A quick guide with some simple tips to follow for the listening exam. I use this to start students off before they attempt to put the strategies into use by way of sustained practice.

A short but informative introduction to Martin Luther & The Reformation, originally used for Junior Certificate History in Ireland.

A short PowerPoint detailing the four sections of the IGCSE Speaking Test.

A brief PowerPoint presentation that sets up (a newspaper article) writing assessment for Gillian Cross’ novel, After Tomorrow. Suitable for Year 8 or a lower year 9 set.

A handy introductory PowerPoint to show some of the key elements of speech writing. The final slide on connectives especially helped my students.

This is a PowerPoint presentation breaking down the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint English examination for 2018. All information is drawn from the signposts in the specimen paper, the previous versions of which have been reliable indicators as to what will occur on the real exam. NOTE BEFORE PURCHASING - This PowerPoint DOES NOT go into detail on how to answer any of the questions. It is simply a short, simple question-by-question breakdown of what students might expect on the paper. The slides give a quick reference point for teachers and students alike.

A short PowerPoint presentation outlining the key tips that students need to take on board to do well in the listening section of the IGCSE ESL examination. My students found this very helpful.

This activity is guided by the PowerPoint and can be used with a Year 8 class or a low Year 9 set. This is a worthwhile activity that generates discussion and reflection on the text.

Quick and handy notes used to introduce the causes of the French Revolution to a Junior Certificate (Irish curriculum) History group. Could also be adapted for use with KS3 History etc.

A comprehensive, fact-based timeline of events from the beginning of the persecution of the Jewish people up to the ‘Final Solution’. This PowerPoint carries all necessary information for study of the topic. Deisnged to supplement a good textbook and various active resources. THESE ARE STUDY NOTES ONLY - activities are not included on the slides.

A short section-by-section breakdown of the paper. This helped my students to get their heads around what was required by the examination.

This is a comprehensive PowerPoint that breaks down an exam question from 2016. It shows students exactly what they must do to achieve a high grade and dissects a sample answer, highlighting the areas that are key. I made this as I felt I did not have access to a resource of the same ilk and feel that it is something all IGCSE ESL students, teachers and tutors can benefit from. Included is the full PowerPoint presentation and a Word doc of the question and sample answer for student reference.An extension activity could see students highlighting and identifying the verb tense being used in each sentence of the sample answer.

This PowerPoint was designed for and used with Junior Certificate students in Ireland, but all content is relevant to any study of the Industrial Revolution. Slides cover: The inventors of the era The changes to areas (towns becoming cities) Working conditions Some activities are included on the slides, such as poster design and the production of a ‘government report’ on working conditions.

This is a PowerPoint created using a range of different resources and based directly on a Grade 6 (IB curriculum) class’ study of the novel Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes. Adaptable to suit any novel/character analysis.

This PowerPoint shows students exactly what they must do to achieve a high grade and dissects a sample IGCSE ESL Exercise 7 question & answer, highlighting the areas that are key. I made this as I felt I did not have access to a resource of the same ilk and feel that it is something all IGCSE ESL students need clear guidance on if they are to be successful. Also incldued is a word doc of the completed sample answer for distribution to students after the presentation lessons.

This is a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation that covers the entire unit from the Laois-Offaly Plantation all the way to Cromwell in Ireland. All notes can be copied into students’ notebooks for later reference Notes are designed to specifically fit in with the Discovering History textbook (Patsy McCaughey) but can be used to guide the study of a unit using any text relevant to this area of the curriculum. Also included is a short Plantations themed crossword with key terms (answers attached for teacher reference).

A handy PowerPoint to introduce students and parents to the English B course. The slides breakdown the requirements of each paper of the examinations as well as the difference in expectations between SL & HL. Themes and text types are also given attention, with the slides acting as a stimulus for student/parent questions on the course.

Are you looking for the perfect way to keep your KS3 students intellectually stimulated over the summer break? Look no further! Our specially curated resource offers three captivating activities designed to challenge and inspire young minds. There are 3 x slides with 45 activities in total - perfect to keep hungry minds engaged over the long summer months!

This resource is designed to be implemented during fortnightly library sessions, with the aim of encouraging reluctant readers and giving students ownership over their reading journey. All activities have their own independent success criteria and are also linked to the MYP English Language & Literature assessment criteria.