An ‘outstanding’ lesson on the compare question on a non-fiction text in paper 2. Looks at the great ‘leg break’ extract seem from two different viewpoints. 55 slide PowerPoint, extracts, annotations and model answer on separate Word document provided. This lesson uses the exam question, ‘Both of these texts are about Joe’s accident. Compare: the Joe’s and Simon’s accounts and reaction to the accident; how Joe and Simon get their feelings about the hardship across to the readers. [10]’ The resource includes the following: Model answer Lecturer exam paper annotations and comments Grade 9 answer separate Microsoft Word document Answer structure Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice

Over 60 documents (inc. 22 PowerPoints) covering the whole EDUQAS GCSE English Language exams. Component 1: creative writing and reading a creative text. Component 2: transactional writing and reading a non-fiction text from the 21st and 19th century. All PowerPoints have amazing images, exemplar materials and 10/10 answers. Most PowerPoints come with a lecturer podcast on the topic (link provided in resources). All writing types cover a model answer, stylistic features and sentence starters. All reading questions have a separate PowerPoint, model answer and specific tips. Reading fiction: A 66 slide PowerPoint on how to get a grade 9 on the GCSE English Language based on the summer 2017 exam paper. The resource also includes a Word document giving grade 9 examples on Q1-Q5 as well as all extracts. Also provided are extracts zooming in on each question. The following topics are covered in the whole resource: Model answers for EVERY question in both exams Letters Reports Reviews Speeches Articles Creative Writing All questions for the non-fiction reading exam All questions for the fiction reading exam The exam paper for paper 2 reading is available at: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/5-component-2-additional-assessment-materials.pdf

An ‘outstanding’ lesson on the compare question between a 21st and 19th century non-fiction text in paper 2. This fantastic lesson uses the exam question, ‘Using information from both texts explain how the clothing and equipment used when cycling has changed over time.’ Comes with a lecturer podcast. The resource includes the following: Model answer Lecturer exam paper annotations and comments Grade 9 answer separate Microsoft Word document Answer structure Language analysis Group activities Frances Willard bio Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Exemplar work Exam paper and mark scheme link

A huge amount of resources on the fiction reading paper. This exam looks at the Obed extract. All of the 5 questions have an individual PP and lecturer podcast. All resources included!

Test your students’ knowledge of emailing for business in English with this 15 question quiz. Included are useful phrases, grammar and vocabulary, thinking about formal and informal style, your reader and your purpose. Answers included.

Run-on sentences is 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.

Fantastic PowerPoint lesson and L2 pass example on writing a LEAFLET. Also comes with a podcast from an examiner. The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 example Sentence starters LEAFLET form LEAFLET conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

The final question on the paper 1 reading exam. This a 10 mark question. Aimed at getting a grade 5-6. Based on the first chapter of the novel JAWS by Peter Benchley. The exam question is 'Read the whole extract. “‘The shark is the villain in the book but the writer also shows you what an impressive and beautiful animal it is.’ To what extent do you agree?” I have included all resources which include extract, model answers, exemplar answers and a fun phobia starter activity. Video clip of the scene in the film is on YouTube.

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

L1 & L2 Functional Skills Reading Revision From an EDI exam

A great resource on writing a short story. 95-slide PowerPoint, 30 minute video and grade 8 student story included. Areas covered are written below. Mark scheme analysis Model answer SPAG Run-on sentences Writing a memorable opening sentence Writing a memorable final sentence ‘Strong’ verbs Figurative language Sensory Language Short sentences for effect Show, not tell Planning sheets

An 'outstanding' lesson on Figurative Language. The following is included: Fun metaphor or simile Catchphrase starter Sarah Close music activity (great song for teens!) Jigsaw learning task Group activities Celeb writing activity Bad similes fun task

This lesson looks at writing a successful film review. I have based my lesson on the 2022 Oscar winning movie, CODA. The resource includes the following: Review structure Definition Example paragraphs Example intro Writing features Planning The themes of the movie.

Four separate revision sheets for the transactional writing exam e.g. letter and article. The following is included: Key tips Exam questions Model answers Model structure Intro advice Stylistic features SPAG

The students love this activity based on the TV game show ‘Catchphrase.’ The students have to guess the movie catchphrases / puzzles. They have 12 to complete! I have included the PowerPoint and the cut-out sheet.

Fantastic PowerPoint lesson and L2 pass example on writing a REVIEW. Also comes with a podcast from an examiner. The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 example Sentence starters LEAFLET form LEAFLET conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

My lessons for the transactional writing tasks. In each PowerPoint I have included exam questions, model answers, discussion points and grade 9 examples. The following are covered: Letter Speech Leaflet Review Report

A 115-slide PowerPoint on every question in the paper 1 exam inc. the short story. All questions have at least two model answers. Tips, structures, answers and extracts all included.

A 77-slide PowerPoint on every question in the paper 2 exam. All questions have at least two model answers. Tips, structures and answers.

Two separate PowerPoints on how to get a grade 5-9 on Q6 of the GCSE English Language exam based on the June 2019 reading exam paper. I have also included a PowerPoint looking at an extract from Free Solo for Q6 (both extracts included). The resource includes the following: Model answers Answer structure Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text.