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I'm currently the head of English and raising standards leader at a secondary school in Birmingham. I'm passionate about my subject and passionate about ensuring that the young people we serve leave education with a high competency in English. Prior to teaching I worked in the radio industry as a presenter for 7 years and so when I became a teacher I enjoyed the opportunity to teach Media studies. You'll find hundreds of English and Media studies resources.

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I'm currently the head of English and raising standards leader at a secondary school in Birmingham. I'm passionate about my subject and passionate about ensuring that the young people we serve leave education with a high competency in English. Prior to teaching I worked in the radio industry as a presenter for 7 years and so when I became a teacher I enjoyed the opportunity to teach Media studies. You'll find hundreds of English and Media studies resources.
AQA English Language paper 2 Exam revision - Walking talking Mock (WTM) with ppt & student booklet
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AQA English Language paper 2 Exam revision - Walking talking Mock (WTM) with ppt & student booklet

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A complete walking talking mock for AQA English language paper 2. Includes a student booklet containing model answers which encourage students to achieve thoughtful responses, exam tips and opportunity for students to practice annotation and structuring answers to the questions. This resource uses the November 18 AQA English language inserts. A power point is included to guide students through the mock including mark schemes.
AQA English language exam revision Walking Talking Mock Nov 18 papers with ppt & student booklet
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AQA English language exam revision Walking Talking Mock Nov 18 papers with ppt & student booklet

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Two walking talking mocks for AQA English language. One booklet and power point for paper 1 and one for paper 2 Includes a student booklets containing model answers which encourage students to achieve thoughtful responses, exam tips and opportunity for students to practice annotation and structuring answers to the questions. These resources uses the November 18 AQA English language inserts. A power point is included to guide students through the mocks including mark schemes.
English homework / revision Language focus - understanding, analysing, grammar 9 pages of activities
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English homework / revision Language focus - understanding, analysing, grammar 9 pages of activities

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9 pages of revision activities that would be useful for preparation for assessments, as homework activities or as in class intervention. Revision activities included: knowledge matching activity word class practice using an extract figurative language matching activity & practice using language rhetorical language matching activity & practice using language Ethos, logos, pathos revision (Aristotelian triad) Understanding - practice using short extracts to elicit information Three language analysis revision activities that begin scaffolded Grammar revision with focus on 'there, their. they’re and apostrophes
AQA English Language paper 2 writing Q5 WTM Walking talking mock
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AQA English Language paper 2 writing Q5 WTM Walking talking mock

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A walking talk mock (power point presentation and student work booklet) to build skills for AQA English language paper 2 question 5. The resource: explores the mark scheme explores examiner feedback explores stronger and weaker answers provides exemplar student answers with annotations explores ethos, logos, pathos as a method for persuasion provides an effective sample structure provides a step by step approach to creating an impactful response
CPD Increasing the ratio in the classroom. Active engagement versus thinking. The ratio spectrum.
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CPD Increasing the ratio in the classroom. Active engagement versus thinking. The ratio spectrum.

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A presentation used for staff CPD around strategies for increasing the ratio. Active engagement versus thinking. The presentation is rooted in educational research from Doug Lemov and Tom Sherrington. The presentation: sets out expectations of all students in our classrooms explains the ratio spectrum with examples of actions that would place students in varying positions on the ratio graph emphasises the importance of ‘no opt out’ with strategies for ensuring this explores the concept of active observation and how it an be used to increase the ratio explores how the ratio can be increased through writing, questioning and discussion simultaneously - in detail considers the difference between formative and summative writing incorporates a section where the CPD leader models a process for increasing the ratio through writing, questioning and discussion using the teachers as students - participants consider the question “What makes a good lesson?”
Of Mice and Men chapter 2 John Steinbeck
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Of Mice and Men chapter 2 John Steinbeck

