A 31-slide PowerPoint looking at the HOW questions on the paper 1 reading exam. The resource uses an extract from the Alan Partridge book, ‘Nomad.’ It is a very funny extract which my students have loved. Exemplar answers, extract, examiner tips, interactive images, model answers all included.
A PowerPoint based on extracts from the book / series Normal People by Sally Rooney. I have included revision on two Q1 (bullet points) and two IMPRESSIONS questions. I have also included:
discusson questions**
quote analysis
model answer
grade 4 - grade 8 examples
the extracts**
DRESS persuasive Techniques. The students love this lesson. Lots of individual and group tasks including music videos, annotating examplar work. All resources and video links included.
A GCSE lesson on writing a persuasive speech. The question is, ‘In a recent survey, a number of people said that we would be better off without the Internet. Do you agree? You have been asked to give a talk to your classmates giving your opinions. Write would you say.’ The following is included:
43-slide PP
Common SPAG issues
Famous speech examples
Structure
Paragraphs
Language features
Planning
Writing a successful intro
A PP for students at grade 4-5. Available as a PP and Word document. The following are focused on:
Proofreading REAL student work
There / Their / They’re
Capital letters
Adding correct punctuation
Apostrophes
A Functional Skills lesson on writing a persuasive speech. The question is, ‘In a recent survey, a number of people said that we would be better off without the Internet. Do you agree? You have been asked to give a talk to your classmates giving your opinions. Write would you say.’ The following is included:
43-slide PP
Common SPAG issues
Famous speech examples
Structure
Paragraphs
Language features
Planning
Writing a successful intro
Fun anagram starter. The students are given a list of 12 landmarks. All of the letters have been jumbled up. They have an allotted time to unscramble all 12. Activity and cut-out cards included. My students love it.
A collection of 28 articles that can be used for the reading and writing exams. Really good for debating. The students love it!
Some of the 28 articles are listed below:
1930s dating
Funny 999 calls
Man posts himself in a big envelope
Most embarrassing moments
Fashion industry ignores bigger women
Facebook brags
A nation of creeps
A fantastic, fun & informative lesson PowerPoint which covers all punctuation. The PP is very in-depth while being student-friendly. They really enjoy it!
A whole SOW with all resources for the Spoken Language unit of GCSE English Language. This particular SOW looks in detail at an interview between Paris Hilton and David Letterman. Video clip included.
The students love it!
A collection of resources on creating a character for a narrative piece. Lot of individual and groups activities they will love. With even a bit of Anchorman and The Office making an appearance!