My lessons for the transactional writing tasks. In each PowerPoint I have included exam questions, model answers, discussion points and grade 9 examples. The following are covered: Letter Speech Leaflet Review Report

A 115-slide PowerPoint on every question in the paper 1 exam inc. the short story. All questions have at least two model answers. Tips, structures, answers and extracts all included.

A 77-slide PowerPoint on every question in the paper 2 exam. All questions have at least two model answers. Tips, structures and answers.

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a L2 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: L2 example Sentence starters REPORT form REPORT conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Two separate PowerPoints on how to get a grade 5-9 on Q6 of the GCSE English Language exam based on the June 2019 reading exam paper. I have also included a PowerPoint looking at an extract from Free Solo for Q6 (both extracts included). The resource includes the following: Model answers Answer structure Language analysis Group activities Examiner insight Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text.

A revision PowerPoint on the IMPRESSIONS question on the paper 1 reading exam. I have included the PowerPoint, the extract, grade 5-8 model answers and the extract annotated. Very helpful for students. Based on The Silence of the Lambs.

A 79-slide PowerPoint on the GCSE English Language paper 1 exam. Excellent for exam practise. The resource is split into 5 parts for each specific question. Each question (e.g. bullet point, impressions, HOW etc) has 5-8 practise questions and model answers. Worked very well with my students. I have used the following extracts: THREE PAST ‘REAL’ EDUQAS EXAM EXTRACTS JAWS JURASSIC PARK TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD THE LOVELY BONES ALAN PARTRIDGE: NOMAD THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS NO.1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY

Great lesson on movie review. I have used the 2016 film 'Arrival' for this lesson. Clips included as well as a grade 9 example.

Based on the classic TV programme, this quiz asks the students questions on spelling, punctuation and grammar. Makes the topic fun and competitive!!

A fantastic and benficial PowerPoint lesson on handwriting. The following are included: - What is handwriting? - Progression in handwriting - Main issues that may arise - Strategies that can support/help - Where to find further advice

An outstanding collection of resources on narrative openings for GCSE English Language. The following are included in the resource bundle: 68 slide PowerPoint Fun starter quiz on famous opening to films/TV/ books (they love this!) Different methods for a fantastic opening line Grade 9 exemplar with analysis of first paragraph Language techniques and sensory language An activity on the ten best opening lines in fiction Shaun of the Dead 'show don't tell' activity

A lesson on how to write a speech for the unit 2 writing exam. The lesson is looking at the following question: 'You have to give a talk to your class with the title ‘Mobile phones : a blessing or a curse? Write what you would say.' I have also included a starter on moral dilemma as well as all the resources with grade 9 exemplar. I have also added another lesson on speech writing looking at room 101.

My whole SOW and resources on Of Mice and Men. The following are included: All my lesson PowerPoints focused one each chapter Lecturer annotations on the chapters involving Curley's wife. Worksheets

A collection of GCSE English resources using Charlie Brooker as its main theme. The following topics are covered: writing techniques figurative language proof reading sentence starters room 101 activity fun starter activity reading comprehension

An outstanding PowerPoint resource on common grammar mistakes. The 32 slide PowerPoint looks at three main errors: wrong-word errors, punctuation errors and usage errors.

Two separate lessons on writing a report for the paper 2 exam.

A comprehensive revision PowerPoint on every question in the paper 1 exam. I have also included grade 9 examples of all the tasks (reading & writing( on separate Microsoft Word pages. The following topics are covered: Every reading question Creative writing Narrative writing Paper 1 overview Exam marks and timings Exemplar material Examiner tips Sentence Starters SPAG Writing devices Layout

Two separate, in-depth lessons on writing effective emails.

Revision sheet for the Paper 2 reading exam. Each question has a model answer and number of points needed. Aimed for students looking for a grade 4/5. Exam and mark scheme available here: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/5-component-2-additional-assessment-materials.pdf

A PowerPoint lesson introducing non-fiction texts and Touching the Void. Interactive lesson which introduces the book and the key characters. Comprehension activities, language task and extracts included.