Introduction to the functions of language according to Halliday and Dore. Students complete grid and transcript annotation selecting functions before producing their own transcript. Answers included.

The activities on the PP were created by me for use with a LA 10 class who have just started looking at Paper 2. Initially students attempted the exam paper and then we had a walk through focusing on inferring information (2) using terminology (3) and the success criteria for Q4. I have made structure strips to assist in answering the Section B question. The original paper is not my own.

Powerpoint for a half term 2 differentiated book review templates Quotes for Shelter Homeless descriptive writing activity

AQA English Language Paper 1A questions focusing on Nicholas Nickleby extract. Used as part of a unit named “An Introduction to 19C literature” looking at both lang and lit skills. The PP and activities lasted me 4-5 lessons. Covers some context Extract available from AQA website in KS3 resource pack under teaching materials

Visual summary of themes in all 15 poems. Can be used as a reference tool or a poster. Useful for MA and LA who struggle with complex charts. Also includes a PP outlining the Unseen Poetry exam.

There resources for the new GCSE in English Language could be used as an intro lesson, wall display or made into a booklet to hand out to KS4 students. A number of ideas taken from CGP revision guide.

Resources looking at graphology and orthography. Looks at King James Bible.

Students can use these worksheets to revise key language change events and theories and complete notes on various aspects of the module.

A detailed LTP for co-teaching Edexcel English Language A-Level. A good starting point for anybody who is new to the course.

An introduction to pre-1914 literature. Looks at context of Sherlock Holmes as well as extract and writing skills. Used with Y8 and 9.

Looking at Shakespeare and his sonnets (an introduction). Particularly looks at Sonnet 18 and 130. Looks at iambic pentameter and pathetic fallacy. Information on Shakespearian context. Two version of PP, one for M-HA y8 the other used with LA Y8 (nurture group).

Worksheet for analysing Piano D H Lawrence. Used with LA and MA Y10

Work on spoken language to be used with Yr 9-11 Covers: Accommodation Theory Terminology Spoken Language bingo game Formal and informal language

Three sided revision sheet for A Level English Language looking at key theories, what to look for in data and critique of theory. Students use this as a reference resource in lessons. I have tried to use dual coded symbols and more unusual critique.

A collection of activities and short unit of work on regional variation.

A range of lessons looking at the novel Freak the Mighty. Many of these PP slides were printed as worksheets.

Lesson (or may last for more) looking at the features of travel writing. Was used with Y12 Edexcel student though could have other uses.

A collection of Tempest worksheets used with low ability Y9.