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
A 50 slide PowerPoint and lots of other resources on the class film. The resource bundles looks at the following:
Analysis
Group activities
Stereotypes
Social norms
Study guide
Worksheets - mix 'n' match, viewing guide, character dynamics
The Breakfast Club crossword
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 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**
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.