A writing lesson looking at S03E01 episode of Black Mirror. My students loved it. Episode available on Netflix. The following is covered: Essay plan worksheet Front cover example Powerpoint explaining the plot and context of the episode.

A 220 slide PowerPoint on how to get a grade 9 on the GCSE English Language looking at the offical EDUQAS paper on cycling. This resource also includes a Word document giving grade 9 examples on Q1-Q6 and examiner podcast. I have included my 7 separate PowerPoints which focus on each specific question. The following are included: Model answers 7 separate powerpoints Lecturer tips Teacher annotations Exemplar work PEE structure sheet Language analysis Fact sheet on Captain Scott Connotation advice Group activities Examiner insight Exam paper and Mark Scheme link

Run-on sentences is one the most common errors students make in their writing. This lesson will focuses on how to correct them. The students will learn ways to help properly write two complete sentences (independent clauses) in one sentence by using the correct punctuation and conjunctions. PowerPoint & worksheet (with answers) included.

A fun, informative and interactive lesson on phobias. I use when interesting language questions focused on tension, drama, scariness, dramatic etc. However, could be used as a fun starter on anything. I have included the top ten phobias on the PowerPoint and a separate Word document. I have also included class discussion questions and a fun personality starter named ‘What Scares You The Most.’ The students love it.

I have included model answers for the EDUQAS GCSE English Language paper 2 writing. For each one I have provided grade 9 answers for your students’ revision. Very clear and informative. The following are covered: LETTERS SPEECHES REVIEWS ARTICLES LEAFLETS REPORTS

A revision PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on Q5 in the exam. This is based on the NOV 2016 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. I have included pdf version of grade 5-6 marked work. Exam paper & MS available at: https://susansenglish.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/3-component-1-additional-assessment-materials.pdf

A 69-slide PP on the paper 2 reading (non-fiction exam). Each question has 2-6 exam examples with quotes an model answers. This really helped my students!

A really informative and interesting 30-slide PowerPoint for the paper 1 reading exam based on extract from Liam O’Flaherty’s short story, ‘THE SNIPER.’ The questions included are for the info retrieval and language questions. Model answers and extract included.

Fantastic 87-slide PowerPoint on writing a grade 4-9 email. Based on the topic of festivals. My students loved this lesson. The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 example paragraphs Sentence starters Structure examples SPEECH form SPEECH conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

A creative writing activity based on the infamous Will Smith slap at the Oscars. The lesson covers advice for the narrative exam e.g. strong verbs, tenses, planning, sensory language, figurative language etc. Task: WRITE A DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH BASED ON THE VIDEO CLIP. WRITE IN THE 1ST PERSON (WS, JPS, CR, AUDIENCE) INTERESTING OPENING LINE INTERESTING FINAL LINE USE THE SENSES USE SOME FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE ‘SHOW NOT TELL’ THE FEELINGS OF THE CHARACTERS USE STRONG VERBS USE DIRECT SPEECH

Fun starter with two different rounds. Round 1: the students must decide on the five most common letters used in the English alphabet (E, A, R, I, O). Round 2: Give the students the worksheet included in this resource which has key letters removed from ten movies. After a few minutes you give them the E, then the A and so on. They love it! Modern images with movies from 2022 included e.g. The Batman, Dune etc.

An in-depth Powerpoint for revision for the GCSE Nov exam. This for the paper 1 WRITING 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**

Three fantastic resources for the writing part of the GCSE English Language exam. For EDUQAS. The following topics are covered: SPAG QUIZZES LETTERS ARTICLES SPEECHES REPORTS REVIEWS SPEECHES COLONS INTROS STRUCTURE SENTENCE STARTERS STYLISTIC DEVICES

Four Powerpoints for revision for the GCSE Nov exam. I teach EDUQAS but could be used for any board. The PowerPoints are on the following: **PAPER 1 READING PAPER 1 WRITING (SHORT STORY) PAPER 2 READING PAPER 2 WRITING**

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a LEVEL 2 PASS LETTER. The resource looks at the following: Letter form Example paragraphs Topic sentences Closing sentence Planning Sentence starters Letter form Letter conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a GRADE 9 LETTER. The resource looks at the following: Letter form Example paragraphs Topic sentences Closing sentence Planning Sentence starters Letter form Letter conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a GRADE 9 REVIEW. This PowerPoint uses No Time to Die as its main theme. The resource looks at the following: GRADE 9 review example Mini-revision quiz Moral Dilemma starter A-Z movie list activity Sentence starters REVIEW form REVIEW conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a Functional Skills L2 REVIEW. This PowerPoint uses No Time to Die as its main theme. The resource looks at the following: L2 review example Mini-revision quiz Moral Dilemma starter A-Z movie list activity Sentence starters REVIEW form REVIEW conventions DAFOREST Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

Fantastic PowerPoint on writing a formal letter. Also comes with a separate letter writing quiz PowerPoint. The resource looks at the following: Grade 4-9 example paragraphs Sentence starters Letter form Letter conventions Interview discussion points Example structure Stylistic devices Lecturer tips Common mistakes SPAG

A 23-slide PowerPoint on topic sentences. The resource includes the following: explanation good and bad exercises student exercises closing sentence explanation