A lesson on the question 6 (compare question) in paper 2. This lesson uses the exam question, ‘Using information from both texts, explain briefly in your own words, how the spectators reacted to Blondin and Wallenda.’ There is a also an excellent examiner podcast that really benefits the students. Nov exam paper link included. The resource includes the following: Model answer Answer structure Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text.

A lesson (& examiner podcast) on the opinion question in paper 2. This fantastic lesson uses the exam question, ‘What do you think and feel about Dickens’ views about solitary confinement as a punishment and the way he expresses these views? ’? It’s based on the Summer 2017 exam which looked at two articles on prisons. The resource includes the following: Model answer Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure Exemplar work Exam paper and mark scheme link

An informative and interactive lesson on writing opening lines a in short story. The students look at famous novels as well as valuable activity on exemplar work. I have also included a video on successful opening lines.

A revision PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on Q5 in the exam. This is based on the NOV 2016 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. I have included pdf version of grade 5-6 marked work. Exam paper & MS available at: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/3-component-1-additional-assessment-materials.pdf

34-slide PowerPoint on how to get 100% on Q5 (looking at two texts) of the GCSE English Language exam based on an extract from An Idiot Abroad (extract included). The resource includes the following: Model answers Answer structure Language analysis SPAG starter Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text

40-slide PowerPoint on how to get 100% on Q4 (the HOW/language question) of the GCSE English Language exam based on an extract from An Idiot Abroad (extract included). The resource includes the following: Model answers Answer structure Language analysis SPAG starter Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text

Two separate PowerPoints on how to get 100% on Q2 (the HOW/language question) of the GCSE English Language exam based on an extract from An Idiot Abroad (extract included). The resource includes the following: Model answers Answer structure Language analysis Fun starter Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text

Fun starter. On each slide, students will see a set of words being revealed. All of them will be linked by something. As soon as they know what it is, they shout out the word!

Revision pack for paper 2 reading non-fiction exam. I have included extracts from An Idiot Abroad, Free Solo and other exam extracts.

Students must find as many words as possible using the letters in the wheel. Each word must use the hub letter and at least 2 others. Letters can be only used once. There’s a 9 letter word to find in each wordwheel. Modern and interactive PP.

An informative, interactive and fun lesson on Q3 of the non-fiction reading exam. This lesson looks at the bicycling themed exam. I have included a lecturer podcast on the question. The lesson examines the 19th century text and includes the following: - Examiner tips - Three group activities - Cultural history of the extract and author - Model answers - Extract - Fun and interesting images Exam paper & MS available online.

A PowerPoint and resources on how to get 100% on the second question in the exam. This is the IMPRESSIONS question. This is based on the June 2018 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. Exam paper available online.

Revision sheet for the Paper 1 reading exam. Each question has a model answer and number of points needed. Aimed for students looking for a grade 4/5. Exam and mark scheme available online.

An informative & fun lesson on Figurative Language. Students learn the different types of figurative language and use this to analyse the Florence & the Machine song, ‘Free.’ All video links included. I have included the 21-slide PowerPoint, lyrics sheet and an answer sheet. I have also included a fun starter and an extension activity on language analysis.

An informative & fun lesson on anxiety. Students learn what causes panic attacks, and how can you prevent them. They will then analyse the Florence & the Machine song, ‘Free’ which is about her experiences with anxiety and panic attacks. All video links included. I have included the 21-slide PowerPoint, lyrics sheet and an answer sheet. I have also included a fun starter and an extension activity on language analysis.

A fun exercise I did to introduce travel writing. Students have to guess the wonders, research facts and then feedback. Info on each Wonder provided.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 10 mark question. Model answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

A revision PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question on the paper 1 reading exam. I have included the PowerPoint, the extract, grade 5-8 model answers and the extract annotated. Very helpful for students.