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Differentiated resources to support he teaching of chapter 2. Differentiation: purple = lower blue - middle yellow - higher Resources provide opportunities to: - Analyse Steinbeck's presentation of character - Self / peer assess against GCSE mark scheme - Rag rate own performance against mark scheme criteria - explore character and theme - Analyse writer's methods
AQA English language GCSE 9-1 -3 lots of  Walking talking mock style revision lessons for paper 1 and paper 2
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AQA English language GCSE 9-1 -3 lots of Walking talking mock style revision lessons for paper 1 and paper 2

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Three lots of walking talking mock style exam revision for AQA English language paper 1 and paper 2 Perfect to use in class as a walking talking mock - whereby you guide students thorough each question and allow them the suggested time to complete each task. Using 3 different sample papers 1 and paper 2 papers, these resources: - guide students through how to tackle each question - provide suggested timings - provide sample answers - provide tips and strategies for planning a response - show the questions annotated to ensure students stick to the focus of the task - provide opportunities to self/peer assess against the mark scheme criteria - model to students how to annotate the questions The revision uses exam papers provided by AQA and use extracts from the following: Paper 1: - Glass, bricks and dust - City of beasts - Brighton Rock Paper 2: - Bad weather - Festivals - Villages
Power & conflict poetry exam revision QUIZ CARDS with answers retaining knowledge for new spec 9-1
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Power & conflict poetry exam revision QUIZ CARDS with answers retaining knowledge for new spec 9-1

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2 pages of quiz cards for the power and conflict poetry to use as part of revision with answers. Each question has a quotation and requires students to: 1. identify the poem 2. identify a technique used by the poet 3. Answer a deeper question relating to the effect of the technique When printed off and photocopied back to back each card will have the answer on the reverse. I use these in folders (as shown in the image attached) and students spend the first 5-10 mins of certain lessons revising silently. Every correctly answered question moves a step back in the folder. Any question answered incorrectly moves back to the front. This is known as the Leitner method for retaining knowledge as part of regular testing. The Leitner method dictates which sections of the folder should be revised. The rota for his is also attached.
AQA Literature mock exam feedback & pupil response template to promote independence paper 1 and 2
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AQA Literature mock exam feedback & pupil response template to promote independence paper 1 and 2

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Two templates for students to complete once they have received their marked mock paper. The template provides space for students to record their mark for each question and review their performance. The 2017 grade boundary is also provided. Students identify areas of strength and weakness and use the areas of weakness as a starting point for revision. The idea is that students will complete a pupil response task on the question that they did less well on. Students are given time to revise before completing the pupil response. The aim is that in their response the mark for the question will improve. Mark scheme is also provided so that students can drill down into how and why they achieved particular marks. grade boundaries based on summer 2017
Animal Farm Chapter 4 skills for new specification 9-1 with structure strip KS3/GCSE
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Animal Farm Chapter 4 skills for new specification 9-1 with structure strip KS3/GCSE

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Differentiated resources to support the teaching of Animal Farm chapter 4. Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher These resources provide opportunities to: - explore context - the domino effect - write to argue - use structure strips to structure an effective argument - debate - explore characterisation - explore theme - analyse writer's methods - write a newspaper report on the battle of the cowshed - study an example argument (band 4 on mark scheme for writing)
Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck chapter 4 skills for new spec GCSE with structure strips
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Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck chapter 4 skills for new spec GCSE with structure strips

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Differentiated resources to support the teaching of chapter 4 of 'Of Mice and Men.' Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher Resources provide opportunities to: - write to argue (200 word challenge) - explore context of segregation - explore the characterisation of Crooks - Analyse writer's methods - work as a group and give presentations on contextual information - read actively
A Christmas Carol Revision GCSE 9-1
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A Christmas Carol Revision GCSE 9-1

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Resources to support the revision of ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Included: - 15 key quotations with accompanying images to help students learn quotations and remember useful quotes for analysis. Also great for displays. - Extract to whole revision - ideal for carousel use whereby students read an extract and go through the process of structuring a response to the question.
An Inspector Calls  exam revision QUIZ CARDS with answers - retaining knowledge for new spec 9-1
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An Inspector Calls exam revision QUIZ CARDS with answers - retaining knowledge for new spec 9-1

