This resource is a 51 slide PPT to help students write an exposition/expository essay in line with the new WJEC English Language GCSE. The PPT explains clearly what an expository essay is, how to plan one effectively, how to write a good introduction, how to write excellent expository paragraphs and how to structure points with sophistication. It also contains proofreading tasks in line with the new GCSE, vocabulary extension exercises, examples of good and bad introductions and main paragraph examples. Perfect to help KS3 pupils prepare for KS4 or for KS4 students to practise their skills. The PPT focuses on an essay on War but also shows examples of an essay on Money and an essay on Footballers.

A practice National Reading Test based on the topic of War. It is a challenging test paper for Year 9 pupils that also help students practise the skills required for the new WJEC English Language GCSE. Two texts are included and the questions test a variety of GCSE style comprehension questions including sequencing, words in context, access, search and retrieve and verbal reasoning. An answer sheet is included to help students peer assess and to reduce workload.

A writing frame to help Year 7 students write a speech persuading their class to stop buying battery farmed produce. Success Criteria is also included.

A challenging NRT practice paper for Year 8 students on the theme of travel. It contains a range of questions to help prepare for the National Reading Tests but also for the new WJEC GCSE English Language qualification. Question include sequencing, words in context, access search and retrieve and verbal reasoning. An answer sheet is also included to help peer assess and reduce workload.

A writing frame to help students write a speech/presentation about a hobby of their choice. Great to get Year 7 doing presentations early on in the year.

A series of activities centred around Darren Shan's Cirque Du Freak. The activities are designed to prepare Year 10/11 pupils for the English Language WJEC Unit 2 Section B. There is a template for letter writing using the idea of a 'Freak Show' coming to the local area and they must write persuasively. There is also preparation for leaflet writing where they persuade customers to visit the Cirque Du Freak. Persuasive techniques are also covered as well as a proofreading activity. Designed for a lower ability KS4 class.

A master class on how to use commas in all their variations. From lists and multiple adjective usage to splitting up the subordinate clause from the main clause in complex sentences. Designed to make commas as clear and simple as possible. Great to remind GCSE English students before an exam or to improve the literacy of KS3 students. Contains examples, definitions, tasks and answers.

A writing frame for describing a cinema. Word banks are given and advice on how to use levelled vocabulary. Great for Year 7 descriptive writing.

An ‘EXCELLENT’ full lesson teaching how to write the perfect exposition essay introduction. The PowerPoint is exceptionally well made, visually attractive and leads to outstanding results. The lesson teaches a three step formula to create a perfect introduction and helps all students produce an outstanding first paragraph. It also teaches a clear five step planning method. The resource contains example paragraphs line-by-line, timers, peer-assessment opportunities and a kinesthetic plenary. This lesson has been judged as ‘excellent’ and is perfect for an observation lesson.

This is a National Reading Test designed to prepare Year 7 students. It is based on two texts: one about Levi Roots and another about Peter Jones. The NRT is direct preparation for WJEC English Language GCSE with 'words in context', 'sequencing' and 'access, search and retrieve'. An answer sheet is included to make peer assessment an effective option that will help reduce workload for the teacher.

A National Reading Test practice paper based on a letter of invitation for an Open Evening at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It will help students to complete questions in the style of the NRT. It has search and retrieve questions, sequencing, word definition and vocabulary in context questions. It is also excellent for preparation at KS3 for the new WJEC English Language qualification. It is designed to be challenging for Year 7 pupils.

This is a high quality, visually appealing explanation of the Greek conventions of Tragedy and how it links to King Lear. The PowerPoint concentrates on the theories of Aristotle and will allow students a fantastic opportunity to incorporate Aristole critical material for excellent AO5 marks as well as Greek Tragedy context for AO3 marks. This has been developed to aid high ability A Level students studying WJEC A Level English Literature Unit 4.

A PowerPoint and worksheets designed to teach how Shakespeare uses Prose and Blank Verse. Students are encouraged to consider how the stress of words often reveals greater meaning. Designed for WJEC English Literature A Level students.

A cut-out activity that creates a timeline of key points from Stave 3 of A Christmas Carol. The points explain the important details and makes inferences for the students. Students cut out the boxes, place them in the order they appear in Stave 3, stick them onto a timeline as a revision resource then add any key quotes to the boxes. Ideal for Year 11 GCSE students, especially those stdyin WJEC English Literature.

A sheet designed to show the difference between a good introduction and a weak one. It uses Larkin's 'An Arundel Tomb' to show how to write a good introduction and Duffy's 'Havisham' to show how to embed quotations. The sheet is designed for Section A of the WJEC English Literature A Level.

A PPT making 'Compare' and 'Contrast' questions very easy. Designed for the new WJEC English Language GCSE Unit 2 and Unit 3. Excellent for C/D borderline students.

An annotated A3 sheet with analysis notes on 'Send No Money' by Philip Larkin. It contains an overarching synopsis to the poem, detailed commentary focusing on specific details and the poem itself. Perfect for revision, catch up for those who may have missed the poem or a way of getting students to engage with the poem away from the classroom. Designed for WJEC English Literature AS Level.

This is a 49 page booklet designed to teach students how to write an effective article for Unit 3 of the English Language GCSE. The booklet explains what an article is, gives real exam articles and explores the marks awarded, demonstrated how to include effective persuasive techniques, gives opportunities to identify purpose, audience, format and tone as well as giving good and bad examples of writing. The mark scheme is included. All article tasks set between 2017 and 2023 are included so students can practise writing articles. Space in the booklet is provided so students can write their answers.

A full analysis of ‘She Walks in Beauty’ by Lord Byron. The PowerPoint explains the important contextual information needed to be known to access the poem as well as line by line analysis of the poem. Literary and Linguistic terminology is clearly labelled and gives students everything they need to adopt a forensic knowledge of the poem. The resource is created specifically for WJEC AS English Literature and Language.