Story and Descriptive writing KS3 resources

Three sided revision sheet for A Level English Language looking at key theories, what to look for in data and critique of theory. Students use this as a reference resource in lessons. I have tried to use dual coded symbols and more unusual critique.

VCOP triangles wall display. Can also be laminated as placemats.

Displays focusing on theory, vocabulary and teminology. Made for Edexcel but suitable for AQA with a few tweaks on ‘IDEAL C’

An Inspector Calls taboo game

Extensive Powerpoint and a range of links to clips and activities. Originally used with Y10 and 11 for WJEC spoken language, however could be adapted.

Looking at Shakespeare and his sonnets (an introduction). Particularly looks at Sonnet 18 and 130. Looks at iambic pentameter and pathetic fallacy. Information on Shakespearian context. Two version of PP, one for M-HA y8 the other used with LA Y8 (nurture group).

Used with a MA/HA Y8 set. Could be adapted.

Life of Pi extract, descriptive writing stimulus and differentiated resources as well as PEE grid. Used with Y9-11. Good for IGCSE coursework and new AQA spec.

Visual summary of themes in all 15 poems. Can be used as a reference tool or a poster. Useful for MA and LA who struggle with complex charts. Also includes a PP outlining the Unseen Poetry exam.

Question to be completed in exam conditions followed by walkthrough, however, this could always be edited to give students a lesson first followed by the exam.

Introduction to the functions of language according to Halliday and Dore. Students complete grid and transcript annotation selecting functions before producing their own transcript. Answers included.

AQA English Language Paper 1A questions focusing on Nicholas Nickleby extract. Used as part of a unit named “An Introduction to 19C literature” looking at both lang and lit skills. The PP and activities lasted me 4-5 lessons. Covers some context Extract available from AQA website in KS3 resource pack under teaching materials

The sheet needs to be laminated and used over texts as a prompt for students. This has really helped the confidence of my Y12 students.

A resource to support very low ability students in putting together a feature article on homework. The group struggles to write independently due to SEN needs and EAL. This resource produced some excellent pieces of writing.

Worksheet for analysing Piano D H Lawrence. Used with LA and MA Y10

A collection of activities and analysis of the sonnet.

A collection of activities based on Stone Cold by Robert Swindells. Includes assessment plans. Looks at dual narrative, descriptive writing, punctuation, P.E,E,

A collection of Tempest worksheets used with low ability Y9.