Introductory lessons looking at how to put together an A Level answer. Uses 2008 example texts found in the Edexcel data pack on the Edexcel website https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/english-language-2015.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FSpecification-and-sample-assessments. Looks at how identity is shown in a teenage magazine article vs political speech. Includes template for researching theory. Could easily be adapted for AQA meanings and representations. Includes potential sentence openers/ structures.

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 detailed collection of resources looking at pathetic fallacy and iambic pentameter.

Lesson created for a unit on preparing for Crafting Language Edexcel coursework. Could easily be adapted for other exam boards or topics.

Complete plan and Powerpoints for 13 weeks of WOW and POW (punctuation of the week). Once set up this format can easily be copied for further. The plan covers 2 1/2 full terms. Whole school literacy.

Capital punishment activities aimed at low ability. Used for IGCSE coursework, but flexible.

A full collection of engaging resources for Malcolm Rose Kiss of Death

Lesson aimed at helping LA KS3 students access Romeo and Juliet.

Lesson (perhaps 2) focusing on Act 2:2 with LA students. A variety of activities to increase confidence with Shakesperian language.

A revision booklet that I made for my Y13 before a mock as it had been a while since they had looked at the first part of Paper 1. Contains reminders of terminology and a number of short tasks. Could be used as a homework booklet or in class.

Walkthrough of 2009 Language Variation Question 1. Data pack with accompanying information available from the Edexcel website. Includes an extensive self and peer assessment proforma.

I found that students were making very weak comments about the effects of poetic devices in poetry. Therefore I created this mind map that can be used as a placemat or classroom wall poster. It encouraged students to look at the writer's intention more, rather than just writing "this has a positive effect". I will be using with AQA Power and Conflict poetry GCSE, however it is flexible.

My students were finding it hard to meet the criteria in their literature exams and struggled with essay questions. I therefore made these worksheets ~(based on the AQA sample mark scheme) that guide them to producing an exam answer of a high grade.

Charge of the Light Brigade

Paper 2: Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives Looks at planning answers for Paper 2. The students look at the general ideas behind how to answer each question. This can then lead on to them writing full answers. My class get easily overwhelmed and I found that this broke things down for them. The extract is taken from somebody else and not my own, however I created the activity. Section B revision sheet helps students to quickly brainstorm ideas and reminds them of the mark scheme.

A collection of lessons looking at Act 2. Includes opportunities for extended writing and activities focused around questioning. Used with a LA-MA KS4 group.

A collection of slides, activities and video links looking at World English including theorists, colonisation, MLE, pigeons and creoles, immigration and glossary. Great for revision.

Lessons to accompany teaching of Macbeth Act 1. Includes opportunities for extended writing. Used with a LA-MA KS4 class.