Resoures for L1 and L2 Functional Skills. The following is included: Separate PowerPoints for each of the writing exam texts e.g. letter, report, article etc. Separate Powerpoints on how to get 100% on the reading exam (L1 & L2) 10 separate starter activities e.g. FS Family Fortunes, Memory Tests, Idiom Catchphrase etc. Two revision packs on the writing exam Themed lessons on Black Mirror and Derren Brown. Revision videos SPAG PowerPoints and worksheets Letter writing quiz Derren Brown theme - lessons and adapted exam on Derren Brown (the students love this). Speaking & Listening resources

Over 60 documents (inc. 22 PowerPoints) covering the whole EDUQAS GCSE English Language exams. Component 1: creative writing and reading a creative text. Component 2: transactional writing and reading a non-fiction text from the 21st and 19th century. All PowerPoints have amazing images, exemplar materials and 10/10 answers. Most PowerPoints come with a lecturer podcast on the topic (link provided in resources). All writing types cover a model answer, stylistic features and sentence starters. All reading questions have a separate PowerPoint, model answer and specific tips. Reading fiction: A 66 slide PowerPoint on how to get a grade 9 on the GCSE English Language based on the summer 2017 exam paper. The resource also includes a Word document giving grade 9 examples on Q1-Q5 as well as all extracts. Also provided are extracts zooming in on each question. The following topics are covered in the whole resource: Model answers for EVERY question in both exams Letters Reports Reviews Speeches Articles Creative Writing All questions for the non-fiction reading exam All questions for the fiction reading exam The exam paper for paper 2 reading is available at: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/5-component-2-additional-assessment-materials.pdf

The students love this! This 50-item quiz about commonly misspelled English words may sharpen the students’ minds and boost their knowledge about correct spelling of words.

This resource is fantastic for any student writing a short story in the EDUQAS paper 1 writing exam. I have attached a really fun grade 9 student example looking at a bad online date. The following are included: Grade 9 narrative piece Grade 9 narrative piece with figurative language highlighted Grade 9 narrative piece with sensory language highlighted Grade 9 narrative piece with ‘show not tell’ highlighted Grade 9 narrative piece with sentence length highlighted Grade 9 narrative piece with paragraph length highlighted Grade 9 narrative piece with dialogue tags highlighted Opening paragraph analysis Figurative Language worksheet Sentence starters

A great lesson which recaps all you need to know about narrative writing.

A fun and informative PowerPoint lesson on Cockney Rhyming Slang. The lesson includes definitions, links to video clips, slang examples and group activities.

An ‘outstanding’ lesson on the language question (HOW…) in paper 2. This fantastic lesson uses the exam question, ‘How does the writer try to show that Nik Wallenda’s tightrope walk was astonishing and dramatic?’ It’s based on 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 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

An in-depth Powerpoint for revision for the GCSE Nov exam. This for the paper 2 reading fiction exam. I teach EDUQAS but could be used for any board. The PowerPoints includes the following: exemplar marking** student work top tips real exam answers interactive images**

28 different resources on fact, opinion and bias. In the collection there are PowerPoints, quizzes, images, worksheets and starter!

This lesson looks at the 2017 coming-of-age film, ‘Lady Bird.’ The lesson includes: quiz questions, the plot analysed, genre discussion, the importance of the soundtrack, Lady Bird discussion/writing questions, teenage stereotyping questions and a fun memory starter.

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a GRADE 9 REPORT. Also comes with a grade 9 answer on separate Word pages + highlighted versions focusing on language devices and sentence starters. The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 example Sentence starters REPORT form REPORT conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

A great resource on writing a short story. 95-slide PowerPoint, 30 minute video and grade 8 student story included. Areas covered are written below. Mark scheme analysis Model answer SPAG Run-on sentences Writing a memorable opening sentence Writing a memorable final sentence ‘Strong’ verbs Figurative language Sensory Language Short sentences for effect Show, not tell Planning sheets

An 'outstanding' lesson on Figurative Language. The following is included: Fun metaphor or simile Catchphrase starter Sarah Close music activity (great song for teens!) Jigsaw learning task Group activities Celeb writing activity Bad similes fun task

An informative & fun lesson on Figurative Language. Students learn the different types of figurative language and use this to analyse the Florence & the Machine song, ‘Free.’ All video links included. I have included the 21-slide PowerPoint, lyrics sheet and an answer sheet. I have also included a fun starter and an extension activity on language analysis.

An informative & fun lesson on anxiety. Students learn what causes panic attacks, and how can you prevent them. They will then analyse the Florence & the Machine song, ‘Free’ which is about her experiences with anxiety and panic attacks. All video links included. I have included the 21-slide PowerPoint, lyrics sheet and an answer sheet. I have also included a fun starter and an extension activity on language analysis.

This lesson looks at writing a successful film review. I have based my lesson on the 2022 Oscar winning movie, CODA. The resource includes the following: Review structure Definition Example paragraphs Example intro Writing features Planning The themes of the movie.

A fun exercise I did to introduce travel writing. Students have to guess the wonders, research facts and then feedback. Info on each Wonder provided.

Take our test of 40 official driving theory questions below to see if you’d pass. I use this in lessons for life skills and as a reading activity. Answers, PowerPoint and video included.

A 126-slide Paper 2 revision PowerPoint using extracts from An Idiot Abroad with Karl Pilkington. Extracts included. The resource also includes: • Q1-Q6 all covered • Wonders of the World starter • Example questions • Example answers • Examiner advice • Information retrieval • Language analysis

86-slide PowerPoint and 32 minute video on Q1-Q6 on the EDUQAS paper 2 reading exam. The resource is focused on the November 2022 GCSE exam. The following are included: **Exam paper link 81-slide PowerPoint 32 minute video by an EDUQAS examiner Starter activity Exam advice Model answers All extracts Hightlighted extracts Connotation activites Fun & modern images**