This is a 25 page PPT on figurative language devices. A task sheet is also attached. The PPT includes: What is a figurative language Examples of figurative language and the meaning Figurative language class quiz. Learners will answer questions on their whiteboards. Answers will appear on PPT. Example of an exam question and source text Figurative language task - Learners must find the nine different figurative language techniques in the text. Colour coded answers to the task sheet on screen

3 X PEE (point, evidence, explanation) A4 PDF classroom posters. Can be used in the classroom to aid students with writing a successful PEE paragraph!

A worksheet aimed at L1 & L2 learners. This will be helpful as they are required to know the difference between a fact and opinion, in order to gain marks on their reading examination Get your learners to read each statement on the page. They can highlight the facts in one colour and the opinions in answer colour. Go through the answers as a class afterwards. Answer sheet is provided.

Get learners to identify which words require a capital letter on the worksheet. They can highlight the words that should contain a capital letter in one colour and the ones that don’t in another colour. Go through the answers as a class afterwards. Answer sheet is provided.

This is a PPT which will help level 1 learners to answer the reading assessment’s ‘Purpose of a Text’ question. **Powerpoint Overview: ** Overview of the question What is the meaning of ‘Purpose of a Text’ and the different purposes they need to know for the assessment Explanation of each purpose with examples Sample questions from past papers of different examination boards Sample question and source document from a past paper to answer as a class. Model answer included Activity: a teacher created source document on ‘Graffiti Art’ and a sample question with model answer attached.

English Writing Revision Cards. Theses cards contain the important information that learners will need to know in preparation for their exam. They can be cut out and laminated or can be stuck into the learner’s exercise books. Cards include information on: Similes Metaphors Idiom Alliteration Hyperbole Onomatopoeia Personification Irony Sarcasm Puns Bias Contrast Rhetorical Question Rule of Three

A fun English match the pair game. Cut out and laminate the 24 cards. Turn them over and match the definition to the example. Print double sided and the definition / example will be on one side and a school pattern on the back.

Letter Writing Task. The learner has a letter writing task to complete and can plan and format their letter correctly by using the included letter writing template.

Report Writing Task. The learner has a report writing task to complete. They can plan and format their report correctly by using the included report writing template.

A worksheet which will to help learners to identify different language features. This worksheet uses some quotes from some inspirational women and their most well-known speeches. Learner’s are asked to identify the language techniques used in each quote. Answer sheet is provided.

Instagram Template Worksheet. Can be used for a character analysis where learners create an Instagram profile for a book character. 9 different colours.

An English Reading Comprehension Activity. This resource gives the learner an overview of Pride month and the Stonewall riots. They will then be asked to answer 10 skimming and scanning questions based on the document. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark.

A 13 page revision guide that helps learners to understand how to pass their writing assessment. This revision guide includes: An overview of the writing assessment Overview of the spelling test including pictures of common misspelled words Overview of the plural question and a list of irregular plural forms which learners need to remember Overview of the alphabetical order question and a step-by-step guide on how to arrange a list of words alphabetically How to format different types of text - step-by-step guide with examples. Text types include: letters, emails, articles and reviews A guide on the writing composition questions and how they are marked A practice exam question with a step-by-step guide on how to answer this question plus an example answer This is based on the NCFE awarding body but will be applicable to other awarding bodies.

Quiz and answer sheet provided. Students will try to guess the names of each Harry Potter character.

Quiz and answer sheet provided. Students will try to guess the names of each character by looking at the image on the page.

An English Reading Comprehension Activity. This resource gives the learner an overview of the TV show Squid Game. Learners will read the text and then answer twelve skimming and scanning questions based on this document. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark. This would suit Functional skills E3 learners.

An English Reading Comprehension Activity. This resource gives the learner an overview of the movie Encanto and well as listing the characters and their ‘super’ powers. Learners will read the text and then answer ten skimming and scanning questions based on this document. There is an extension question. Answers are provided so that learners can self mark. This would suit KS2/ KS3 aged learners.

A good refreser / lesson stater on this subject. This is a 22 page PPT on figurative language devices. A short task is also provided on the last slide. The PPT includes: What is a figurative language Examples of figurative language and the meaning including: -Oxymoron -Alliteration -Simile -Metaphor -Onomatopoeia -Idiom -Hyperbole -Personification Figurative language class quiz. Learners will answer questions on their whiteboards. Answers will appear on PPT. They need to identify the figurative language in eight portions of song lyrics. The last slide includes a portion of Katy Perry’s song ‘Roar.’ Learners will be asked to identify any of the eight figurative language devices that they have just learnt about.

When the Teacher says “Go,” the learners fill in the blanks with words that begin with the same letter. When they have finished they will shout “Coraline!” Two games are included as well as a blank game sheet.