A great pack that can be utilised for both the introduction to AQA GCSE English Language or as a revision overview. Pack includes: 34 page PowerPoint with step by step guijdance on how to answer the questions on Paper 1: Section A - Reading (1- 4) Exam questions (separate word document) ‘The Land Lady.’ extract Roald Dahl (separate word document)

Edexcel Functional Skills English Language pack that can easily span across two, one hour lessons. Pack includes: 32 page PowerPoint addressing both reading and writing skills ( key theme travel) vocabulary challenge tasks travel video clips of Egypt and Iceland to aid with descriptive writing tasks. examples of descriptive travel writing. includes hellish holiday stories with video clips from Southport Pontins exam style questions for reviews/articles sentence starters WAGOLL Letter peer assessment ‘Exploring the Wonders of Egypt’ article

This lesson can be used for both KS3 and KS4 students. It can also be used by students following all exam boards -it is none specific. Includes: Five page PowerPoint Activities on: hyperbole, imperative,alliteration and repetition. Includes agree and disagree statements Includes article ‘Let’s Put the Brakes on Teen Drivers.’ Exploration of rhetorical techniques and label tasks. Persuasive writing task.

This lesson can be spread over two hours, easily. A 24 page PowerPoint addressing what makes a good piece of descriptive writing with examples and strudent guidance… Includes: recipe for descriptive writing task. language features re-cap sensory writing re-cap Edgar Sawtelle short extract language and its effect tasks Images with guided tasks sentence grid resource ‘Lighthouse’ link to watch accompanied by description task alternative writing tasks about storms how to box plan with examples.

This lesson can easily be split into two, one hour sessions Key focus: Reading & Evaluation Skills Question 4 - AQA English Language GCSE Spec. Includes the following: 23 page PowerPoint with tasks and guidance. Progress tracker Video comprehension task; video clip supplied from Vimeo ‘NoseDive’ Mobile phone task with template resource Test: Charlie Brooker on ‘Take Me Out.’ Identifying ideas of Social Validation Example Q4 Evaluation with scaffolded response statements and example answer Self assessment statements table What is NOMOPHOBIA quiz… Group work activity task with guidance Plenary rating task. I have to say that this is a really interesting lesson :) There is a follow up lesson to this, focusing on Paper 2: Writing Skills*

This lesson can be used as a follow on from my previous Black Mirrors (Reading Skills) Lesson or it can be used as a stand alone lesson that focuses on article writing. Key focus AQA Paper 2 Q5 - Transactional Writing - Article Q5. Includes: 9 Page PowerPoint Recap of: purpose, audience, form and language. Interesting embedded video addressing social validation and rating system in China. Example Q5 - Write an article for a newspaper… AO 5 and 6 explained Example article written for students, ’ The Quest for Likes: The Perilous Journey of Social Media.’ Article template for lower ability learners Peer assessment statements for plenary

This lesson an be easily used over two one hour sessions. It focuses on Paper 1 - Section A Reading Skills - Q1 - Q4. Using ‘The Landlady’ Roald Dahl Pack Includes: 28 page PwerPoint Dictionary Definition Challenge3x3 retrieval grid based on development wheel by Johnny Kay Frayer tier 2 word grid to promote vocab ‘The Landlady’ text Four separate reading questions based on the text Step by step guidance slides on how to answer each Section A, Reading question. Example answers for each question Self-development task

This is a really interesting lesson that focuses on Paper 2 Q5: Writing Skills (letter) This lesson can either be used in isolation or as a follow up to the ‘Trend to Trash’ Reading Skills Focus, also listed on here. The key theme is ‘Fast Fashion - Trend to Trash.’ Identifying fast fashion brands such as: Nike, Shein, Temu, Zara etc… Inclludes: 11 page PowerPoint Intro to PAFL: Purpose,Audience, Form and Language Paper 2 Q5 Example Letter Guidance on AO’s 5 and 6 Letter template Sandwich and filling resource (letter) Ingredients for Success Checklist Bookmark Draw it like Dali Exit Ticket

This is a really interesting lesson that focuses on Paper 2 reading and comparison skills. CAN EASILY SPAN OVER TWO 1 HOUR SESSIONS The key theme is ‘Fast Fashion - Trend to Trash.’ Identifying fast fashion brands such as: Nike, Shein, Temu, Zara etc… my students found it a great topic. Lesson includes: 18 Page PowerPoint Quick fire retrieval 3 x3 grid based on the development wheel process Frayer tier 2 word grid to improve vocab Fast Fashon in 5 mins video Source A: Fast Fashion and its Environmental Impact Source B: The Eng;ish Woman’s Domestic Magazine Comparison Skills BIG QUESTION with teacher top tips Paper 2 Q4 mark scheme slide Scaffolded quote comparison table to aid with lower ability learners Q4 example answer Comparative linking phrases Self-assessment statements to select Feedback to Feedforward stretch and challege task Group Statements for debate Breather activities Instagram exit ticket

An informative lesson with plentiful activities that can be used for both Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills English. Includes: four separate documents An in-depth 17 page PowerPoint with a Level 1 City and Guilds Sample Paper 4 and Mark Scheme. Level 1 and 2 QR code for more information on the requirements of the course Spelling worksheet with answer sheet Progress Tracker Key Questions Starter activity with instructions List of all formats and structures for L1 and L2 FS English Writing email poster with instructions -Writing formal letter poster with instructions Writing article poster with instructions Writing report poster with instructions. Purpose of text info slide Reflection task.

An in-depth 12 page booklet with extracts. The extracts featured incorporate British values and tackle societal and socioeconomic issues in a sensitive manner - very interesting extracts that will evoke passion and opinion. This booklet can be used as a four week independent challenge to help students improve reading and writing comprehension skills in the classroom or it can be used as a homework booklet to support with revision at KS4 level. Booklet also includes high level challenges for those higher ability students. Texts include: ‘Black Panther’ - finally gives Marvel the super villain needed - A.A Dowd. ‘We Need a Culture Shift.’ It’s not just rainbow coloured laces for players to come out - Liam Rosenoir ‘Jamie Oliver.’ Poor People Putting Food on The Table Trumps Diet… Kathleen Kerridge. Activities include: Writing articles to demonstrate viewpoint. Agree/disagree statements Comprehension/info retrieval questions based on each extract How does the writer show? What do these words and phrases suggest? How do you know? Link to context of article. What is your opinion? What is the writer’s opinion.

A great little starter activity that can be adapted across other curriculum areas: Dominoes word association task. Includes a full worksheet with starter point, allows for discussion and effective communication when discussing themes and linked ideas.