An 18 slide PPT which has been written as a revision guide for the language question (q2) in Paper 1 of AQA's GCSE English Language spec. There is a focus on what examiners are looking for as well as handy hints throughout. I look at what is meant by language and look in detail at what examiners are looking for when marking this question. A simplified marks scheme is given so that pupils can track progression. An example of a level 4 paragraph is also given. The PPT uses the 2017 'Rosabel' paper as a basis. The revision guide contains activities which can be done at home or in the classroom. The PPT has been designed for either teachers to share in the classroom as part of pupils' revision and/or as a document for pupils to take home. See my shop for a similar guide for question 3 (structure).

A PPT to encourage close analysis of a passage.

Grid for pupils to record their observations .

A complete script with 22 slide PPT for an informative, age-appropriate assembly for junior and secondary school pupils on the upcoming EU referendum. Can be delivered as a class/form assembly but can also be delivered by a single person. The assembly covers the history of the EU and a look at the two sides of the argument; it contains music for entry into assembly and also has a couple of youtube clips.

A detailed essay plan for KS3 looking at suspense in The Red Room. Can be used as an assessment piece. Could be used at the end of the topic as it assumes that some work has been done on character, setting and language. Students should use the bullet points to help them write PEE paragraphs. Resource consists of one essay plan.

An 11 slide PPT looking mainly at Donald Trump, who he is and what he has promised to do. There is also a slide on Hillary Clinton and a message that this is democracy in action. This is a slightly modified version of my last Donald Trump PPT so please don't buy again if you bought the original. The PPT has been redesigned to reflect the inauguration of the new president. Could be used in assembly or tutor time and links into current affairs and citizenship. Suitable for upper KS2 and secondary. (For some reason, viewers are not able to preview this PPT and I have notified TES. In the meantime, you can preview my other Donald Trump assembly https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/american-election-donald-trump-11417737 because it is very similar to this one - thanks).

UPDATED 18TH MAY WITH DETAILS OF THE TORY MANIFESTO. A 22 slide PPT containing current information on the forthcoming June 8th election. The assembly looks at why an election has been called, what an election is, the different political parties involved, the views of political parties on Brexit, promises already made (pre-manifestos), current opinion polls and interesting election stats from 2015. Concept of democracy is mentioned. Assembly is student friendly and could be used for juniors and seniors. PPT could also be used as a general classroom resourse perhaps during tutorial time or just as a 'current affairs' resource. The resource is updated to reflect major changes so what you download should be current.

An 19 slide PPT which has been written as a revision guide for the structure question (q3) in Paper 1 of AQA's GCSE English Language spec. There is a focus on what examiners are looking for as well as handy hints throughout. I look at what is meant by structure and look at what examiners are looking for when marking this question. A simplified marks scheme is given so that pupils can track progression. An example of a level 1 paragraph is also given with a tasks to decide why it is a level 1 and for it to be rewritten and improved. The PPT uses the 2017 'Rosabel' paper as a basis. The revision guide contains activities which can be done at home or in the classroom. The PPT has been designed for either teachers to share in the classroom as part of pupils' revision and/or as a document for pupils to take home. Also available from my shop is a similar guide for question 2 of the same paper.

A 10 slide PPT which explains what simple past and present verbs are and how to identify them. Activities are included for pupils to complete. A SAT style question is also included. Designed for Year 6 pupils but could be used with other ages. Could be used to introduce the concept or as a revision tool. NB: This resource is also available as a bundle with two other 'verb tense' PPTs - Present Perfect and Present Progressive/Past Progressive costing £3 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/verb-tenses-for-year-6-sats-11804840 Thanks for looking.

Assessment preparation and feedback lesson for ‘The Soldier’ - HOW DOES BROOKES PRESENT WAR? This resource contains material for at least three lessons. It was designed for the fourth out of five sets (predicted grades mainly 3s) and was written for an assessment. The first lesson sees pupils completing a revision sheet using previous teaching/knowledge and shows how to attempt a poetry assessment. The second lesson is the assessment itself after an 10 minute starter which focuses on ways in which war is presented. The third lesson is for after the marking and is a ppt designed to help pupils improve and re-draft.

A 10-slide PPT suitable for assembly/form-time/rolling PPT during break and lunchtimes. Information is current and the PPT details the background to Brexit, details of the withdrawal agreement and what happens now that the agreement has been rejected. I also look briefly at life after Brexit. The resource is suitable for upper KS2 and all of KS3/4/5. Thanks for looking.UPDATED to include information of the three votes in parliament w/b 11/3/19

A critical reading lesson using chapter 1 of Holes. The lesson was written for an intervention lesson but could also be used for a lower ability class. The lesson encourages careful and slow reading; a look at vocabulary; zooming in of specific words and sentences to help with general understanding and then a longer writing task looking at how the author conveys the atmosphere. Included is also the worksheet which my pupils do their writing on.

A critical reading lesson using the first part of ‘The Landlady’ by Roald Dahl (copies readily available online). The lesson was written for an intervention lesson but could also be used for a lower ability class. The lesson encourages careful and slow reading; a look at vocabulary; zooming in of specific words and sentences to help with general understanding and then a longer writing task looking at how the author conveys the atmosphere. Included is also the worksheet which my pupils do their writing on.

An 11 slide PPT which could be used for an assembly or tutor time or as general information for your class. Suitable for KS2 / KS3 and KS4, it looks at Trump and Clinton and then goes on to say what Trump has pledged to do and how America might change. There is also a short clip of Trump’s acceptance speech and the message of democracy. A current and relevant PPT.

The fourth lesson in my literacy series which concentrates on the use of commas. We look at six times when a comma should be used and complete activities to help consolidate comma usage. A worksheet is included for those who would prefer this to writing in books.

The second lesson in my Literacy series aimed at LA KS3. This week looks at common, collective and abstract nouns to give pupils a greater understanding of the language they use. Activities are both collaborative and independent and I include the worksheet that I use with my groups. Good for intervention or general Literacy lessons.

The first lesson in a series of weekly Literacy lessons that I teach to LA students. The lesson begins with looking at what a sentence is with the necessary components before moving on to look at how we can make our sentences more interesting. I use a worksheet for students to complete their work on and this is also included.

The third lesson in my Literacy series which looks at adjectives an how they help us understand the text. I use predominantly with LA KS3. I have found that this lesson can be spread over two sessions if a slower-pace is needed. The lesson looks at how adjectives can enhance nouns and goes onto look at how we can show our understanding of a text by identifying adjectives and creating synonyms. A worksheet for students to write their work down is also included.

A 13 slide PowerPoint designed to inform students about the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Slides include information about the Queen’s early life; her family tree; how she came to be Queen; the actual Coronation; her role as Queen; Prime Ministers; events to mark her silver and golden jubilee and planned events for this year.