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3 pages of quiz cards for An Inspector Calls to use as part of revision with answers. Each question has a quotation and requires students to: 1. identify who said it 2. identify a technique used by Priestley 3. Answer a deeper question relating to the effect of the technique When printed off and photocopied back to back each card will have the answer on the reverse. I use these in folders (as shown in the image attached) and students spend the first 5-10 mins of certain lessons revising silently. Every correctly answered question moves a step back in the folder. Any question answered incorrectly moves back to the front. This is known as the Leitner method for retaining knowledge as part of regular testing. The Leitner method dictates which sections of the folder should be revised. The rota for his is also attached.
Jekyll & Hyde  exam revision QUIZ CARDS with answers - retaining knowledge for new spec 9-1 revision
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Jekyll & Hyde exam revision QUIZ CARDS with answers - retaining knowledge for new spec 9-1 revision

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3 pages of quiz cards for Jekyll and Hyde to use as part of revision with answers. Each question has a quotation and requires students to: 1. identify who said it 2. identify a technique used by Stevenson 3. Answer a deeper question relating to the effect of the technique When printed off and photocopied back to back each card will have the answer on the reverse. I use these in folders (as shown in the image attached) and students spend the first 5-10 mins of certain lessons revising silently. Every correctly answered question moves a step back in the folder. Any question answered incorrectly moves back to the front. This is known as the Leitner method for retaining knowledge as part of regular testing. The Leitner method dictates which sections of the folder should be revised. The rota for his is also attached.
KS3 Poetry exploration - Sonnet, ballad, slang, dialect, performance, elegy, analysis - poetry forms
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KS3 Poetry exploration - Sonnet, ballad, slang, dialect, performance, elegy, analysis - poetry forms

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Fully differentiated resources to support the teaching of a wide variety of poetry forms for KS3. - Ballads - elegies - sonnets - slang and dialect poetry - performance poetry Resources provide opportunities for: - speaking and listening - peer and self assessment - language, form and structure analysis - context exploration Poems covered: - Half caste - Ballad of Hillsboorough - The chimney sweeoer - This is this six oclock news - Ballad of homeless jack - ballad of Frankie and Johnny - On my first sonne
Romeo and Juliet Exam revision bundle new specification 9-1 with sample assessment materials
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Romeo and Juliet Exam revision bundle new specification 9-1 with sample assessment materials

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Resources to support the revision of Romeo and Juliet for new specification. Perfect for revising the play ahead of mock exams or the GCSEs. Includes: - extract to whole revision - context revision - revision of writer's methods and analysis - sample responses - sample assessment materials - carousel activities for group work - a revision guide - useful as a homework project - self and peer assessment opportunities - tips for tackling the question - walking talking mock style activities to guide students through the question - quotation revision
KS3 War poetry bundle with comparison lessons - preparation for GCSE 9-1 - Wilfred Owen, Choman Hardi, John Scott, Jessie Pope
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KS3 War poetry bundle with comparison lessons - preparation for GCSE 9-1 - Wilfred Owen, Choman Hardi, John Scott, Jessie Pope

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Fully differentiated resources to support the teaching of KS3 war poetry. Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher Resources provide opportunities for: - context exploration - language analysis - form and structure exploration - imaginative writing - self and peer assessment - poetry comparison - embedding the 9-1 skills All resources are planned to build the skills needed for the new specification GCSE English literature course (9-1)
Gun culture UK USA, writing to argue & analysis of Obama's  speech - what, how why?
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Gun culture UK USA, writing to argue & analysis of Obama's speech - what, how why?

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A Differentiated resources to support the exploration of gun culture following the recent attack in Las Vegas. (October 2017) Resource provides opportunities to: - compare gun culture statistics in UK and USA - compare Obama's speech on gun culture with Trump's election campaign speech - explore the events in Las Vegas - write a formal letter of argument on the subject - Analyse the effectiveness of Obama's speech - Analyse language - Use 'what, how, why?' instead of PEE Differentiation: purple = lower blue = middle yellow = higher