Detailed lesson for Q3 (structure). The lesson:
- looks at the differences between language and structural techniques
-gives students opportunities to identify structural techniques within a text
- includes a detailed flashcard with sentence stems and terminology for revision
-includes mark scheme
FIVE writing activities for AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5. I’ve used the thought provoking work of artist Al Margen to act as a visual aid and help students write more creatively. I have also included questions for classroom discussions.
Detailed PowerPoint lesson breaking down A01 from English Language Paper 2 (explicit and implicit information).
The lesson is centred around the theme of freedom, with students using an extract from Malala’s ‘Fight for Freedom’ and Harriet Jacob’s ‘Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl’.
Extracts and Question 1 example provided by Millie Frost (Twitter: @MissMFrost). Thank you :o)
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Two lessons for English Language Paper 2: Question 2.
The lessons teaches students how to summarise, identify less obvious differences between the sources and how to synthesise between texts. Students are also given student examples and the opportunity to attempt practice questions and self assess.
There’s more!
A relatable online revision video I have made has also been included. This breaks down the exam paper itself, accompanied with a short quiz at the end :o)
The sources used come from an AQA specimen paper (Elizabeth Dray at Glastonbury/ Charles Dickens at Greenwich Fair)
Persuasive writing lesson using the topic of the Syrian Refugee crisis. I hope the lesson will teach students how to write persuasively and help them gain an understanding of the current issues going on in Syria.
Students will act as 'Save the Children' and research into the current issues affecting the lives of those in Syria due to the war (research pack provided). They will then write a persuasive speech to the Foreign Secretary using the research that they have learnt. This can be taught over a series of lessons.
Activities led to really interesting and insightful discussions, and students developed a more insightful understanding of the issues that affect their world :o)
Nice idea to extend learning outside the classroom:
- letters could be sent to the MP
-speaking and listening activities
-assembly presentations
Please leave a review. I would love to know how the lesson went :o).
Visual aid to show students how to 'blow' up the language in a quote into smaller pieces. A template has also been provided to give to lower ability students.
For six 'Explode the Quote' starter activities, visit my TES shop :)
Full lesson that aims at students writing a leaflet, including an exam style question (Q5) . To engage students, the subject area focuses on the Syrian refugee crisis.
An assembly looking at why we should celebrate black history. The assembly highlights important black figures, such as Frederick Douglass, Mary Seacole, Lewis Latimer and the Moors, and their contributions to history.
The assembly also explores the presence of black people in Britain from the 3rd century to the Victorian era (Beachy Head Lady, Ivory Bangle Lady, John Blanke and Sarah Forbes Bonetta) to highlight how black people were visible in Britain before the Transatlantic slave trade and were more than just enslaved Africans.
Lots of help from David Olusoga’s Black and British :)
This resource can be used for assembly or tutor time to educate students about the contributions of Caribbean migrants to British society. The PowerPoint focuses on the history of the Windrush Generation and gives students a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by this generation as they settled in the UK.
Instead of a revision timetable, I have created a Reflection Revision Planner.
Students:
Unlike a timetable, it requires you to reflect on yourself and your studies regularly in order to make sense of what you are studying and why.
I hope it will keep you motivated, as you can shape and adapt your revision and have more meaningful study sessions that make a difference.
Teachers:
Download now for your students!
Lesson analysing Childish Gambino’s video ‘This is America’. Students will work collaboratively to examine aspects of his video, considering his viewpoint and perspective on violence and race relations in America . Students are then given an AQA English Language Paper 2 Q4 exam style question to answer.
Writing activity for AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5. I have used the thought provoking work of artist Kirzart to act as a visual aid and help students write more creatively. I have also included questions for classroom discussions.
Lesson looking at The Red Room. Students focus on the use of first-person narration in the story.
The lesson includes:
-multiple choice comprehension questions
-Activities focusing on evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of using first-person narration in the text.
-Differentiated writing activities
Writing activity getting students to use more ambitious techniques to hook their reader's attention.
Perfect starter activity.
More writing stimulus tasks like this can be found on my TES shop.
A lesson looking at the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
I have created a revision video that explores their relationship, using themes that students can relate to. An exam style question has also been included, with an extract based on AQA English Literature Paper 1.
Lesson focusing on the theme of responsibility in 'An Inspector Calls', whilst also allowing students to reflect on their own personal responsibilities. Differentiated exam questions also provided.