102-slide PowerPoint on how to ace the short story in the GCSE English Language. Can be used for any exam board. The following is included:
PowerPoint
Video
Model answers
Figurative Language
Sensory Language
SPAG
Run-on sentences
Memorable opening & closing sentences
Dialogue
‘Strong’ verbs
Examiner tips
A 200-slide PowerPoint with other resources on the EDUQAS paper 1 exam. I use this PowerPoint when I am doing long revision sessions. Covers everything!
**the reading exam
the short story
exemplar materials
real exam extracts
mock exam based on an extract from ‘Normal People’
real examiner marking
figurative language
sensory language
‘strong’ verbs’
model answers
tips from the exam boards
memorable opening & closing sentences
SPAG
dialogue
language devices
Fun anagram starter. The students are given a list of 14 things to do with CHRISTMAS. All of the letters have been jumbled up. They have an allotted time to unscramble all 14. Activity and cut-out cards included. My students love it.
A 114-slide PowerPoint walkthrough / revision for the June 2022 paper 1 reading fiction exam. The resource includes the following:
114-slide PowerPoint
20 minute lecturer video
Tips and model answers for each question
Examiner advice
Link to exam paper
REAL exemplar work and marking
Interesting images
Students are given a list of items/things on the subject of Halloween. All of the letters have been jumbled up. They have 5 minutes to unscramble all the items. PowerPoint & card template included. Fun starter.
A 29-slide PowerPoint and video on the paper 2 non-fiction exam. I have made the lesson on two extracts that focus on two expeditions featuring Ben Fogle and James Cracknell. My students really enjoyed reading them. The resource includes the following:
PowerPoint
Video
Both extracts
Model answers
Annotations
EDUQAS examiner tips
A 26-slide PowerPoint and video using an extract from the book / classic movie Psycho. The question is: ‘WHAT IMPRESSIONS DO YOU HAVE OF NORMAN, AND THE BATES MOTEL? [10]’ Included in the resource are the following:
PowerPoint
10 minute video
intro to the IMPRESSIONS question
the extract
quote analysis
A 37-slide PowerPoint on the language analysis and evaluation questions in the paper 2 non-fiction reading exam. The following are included:
PowerPoint
Two extracts
Examiner tips
Model answers
Word classes activity
Fun ‘Touching the Void’ themed starter
A walkthrough / revision for the June 2024 paper 2 reading non-fiction exam. The theme of the paper is swimming The English Channel. The resource includes the following:
75-slide PowerPoint
Tips and model answers for each question
Examiner advice
Interesting images
Run-on sentences are one the most common errors students make in their writing. This lesson will focuses on how to correct them. The students will learn ways to help properly write two complete sentences (independent clauses) in one sentence by using the correct punctuation and conjunctions. PowerPoint & worksheet (with answers) included.
A PowerPoint based on an extract from the book, Terminator 2: Judgement Day (video clip for the extract is widely available on YouTube). I have also included another question/extract from a recent EDUQAS exam.
28-slide PowerPoint extract
Quote analysis
Model answers
Revision pack for paper 1 reading fiction exam. All five questions included. The following extracts are included:
Normal People
The Shining
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Jaws
Jurassic Park
The Terminator
Alan Partridge
To Kill a Mockingbird
Fun starter. The students have to name a different JOB/OCCUPATION for each letter of the alphabet. 6 of them have to be 6 letters+. The PowerPoint has a lot of fun images, answers and gifs. The students love this!
Students are given a list of 12 Disney movies. All of the letters have been jumbled up. They have 5 minutes to unscramble all 12. PowerPoint & card template included. Fun starter.
A 47-slide PowerPoint & Microsoft Word examples on the SPEECH for the paper 2 transactional writing exam. The following areas are covered:
Structure
Planning
Example question
Model answers
Examiner tips
Topic sentences
Stylistic features
Writing an introduction
Model paragraphs
A 43-slide PowerPoint & Microsoft Word examples on the MAGAZINE ARTICLE for the paper 2 transactional writing exam. The following areas are covered:
Structure
Planning
Example question
Model answers
Examiner tips
Topic sentences
Stylistic features
Writing an introduction
Model paragraphs
A 47-slide PowerPoint & Microsoft Word examples on the LEAFLET for the paper 2 transactional writing exam. The following areas are covered:
Structure
Planning
Example question
Model answers
Examiner tips
Topic sentences
Stylistic features
Writing an introduction
Model paragraphs
A 43-slide PowerPoint & Microsoft Word examples on REVIEWS for the paper 2 transactional writing exam. The following areas are covered:
Structure
Planning
Formal writing
Example question
Model answer
Examiner tips
Topic sentences
Stylistic features
Writing an introduction
Model paragraphs