A PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on the third question in the exam. This is the first of the ‘HOW’ questions. This is based on the June 2018 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. The question is, 'How does the writer show the character of Emma in these lines? You should write about:•what Emma does in these lines•the writer’s use of language to show her character. Exam paper available online.

A PowerPoint and resources on how to get 100% on the second question in the exam. This is the IMPRESSIONS question. This is based on the June 2018 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. Exam paper available online.

My lessons teaching narrative writing. I have included 14 of my PowerPoints and all other documents. All resources are modern and interactive. The following topics are covered: Planning Structure Themes Examples of student work (bad, good, great) Language techniques Dialogue Famous opening lines Famous opening paragraphs How to write a successful ending Sensory Language Show, not tell

My lessons teaching narrative writing. I have included 14 of my PowerPoints and all other documents. All resources are modern and interactive. The following topics are covered: Planning Structure Themes Examples of student work (bad, good, great) Language techniques Dialogue Famous opening lines Famous opening paragraphs How to write a successful ending Sensory Language Show, not tell

My lessons teaching narrative writing. I have included 14 of my PowerPoints and all other documents. All resources are modern and interactive. The following topics are covered: Planning Structure Themes Examples of student work (bad, good, great) Language techniques Dialogue Famous opening lines Famous opening paragraphs How to write a successful ending Sensory Language Show, not tell

An informative and interactive lesson on writing opening lines a in short story. The students look at famous novels as well as valuable activity on exemplar work. I have also included a video on successful opening lines.

A clear and informative 30-slide PowerPoint on writing instructions with fun (and less fun!) examples for the students to work with.

An informative step-by-step session on writing successful paragraphs. Very clear & concise.

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

A fun quiz on descriptive writing. Could be used as a starter or plenary. Example question: “‘You’re like a miniature buddha covered in hair’. Alliteration, metaphor or simile?” The students love it and really shows where the learning gaps are.

Two separate PowerPoints on the best (and most famous) opening paragraphs & opening lines in fiction. Each book has its example with interesting images. Great for teaching creative writing.

A great PowerPoint on the best (and most famous) opening lines in fiction. Each book has its example with interesting images. Great for teaching creative writing.

A great PowerPoint on the best (and most famous) opening paragraphs in fiction. Each book has its example with interesting images. Great for teaching creative writing.

The best opening lines from Haruki Murakami’s novels and short stories. Great for narrative and descriptive writing lessons. Available as PowerPoint, Word document and video.

A great intro into narrative writing. The lesson includes a starter character, themes, plot, structure and much more,

A great lesson on descriptive writing.

A informative, interactive and fun lesson on ‘show, not tell’ in creative writing. The lesson uses the book and film ‘I am Legend’ as its main resource. The students love this!

A fun quiz the students love! Works well as an individual or class activity. Modern images and resources used.

A simple, interactive and fun lesson on writing a bibliography.

An informative lesson on writing summaries.