Full lesson plan with powerpoint and resource aimed at prepping learners for the speaking and listening element for functional skills English. The exam board we use is city and guilds however the resource is transferable to other awarding bodies.

GCSE English resource powerpoint (paper 1 - fiction) - I am Legend

Creative writing lesson working on skill building - sentence starters and showing character emotion.

Match the language feature with the correct definition worksheet.

Language Feature revision lesson - ideal for remote/online learning.

Full lesson powerpoint aimed at teaching learners how to write an effective article.

Lesson on paper 1 question 3 - how does the writer use structure?

GCSE English Language learner workbook. I’ve been working through the different activities within the workbook throughout my GCSE sessions and intend to use the whole workbook as a revision guide prior to the exams. The workbook could be used as homework or a seperate revision pack. The workbook is aimed at the AQA exams but could be transferable to other GCSE English exams.

GCSE English progress tracker - I have my learners stick this in the front inside of their exercise books to keep a track on their own progress.

Completely paperless English quiz! Multiple choice quiz, excellent for online lessons or face to face.

Speaking and listening presentation powerpoint. Provides some socially relevant topics for discussion including video clips and suggestions on how to create, structure and present it.

Fact, Opinion and Bias full lesson (aimed at GCSE English but could be transferable to functional skills).

GCSE English language - introduction session. Intro to GCSE English and focus on paper 1 questions 1 and 2.

3 sessions focusing on how the writing develops tension and suspense. An extract from Stephen King’s IT, then Jaws and finally leading to learners creating their own piece of writing creating tension and suspense.

Extract from lord of the flies - simple analysing text activity.

I’ve updated an old resource that I created as a project during my PGCE placement. Hopefully it’s useful for anyone currently working from home with their children or for teachers to utilise as a resource during this period of virtual learning. Mindfulness is a fantastic technique and a useful one too, particularly during unprecidented times like the ones we’re currently in. #coronavirus #covid19 #mindfulness #calm #Englishlanguage #reflection

GCSE English Language - Paper 1, Question 5. Creative writing example questions themed around Black lives matter.