This resource is designed to guide students through the intricacies of writing a persuasive speech on the topic, “Christmas is too commercial.” Tailored to complement our full “Functional Writing” unit (available in my TES store), this pack ensures that every student, regardless of skill level, can access and engage with the learning process. Key Features: Structured Scaffolding: includes well-developed scaffolding techniques, breaking down the task into manageable steps. This ensures that all students, can successfully develop their persuasive writing skills. Comprehensive Planning Tools: Students are provided with a detailed planning section, encouraging them to organise their thoughts coherently. Thorough Editing Checklist: Our editing section offers a comprehensive checklist, guiding students to refine their work for maximum impact. This includes ensuring clarity of points, persuasive evidence, engaging methods, and a seamless flow of ideas. With this resource, students will not only improve their writing skills but also gain confidence in their ability to persuade and engage an audience.

This resource is designed to guide students through the intricacies of writing a persuasive speech on the topic, “It’s okay to lie to children.” Tailored to complement our full “Functional Writing” unit (available in my TES store), this pack ensures that every student, regardless of skill level, can access and engage with the learning process. Key Features: Structured Scaffolding: includes well-developed scaffolding techniques, breaking down the task into manageable steps. This ensures that all students, can successfully develop their persuasive writing skills. Comprehensive Planning Tools: Students are provided with a detailed planning section, encouraging them to organise their thoughts coherently. Thorough Editing Checklist: Our editing section offers a comprehensive checklist, guiding students to refine their work for maximum impact. This includes ensuring clarity of points, persuasive evidence, engaging methods, and a seamless flow of ideas. With this resource, students will not only improve their writing skills but also gain confidence in their ability to persuade and engage an audience.

This functional/persuasive writing journal is designed as a comprehensive preparation tool for students gearing up for their GCSE English exam, specifically focusing on the CCEA Unit 1 Task 1. The journal provides a structured approach to understanding and practicing writing for a purpose and audience, which is a key component of the exam. The journal is divided into several activities and sections, each targeting a different aspect of functional writing. These activities are crafted to help students develop their persuasive skills through writing practice and explanation. KEY SECTIONS Characteristics of Functional Writing Writing Exercises Model paragraphs and essays Talking and Listening Activities Language Methods/Techniques Exam-Style Questions By working through this journal over the entire school year (34 weeks), students will gain valuable practice and insights that will aid them in achieving success in their GCSE English exam, particularly in crafting well-structured and expressive functional writing. TERMS OF USE My terms of use are simple: Just like with any digital download, the purchase of this product grants you usage of the product in your own classroom. This for you and your students only. You may not distribute this product to anyone else in any way, shape, or form. You may not share the original product with anyone. You may not upload the product to the web. You may share your copy of the file only with your students. You may NOT share this link with anyone other than your students.

Encourage your students to dive into the joy of reading this winter with our free Winter Book Bingo bookmark! This tool not only adds a festive touch to your reading routine but also inspires students to explore new titles and genres. Plus, don’t forget to check out the range of bookmarks available in my TES store, perfect for every season - ready to enhance your students’ reading experience year-round. Embrace the reading adventure and create a community of book lovers with these stylish and functional bookmarks!

Our reading bookmark trackers are designed to enhance the reading experience for students while fostering a sense of community in the classroom. These versatile bookmarks not only help students track their reading progress but also encourage the development of consistent reading habits. Each bookmark features a simple yet elegant design, providing ample space for students to jot down the titles of books they are reading, and use colour to track their own reading habits and progress. By sharing their bookmarks with classmates, students can exchange book recommendations and insights, creating a vibrant community of readers. Ideal for teachers looking to cultivate a love for reading, these bookmarks are a valuable tool that combines practicality with the joy of sharing literary journeys.

