required to write an article on. This is a great tool for students to avoid wasting time starting articles and getting straight on with it. Find it here