This resource contains an extract from Stephen King’s ‘IT’ to support learners in identifying language techniques used by the writer to create an atmosphere of horror and terror. Tasks on the worksheet include, an information retrieval activity, defining inferences, spotting language features and an exam-style question. Sensitive content: students have to infer that the character has died through self harm / suicide in a bathtub. This opens up controversial and challenging conversations on mental health and it raises awareness of male suicide (Mental Health Week). Due to the release of the popular remake of the horror film ‘IT’ (Chapters 1 and 2), it was a hit with my students. Alongside this resource, I have included a Paper 1, Question 1 starter/recap activity of Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ and a student support guide on basic language features. Enjoy! T.

This resource uses Ravenscroft’s ‘You’re a Mean One Mr Grinch’ to support students in identifying language features. This could be used as a fun starter activity, perhaps around Christmas time! Enjoy! T.

This resource supports the learning of language analysis and structural analysis for GCSE English Language (AQA) using two extracts from Peter Benchley’s ‘Jaws’. Activities include: information retrieval, identifying explicit and implicit information and making inferences, and analysing extracts. Enjoy! T.

These bookmarks can be given out at the beginning of the year or during the revision period as a visual aid to support learners with answering exam-style questions. They include the formula MEME that I use with my GCSE English Language (AQA) learners which stands for: Method (identify the language / structural feature) Evidence (back up with a small quote) Meaning (interpretation / inference) Effect (what it makes you Feel, Imagine, Think) Enjoy! T.

This resource has been adapted from the Chapter 4 of ‘Book 1 AQA GCSE English Language: Developing the Skills for Learning and Assessment’ (Backhouse and Emm, 2015). I have created a PowerPoint lesson out of the extracts and activities within Chapter 4 of the said book. Learners will be practising their AO1 skillage with the theme of talking cats from Alice in Wonderland and Coraline. Enjoy! T.

This GCSE ENGLISH Language (AQA) resource includes a PowerPoint lesson and two extracts about P T Barnum (a review of Hugh Jackman’s portrayal and an autobiographical account of PT Barnum). I cannot take full credit as the extracts and exam style questions, I believe, came from TES, but it inspired me to create this lesson. This includes discussions on being an outsider, disability, child exploitation and exploitation for entertainment purposes. The hit “This is Me” is also used as a starter for students to analyse the language features and make inferences. Enjoy! T.

This workbook was designed to meet the criteria of Unit 32 - Job Search Skills. The workbook is self-explanatory and guides learners through the process of job searching, creating a personal career plan and understanding the process of appraisals. This workbook is worth 1 credit towards the qualification with a recommended 6 hours worth of guided learning hours. #TIP Alongside the workbook, I use resources and templates from Indeed and Reed to support the teaching of the career plan and appraisals. *Note: I have also created workbooks for Unit 1 - Understanding Mindset and Unit 13 - Presenting Yourself. *