Transform your English classroom with the Helping Hand Flipbooks—a resource crafted to support and enhance student learning. These flipbooks are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of various punctuation marks, making them an invaluable tool for both teachers and learners. Each card in the Helping Hand Flipbook includes: Punctuation Name & Mark: Clearly displayed to aid quick identification and recall. Definition: Provides a concise explanation to deepen understanding. Example: Offers a practical illustration to connect theory with real-world application. Each card measures 6x4 inches, allowing flexibility for multiple printing options. Choose between vibrant color or practical greyscale to suit your classroom needs and preferences. You can print these cards using traditional methods, or opt for services like FreePrints to receive them as durable photographs. The Helping Hand Flipbooks empower students to gain confidence in identifying and using punctuation marks. Whether printed or digital, this versatile tool is designed to adapt to your teaching style, offering a hands-on approach to learning. Discover the potential of Helping Hand Flipbooks in your teaching journey, and watch your students thrive as they develop a stronger grasp of punctuation usage. Enjoy exploring the endless possibilities this resource brings to your educational environment!

Elevate your English classroom with the Helping Hand Flipbooks – a resource designed to support and enhance student learning. These flipbooks are crafted to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of various literary techniques, making them an essential tool for teachers and learners alike. Each card in the Helping Hand Flipbook contains: Technique Name: Clearly displayed to aid quick identification and recall. Definition: Provides a concise explanation to deepen understanding. Example: Offers a practical illustration to connect theory with real-world application. Each card measures 6x4 inches, offering flexibility for multiple printing options. Choose between vibrant colour or practical greyscale to suit your classroom needs and preferences. Discover the power of Helping Hand Flipbooks in your teaching journey, and watch your students gain confidence in identifying and using literary techniques. Whether printed or digital, this versatile tool is designed to adapt to your teaching style and enhance the learning experience for all.

This resource is specifically designed for educators teaching CCEA English Language Unit 1, Task 5. It serves as an excellent introduction to the concept of presentational features, a crucial component in understanding how visual elements enhance the communication of information in various media. This resource provides teachers with a structured approach to guide students through the analysis and application of presentational features in advertising materials. Comprehensive Coverage: The resource thoroughly covers the four main categories of presentational features —image, colour, layout, and text— providing a well-rounded understanding for students. Engaging Content: It includes suggested texts and advertising materials that can captivate students’ interest and encourage active participation. Adaptability: While it comes with a set of suggested texts, the resource is flexible and can be tailored to fit the unique needs and interests of your specific class, allowing you to incorporate materials that resonate more closely with your students. Contents of the Resource Detailed Explanations: Each section provides in-depth descriptions of the presentational features, helping students understand their significance and application. Interactive Tasks: The resource includes a series of tasks that encourage students to apply their knowledge by analysing real advertising materials, fostering critical thinking and practical understanding. Exam Preparation: Each section concludes with exam-style questions and prompts that prepare students for assessments, ensuring they can articulate their understanding effectively. By integrating this resource into your curriculum, you’ll equip your students with the skills to critically analyse and appreciate the power of visual communication in media. It’s an invaluable tool for any teacher aiming to enhance their students’ analytical abilities and engagement with English Language studies.

Moving to a new school can be both exciting and challenging for Year 7/8 students. This booklet is designed to help ease that transition by focusing on foundational English skills in reading, writing, talking, and listening. It provides a comprehensive approach that allows students to assess and develop their abilities through engaging activities and discussions. By focusing on key foundational skills and providing a range of assessment opportunities, interactive activities, and additional support for SEN pupils, it ensures that every student can confidently navigate their new academic environment. To keep students engaged, the booklet features a variety of interactive activities, such as: Group tasks: fostering teamwork and leadership. Creative tasks: generating ideas, brainstorming and presenting information in creative formats. ICT tasks: encouraging students to use the computer to present information in an engaging way. and many more (approximately 6-weeks of lessons are included, depending on your pacing) Recognising the diverse needs of students, this resource includes additional scaffolding resources for Special Educational Needs (SEN) pupils. These resources offer scaffolding that ensures all students have access to the curriculum and can participate fully.

These “GCSE Talking & Listening Task Cards,” are designed to align with the CCEA English Language Unit 2 curriculum, focusing on enhancing students’ speaking and listening skills and providing opportunities for formative/summative assessment. It features a variety of engaging activities, including individual presentations, group discussions, and role plays, all aimed at fostering effective communication and collaboration among students. Alongside the task cards, a “tier list template” is also included to accompany one of the individual presentation tasks. As a growing bundle, this resource is continually updated, with new tasks and activities added regularly as I use new tasks with my own class. Get it now before the price goes up!

