This is a revision lesson (including new exam paper) for the unit 2 reading exam. The exam is based on an article by The New York Times writer Mandy Len Catron. The article is about a report that argued that asking thirty-six specific questions plus four minutes of sustained eye contact is a recipe for falling in love, or at least creating intimacy among complete strangers. This is a fun, interactive lesson which my students really enjoyed. I have modifed an exam paper which apes real exam questions. The following are included: lesson PowerPoint, NY Times article, exam paper, link to a fun website activities, group discussions.

A lesson on Q4 in paper 2. It’s based on the Summer 2017 exam which looked at two articles on volcanoes. The resource includes the following: Model answer Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Connotation advice Answer structure Exemplar work Exam paper and mark scheme link

A lesson looking at the most common student problems with creative writing and looking how to solve these common errors. PP includes examplar material, student discussion and group activites. I have also included a fun starter on Catchphrase (the students love this!).

A simple, interactive and fun lesson on writing a bibliography.

An informative, interactive and fun lesson on Q1 and Q3 of the non-fiction reading exam. This lesson looks at the November 2018 exam which looked at two articles on daredevils tightrope walking across Niagra Falls. There is a also an excellent examiner podcast that really benefits the students. The lesson includes the following: Examiner tips Three group activities Model answers Link to extract Fun and interesting images

A great intro into narrative writing. The lesson includes a starter character, themes, plot, structure and much more,

The best opening lines from Haruki Murakami’s novels and short stories. Great for narrative and descriptive writing lessons. Available as PowerPoint, Word document and video.

A great PowerPoint on the best (and most famous) opening lines in fiction. Each book has its example with interesting images. Great for teaching creative writing.

An informative step-by-step session on writing successful paragraphs. Very clear & concise.

A lesson (& examiner podcast) looking at Q1 & Q3 on paper 2 reading. It’s based on the Summer 2017 exam which looked at two articles on prisons. The resource includes the following: Model answer Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text. Answer structure Exam paper and mark scheme link

A PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on the second question in the exam. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. The question is, 'How does the writer show the character of Emma in these lines? You should write about: what Emma does in these lines and how the writer’s use of language shows her character.

A PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on Q2 in the exam. This is based on the NOV 2016 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. I have included pdf version of grade 5-6 marked work. Exam paper & MS available at: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/3-component-1-additional-assessment-materials.pdf

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a LEVEL 2 PASS LETTER. The resource looks at the following: Letter form Example paragraphs Topic sentences Closing sentence Planning Sentence starters Letter form Letter conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Two lessons on how to write a successful review using a few Louis Theroux documentaries as a theme. I have included the following: A grade 9 model review Language features activity A fun starter Structure & planning Sentence starters Viewing worksheets How to write a successful intro Movie trailer activity Discussion topics

A lesson looking at the figurative language used in the Adele song, ‘Rolling in The Deep.’ I have used the video from ‘An Audience with Adele.’ There is also another fig lang starter included.

Two lessons on how to write a successful review using a few Louis Theroux documentaries as a theme. I have included the following: A grade 9 model review Language features activity A fun starter Structure & planning Sentence starters Viewing worksheets How to write a successful intro Movie trailer activity Discussion topics

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 8 mark question. Extract and student answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

A mock exam I have made using an extract from Normal People by Sally Rooney. Exam paper, mark scheme and PowerPoint provided. Also included is a video on the mock made by an examiner.

A 25-page revision pack with model exam questions and extracts from Normal People. Example answers included. For the GCSE English Language paper 1 reading fiction exam.

Two revision sheets for the paper 1 short story exam.