Two lessons on how to write a successful review using a few Louis Theroux documentaries as a theme. I have included the following: A grade 9 model review Language features activity A fun starter Structure & planning Sentence starters Viewing worksheets How to write a successful intro Movie trailer activity Discussion topics

A lesson looking at the figurative language used in the Adele song, ‘Rolling in The Deep.’ I have used the video from ‘An Audience with Adele.’ There is also another fig lang starter included.

Two lessons on how to write a successful review using a few Louis Theroux documentaries as a theme. I have included the following: A grade 9 model review Language features activity A fun starter Structure & planning Sentence starters Viewing worksheets How to write a successful intro Movie trailer activity Discussion topics

An in-depth PowerPoint on the ‘HOW’ question of the reading exam. This is a 5 or 8 mark question. Extract and student answers included. Aimed at students looking for a grade 4-6.

A mock exam I have made using an extract from Normal People by Sally Rooney. Exam paper, mark scheme and PowerPoint provided. Also included is a video on the mock made by an examiner.

A 25-page revision pack with model exam questions and extracts from Normal People. Example answers included. For the GCSE English Language paper 1 reading fiction exam.

Two revision sheets for the paper 1 short story exam.

Two revision sheets for the paper 1 reading fiction exam.

Students must find as many words as possible using the letters in the wheel. Each word must use the hub letter and at least 2 others. Letters can be only used once. There’s a 9 letter word to find in each wordwheel. Modern and interactive PP.

PowerPoint lesson on how the 1st question in the exam. This is based on the June 2018 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Comes with examiner podcast. Exemplar material and model answer included. Exam paper available online.

PP attached. Type title of the resource into YouTube for the video. Explore how Steinbeck presents the character of Curley’s wife. You should focus on his use of language. ANSWER - Steinbeck has chosen to place Curley’s wife, a female character, onto a ranch where there are only men. He presents her as a weak and occasionally vulnerable character that needs the attention of others. Ultimately this leads to her downfall. For example she is described as, “leaning against the door frame so that her body was thrown forward”, and, ���heavily made up.” The way Steinbeck has focused on her flirtatious body language shows the importance of her seeking male attention. Steinbeck describes her throwing her body forwards because it highlights to the reader her need for physical attention. “Thrown” is a powerful verb that suggests she fully intends to show off her body and attract male attention. “Heavily” describing her make-up again suggests she has spent a lot of time on her appearance. As a woman in the 1930s she would be socially inferior to men, and perhaps is trying to use any advantage, like physical appearance, to get close to men and up the social hierarchy.

Fun starter. The students have to name a different BRAND NAME / SHOP / COMPANY for each letter of the alphabet. 6 of them have to be 6 letters+. The PowerPoint has a lot of fun images, answers and gifs. The students love this!

Two fun starters and PowerPoints (1 male & 1 female). The students have to name a different FIRST NAME for each letter of the alphabet. 6 of them have to be 6 letters+. The PowerPoint has a lot of fun images, answers and gifs. The students love this!

Fun starter. The students have to name a different FICTIONAL CHARACTER for each letter of the alphabet. 6 of them have to be 6 letters+. The PowerPoint has a lot of fun images, answers and gifs. The students love this!

Fun starter. The students have to name a different VERB for each letter of the alphabet. At least 6 of the words have to be 6+ letters. The PowerPoint has a lot of fun images, answers and gifs. The students love this!

Fun starter. The students have to name a different PART OF THE HUMAN BODY for each letter of the alphabet. The PowerPoint has a lot of fun images, answers and gifs. The students love this!

Fun starter. The students have to name a different CARTOON CHARACTER for each letter of the alphabet. 6 of them have to be 6 letters+. The PowerPoint has a lot of fun images, answers and gifs. The students love this!

Fun starter. The students have to name a different SPORT and/or HOBBY for each letter of the alphabet. The PowerPoint has a lot of fun images, answers and gifs. The students love this!

Fun starter. The students have to name a different FILM for each letter of the alphabet. The PowerPoint has a lot of fun images, answers and gifs. The students love this!

Fun starter. The students have to name a different SONG for each letter of the alphabet. 6 of them have to be 6 letters+. The PowerPoint has a lot of fun images, answers and gifs. The students love this!