This personal writing journal is designed as a comprehensive preparation tool for students gearing up for their GCSE English exam, specifically focusing on the CCEA Unit 4 Task 1. The journal provides a structured approach to understanding and practicing personal writing, which is a key component of the exam. The journal is divided into several activities and sections, each targeting a different aspect of personal writing. These activities are crafted to help students develop their skills in expressing personal experiences, thoughts, and emotions through writing. KEY SECTIONS Characteristics of Personal Writing Writing Exercises Personal Writing Genres Memory Mosaic, Timeline & Brain Dump activities Language Methods/Techniques Exam-Style Questions By working through this journal over the entire school year (34 weeks), students will gain valuable practice and insights that will aid them in achieving success in their GCSE English exam, particularly in crafting well-structured and expressive personal writing. TERMS OF USE My terms of use are simple: Just like with any digital download, the purchase of this product grants you usage of the product in your own classroom. This for you and your students only. You may not distribute this product to anyone else in any way, shape, or form. You may not share the original product with anyone. You may not upload the product to the web. You may share your copy of the file only with your students. You may NOT share this link with anyone other than your students.

These group work cards are the perfect way to quickly group students so that nobody feels left out (at to avoid students always ending up in the same groupings)! Simply pass out a card to each student and they will find the group with the matching cards. These cards are fun for students of any age! This product includes: 5 groups (each with 6 cards in each group, 30 cards in total). PDF Files: 1 version that is sized 6"x4" (perfect for printing on standard photo paper - I get mine printed with Free Prints) 1 version that fits 2 cards on a standard A4 page (print on card stock for extra durability)

A talking & listening activity for children in Key Stage 3. Students can discuss each of the cards included in the pack and rank them from least heroic to most heroic. Students are also prompted to consider different factors (for example, does being paid make you less heroic than a volunteer?) This product includes: 11 character cards (each with a different character and description). 2 explanation cards (one which explains the purpose of the activity and one which asks stimulus questions). PDF Files: 1 version that is sized 6"x4" (perfect for printing on standard photo paper - I get mine printed with Free Prints) 1 version that fits 2 cards on a standard A4 page (print on card stock for extra durability)

These partner cards are the perfect way to quickly pair up students so that nobody feels left out (at to avoid students always ending up in the same groupings)! Simply pass out a card to each student and they will find the person with the matching card to be their partner. These cards are fun for students of any age! Do you have an odd number of students? There is a group of 3 option included as well. This product includes: 16 groups (15 pairs & 1 group of 3). PDF Files: 1 version that is sized 6"x4" (perfect for printing on standard photo paper - I get mine printed with Free Prints) 1 version that fits 2 cards on a standard A4 page (print on card stock for extra durability)

This list can be used by teachers, librarians, parents, guardians, reading mentors and students. The goal is to make it easier to give age-appropriate and interesting book recommendations to their students. This list is designed for KS3 students between the ages of 11-12 (Year 7 in England/Wales, Year 8 in Northern Ireland and Year S1 in Scotland). The list includes a range of useful information, including: Book titles Authors Genres A short blurb Age rating (from Common Sense Media) Number of pages Content warnings (from Storygraph) Related texts (if the book is part of a series) You will also gain access to a FREE “Reading Bookshelf” to share with your students. This can be uploaded to your virtual learning environment (all book covers are hyperlinked, meaning students can continue to research and learn more about the titles). It can also be printed and displayed in your classroom/library for students to reference throughout the school year. I hope you find this resource useful in your classroom and instruction. Please remember that these resources are for just you and your students. If you would like a copy of this product for more than one teacher, please download additional licenses. Electronic distribution is limited to SINGLE classroom use only. Do not post this product electronically in ANY form. Do not copy or sell any part of this product. To do so violates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Copyright © Abby Anderson All rights reserved the author.