This resource consists of a front cover, a worksheet and an answer sheet. Ideal for engaging learners with new language and spoken language for GCSE English Language or Functional Skills English. The worksheet involves the learners completing a table of 21 new words, providing definitions and deciding if each word is formal or informal. This resource can then lead on to an informal writing task. The learners are asked if they would use each word online, with friends or in a formal environment and this resource promotes lots of discussion. It could be used as preparation for a speaking and listening activity on neologisms. The new words included could allow for a discussion on internet safety.

This is a lengthy resource that needs access to computers for the learners to complete. Learners are asked to research different types of writing and to comment on language features and presentational features. A different way to revise for the exam for learners who struggle with question 3 and 4 of the exam.

A wordsearch featuring Shakespeare's histories. Ideal as a starter or general activity. 11 plays are included: Henry IV Part I Henry IV Part II Henry V Henry VI Part I Henry VI Part II Henry VI Part III Henry VIII King John Pericles Richard II Richard III.

At least a whole lesson of activities created around building a timeline. This resource is useful to help learners understand historical context in text and in relation to studying history. This lesson is very learner centred and involves more facilitation from the tutor. Learners will need some form of electronic devices for research purposes.

A wordsearch including 12 James Bond titles. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

A wordsearch containing Agatha Christie novels. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

A wordsearch including the names of Neil Gaiman books. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

A wordsearch containing classic American novels. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

A wordsearch including the names of classic American authors. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

Research task which requires the use of the internet to research basic facts about Vera Brittain. This resource includes two poems and the students are asked to read the poems and identify themes in both poems. The students are asked to compare themes in two poems. The resource looks at the symbolism of a poppy and asks the students to create a writing piece based on hope for the future. Hopefully a resource that looks at the seriousness of Remembrance Day, giving some context and ending on a positive note for the future. It would be possible to set this resource as distant or online learning. Activities last about an hour depending on the students.

This wordsearch includes 20 titles of books by Terry Pratchett. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

A wordsearch including classic novels. Ideal to use as a starter or extention task.

GCSE English Language revision sheet could be used in lessons for revision, to help complete classwork and practise questions. A glossary of 22 language techniques with definition and the effects the techniques have on the reader. This resource is two pages long, easy to read, easy to understand and colourful. It can be used to help learners start to think how language features are effective. Perfect to include in a revision pack for learners. Can also be used for revision of Functional Skills Level 2.

This is a seven page workbook to help learners understand inference. The workbook includes four short pieces of fiction with questions on what is inferred in each text. The learners are then asked to describe a character to a reader and guided through the process of using inference in their writing. The booklet also includes a peer assessment sheet to allow the learners to evaluate the success of the inference. This resource has simplified inference making it ideal for learners who struggle to find inference in more complex texts. Suitable for GCSE English Language and Functional Skills learners. This booklet takes about an hour to complete and a highlighter should be used to complete the reading section.

This is a Power Point presentation and worksheet perfect for GCSE English Language and Functional Skills Level 1- 2. The learners are asked to act as journalists, watching a report about the Hatton Garden Gang and taking notes to locate the vital information. The learners then get into groups of three or four and answer questions on the report. The worksheet allows the students to answer the questions on paper. The answers are provided on the Power Point. The Power Point then asks the learners to partake in a board blast to list what they would include in a newspaper article and some answers are provided. Finally, the learners can use some time to research the gang before creating a newspaper article on the Hatton Garden Gang appealing to the public for information on the missing suspect. This lesson last around an hour and a half and can be split into two equal lessons of the listening comprehension and the writing task.

This resource is a Power Point with tasks and activities to help learners revise word classes. There is a workbook for students to follow the exercises including a wordsearch, a crossword, anagrams, a board blast style game and other activities. I have included some pictures for the imperative verb game. This resource is perfect for learners studying GCSE English language and Functional Skills Level 1- 2. It helps learners understand how to use word classes to help their writing. This activity takes one and half to two hours.

Perfect for GCSE English Language or Functional Skills Level 2 revision. Language Features Bingo includes 30 different game cards and can be used for up to 30 learners. The language features can be used to revise language features, language techniques and persuasive writing techniques. After each feature is called out the learners should give a definition of the technique and the winner is the first to fill their bingo card. The resource can also be used to quiz the learners on how each feature has an effect on a reader. After the quiz the learners can use their game card to guide them through a writing task, using the language features on their card. Language features included are: Rhetorical Question Repetition Alliteration Rule of Three Adjectives Powerful Verbs Comparative Direct Address Imperative Verb Exaggeration Fact Oxymoron Proper Noun Adverb Hyperbole Statistics Short Sentences Emotive Language Humour Personification Simile Metaphor Pun Onomatopoeia Anecdote Opinion Rhyme Common Noun Pronoun.

Easy to read wordsearch includes a table so the learners can provide a definition for the words they find in the grid. Perfect for GCSE English Language revision or Functional Skills Level 2.

A colourful crossword for the revision of language features and persuasive writing techniques. Ideal for revision of GCSE English Language or Functional Skills Level 2. Clues include testing the learners on both definitions of the terms and how they effect a reader.

A wordsearch with two sets of clues. One set has normal words and one set with anagrams of the words for learner who like to be challenged. Suitable for GCSE English Language and Functional Skills.