PowerPoint on writing to persuade.\n\nIncludes video clips:\nPersuasive Writing\n3 adverts.

A lesson looking at the figurative language used in the Adele song, ‘Rolling in The Deep.’ I have used the video from ‘An Audience with Adele.’ There is also another fig lang starter included.

Two lessons on how to write a successful review using a few Louis Theroux documentaries as a theme. I have included the following: A grade 9 model review Language features activity A fun starter Structure & planning Sentence starters Viewing worksheets How to write a successful intro Movie trailer activity Discussion topics

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 8 mark question. Extract and student answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

A mock exam I have made using an extract from Normal People by Sally Rooney. Exam paper, mark scheme and PowerPoint provided. Also included is a video on the mock made by an examiner.

A PowerPoint on how to analyse language in the fiction reading exam.

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

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

50-slide PowerPoint on how to get 100% on Q1 & Q3 of the GCSE English Language exam based on an extract from An Idiot Abroad (extract included). The resource includes the following: Model answer Answer structure Language analysis Intro to Q2 Wonders of the World starter Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text

Opening lines from Ian Fleming’s books. Great activity for creative writing.

A 21-slide PowerPoint & video on how/when to use I and Me in a sentence. Explanation, tips, examples, questions & answers included.

This resource comes with PowerPoint, extracts, exemplars, grade 9 answers and a fantastic podcast by an EDUQAS examiner. The resources analyses a real EDUQAS reading exam and looks how to get a grade 9 on each question. This is for all abilities and is very colourful, informative and modern. The students love it!

Students are given a list of 14 animals. All of the letters have been jumbled up. They have 5 minutes to unscramble all 14. PowerPoints & cards included.

Two revision sheets for the paper 1 short story exam.

Two revision sheets for the paper 1 reading fiction exam.

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.

Four revision sheets for the paper 1 short story and reading fiction exam.

Fantastic 36-slide PowerPoint on writing an ARTICLE for the paper 2 transactional writing exam. The theme of the lesson is the Off Menu podcast where students write about their dream menus. Example intro Example paragraph Sentence starters ARTICLE form ARTICLE conventions Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Fun activity my students enjoyed. Students have to find the word classes and fig language (and explain the effects) in the song, Maneater. I have attached the classic version as well as the version in the recent film, No Hard Feelings with Jennifer Lawrence.

A PowerPoint and worksheet on writing characters for creative writing. Daisy May-Cooper (comedian, This Country) has outlined 11 questions to help you create vivid and interesting characters e.g. Q4) What posters / pictures would this character have on their bedroom wall? Q5) How successful is this character romantically? Are Q9) If person was caught telling a lie, how would they react? She also uses characters from today’s culture to give great examples. My students really enjoyed this and it helped them create their short stories.